Terms of Service
Effective Date: August 9, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and playing Friday Night Dustin ("the Game"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not play the Game.
2. Game Description
Friday Night Dustin is a free-to-play, fan-made modification ("mod") for Friday Night Funkin', combining elements from the Undertale AU "Dusttale". This is a non-commercial project created by fans for the community's enjoyment.
3. Intellectual Property
Fan-Made Content
Friday Night Dustin is a derivative work created under fair use principles for non-commercial purposes. We acknowledge and respect the intellectual property rights of:
- The Funkin' Crew - Original creators of Friday Night Funkin'
- Toby Fox - Creator of Undertale
- Team DUST / Osteophile - Creators of the Dusttale AU
Original Content
Original music, artwork, code, and story elements created specifically for Friday Night Dustin remain the property of their respective creators (ChezzarCat and the Friday Night Dustin Team). This content is shared with the community under the understanding that:
- You may play and share the Game freely
- You may create derivative content (videos, streams, fan art) with proper attribution
- You may not use our original assets for commercial purposes
- You may not claim ownership of the Game or its original content
4. User Conduct
When playing Friday Night Dustin or participating in our community, you agree to:
- Not use the Game for any commercial purposes
- Not distribute modified versions without clear attribution to the original
- Not use exploits, cheats, or hacks that may harm other players' experience
- Respect other community members in all interactions
- Not engage in harassment, hate speech, or toxic behavior
5. Content Guidelines
Age Rating and Content Warnings
Friday Night Dustin is rated T for Teen and contains:
- Depictions of violence and murder
- Dark psychological themes
- Intense visual effects that may trigger photosensitivity
- Challenging gameplay that may cause frustration
Parental discretion is advised for players under 13.
6. User-Generated Content
If you create content featuring Friday Night Dustin (such as gameplay videos, streams, or fan art):
- You retain rights to your original creative contributions
- You grant us permission to share and promote your content with attribution
- You acknowledge that your content may include our copyrighted materials
- We encourage monetization of transformative content (like commentary videos)
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
Friday Night Dustin is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee:
- Uninterrupted or error-free gameplay
- Compatibility with all systems or browsers
- That the Game will meet your specific requirements
- The accuracy or completeness of any game content
8. Limitation of Liability
The Friday Night Dustin Team shall not be liable for any damages arising from:
- Your use or inability to use the Game
- Any bugs, glitches, or technical issues
- Loss of game progress or data
- Any content created by third parties
9. Modifications and Updates
We reserve the right to:
- Update, modify, or discontinue the Game at any time
- Change these Terms of Service with notice on our website
- Add or remove features based on community feedback
- Address balance issues or exploits through patches
10. Community Standards
Friday Night Dustin has a vibrant community. When participating in community spaces:
- Be respectful and constructive in feedback
- Credit creators when sharing content
- Report bugs and issues through appropriate channels
- Help new players learn the game mechanics
- Celebrate the creative works of fellow fans
11. Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we handle data.
12. Termination
We reserve the right to restrict access to the Game for violations of these terms or for any behavior that harms the community or the Game's reputation.
13. Governing Law
These Terms of Service are governed by the principles of fair use and community standards commonly accepted in the gaming and fan creation communities.
Open Source Acknowledgments
Friday Night Dustin is built using:
- Psych Engine 0.7.3 - Licensed under Apache 2.0
- Codename Engine - For extended features
- Various open-source libraries and tools
We gratefully acknowledge all open-source contributors whose work makes projects like this possible.
14. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Service:
- Twitter: @FNFDustin
- Discord: Join our community server
- GitHub: Report technical issues
15. Acceptance
By playing Friday Night Dustin, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.
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