Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: May 22, 2026

Last Updated: May 22, 2026

Welcome to PHOREST Interactive (“PHOREST,” “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of PHOREST’s applications, website, simulations, subscriptions, interactive experiences, digital content, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using PHOREST, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Services.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to access or use PHOREST.

By using the Services, you represent and warrant that:

  • you are at least 18 years old

  • you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms

  • your use of the Services does not violate applicable laws or regulations

PHOREST reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate eligibility requirements.

2. Nature of the Services

PHOREST provides immersive digital experiences, cinematic simulations, emotional storytelling environments, interactive media, reflective experiences, and subscription-based content.

The Services may include:

  • simulations

  • episodic experiences

  • visual storytelling

  • audio experiences

  • journaling features

  • community discussions

  • experimental or evolving platform tools

  • premium subscriber content

PHOREST is intended for entertainment, artistic, educational, and reflective purposes only.

PHOREST does not provide:

  • therapy

  • psychiatric treatment

  • crisis intervention

  • medical care

  • licensed counseling

  • clinical mental health services

3. Account Registration

To access certain features, users may be required to create an account.

You agree to:

  • provide accurate information

  • maintain updated account information

  • protect your login credentials

  • accept responsibility for activity occurring under your account

You may not:

  • impersonate another individual

  • create accounts using false identities

  • share or transfer accounts without authorization

  • access accounts belonging to others

PHOREST reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts at its discretion.

4. Subscriptions, Payments & Billing

Certain portions of the Services may require paid access or active subscriptions.

By purchasing a subscription or digital product, you agree that:

  • pricing may change at any time

  • subscriptions may automatically renew unless canceled

  • payments are processed through third-party providers

  • taxes may apply depending on jurisdiction

Unless required by law, all purchases are final and non-refundable.

PHOREST reserves the right to:

  • modify subscription tiers

  • change pricing

  • discontinue features

  • remove content

  • limit promotional offers

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All PHOREST content and platform materials are owned by PHOREST Interactive and/or its licensors.

Protected materials include, but are not limited to:

  • simulations

  • scenes

  • visuals

  • graphics

  • audio

  • worldbuilding

  • branding

  • logos

  • interface designs

  • writing

  • music

  • emotional systems

  • interactive mechanics

  • fictional environments

  • software logic

  • creative direction

Nothing within the Services transfers ownership rights to users.

Users may not:

  • reproduce PHOREST content

  • commercially exploit materials

  • redistribute simulations

  • create derivative commercial works

  • scrape platform content

  • archive subscriber-only materials

  • train AI systems using PHOREST content

without prior written permission.

6. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • violate laws or regulations

  • harass, threaten, or abuse others

  • upload unlawful or harmful material

  • attempt unauthorized access to systems

  • interfere with platform functionality

  • exploit bugs or vulnerabilities

  • distribute malware or malicious code

  • impersonate PHOREST or its representatives

  • use automated scraping tools

  • repost premium content without authorization

PHOREST reserves the right to remove content or suspend users for conduct deemed harmful, abusive, unlawful, or disruptive.

7. User-Generated Content

Certain features may allow users to submit:

  • comments

  • reflections

  • journals

  • usernames

  • feedback

  • community posts

Users retain ownership of their original submissions.

However, by submitting content through PHOREST, you grant PHOREST a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to:

  • host

  • display

  • reproduce

  • distribute

  • moderate

  • adapt for technical purposes

in connection with operating and improving the Services

You represent that:

  • you own or have permission to submit your content

  • your content does not infringe third-party rights

  • your submissions comply with applicable laws

8. Community Features & Public Interactions

PHOREST may include community spaces, comments, journals, or interactive social features.

You understand that:

  • information shared publicly may be visible to others

  • PHOREST cannot control how users redistribute public content

  • community interactions may expose users to opinions, themes, or emotional material

PHOREST reserves the right to moderate or remove content at its discretion.

9. Emotional Experience Disclaimer

PHOREST contains emotionally immersive content and psychologically reflective themes that may evoke strong emotional responses.

By using the Services, you acknowledge that:

  • emotional experiences vary by individual

  • PHOREST is not a substitute for professional mental health care

  • no emotional or psychological outcomes are guaranteed

If you are experiencing emotional distress or crisis, seek assistance from a licensed professional or emergency services.

10. Availability of Services

PHOREST does not guarantee that the Services will always be:

  • uninterrupted

  • error-free

  • secure

  • compatible with all devices

  • continuously available

Features, simulations, pricing, and platform functionality may change at any time without notice.

11. Third-Party Services

The Services may integrate with or link to third-party providers, including payment processors, analytics tools, hosting services, or social platforms.

PHOREST is not responsible for:

  • third-party services

  • external websites

  • external policies

  • third-party downtime or failures

Your use of third-party services is governed by their own terms and policies.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Services are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, PHOREST disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including:

  • merchantability

  • fitness for a particular purpose

  • non-infringement

  • uninterrupted availability

  • accuracy or reliability

Your use of the Services is at your own risk.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, PHOREST Interactive and its affiliates, officers, employees, contractors, licensors, and partners shall not be liable for:

  • indirect damages

  • incidental damages

  • emotional distress

  • data loss

  • loss of profits

  • business interruption

  • reputational harm

  • reliance on platform content

arising from or related to the use of the Services.

In jurisdictions where limitations are restricted, liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

14. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless PHOREST Interactive and its affiliates from claims, damages, liabilities, losses, and expenses arising from:

  • your use of the Services

  • violation of these Terms

  • infringement of third-party rights

  • unlawful conduct

  • misuse of platform content

15. Termination

PHOREST reserves the right to:

  • suspend accounts

  • terminate access

  • remove content

  • restrict platform functionality

at any time, with or without notice, for violations of these Terms or misuse of the Services.

Upon termination, your right to use the Services immediately ends.

16. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Services shall be resolved in courts located in California, unless otherwise required by law.

17. Changes to These Terms

PHOREST may update or revise these Terms at any time.

Updated Terms become effective upon posting.

Your continued use of the Services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

18. Contact Information

Questions regarding these Terms & Conditions may be directed to:

PHOREST Interactive

erykahiman@phorestinteractive.app