Terms of Service

Effective Date: May 12, 2026  ·  Last Updated: May 12, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of youarethec.com (the "Site") and the games hosted on it (the "Games"). By using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

The Site is operated by Scot Lightizer ("we," "us," or "our").

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old (or 16 in the EU/EEA/UK) to use the Site. By using the Site, you represent that you meet this age requirement.

3. License to Use the Site

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and play the Games for personal, non-commercial use, subject to these Terms.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to:

5. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site, including the Games, code, graphics, text, design, and the "youarethec.com" name and branding, is owned by Scot Lightizer or used with permission. All rights are reserved.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of any Site content without express written permission.

6. User-Submitted Content

The only content you may submit through the Site is your 2–3 character initials when entering a high score. By submitting initials, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to display them on the Site's scoreboards.

You agree not to submit initials that are profane, hateful, harassing, or otherwise inappropriate. We reserve the right to remove any submitted content without notice.

7. Advertisements

The Site is supported by advertising, including Google AdSense and potentially other ad networks. Ads displayed are not endorsements by us. We are not responsible for the content of third-party ads or for any transactions you enter into with advertisers.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services (Google AdSense, Google Analytics, Cloudflare). We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third party.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND THE GAMES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE," WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE.

We do not warrant that the Games are free of bugs, that scores will be preserved, or that the Site will be available at all times.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL SCOT LIGHTIZER OR ANY AFFILIATED PARTY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFITS, OR LOSS OF GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR THE GAMES, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SITE WILL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100).

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Scot Lightizer and any affiliated parties from any claims, damages, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the Site or your violation of these Terms.

12. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, for any reason, without notice.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New Hampshire, United States, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site will be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in New Hampshire, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Site.

17. Contact

For questions about these Terms: