Terms of Service

Last updated: March 14, 2026

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the WRPSA platform at wrpsa.com (the "Platform"), operated by the World Rock Paper Scissors Association ("WRPSA," "we," "us"). By creating an account or using the Platform, you agree to these Terms.

1. Eligibility & Account Registration

You must be at least 13 years old to create an account. You must provide accurate information during registration and keep it up to date. You are solely responsible for all activity under your account and for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials.

2. Gameplay & Rankings

• All competitive matches on the Platform use the Elo rating system. Your rating, match history, and win/loss record are public on your profile and on leaderboards.
• Match results are determined by the server. Attempts to manipulate results through cheating, collusion, or exploiting bugs will result in account suspension.
• You may play in Character Arena (animated) or Video Arena (live webcam). By using Video Arena, you consent to your webcam feed being transmitted to your opponent and spectators for the duration of the match.

3. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Platform for unlawful purposes
• Harass, abuse, threaten, or impersonate other users
• Manipulate match results, exploit bugs, or use automated move-selection tools
• Create multiple accounts to circumvent bans, inflate rankings, or trade with yourself
• Reverse-engineer, scrape, or benchmark the Platform without written consent
• Transmit malicious code, spam, or illegal content through chat or social features
• Use Video Arena to expose inappropriate or offensive content

4. Virtual Currency & Purchases

• WRPSA Coins are a virtual currency used to purchase in-platform items (characters, arenas, cosmetics). Coins have no real-world monetary value and cannot be exchanged for cash.
• All purchases are processed by Stripe. Applicable transaction fees are disclosed at checkout.
• Purchases are final unless required otherwise by applicable consumer protection law.
• We reserve the right to modify virtual item prices and availability.

5. Tournament & Event Hosting

• Hosts may create tournaments, conferences, educational classes, and charity fundraisers through the Platform.
• Hosts are responsible for compliance with all applicable local, state, and national laws - including gambling, fundraising, and event-hosting regulations in their jurisdiction.
• WRPSA is not a party to disputes between hosts and participants. Hosts assume full liability for their events.
• Events with cash prizes must comply with WRPSA's prize-pool guidelines. The Platform may withhold payouts if fraud is suspected.
• WRPSA reserves the right to de-list or suspend events that violate these Terms or our Privacy Policy.

6. User Content

By posting content (social posts, chat messages, tournament descriptions, images), you grant WRPSA a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to display that content on the Platform. You retain ownership of your content and may delete it at any time. We may remove content that violates these Terms.

7. Intellectual Property

The WRPSA name, logo, character designs, arena designs, and Platform software are the property of WRPSA. You may not use our trademarks without written permission, except as allowed by the Platform (e.g., tournament overlays, embed widgets).

8. Termination

We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, at our sole discretion, with or without prior notice. Upon termination, your license to use the Platform ceases. You may request an export of your personal data before account deletion per our Privacy Policy.

9. Disclaimers

The Platform is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee uninterrupted service, error-free operation, or specific match outcomes.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, WRPSA is not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, or goodwill. Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount you paid to WRPSA in the 12 months preceding the claim.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Ontario.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. Material changes will be communicated via the Platform or email at least 14 days before taking effect. Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance.

13. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Email legal@wrpsa.com.