Tuggy

Terms of Service

Rules and guidelines for using Tuggy

Last updated: January 31, 2025

Agreement to Terms

Welcome to Tuggy! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our viral social voting game platform. By accessing or using Tuggy, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you don't agree with any part of these terms, please don't use our service.

About Tuggy

Tuggy is a social voting game platform where users can create and participate in 1v1 matchups. Users vote in real-time battles between different contestants, topics, or concepts. The platform features:

  • Real-time voting with global vote synchronization
  • Matchup creation with custom contestants and images
  • Anonymous voting without required registration
  • Leaderboards and temporary power-ups
  • Mobile-optimized clicker gameplay

User Accounts

Account Creation

  • You must be at least 13 years old to create an account
  • You can use Tuggy anonymously without creating an account
  • Account registration is optional and only required for leaderboards and cross-device sync
  • You must provide accurate information when creating an account
  • You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account

Account Responsibility

You are solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account. Please notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use Tuggy responsibly and in accordance with these guidelines:

Permitted Uses

  • Create fun, engaging, and appropriate matchups
  • Vote fairly and authentically in battles
  • Share Tuggy matchups on social media and with friends
  • Use the platform for entertainment and social interaction

Prohibited Content and Conduct

  • Harassment, bullying, or targeting of individuals
  • Hate speech, discrimination, or content promoting violence
  • Sexually explicit, graphic, or inappropriate content
  • Copyright infringement or unauthorized use of others' intellectual property
  • Spam, fake votes, or attempts to manipulate voting systems
  • Doxxing or sharing personal information without consent
  • Impersonation of others or false representation
  • Malicious code, viruses, or attempts to compromise the platform
  • Commercial solicitation or unauthorized advertising
  • Content that violates applicable laws or regulations

Voting Rules and Fair Play

Fair Voting

  • Each user (anonymous or registered) gets one vote per matchup
  • Vote manipulation, bots, or artificial inflation is prohibited
  • We use device fingerprinting to prevent duplicate voting
  • Temporary power-ups may increase voting power but are part of normal gameplay

Vote Integrity

We reserve the right to investigate suspicious voting patterns and remove votes that appear to be artificial or manipulated. Repeated violations may result in account suspension or IP-based restrictions.

Content Policy

User-Generated Content

When you create matchups, upload images, or contribute content to Tuggy:

  • You retain ownership of your original content
  • You grant us a license to display, distribute, and promote your content on Tuggy
  • You represent that you have the right to use any images or content you upload
  • You agree that your content complies with these Terms and applicable laws

Content Moderation

We reserve the right to review, remove, or modify any content that violates these Terms or is deemed inappropriate. We may also disable matchups that receive significant user reports or violate community standards.

Intellectual Property

Tuggy's Rights

The Tuggy platform, including its design, features, code, and branding, is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or create derivative works without our permission.

Copyright Infringement

If you believe content on Tuggy infringes your copyright, please contact us with a detailed notice including the location of the allegedly infringing content and your contact information.

Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using Tuggy, you consent to our privacy practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

Disclaimers and Limitations

Service Availability

Tuggy is provided "as is" without warranties. We don't guarantee continuous, error-free, or secure operation. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue the service at any time.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Tuggy and its operators are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the platform.

Third-Party Content

Tuggy may contain links to third-party websites or display third-party advertisements. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of these third parties.

Account Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to Tuggy for violations of these Terms, including but not limited to:

  • Repeated violations of the acceptable use policy
  • Attempts to manipulate voting or gaming the system
  • Harassment of other users or creation of harmful content
  • Technical abuse or attempts to compromise the platform

You may delete your account at any time through your account settings.

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of Tuggy after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of Tuggy will be resolved in accordance with applicable US law and jurisdiction.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service or need to report violations, please contact us:

Email: legal@tuggy.io

Or visit our contact page