1. Using Volenger
Volenger is an independently operated home for games, community, puzzles, and creative projects. These terms cover this public website, Button, Arcade, Desktop (VolengerOS), and other public Volenger services that link to them. “Volenger,” “we,” and “us” mean the operator of those services under the Volenger brand.
By using these services, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please stop using them. A service may have additional rules shown where they apply. The Privacy Policy explains how personal information is handled; it is not a blanket consent to every possible use of your information.
2. Accounts and eligibility
Volenger aims to be family friendly and serves a general audience. It is not directed specifically at children or any particular age group. You can browse public pages and play without a Volenger account where those features are available.
Account registration and use are subject to applicable law and the eligibility requirements of the sign-in provider. If you are a minor, we encourage you to review these terms with a parent or guardian and obtain any permission required by law. Do not misrepresent your identity or use an account you are not authorized to access. We may restrict an account when necessary to comply with applicable privacy or account requirements.
Use an account you are authorized to access, keep your sign-in methods secure, and tell us if you suspect misuse. You are responsible for your own activity and for reasonable steps to protect your account. Signing in through another provider does not give you permission to access someone else’s account or bypass that provider’s requirements.
3. Respectful use
Keep names, submissions, and interactions suitable for a family-friendly setting. Do not:
- Harass, threaten, discriminate against, sexually exploit, or deliberately target other people.
- Use hateful, sexually explicit, abusive, or impersonating names, or publish someone’s private information.
- Submit material you have no right to share, or use the services for unlawful activity.
- Falsify scores, automate abusive traffic, evade moderation, interfere with other users, or attempt unauthorized access.
- Introduce malware, exploit vulnerabilities to damage the service, or overwhelm its infrastructure.
Report a security concern privately to [email protected]. Avoid accessing other people’s data or disrupting the service while investigating a problem.
4. Games and public scores
Button’s shared counter, Arcade cabinets, and the fictional VolengerOS desktop are entertainment. Scores, badges, ranks, unlocks, and virtual items have no cash value and are not promises of prizes or real-world services.
Completed Arcade runs and qualifying Desktop Minesweeper wins can be submitted automatically and appear on public leaderboards under your callsign or alias. Choose a name you are comfortable making public and avoid real names or contact details. Registered Arcade and Desktop progress can be associated with your account across devices. Desktop notes, drawings, preferences, and window layouts remain browser-local and are not backed up to your account.
Scores and progress may be corrected, removed, reset, or lost because of moderation, cheating, errors, maintenance, or changes to a game. Local progress depends on your browser storage. Keep your own copy of anything important, including notes or drawings made in Desktop.
5. Creative work and contributions
Volenger’s original branding, artwork, writing, and software belong to their respective rights holders. You may browse and use the public experiences for personal enjoyment. A separate license supplied with a download, open-source component, or other work governs the permissions it grants. These terms do not take away those permissions or rights you have under law.
You retain your rights in material you submit. You give Volenger only the permission reasonably needed to host, process, display, and moderate that material as part of the feature you use. For example, submitting a score allows it to be shown with your public callsign. This does not transfer ownership of your work to Volenger.
For an intellectual-property concern, email [email protected] with the page address, the material involved, an explanation of your rights, and a way to reach you. Do not include sensitive documents unless we request them through an appropriate channel.
6. Other services
Google sign-in and links to services such as Discord or external puzzle sites are subject to those providers’ own terms and privacy practices. Their availability is outside Volenger’s control. Linking to a service does not mean Volenger owns it or that it endorses Volenger.
7. Availability and moderation
We may improve, pause, or retire features, and may restrict accounts or remove names and scores to address abuse, security issues, legal obligations, or violations of these terms. Where practical, we will explain significant account restrictions; urgent safety or security action may happen first. Contact us if you believe a decision was mistaken.
You can stop using Volenger at any time. To request deletion of an account or personal information, email [email protected]. Signing out alone does not delete your account or saved records.
8. Responsibility and your rights
We work to keep Volenger usable and welcoming, but provide these services as available. To the extent permitted by law, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access, error-free operation, or permanent storage, and disclaim implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
To the extent permitted by law, Volenger is not liable for indirect or consequential losses arising from use of the services, including lost profits or loss of data. Nothing in these terms excludes liability that cannot legally be excluded, limits mandatory consumer or privacy rights, or prevents you from seeking remedies available under applicable law.
If a provision cannot be enforced, the remaining provisions continue to apply to the extent permitted by law.
9. Changes and contact
We may revise these terms as the services change. The date above identifies the current version. Significant changes will be brought to your attention through the site or another suitable notice, and any agreement required by law will be requested. Changes do not retroactively remove rights you already have.
For questions, moderation reviews, or general help, email [email protected]. For personal-information requests, use [email protected].