Terms of Service | Ice Breaker Games – Quick Ideas to Energize Any Group

Last updated: November 4, 2025

Introduction

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Ice Breaker Games ("Company," "we," "our," or "us") governing your use of our website, ice breaker games, and facilitation services (collectively, the "Services").

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

Acceptance of Terms

Binding Agreement

By creating an account, accessing our website, or using any of our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

Age Requirements

You must be at least 18 years old to use our Services. If you are under 18, you may only use our Services with the involvement and consent of a parent or guardian.

Authority to Accept

If you are accepting these Terms on behalf of a company or other legal entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

Description of Services

Core Services

We provide an ice breaker games and facilitation platform that includes:

Interactive spinning wheel for random game selection
Curated collection of ice breaker games and activities
Question bank with conversation starters by category
Scene-based game recommendations (work, team building, education, social)
Free access to all ice breaker games and facilitation content
Optional newsletter subscription for updates and new games

Service Availability

Our Services are provided over the internet and are generally available 24/7, subject to maintenance, updates, and technical issues beyond our control.

Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our Services at any time with reasonable notice to users.

Website Usage

Permitted Use

You may use our website for lawful purposes, including:

Browsing and accessing ice breaker games content
Using our interactive game selection tools
Sharing game concepts with proper attribution
Subscribing to our newsletter for updates
Providing feedback and suggestions

Prohibited Use

You may not:

Use automated tools to scrape or download content
Modify or redistribute our content without permission
Use our services for illegal or harmful purposes
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
Remove or alter copyright notices or proprietary legends

Content Access

All ice breaker games and facilitation content is freely accessible
No registration or payment is required to access our content
You may share links to our content with others
Commercial use of individual games is permitted with proper attribution

Third-Party Service Integrations

Our platform integrates with trusted third-party service providers:

Analytics: Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, and Plausible for performance monitoring
Content Delivery: Cloudflare CDN for fast global access
Email Services: Resend for newsletter delivery and support communications

Game Content and Usage Rights

Fair Use: You may use our ice breaker games for lawful personal, educational, and organizational purposes
Modification: You may adapt games to fit your specific context while respecting the original intent
Sharing: You may share game concepts with others, encouraging community engagement
Content Responsibility: You are responsible for ensuring your use of ice breaker games and facilitation content is appropriate for your audience and context

Service Limitations

Usage Limits: Game selection and saved preferences are subject to fair use limits based on your subscription plan
Content Moderation: We review and moderate user-generated content to ensure appropriateness for all audiences
Service Availability: Game selection features depend on internet connectivity and may be temporarily unavailable
Content Guidelines: We reserve the right to review and remove content that violates our community guidelines

User Content and Data

Your Data Ownership

Complete Ownership: You retain full ownership of all data, content, and information you upload, create, or store using our Services
Data Portability: You can export your data at any time in standard formats
Data Control: You can modify, delete, or restrict access to your data through your account settings

License to Use Your Content

By using our Services, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:

Store, process, and transmit your content to provide the Services
Make backup copies for security and service continuity
Analyze usage patterns to improve our Services (in aggregated, anonymized form)
Display your content as directed by you through the Services

Data Security and Privacy

Security Measures: We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data
Privacy Compliance: We process your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable privacy laws
Data Retention: We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide Services or as required by law
Data Deletion: Upon account termination, we will delete your data within 30 days unless legally required to retain it

Third-Party Services and Integrations

Third-Party Responsibility

We are not responsible for the availability, functionality, or policies of third-party services
Changes to third-party services may affect our Services
You agree to comply with the terms of service of integrated third-party providers

Acceptable Use Policy

Permitted Uses

You may use our Services for any lawful purpose, including:

Creating content for personal or commercial use
Integrating with your own applications and workflows
Collaborating with team members and clients
Building and scaling your business operations

Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

Illegal Activities:

Use our Services for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
Generate content that promotes illegal activities
Infringe on intellectual property rights of others

Harmful Content:

Create content that is defamatory, harassing, or threatening
Generate content that promotes violence, hatred, or discrimination
Produce content that is sexually explicit involving minors

Service Abuse:

Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
Use automated systems to access our Services beyond normal usage
Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code
Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of our Services

Commercial Restrictions:

Resell or redistribute our Services without authorization
Use our Services to compete directly with us
Share account credentials with unauthorized users

Content Moderation

We reserve the right to review, monitor, and remove content that violates these Terms
We may suspend or terminate accounts that repeatedly violate our policies
We use automated systems and human review to enforce our policies

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Intellectual Property

Service Ownership: We own all rights, title, and interest in our Services, including software, designs, trademarks, and proprietary technology
License to Use: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use our Services according to these Terms
Restrictions: You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works of our proprietary technology

User-Generated Content

Your Rights: You retain all rights to content you create using our Services
Our Rights: We do not claim ownership of your content but require limited rights to provide Services
Feedback: Any feedback or suggestions you provide may be used by us without compensation

Copyright Protection

DMCA Compliance: We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act
Infringement Claims: If you believe your copyright has been infringed, contact us with a DMCA notice
Counter-Notices: Users may submit counter-notices for content removed due to copyright claims

Privacy and Data Protection

Privacy Policy

Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

Data Processing

Legal Basis: We process your data based on contract performance, legitimate interests, and consent where required
International Transfers: Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence
Data Subject Rights: You have rights regarding your personal data as described in our Privacy Policy

Cookies and Tracking

Our use of cookies and similar technologies is described in our Cookie Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

Service Availability and Support

Service Availability

We strive to maintain high service availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access
Scheduled maintenance will be announced in advance when possible
We are not liable for service interruptions due to factors beyond our control

Customer Support

Support Channels: Support is available through email, in-app messaging, and our help center
Response Times: We aim to respond to support requests within 24-48 hours
Support Scope: Support covers technical issues and general assistance with our Services

Updates and Maintenance

We regularly update our Services to improve functionality and security
Some updates may temporarily affect service availability
We will notify users of significant changes that affect functionality

Service Availability and Termination

Service Availability

We provide our Services on an "as is" and "as available" basis
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue all or part of our Services at any time
We are not liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of our Services

Service Termination

We may terminate access to our Services for any reason, including violation of these Terms
We will provide reasonable notice of any planned termination of Services
You may cease using our Services at any time
Provisions of these Terms that should survive will continue to apply

Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

Service Disclaimers

OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
Guarantees of accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
Assurances of uninterrupted or error-free service

Content Disclaimers

No Accuracy Guarantee: We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of all ice breaker game content
User Responsibility: You are responsible for adapting games to your specific audience and context
No Professional Advice: Our ice breaker games are not a substitute for professional facilitation or counseling services

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

Indirect Damages: Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
Data Loss: Loss of data, profits, revenue, or business opportunities
Service Interruptions: Damages resulting from service unavailability or interruptions
Third-Party Actions: Actions or omissions of third-party service providers

Maximum Liability

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from or related to these Terms or our Services shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Ice Breaker Games, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or in any way connected with:

Your use of our Services
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any rights of another party
Content you submit, post, or transmit through our Services

Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Dispute Resolution Process

Before filing any legal action, you agree to:

Direct Communication: Contact us directly to attempt to resolve the dispute
Good Faith Negotiation: Engage in good faith negotiations for at least 30 days
Mediation: If direct negotiation fails, participate in mediation if requested

Jurisdiction and Venue

For disputes that cannot be resolved through the above process:

Courts: Any legal action must be brought in the state or federal courts located in Delaware, United States
Personal Jurisdiction: You consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts
Venue: You agree that venue is proper in such courts

Notice: We will provide notice of material changes via email or prominent notice on our website
Effective Date: Changes will take effect 30 days after notice is provided
Continued Use: Your continued use of our Services after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms

Version Control

We will maintain version history of these Terms
Previous versions will be available upon request
The date of last modification will be indicated at the top of these Terms