Using Arkbuddy
Arkbuddy is operated by TristanGames in the United States. By using the service, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, do not use it.
You must be at least 13 and meet any higher minimum age that applies where you live. If you are not old enough to enter into an agreement on your own, a parent or legal guardian must agree to these terms for you. Connected services, including Discord and Patreon, have their own eligibility rules.
The Privacy Policy explains how Arkbuddy handles information collected through the service.
Your account
Sign in through your own Discord account. Keep that account secure, and contact [email protected] if you suspect someone has accessed your Arkbuddy account without permission.
You are responsible for content you publish and actions you authorize through your account. Do not use another person's account, misrepresent who you are, or claim to represent a server or community without permission.
Some settings and tool data are stored only in your browser. Clearing browser data or changing devices can remove access to them. Keep a separate copy of anything you cannot afford to lose.
Acceptable use
Use Arkbuddy without harming the service or the people using it. In particular, do not:
- Attempt to access private accounts, unpublished content, systems, or data you are not authorized to use.
- Distribute malware, run phishing pages, impersonate others, or publish private information without permission.
- Upload unlawful content, infringe another person's rights, or use hosted pages to harass or threaten people.
- Bypass membership restrictions, storage quotas, rate limits, or other access controls.
- Overload the service with automated requests, spam, or other activity that disrupts normal use.
Automation must respect the limits and access rules of the endpoint it uses. If you find a security issue, report it privately to [email protected].
Your content and server pages
You keep ownership of content you create. You must have permission to upload and share any text, images, links, or other material you provide.
By submitting content, you give Arkbuddy permission to store, copy, process, and display it as needed to provide the feature you use. This includes resizing uploaded images and making content available when you publish or share it. This permission does not transfer ownership of your content to Arkbuddy.
You control what you publish on your custom server pages. Check your links, rules, contact details, and permissions before publishing. You are responsible for your community's claims and any offers or transactions you arrange through external links. Hosting a page does not mean Arkbuddy endorses it.
Content must stay within the limits shown for your account. Arkbuddy may remove or restrict content that violates these terms, infringes rights, or creates a security risk. Keep your own copies of page content and uploaded files.
To report content, email [email protected] with the page URL, what the problem is, and a way to contact you. For a rights complaint, identify the material and your relationship to the rights holder.
Memberships and billing
Arkbuddy memberships are offered through Patreon. The price, billing schedule, trial terms, and renewal details shown at checkout apply to your purchase. A recurring membership renews until you cancel it under the billing provider's rules.
Manage or cancel your membership through Patreon, or through the platform that billed you. Signing out of Arkbuddy, disconnecting Discord, or deleting an Arkbuddy page does not cancel a paid membership. See Patreon's cancellation instructions.
Refund requests are reviewed case by case and are also subject to the billing provider's rules and any rights you have under applicable law. Contact [email protected] if you have a problem with paid Arkbuddy features. A cancellation does not automatically refund earlier charges.
Paid access depends on Arkbuddy being able to match your membership to the correct account. Plan features and limits are listed on the Premium page and in the relevant feature. They may change as the service develops; any notice or remedies required by law still apply.
An ad-free plan removes Arkbuddy's Google ad placements when your membership is recognized. It does not remove third-party embeds, community content, or every partner link.
Game data and other services
Calculations depend on the game version, server rates, mods, and values you enter. Game updates can make information outdated. Server listings, player counts, maps, and population history may be delayed, incomplete, or unavailable. Check important results against your server before relying on them.
Arkbuddy does not operate the game servers listed by other people. Server rules, availability, purchases, and disputes are handled by the server owner. Links to Discord, Patreon, hosting providers, videos, and other sites are also subject to those services' terms.
If you use an AI companion, its responses can be wrong. Verify commands and instructions before using them, and do not share credentials or private information in a conversation.
Ownership
ARK names, artwork, and game assets belong to their respective owners. Arkbuddy is an independent project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Studio Wildcard.
Arkbuddy's original code, branding, and content remain the property of their owners. Using the site does not transfer those rights to you. Separate licenses or permissions apply where material is explicitly made available for reuse.
Availability and responsibility
Arkbuddy is provided as available. There is no promise of uninterrupted access, error-free results, or permanent storage. Features may be changed or withdrawn, and maintenance or problems with connected services can cause downtime.
To the extent permitted by law, Arkbuddy is provided without implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. To that same extent, TristanGames is not liable for indirect or consequential losses, including lost profits, lost game progress, or loss of data arising from use of the service.
These terms do not exclude liability or limit consumer rights that cannot legally be excluded or limited.
Restrictions and closure
Arkbuddy may restrict an account, remove content, or suspend access to address violations of these terms, abuse, security problems, or legal obligations. Urgent action may be taken without advance notice.
If you think a restriction was a mistake, contact [email protected] with your account details and what happened. Do not create another account to evade a restriction.
You can stop using Arkbuddy at any time. For an account or data-deletion request, follow the Privacy Policy. Cancel any paid membership separately through its billing provider.
Changes and contact
Changes to these terms will be posted here with an updated date. Material changes will receive any additional notice required by law. Continuing to use the service after revised terms take effect means you accept them, except where the law requires a different form of agreement.
Questions about these terms, an account restriction, or a billing issue can be sent to [email protected]. Arkbuddy is operated by TristanGames in the United States.