PRIVACY POLICY and

AI-RELATED DISCLAIMER

Privacy Policy/ AI Related Disclaimer

Effective Date: September 8, 2025

OtzTones (the “Platform”), values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect data when you access our video game streams, gaming reviews, podcasts, websites, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).

By using our Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, discontinue use immediately.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Contact Information: Name, email, or other details you provide when contacting us, subscribing, or participating in community discussions.

  • User Submissions: Comments, reviews, testimonials, gameplay clips, or other content you send to OtzTones.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Device Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, stream/podcast history, video watch time, and interactions.

  • Cookies & Tracking: Used to improve user experience, personalize content, and gather analytics (users may disable cookies in their browser).

1.3 Third-Party Data Collection

  • Streaming & Hosting Platforms (e.g., YouTube, Twitch, Kick, Spotify, Apple Podcasts) and analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) may collect their own data under their respective privacy policies.

  • OtzTones does not control how third parties handle data.

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

  • Improving Services – Enhancing streaming, review, and podcast content.

  • Communications – Responding to inquiries or sending updates (only with consent).

  • Security & Fraud Prevention – Protecting against unauthorized access, abuse, and spam.

We do not sell, rent, or share personal information for profit.

3. DATA SECURITY & LIABILITY LIMITATIONS

3.1 Security Measures

  • Secure Hosting & Encryption where applicable.

  • Restricted Access – Only authorized personnel may handle user data.

  • Ongoing Monitoring – Systems checked for vulnerabilities.

3.2 No Liability for Breaches
While we take precautions, no system is 100% secure. By using our Services, you acknowledge:

  • We are not responsible for unauthorized access, hacking, or data leaks beyond our control.

  • We are not liable for damages caused by third-party attacks, outages, or technical failures.

  • If a breach occurs, we will take reasonable steps to notify affected users as required by law.

Users assume risks when sharing personal information online.

4. FORCE MAJEURE (UNFORESEEN EVENTS)

We are not liable for interruptions caused by:

  • Natural disasters (e.g., earthquakes, floods, storms).

  • Cyberattacks, system crashes, or large-scale outages.

  • Legal, governmental, or pandemic-related restrictions.

5. USER SUBMISSIONS & CONTENT RIGHTS

By submitting comments, reviews, clips, voice messages, or other content to OtzTones, you:

  • Grant us full rights to use, modify, distribute, publish, and adapt your content in any format.

  • Waive all claims to payment, ownership, or attribution.

  • Acknowledge submissions are not confidential.

  • Allow us to edit or refuse submissions at our discretion.

6. MEDIA USAGE, THIRD-PARTY LINKS & DATA HANDLING

6.1 Game Footage & Screenshots

  • Game footage, screenshots, and other media from third parties remain the property of their respective owners.

  • While OtzTones may review, critique, or comment on such materials, we do not claim ownership and cannot guarantee the authenticity of screenshots or confirm whether they originate directly from official game footage.

  • Our commentary is provided strictly for review, critique, and entertainment purposes under fair use.

6.2 External Services

  • OtzTones may link to sponsors, affiliates, or advertisers.

  • We do not control external privacy practices.

  • Users should review third-party policies before engaging.

6.3 Affiliate & Sponsored Content

  • Some links may track clicks for commissions.

  • We are not responsible for third-party tracking or purchases.

7. USER RIGHTS & DATA CHOICES

  • Access Data – Request a copy of your data.

  • Correct Data – Update inaccurate information.

  • Delete Data – Request removal from our systems.

  • Opt-Out – Unsubscribe from emails or marketing.

To exercise rights, contact us at otztones@icloud.com

8. GOVERNING LAW & DISPUTE RESOLUTION

  • This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Wisconsin, USA.

  • Disputes must be resolved in Wisconsin courts.

  • By using our Services, you agree to resolve disputes via binding arbitration and waive the right to participate in class-action lawsuits.

9. INDEMNIFICATION

Users agree to hold harmless OtzTones from claims, damages, or liabilities arising from:

  • User reliance on OtzTones content.

  • Cyberattacks or breaches beyond our control.

  • User violations of this Policy.

10. SEVERABILITY

If any part of this Privacy Policy is found invalid, the rest remains enforceable.

11. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time.

  • Updates are effective upon posting.

  • If major changes occur, we will notify users via website or email.

12. CONTACT INFORMATION

For privacy-related questions or requests:


Email: otztones@icloud.com
Website: otztones.com

OtzTones – AI & Content Disclaimers

1. AI-RELATED DISCLAIMER

1.1 AI and Automation Use

  • We may use AI-driven tools for transcriptions, images, content suggestions, marketing analysis, captioning, or automated moderation of user submissions across our video game streams, reviews, and podcasts.

  • AI-generated outputs do not replace human judgment, and we do not guarantee their accuracy.

1.2 No AI Training Permission

  • Users are prohibited from using OtzTones content (streams, podcasts, reviews, transcripts, or user submissions) for AI model training without express written permission.

  • Unauthorized scraping, data mining, or AI training using OtzTones content is strictly forbidden.

1.3 AI-Generated Content Responsibility

  • If AI-generated content (such as voice synthesis, automated scripts, gameplay deepfakes, or manipulated audio/video) is created by third parties to impersonate, misrepresent, or manipulate OtzTones content, we are not responsible for any consequences.

  • Any attempts to misrepresent OtzTones statements or content using AI will be considered fraudulent activity and may be pursued legally.

2. FUTURE MONETIZATION DISCLAIMER

2.1 Revenue Sources
To support continued content production, OtzTones reserves the right to generate revenue through:
✅ Sponsorships, advertisements, and affiliate marketing
✅ Paid membership tiers or premium content access
✅ Crowdfunding, community donations, and platform-based revenue-sharing (e.g., Patreon, YouTube Memberships, Twitch Subs, Apple Subscriptions)

2.2 No Refunds for Digital Products

  • All sales of premium content, digital downloads, or exclusive access tiers are final and non-refundable, except where required by law.

  • Users are responsible for ensuring compatibility before purchase.

2.3 Advertisement and Affiliate Disclaimer

  • Sponsored content and affiliate partnerships do not constitute endorsements.

  • Any opinions expressed in ads, sponsorships, or affiliate products belong solely to the advertisers.

  • We are not responsible for third-party product claims, warranties, or services.

3. USER-GENERATED CONTENT DISCLAIMER

3.1 Content Licensing Agreement
By submitting any comments, testimonials, reviews, gameplay clips, questions, or other user-generated content to OtzTones, you agree that:
✅ We have full rights to use, distribute, modify, publish, and adapt your submissions without compensation.
✅ You waive all ownership claims to the submitted content.
✅ Submissions may be used in streams, reviews, podcasts, marketing materials, promotional content, or derivative works.

3.2 No Responsibility for User-Generated Content

  • We do not monitor, endorse, or take responsibility for user-generated content.

  • Users are solely responsible for ensuring that their submissions do not violate copyright laws, privacy rights, or defamation laws.

3.3 Content Removal Rights
OtzTones reserves the right to:
✅ Refuse, modify, or delete any user-generated content for any reason.
✅ Terminate accounts of users who repeatedly post infringing, defamatory, or illegal content.

Legal Summary of Additional Disclaimers

  • AI Disclaimer – Protects against misuse of OtzTones content for AI training, impersonation, or manipulation.

  • Monetization Disclaimer – Defines revenue sources, refund policies, and ad/sponsorship responsibility.

  • User-Generated Content Disclaimer – Grants OtzTones full rights over submissions while limiting liability.

  • Screenshot & Game Footage Disclaimer – Clarifies no ownership claim and no guarantee of authenticity.