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Home / Terms

Terms of Service

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms") carefully before using Chitmunk. These Terms are a legally binding agreement between you and the operator of Chitmunk ("we," "us," or "our"). By creating an account, accessing, or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree, do not use Chitmunk.

1. Definitions

  • "Service" means the Chitmunk web application at chitmunk.com, including the card designer, analytics tools, playtest table, cloud features, and all related APIs and services.
  • "User Content" means any designs, images, text, fonts, spreadsheet data, or other materials you create, upload, or import using the Service.
  • "Licensed Content" means third-party assets available through the Service, including icon libraries, art packs, fonts, and template designs, each subject to their respective licenses.
  • "Chitmunk Cloud" means our optional cloud storage, sharing, and real-time collaboration features.
  • "Rare Subscription" or "Rare" means a paid subscription plan that unlocks additional export and storage features.

2. Eligibility and Account

2.1 Age Requirement

You must be at least 16 years old to use Chitmunk. If you are between 16 and 18 (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction), you represent that a parent or legal guardian has reviewed and agreed to these Terms on your behalf. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 16.

2.2 Account Registration

To use the Service, you must create an account through our authentication provider, Clerk, using Google, Microsoft, Apple, or email sign-in. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials and for all activity under your account. You agree to notify us immediately at [email protected] if you suspect unauthorized access.

2.3 Account Accuracy

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to keep it updated.

3. The Service

3.1 Description

Chitmunk is a browser-based design tool for creating board game components compatible with TheGameCrafter.com print-on-demand specifications. The application runs primarily in your browser. Your designs are stored locally on your device by default and optionally in Chitmunk Cloud or your own third-party cloud storage accounts.

3.2 License Grant

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for your personal or commercial board game design purposes.

3.3 Service Availability

We strive to keep the Service available but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or factors beyond our control. We will make reasonable efforts to provide advance notice of planned downtime.

3.4 Modifications to the Service

We may modify, update, or discontinue features of the Service at any time. If we make a material change that significantly reduces the functionality of a paid feature, we will provide reasonable notice to affected subscribers.

3.5 Beta Features

Certain features may be labeled "Beta," "Preview," or "Experimental" (such as Vector PDF export). Beta features are provided as-is without warranty, may contain bugs, and may be modified or removed without notice. Your use of beta features is at your own risk.

4. Subscription Plans, Billing, and Payments

4.1 Common (Free) Tier

The Common tier provides access to the full card design editor, all generators and shapes, text effects, CSV merge, AI image generation, symbols, unlimited local projects, 72 dpi image export, 1 GB of Chitmunk Cloud storage, Sell Sheet and Dieline PDFs, Google Drive sync, and custom fonts.

4.2 Rare Subscription

The Rare subscription adds 300 dpi export, PDF with crop marks, CMYK PDF (ICC, PDF/X-3), batch ZIP export, TTS spritesheets, TheGameCrafter direct upload, print-at-home 9-up layout, and 50 GB of Chitmunk Cloud storage. Current pricing is $7.99/month or $59.99/year. We may change pricing with at least 30 days' notice before your next billing cycle.

4.3 Free Trial

New users may receive a 5-day free trial of Rare features. Before any payment information is collected, you will be clearly informed of: (a) the trial duration, (b) the subscription price that will apply after the trial ends, (c) the billing frequency, and (d) how to cancel. If you do not cancel before the trial ends, your subscription will automatically convert to a paid plan at the disclosed price.

4.4 Auto-Renewal and Cancellation

Rare subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period (monthly or annually) at the then-current price unless you cancel. You may cancel at any time through your account settings. After cancellation, Rare features remain active until the end of your current paid billing period, then your account reverts to the Common tier. All of your designs remain fully accessible regardless of subscription status. No data is deleted upon downgrade.

4.5 How to Cancel

You can cancel your subscription online at any time through your Chitmunk account settings or by emailing [email protected]. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period.

4.6 Refunds

Payments are generally non-refundable. However, if you are charged after cancellation due to an error, or if you experience a material service disruption that prevents use of paid features for an extended period, contact [email protected] and we will review your request in good faith. For EU/EEA residents, see Section 16 (EU Consumer Rights).

4.7 Payment Processing

Payments are processed by Stripe through our authentication provider, Clerk. We never store your credit card number or full payment details on our servers. Your use of Stripe is subject to the Stripe Services Agreement.

5. Your Content

5.1 Ownership

You own everything you create with Chitmunk. We claim no intellectual property rights over your User Content. Your designs, images, text, and data belong to you.

5.2 License to Us

By uploading or storing User Content on Chitmunk Cloud, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, store, transfer, display, and transmit your User Content solely as necessary to provide, maintain, and improve the Service (including enabling collaboration and sharing features you activate). This license terminates when you delete your content or close your account, except for copies reasonably needed for backup or as required by law.

5.3 Your Responsibilities

You represent and warrant that: (a) you own or have the necessary rights to your User Content; (b) your User Content does not infringe any third party's intellectual property, privacy, or other rights; and (c) your User Content complies with these Terms and all applicable laws.

5.4 Content Portability

You may export your projects at any time using the built-in export features (ZIP project files containing your designs, images, and data). We do not lock you into the platform.

6. Chitmunk's Intellectual Property

6.1 Platform IP

The Service, including its software, design, interface, trademarks, logos (including the Hex Chit chipmunk mark and the Acorn mark), and documentation, is owned by us and protected by intellectual property laws. Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership of any Chitmunk IP to you.

6.2 Licensed Content

Third-party assets available through the Service (icons via Iconify, the Kenney Board Game Pack, Google Fonts, SVG patterns) are subject to their respective licenses. It is your responsibility to comply with those licenses (including attribution requirements) when you publish designs that incorporate Licensed Content.

6.3 Feedback

If you provide suggestions, ideas, or feedback about the Service, you grant us a non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use that feedback for any purpose without obligation to you.

7. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Service to:

  • Violate any applicable law or regulation
  • Create, upload, or distribute content that infringes any third party's intellectual property or other rights
  • Create content that is illegal, defamatory, threatening, harassing, or exploitative of minors
  • Upload or transmit malware, viruses, or harmful code
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service, other accounts, or underlying systems
  • Reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service
  • Use the Service to build a competing product or for competitive benchmarking without our written consent
  • Scrape, crawl, or use automated means to access the Service beyond normal browser use
  • Circumvent storage quotas, rate limits, or other technical restrictions
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or impose an unreasonable load on our infrastructure
  • Impersonate another person or entity
  • Use the Service to send spam or unsolicited communications

We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate action, including suspension or termination, for violations of this section.

8. Chitmunk Cloud

8.1 Cloud Storage

Chitmunk Cloud allows you to store projects, images, and fonts on our servers (hosted on Cloudflare infrastructure). Cloud storage is subject to quota limits based on your subscription tier (1 GB Common, 50 GB Rare). If you exceed your quota, you will need to delete content or upgrade before saving additional projects.

8.2 Sharing and Collaboration

You may share cloud projects with other Chitmunk users by granting them viewer or editor access. When you share a project:

  • Collaborators can see the project content according to the role you assign
  • Editors can modify the project in real time
  • Cursor positions and selections are shared during live collaboration sessions
  • You can revoke access at any time; revocation takes effect immediately
  • You remain responsible for all content in projects you own, including content added by collaborators

8.3 Share Links

You may generate public or authenticated links to your projects. Public view links allow anyone with the link to view (but not edit) your project. You are responsible for managing the distribution of your share links. You can revoke any link at any time.

8.4 Cloud Data Handling

Cloud-stored content is processed and stored on Cloudflare's global infrastructure. Images are stored using content-addressed hashing (SHA-256). We maintain server-side audit logs for security purposes. See our Privacy Policy for details on data storage and retention.

9. Third-Party Services

Chitmunk integrates with third-party services that are governed by their own terms and privacy policies. We do not control and are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or conduct of third-party services. Your use of them is at your own risk.

  • Clerk — authentication, session management, billing (terms)
  • Stripe — payment processing (terms)
  • Cloudflare — hosting, API infrastructure, cloud storage (terms)
  • Google Drive & Sheets — optional cloud sync and spreadsheet import (terms)
  • Microsoft OneDrive & Excel — optional cloud sync and spreadsheet import (terms)
  • Google Fonts — font loading (terms)
  • Google Analytics 4 — usage analytics, with your consent (terms)
  • Iconify — icon search and retrieval (site)
  • TheGameCrafter — optional print-on-demand upload, using your own TGC credentials (terms)
  • Cloudflare Workers AI — AI image generation (privacy)
  • Resend — transactional email delivery for share invitations (terms)

When you connect your Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive account, you authorize Chitmunk to read and write project files within designated folders. You may revoke this access at any time through your Google or Microsoft account settings.

10. AI-Generated Content

Chitmunk supports AI image generation via Cloudflare Workers AI. When you use AI features:

  • Your text prompts are proxied through our API to Cloudflare Workers AI. We do not store or log your prompts.
  • AI-generated images may not be eligible for copyright protection under current US law. You are responsible for understanding the intellectual property implications of using AI-generated content in your published designs.
  • You are responsible for ensuring that AI-generated images do not infringe third-party rights and that your use complies with all applicable laws.
  • We do not use your prompts or generated images to train AI models.
  • We make no warranties regarding the accuracy, quality, legality, or fitness of AI-generated content.

11. Copyright and DMCA

11.1 Respect for Copyright

We respect intellectual property rights and expect our users to do the same. We will respond to notices of alleged copyright infringement that comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA") and applicable law.

11.2 DMCA Notice

If you believe that content accessible through Chitmunk infringes your copyright, send a written notice to our designated agent with the following information:

  1. Identification of the copyrighted work you claim is infringed
  2. Identification of the material you claim is infringing, with enough detail for us to locate it
  3. Your name, address, telephone number, and email address
  4. A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
  5. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner's behalf
  6. Your physical or electronic signature

DMCA Agent: [email protected]

11.3 Counter-Notification

If you believe your content was removed by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification to [email protected] containing: (a) identification of the removed material and its prior location; (b) a statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good-faith belief the material was removed by mistake; (c) your name, address, and telephone number; (d) a statement consenting to jurisdiction of the federal court in your district (or, if outside the US, any judicial district in which we may be found); and (e) your physical or electronic signature.

Upon receiving a valid counter-notification, we will forward it to the original complainant. If the complainant does not file a court action within 10 business days, we may restore the removed content.

11.4 Repeat Infringers

We will terminate the accounts of users who are determined to be repeat infringers in appropriate circumstances.

12. Privacy and Data Protection

Our collection, use, and sharing of personal data is described in our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the Privacy Policy.

13. Warranty Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF ANY CONTENT OBTAINED THROUGH THE SERVICE, INCLUDING AI-GENERATED IMAGES, THIRD-PARTY ASSETS, OR PRINT SPECIFICATIONS. YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE AND RELIANCE ON ANY CONTENT IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.

14. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:

(A) IN NO EVENT SHALL CHITMUNK, ITS OPERATOR, OR THEIR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, GOODWILL, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, HOWEVER CAUSED, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

(B) OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (I) THE AMOUNTS YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (II) ONE HUNDRED US DOLLARS ($100).

THESE LIMITATIONS APPLY REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

15. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Chitmunk and its operator, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from: (a) your use of the Service; (b) your User Content; (c) your violation of these Terms; or (d) your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights.

We will promptly notify you of any such claim and reasonably cooperate with your defense. You may not settle any claim without our prior written consent if the settlement would impose obligations on us.

16. EU Consumer Rights

If you are a consumer in the EU/EEA:

  • Right of withdrawal: You have the right to withdraw from a Rare subscription within 14 days of purchase without giving a reason. To exercise this right, contact [email protected] with a clear statement of your decision. We will reimburse you within 14 days using the same payment method.
  • Consumer protection: Nothing in these Terms affects your mandatory rights under EU/EEA consumer protection law, including the right to a remedy if the Service does not conform to its description.
  • Dispute resolution: The European Commission's online dispute resolution platform is available at ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.

17. Term and Termination

17.1 Term

These Terms remain in effect as long as you have an account or use the Service.

17.2 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting [email protected]. Before termination, we recommend exporting your projects using the built-in export features.

17.3 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your access immediately if you violate these Terms, engage in conduct that we reasonably believe is harmful to other users or our infrastructure, or if required by law. For less severe issues, we will attempt to notify you and provide an opportunity to remedy the situation before termination.

17.4 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your right to access the Service ceases
  • You will have 30 days from the date of termination notice to export your cloud-stored data by contacting [email protected]
  • After the 30-day export window, we will delete your cloud-stored content within a reasonable period, except where retention is required by law
  • Locally stored data (in your browser) is unaffected by account termination
  • Any active subscription will not renew; no refund is issued for the remaining billing period unless required by applicable law

17.5 Survival

Sections 5 (Your Content), 6 (Chitmunk's IP), 11 (DMCA), 13 (Disclaimers), 14 (Limitation of Liability), 15 (Indemnification), 18 (Dispute Resolution), 19 (Governing Law), and 21 (General) survive termination.

18. Dispute Resolution

18.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a formal dispute, you agree to try to resolve it informally by contacting [email protected]. We will attempt to resolve the dispute within 60 days. If we cannot, either party may proceed as described below.

18.2 Binding Arbitration

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service that is not resolved informally shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") under its Consumer Arbitration Rules. Arbitration will be conducted on an individual basis, in the English language, in the county where you reside or by videoconference. The arbitrator's decision will be final and binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.

18.3 Class Action Waiver

YOU AND CHITMUNK AGREE THAT EACH PARTY MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN AN INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. The arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims and may not preside over any form of class or representative proceeding.

18.4 Exceptions

Either party may: (a) bring an individual action in small claims court for claims within that court's jurisdiction; or (b) seek injunctive or equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to protect intellectual property rights, pending the outcome of arbitration.

18.5 Opt-Out

You may opt out of the arbitration and class action waiver provisions by sending written notice to [email protected] within 30 days of first agreeing to these Terms. Your notice must include your name, email address, and a clear statement that you wish to opt out. If you opt out, the Governing Law and jurisdiction provisions in Section 19 will apply to disputes.

19. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [STATE], USA, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. If the arbitration provisions do not apply (whether due to opt-out or exception), you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in [STATE] for any disputes.

For EU/EEA residents: this choice of law does not deprive you of the protection of mandatory consumer protection provisions of the laws of your country of residence.

20. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make material changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
  • Notify you via email or an in-app notification at least 30 days before the changes take effect
  • For significant changes, require re-acceptance through our in-app terms acceptance flow

Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree, you should stop using the Service and may request account deletion.

21. General Provisions

  • Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Chitmunk regarding your use of the Service and supersede any prior agreements.
  • Severability. If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full force and effect.
  • No Waiver. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms does not waive that right or provision.
  • Assignment. You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our written consent. We may assign these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of all or substantially all of our assets, with notice to you.
  • Force Majeure. We are not liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, pandemics, labor disputes, government actions, power failures, internet or telecommunications failures, or cyberattacks.
  • Export Compliance. You agree not to use the Service in violation of any applicable export or import laws.
  • Notices. We may send you notices via the email address associated with your account. Notices to us should be sent to [email protected].
  • Headings. Section headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.

22. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Email [email protected].

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