Last updated: 7 October 2026
Shards of Stone ("the Game", "the Service") is made and operated by Adam Sturrock, an independent developer ("we", "us", "our"). By accessing or playing it, in a browser or in the desktop app, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service. We may update these Terms from time to time, and your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of any changes.
Shards of Stone is a free-to-play real-time strategy game that runs in a web browser and as a downloadable desktop app. The Service includes the game itself, user accounts, cloud save functionality, multiplayer features, the forum, community maps and mods, and any related services or content we provide. The Service is provided "as is" and may be modified, updated, or discontinued at any time.
We grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to play Shards of Stone in your browser and to install and run the desktop app on devices you own or control, for your own non-commercial enjoyment. The Game is licensed to you, not sold. You may not sell, rent, sublicense or redistribute the Game or its art, models, sound, music or text, except as these Terms or our modding documentation expressly allow. The desktop app may download updates and game files automatically so that it keeps working with the Service.
The full licence for the Game software is the End User Licence Agreement, which the Game asks you to accept before you first play. It forms part of these Terms.
Creating an account is optional. You may play as a guest without registration. If you choose to create an account:
Guest players can access and play Shards of Stone without providing any personal information. Guest game progress is stored locally in your browser. We are not responsible for loss of guest data due to browser cache clearing, device changes, or other local storage events. To preserve your progress across devices, you may create an account at any time.
When using Shards of Stone, you agree NOT to:
Violation of these rules may result in temporary or permanent suspension of your account without prior notice.
All content in Shards of Stone, including but not limited to graphics, sprites, sounds, music, code, game mechanics, and text, is the property of Shards of Stone or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any part of the Service without our express written permission.
The Service lets you submit content, including usernames, chat messages, forum posts, images, maps and mods. You keep ownership of your content, and you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to host, display, adapt for technical reasons and distribute it within the Service, including to other players who download or play it. You are solely responsible for what you submit. You confirm that you have the right to submit it, and you must not post content that is illegal, offensive, or infringes on others' rights. We may remove any content, and unpublish any map or mod, at our discretion.
If you believe something on the Service infringes your copyright, email [email protected] with a description of your work, where the material appears on the Service, and your contact details. We will review the complaint and remove material that infringes.
In multiplayer games, you agree to treat other players with respect. We reserve the right to moderate, restrict, or remove access to multiplayer features for players who engage in toxic behaviour, including but not limited to: verbal abuse, intentional griefing, match manipulation, or persistent unsportsmanlike conduct. In ranked play we may apply penalties, void matches and correct or reset ratings where results were not earned fairly.
The Community Rules set out in plain terms what is expected in matches, in chat, on the forum and in uploaded maps and mods, and what happens when a rule is broken. They form part of these Terms.
Gold, cards, card packs, ranks, ratings, achievements and other in-game items are part of the Game. They have no cash value, cannot be exchanged for money or anything of value outside the Game, and may be rebalanced, changed or reset at any time. Shards of Stone does not currently sell anything for real money.
We strive to keep Shards of Stone available but do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or factors beyond our control. We reserve the right to modify, update, or discontinue any aspect of the Service, including game features, units, and balance changes, at any time without liability.
We may suspend or terminate your account at our discretion if you violate these Terms. You can have your account deleted at any time by emailing [email protected] from the address on the account. Upon termination or deletion:
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, SHARDS OF STONE AND ITS OPERATORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM (WHICH, FOR A FREE SERVICE, IS ZERO).
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Shards of Stone and its operators from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.
Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. Analytics, performance figures and crash reports are optional: the Game asks before sending them, and you can change your answer at any time on the What the Game Sends page.
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Shards of Stone operates, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation first, and if unresolved, through the courts of the applicable jurisdiction. Nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights as a consumer.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
These Terms, together with the End User Licence Agreement, the Community Rules and our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Shards of Stone regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]