aethex-forge/docs/TERMS-PRIVACY-UPDATES-2025.md
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Terms of Service & Privacy Policy Updates - 2025

Overview

Updated both Terms of Service and Privacy Policy to reflect all new integrations and features added to AeThex platform in 2025.

Effective Date: January 21, 2025


Discord URLs for Developer Portal

All Discord Developer Portal settings are now configured with these URLs:

Setting URL Purpose
Linked Roles Verification URL https://aethex.dev/discord Discord Activity entry point
Terms of Service URL https://aethex.dev/terms Full Terms of Service
Privacy Policy URL https://aethex.dev/privacy Full Privacy Policy
Deep Link URL https://aethex.dev/activity Mobile Activity link

Privacy Policy Updates

New Sections Added:

  1. Discord Integration

    • What data is collected (Discord user ID, username, profile picture, email)
    • How it's used (account linking, bot commands, role assignment, Activity display)
    • Unlinking capability
    • Discord's Privacy Policy governance
  2. Web3 & Ethereum Wallet Integration

    • Wallet address collection
    • Uses (authentication, signature verification)
    • Security notes (no private key storage, local verification)
    • Public blockchain data acknowledgment
  3. Roblox Integration

    • Data collected (user ID, username, profile, game data)
    • Uses (account linking, game tracking, portfolio display)
    • Roblox Terms of Service applicability
  4. Game Authentication & Server Integration

    • Game session token collection
    • Uses (player verification, session management, analytics)
    • Developer data deletion rights
  5. OAuth Providers

    • Comprehensive section covering all providers (GitHub, Google, Discord, Roblox, Web3)
    • Account management and unlinking
    • Each provider's privacy policy reference

Updated Sections:

  • Effective Date: Changed from October 18, 2025 to January 21, 2025
  • Information We Collect: Already comprehensive, no changes needed
  • How We Use Information: Covers all new integration types

Terms of Service Updates

New Sections Added:

  1. Discord Integration & Bot Services

    • Authorization scope definition
    • Bot command availability (/verify, /set-realm, /profile, /unlink)
    • User responsibility for Discord actions
    • Discord's Terms of Service applicability
  2. Web3 & Wallet Authentication

    • Message signing authorization (read-only)
    • Acknowledgment that signing doesn't authorize fund transfers
    • User responsibility for wallet security
    • AeThex's non-involvement with funds
  3. Roblox Account Linking

    • OAuth authorization scope
    • Roblox Terms of Service applicability
    • Credential management responsibility
    • Unlinking capability
  4. Game Authentication & Developer Services

    • Token confidentiality requirement
    • Token usage restrictions (authorized use only)
    • Game server validation responsibility
    • AeThex liability limitations
    • Session data retention for analytics
  5. OAuth & Third-Party Authorization

    • Multi-provider support (GitHub, Google, Discord, Roblox, Web3)
    • Authorization granularity and review
    • Revocation capability through settings or third-party provider
    • Feature limitations after revoking access

Updated Sections:

  • Effective Date: Changed from October 18, 2025 to January 21, 2025
  • Third-Party Services: Updated to specifically reference Discord, Web3, Roblox, and Game services

Compliance Notes

Discord

  • Complies with Discord Developer Terms
  • Covers OAuth scopes
  • Documents bot command behavior
  • References Discord privacy policy

Web3 / Ethereum

  • Clarifies read-only authorization (no fund transfer)
  • States no private key storage
  • Acknowledges public blockchain data
  • Local signature verification

Roblox

  • Covers OAuth authorization
  • References Roblox Terms of Service
  • User credential responsibility
  • Unlinking capability

Game Developers

  • Token security responsibility
  • Usage restrictions clearly defined
  • Validation responsibility on game server
  • Analytics and debugging data retention
  • Data deletion request capability

Files Updated

File Changes Status
code/client/pages/Privacy.tsx Added 5 new sections + date update Complete
code/client/pages/Terms.tsx Added 5 new sections + date update Complete

What's Covered

Authentication Methods

  • Email/Password
  • GitHub OAuth
  • Google OAuth
  • Discord OAuth
  • Roblox OAuth
  • Web3/Ethereum Wallet

Third-Party Integrations

  • Discord bot commands
  • Discord role assignment
  • Discord Activity
  • Web3 message signing
  • Roblox game data
  • Game server authentication (Unity, Unreal, Godot)

Data Handling

  • Data collection methods
  • Data usage purposes
  • Data sharing practices
  • Data retention policies
  • User rights and controls
  • Third-party provider policies

User-Facing Changes

Users will now see documentation about:

  1. When linking Discord: Clear terms about what data is shared, how roles are assigned, and how to unlink
  2. When connecting Web3: Assurance that no private keys are stored and signing is read-only
  3. When linking Roblox: Clear terms about Roblox data usage and unlinking capability
  4. When using game authentication: Terms for developers about token security and usage
  5. When managing OAuth: Ability to review and revoke all connected accounts

Testing Checklist

  • Privacy Policy loads without errors
  • Terms of Service loads without errors
  • Both pages display all new sections correctly
  • Effective date is January 21, 2025
  • All links in documents work
  • Mobile responsive formatting maintained
  • No content missing from originals
  • Discord Developer Portal URLs are correct

Discord Developer Portal Configuration

These URLs have been tested and are ready:

Linked Roles Verification URL: https://aethex.dev/discord
Terms of Service URL: https://aethex.dev/terms
Privacy Policy URL: https://aethex.dev/privacy
Deep Link URL: https://aethex.dev/activity

Version History

Date Version Changes
2025-01-21 1.0 Initial comprehensive update with Discord, Web3, Roblox, and Game integrations

Questions?

For legal review or questions about specific sections, contact legal@aethex.biz