Terms of Service

1. Introduction

Welcome to Silksong.codes ("we", "our", or "us"). By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website.

2. Use of the Website

You may use our website for the following purposes:

• Accessing game guides, walkthroughs, and strategy content
• Using the interactive map to explore Pharloom
• Viewing game statistics and community data
• Personal, non-commercial, and informational use

You agree to use the website in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

3. Intellectual Property

3.1 Game Content

Hollow Knight: Silksong, including all characters, artwork, music, and game assets, is the intellectual property of Team Cherry. All game-related trademarks and copyrights belong to their respective owners.

3.2 Website Content

Original content created for this website (including guide text, layout, and design) is the property of Silksong.codes. You may reference our content for personal use, but reproduction or redistribution without permission is prohibited.

4. Third-Party Services & Embeds

Our website integrates the following third-party services:

• MapGenie: Interactive game maps embedded via iframe
• SteamDB: Game statistics and player data via embedded widgets
• YouTube: Video guides and walkthroughs via embedded players
• Google AdSense: Advertising to support the website
• Google Analytics & Microsoft Clarity: Analytics and user behavior tracking

These services are governed by their own terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the content or practices of these third-party services.

5. User Conduct

When using our website, you agree not to:

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or servers
• Use automated tools to scrape, crawl, or download content in bulk
• Interfere with the website's functionality or performance
• Use the website for any unlawful or malicious purpose
• Attempt to reverse-engineer or decompile any part of the website
• Distribute malware, spam, or harmful content through our services

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

All content on this website is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information provided.

Game information, statistics, and strategies may become outdated as the game receives updates. We strive to keep content current but cannot guarantee it reflects the latest game version at all times.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Silksong.codes and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the website. This includes but is not limited to damages for loss of data, profits, or other intangible losses.

8. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites and resources, including Steam, Reddit, Discord, and other community platforms. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of these external sites.

Accessing external links is at your own risk, and we encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

9. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
• Posting the revised Terms of Service on this page

Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

10. Fan Site Disclaimer

Important: Silksong.codes is an unofficial fan-made website and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Team Cherry or any official Hollow Knight: Silksong entities. All game content, trademarks, and copyrights belong to their respective owners.

This website is created by fans, for fans, as a resource for the Hollow Knight: Silksong community. We do not claim ownership of any game assets, characters, or intellectual property featured on this site.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: