Terms of Use

Last updated: September 13, 2026

These terms govern your use of ninthember.com (the "Site") and the apps and games published by Ninth Ember ("we", "us"), including Crystal Road (together, the "Services"). By using the Services you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.

1. Using the Services

You may use the Services for personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree not to misuse the Services, including by attempting to gain unauthorized access to them, interfering with their operation, scraping them in bulk, or using them to distribute malware or unlawful content.

You must be at least 13 years old to use the Services. If you are under the age of majority where you live, you may use the Services only with the involvement of a parent or guardian.

2. Our content and licenses

The Services, including all software, artwork, music, text, names, logos, and designs, are owned by Ninth Ember or used under license from their respective owners and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. We grant you a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Services as intended. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, reverse engineer, or create derivative works from the Services, except where the law expressly allows it.

"Ninth Ember" and "Crystal Road" and the associated logos are trademarks of Ninth Ember. Other names and marks belong to their owners.

3. Game progress

Our games save progress locally on your device. We are not responsible for lost progress caused by clearing browser data, uninstalling an app, changing devices, or any other reason. Balance, content, and features may change between versions, and we may discontinue a game or feature at any time.

4. App stores

If you obtain one of our apps through the Apple App Store or Google Play, the store's terms also apply. The store operator is not a party to these terms and has no obligation to provide support or maintenance for the app.

5. Third-party links

The Services may link to third-party websites or services that we do not control. We are not responsible for their content or practices.

6. Disclaimer of warranties

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE.

7. Limitation of liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, NINTH EMBER AND ITS OWNERS, CONTRACTORS, AND LICENSORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY LOSS OF DATA, PROFITS, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE SERVICES. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM RELATED TO THE SERVICES WILL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US FOR THE SERVICE AT ISSUE IN THE 12 MONTHS BEFORE THE CLAIM OR USD $50. Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations, so some of the above may not apply to you.

8. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Ninth Ember from any claims, damages, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your misuse of the Services or violation of these terms.

9. Termination

We may suspend or end your access to the Services at any time if you violate these terms or if we discontinue the Services. Sections 2 and 6 through 11 survive termination.

10. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the United States and of the state in which Ninth Ember is based, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Any dispute will be brought in the courts located in that state, and you consent to their jurisdiction, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction.

11. General

These terms are the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Services. If any part is found unenforceable, the rest remains in effect. Our failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver. You may not assign these terms; we may assign them in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets. We may update these terms from time to time, and the date at the top shows the latest revision. Continued use of the Services after a change means you accept the updated terms.

12. Contact

Questions about these terms: hello@ninthember.com.