Terms of Service

Last updated: September 2026

By accessing or using Fantasy Fader you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the application.

1. Description of Service

Fantasy Fader is a web-based audio management tool designed to help tabletop RPG game masters manage audio playback during game sessions. The application enables playback of content from YouTube and Spotify, playlist management, session saving, and related features. The service is provided "as is" and is subject to change at any time.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By using Fantasy Fader, you confirm that you are at least 13 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are using the service on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

3. User Accounts

You may use Fantasy Fader without an account, but certain features (such as saving sessions across devices) require signing in with a Google account. You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate information when creating an account.
  • Keep your account credentials secure and not share them with others.
  • Notify us immediately if you become aware of any unauthorized use of your account.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

4. Free and Pro Features

Fantasy Fader offers a free tier and a Pro tier. The free tier includes all core playback and session features. Pro features (Spotify integration, the Soundboard, and Auto-Balance) require an active Pro entitlement. We reserve the right to modify, add, or remove features from either tier at any time with reasonable notice.

5. Payments, Subscriptions, and Gift Codes

Plans. Pro access is available as a monthly subscription ($5/month) or a one-time Lifetime license ($20). Monthly subscribers may upgrade to Lifetime at a discounted rate. Pricing is subject to change; existing subscribers will be notified before any price change takes effect.

Availability. Purchases are currently available only to customers in the United States and Canada. Payments from outside the United States and Canada may be declined. We plan to offer purchases in other countries in the future. Gift codes can be redeemed from any country.

Billing. All payments are processed by Stripe. By making a purchase you agree to Stripe's Terms of Service. Fantasy Fader does not store your payment card information.

Automatic renewal. The monthly subscription renews automatically and is charged to your payment method every month until you cancel.

Cancellation. Monthly subscriptions can be cancelled at any time through the Stripe Customer Portal, which you can open from the Settings panel in the app. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. See Refund Policy below.

Gift codes. Gift codes for Lifetime access may be purchased and shared with any person. Gift codes are non-refundable, have no cash value, and can only be redeemed once. We are not responsible for lost or stolen gift codes. Once redeemed, a gift code cannot be transferred to a different account.

Lifetime access. A Lifetime license grants Pro access for as long as Fantasy Fader is actively hosted and operated. In the event that Fantasy Fader ceases operation, reasonable advance notice will be provided to Lifetime license holders. Lifetime access does not guarantee any specific features will remain unchanged indefinitely.

6. Refund Policy

All purchases are final. We do not issue refunds except where the law requires it or where we charged you in error.

  • Monthly subscription. You can cancel at any time. You keep Pro until the end of the month you already paid for, and you are not charged again. We do not refund the rest of a month you have already paid for.
  • Lifetime license. This is a one-time purchase and is not refundable.
  • Upgrading from monthly to Lifetime. Your monthly subscription is cancelled as soon as the upgrade goes through. The unused part of your current month is not refunded.
  • Gift codes. Gift codes are not refundable, whether or not they have been redeemed.
  • Deleting your account. Deleting your account cancels any subscription right away. Payments already made are not refunded. If you have a Lifetime license, we email you a gift code so you can restore it on a new account. Because the license lives on in that code, the original Lifetime payment can no longer be refunded once your account is deleted.

Refunds and chargebacks remove access. If a payment is refunded in full, or reversed through a chargeback or dispute that we lose, the access it paid for ends. This includes any gift code issued from that payment, whether it was bought as a gift or issued when an account was deleted. An unredeemed code stops working, and an account that already redeemed it returns to the free tier.

Billing errors. If you were charged twice, charged after cancelling, or charged an amount you did not agree to, email fantasyfader@gmail.com with the email address on your account and the date of the charge. Please contact us within 14 days of the charge so we can look into it. If we confirm the error, we will refund that charge in full to your original payment method.

7. Third-Party Content and Services

Fantasy Fader provides tools for playing content from third-party platforms. Your use of that content is governed by the terms of those platforms:

YouTube. Fantasy Fader uses the YouTube IFrame Player API to play YouTube videos in accordance with the YouTube API Services Terms of Service. By playing YouTube content through this application, you agree to be bound by the YouTube Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy. Fantasy Fader does not download, extract, cache, or redistribute YouTube content. Videos play in their original form including any advertisements. Fantasy Fader does not circumvent YouTube access controls or content protections.

Spotify. Pro users may connect a Spotify account to enable playback through the Spotify Web Playback SDK, in accordance with the Spotify Developer Terms of Service. Spotify integration requires an active Spotify Premium subscription. By using Spotify through this application you agree to be bound by the Spotify Terms of Service. Fantasy Fader does not record, download, cache, or redistribute Spotify audio streams.

Firebase (Google). User account data and saved sessions are stored using Firebase, a Google service. By using account features, you acknowledge that your data is processed by Firebase in accordance with the Firebase Privacy Policy.

Stripe. Payment processing is provided by Stripe. By making a purchase you agree to the Stripe Services Agreement and Stripe Privacy Policy. Fantasy Fader does not store payment card details.

GoatCounter. Fantasy Fader uses GoatCounter to count page visits. GoatCounter collects no personally identifiable information and uses no cookies. See the GoatCounter Privacy Policy.

8. Acceptable Use

You agree to use Fantasy Fader only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

  • Use the service in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international laws or regulations.
  • Use the service to download, extract, copy, cache, or redistribute content from YouTube, Spotify, or any other third-party platform in violation of that platform's terms.
  • Attempt to circumvent, bypass, or interfere with any security, authentication, or access control mechanisms of the service or any third-party platform it integrates with.
  • Use automated scripts, bots, or other automated means to access or interact with the service.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the service, its infrastructure, or other users' data.
  • Use the service to infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party.

9. Intellectual Property

The Fantasy Fader application, including its design, code, and original content, is owned by its creators and protected by applicable intellectual property laws. All audio and video content played through the application remains the property of its respective copyright owners and is subject to the terms of the platforms through which it is delivered (YouTube, Spotify). Nothing in these Terms grants you any ownership rights in any third-party content.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

Fantasy Fader is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not warrant that third-party content (YouTube videos, Spotify tracks) will be available or will play without interruption.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Fantasy Fader and its creators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of or inability to use the service, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of revenue, or any other damages, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

In no event shall the total liability of Fantasy Fader and its creators for all claims arising out of or related to these Terms or the service exceed the greater of (a) the amount you paid to Fantasy Fader in the four (4) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim, or (b) twenty US dollars ($20). This limit applies regardless of the legal theory the claim is based on, whether contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or otherwise.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. In those jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the smallest amount permitted by law.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Fantasy Fader and its creators from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in any way connected with:

  • your use of the service;
  • any content you load, play, or upload through the service, including local audio files and third-party links;
  • your violation of these Terms or of the terms of any third-party platform the service integrates with; or
  • your violation of any law or of any third party's rights, including intellectual property rights.

We reserve the right, at our own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which case you agree to cooperate with our defense of that claim.

13. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to Fantasy Fader at any time, with or without notice, for any reason including but not limited to violation of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the service will immediately cease. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. Changes will be reflected by an updated date at the top of this page. Your continued use of Fantasy Fader after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

15. Governing Law

These Terms, and any dispute arising out of or related to them or to the service, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree that any such dispute shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in the State of Maryland, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.

16. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at fantasyfader@gmail.com.