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Terms, Conditions & Privacy

Rules for using the website and joining the waiting list, plus information about how personal data is handled.

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Last updated: 27 June 2026

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by [full legal business or sole-trader name], trading as “Life Experiences (Unfortunately). Our principal or registered address is [business or registered-office address].

If we are a limited company: registered in [England and Wales / Scotland / Northern Ireland] under company number [company number]. VAT number: [VAT number or “not VAT registered].

Email: hello@example.com
Telephone: +44 (0)1234 567 890

2. About These Terms

These terms govern use of this website and participation in the waiting list. By using the website, you agree to them. If you do not agree, do not use the website.

3. Adults-Only Content

The game and website contain adult humour, strong language, sexual references and references to bodily functions. They are intended for people aged 18 and over. By joining the waiting list, you confirm that you are at least 18.

4. Waiting List

Joining the waiting list is free. It does not place an order, reserve a product, guarantee availability or launch timing, create a sales contract, or require a future purchase. Product contents, design, price and release plans may change.

You must provide accurate information and must not submit another person's details without permission. You may leave the list at any time by using an unsubscribe link or contacting us.

5. Marketing Communications

We will send promotional launch emails only where we have the consent required by applicable law. Marketing consent must be a separate, optional choice and is not a condition of using the website. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting earlier lawful processing.

6. Acceptable Use

You must not misuse the website, introduce malicious code, attempt unauthorised access, interfere with operation, use the website unlawfully, or submit material that infringes another person's rights. We may restrict access where reasonably necessary to protect the website or others.

7. Intellectual Property

Unless stated otherwise, we own or license the intellectual-property rights in the website, branding, wording, artwork and game materials. You may view the website for personal, non-commercial use. You must not copy, adapt, distribute, publish, sell or commercially exploit our material without prior written permission, except where law permits.

8. Information and Availability

We try to keep the website accurate and available, but pre-launch descriptions and plans may change. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access. Nothing on the website is professional advice.

9. Google Forms and External Links

The waiting-list questionnaire is provided through Google Forms. Google and other third-party services operate under their own terms and privacy practices. We are not responsible for unrelated third-party content or availability, although this does not exclude responsibilities the law does not allow us to exclude.

10. Liability

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability where doing so would be unlawful, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation. Subject to that, we are not responsible for losses that were not reasonably foreseeable or for business losses suffered by a consumer. Your statutory rights are not affected.

11. Changes and Governing Law

We may update these terms to reflect changes to the website, our plans or the law. Material changes affecting the waiting list will be communicated where reasonably appropriate.

These terms are governed by the law of [England and Wales / Scotland / Northern Ireland]. Consumers retain any mandatory rights available under the law that applies where they live.

13. Information We Collect

Depending on the questionnaire and what you choose to provide, we may collect:

  • your name and email address;
  • confirmation that you are aged 18 or over;
  • your answers, opinions and product preferences;
  • your communication and marketing choices;
  • messages you send us; and
  • technical information generated when you use Google Forms, as described by Google.

Do not include sensitive personal information or another person's information in free-text answers.

14. Why We Use Information

  • Waiting-list and launch marketing: to send updates where you have consented. The lawful basis is consent.
  • Product research: to understand interest and improve the proposed game. Lawful basis: [confirm consent or legitimate interests and document the assessment].
  • Enquiries and administration: to answer messages, manage the list and keep appropriate records. The lawful basis may be legitimate interests or taking steps at your request before a contract.
  • Legal compliance: where processing is necessary to meet a legal obligation.

15. Sharing and International Transfers

We use service providers where necessary, including Google Forms and related Google services. We may also use [list email platform, web host, analytics provider and advisers, or state “none"]. We do not sell personal information.

Some providers may process information outside the UK. Where required, we will use a lawful transfer mechanism and appropriate safeguards. [confirm provider locations and safeguards].

16. Retention

Waiting-list details will be kept until [insert a clear period or event, for example 12 months after launch], unless you unsubscribe earlier or a longer period is needed for a legal obligation or claim. Research responses will be [deleted or anonymised after a defined period].

17. Your Data-Protection Rights

Depending on the circumstances, UK data-protection law may give you rights to access, correct or erase information; restrict or object to its use; receive certain information in a portable format; and withdraw consent. Some rights are limited in particular circumstances.

Contact us to exercise a right. We may need to verify your identity. You may complain to the Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint.

19. Contact

Questions about these terms or privacy practices can be sent through our Contact page.