Sozo Tower Defense Terms of Service in Plain English
What the Sozo Tower Defense terms of service mean for you: safety duties, refunds, in-game gold, sharing videos and what you may not do.
Almost nobody reads terms of service, yet they decide who is responsible if something goes wrong and what you may do with your gameplay. This article summarises the Sozo Tower Defense terms of service in plain English, based on the version published on the ThreeFlavors site. It is a friendly summary, not legal advice, so read the real text if something matters to you.
The short version
By downloading or playing the game you agree to the terms. You get a personal licence to play on headsets you own or control, you are responsible for your own safety, purchases go through the Meta Horizon Store, and you may share screenshots and videos of your play. A handful of rules forbid cheating, modifying the game and reselling it.
What the licence means
The terms grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to play the game on headsets you own or control, in line with the rules of the store you got it from. The key phrase is that the game is licensed, not sold. In everyday terms: you can play it, but you do not own the code or artwork and you cannot hand it to others.
Your safety is your responsibility
Because the game places virtual objects in your real surroundings in mixed reality, and because you reach, aim and punch in both modes, the terms ask you to look after yourself and the people and pets around you. In practice that boils down to four habits:
- keep the floor free of obstacles, cables and anything breakable,
- finish your headset's room setup and leave its boundary features switched on,
- light the room well and pause regularly,
- stop at once if dizziness, nausea, pain or discomfort appears.
For practical help with this, see our guides on the play space you need and pets and housemates.
Purchases, refunds and in-game gold
The game is sold through the Meta Horizon Store, and payments, taxes and refunds are handled by Meta under its own terms and refund policy. The terms also state that in-game gold, stars, upgrades and unlocks have no real-world value and cannot be exchanged for money. Our guide to the refund process explains where to start.
Sharing your play
Section five says the game, including its towers, realms, monsters, artwork, sound, music, code and the Sozo name, is owned by ThreeFlavors LLC. In the same breath it says you may share screenshots and videos of your play, including for streaming and reviews. That makes the game friendly to anyone who posts clips, though you should always follow your streaming platform's own rules too.
What you agree not to do
The acceptable-use section asks you not to reverse-engineer, modify, resell or redistribute the game, not to cheat or use unauthorised tools, and to follow applicable law and your headset platform's rules.
Disclaimers and liability
Like most software terms, they say the game is provided as is, without a guarantee that it will be uninterrupted, error-free or compatible with every headset, room or software version. They limit liability to the extent allowed by law, with total liability capped at the amount you paid. The terms are governed by the laws of the State of Wyoming, USA, and can be updated from time to time.
Where privacy fits in
Terms and privacy policy are separate documents. The privacy side, covering what data the game uses, is explained in our article on what data Sozo uses. For the game itself, visit the Sozo Tower Defense page.
What the terms mean for parents
If a younger player uses your headset, the terms still apply to the account holder. The safety clause is the most useful part to share with kids: clear the area, keep boundary features on, play in a well-lit room and take breaks. Remember too that the privacy policy says the game is not directed at children under 13 and that players must meet the minimum age of their headset platform, so check what your platform requires before handing over the headset.
FAQ
Can I stream Sozo Tower Defense?
Yes. The terms say you may share screenshots and videos of your play, including for streaming and reviews. Follow your streaming platform's rules as well.
Does in-game gold have real-world value?
No. The terms state that in-game gold, stars, upgrades and unlocks have no real-world value and cannot be exchanged for money.
Who handles refunds?
Meta does. Purchases and refunds are handled by the Meta Horizon Store under Meta's terms and refund policy.
Is the developer responsible if I hurt myself while playing?
The terms put responsibility for your own safety on you and limit the developer's liability to the extent the law permits. The practical answer is to clear your space and stop if you feel unwell.
