Terms of Service
Last updated: January 2026. Please read these terms carefully before using Respite.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Respite (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to any part of these terms, you may not use the Site. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.
2. About Respite
Respite is an informational gaming hub designed for young professionals seeking quality micro-breaks. We curate and present browser-based games that meet our transparent quality standards: latency under 2 seconds, no aggressive notifications, no paywalls mid-session, and suitability for 5–15 minute play sessions. We are not a gambling platform, and no games offered through Respite involve wagering or financial risk.
3. Permitted Use
You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe upon the rights of others or restrict their use and enjoyment of the Site. Prohibited behaviour includes:
- Harassing, threatening, or abusing other users or staff;
- Attempting to gain unauthorised access to the Site or its systems;
- Uploading, transmitting, or distributing malware, viruses, or any code intended to harm the Site or its users;
- Scraping, crawling, or automated extraction of content without permission;
- Using the Site to promote gambling, illegal activities, or services that violate applicable law;
- Circumventing security measures or attempting to reverse-engineer Site functionality.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
The Site, including its layout, design, text, graphics, logos, and selection and arrangement of content, is the property of Respite or its content suppliers and is protected by United Kingdom and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, transmit, display, or perform any content from the Site without prior written permission from Respite, except for personal, non-commercial use and only if you retain all copyright and proprietary notices.
Games presented on Respite are the intellectual property of their respective developers. We provide access to these games for informational and entertainment purposes only. Your use of each game is subject to the terms and conditions set by its developer.
5. User-Generated Content
If the Site permits you to submit comments, feedback, or other content, you grant Respite a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive licence to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute such content for any purpose, including improving our services and marketing. You represent and warrant that you own or have the right to grant this licence and that your submission does not infringe any third-party rights.
6. Disclaimers
The Site and all content, games, and services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. Respite makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the Site's operation or the information, content, or materials included on the Site. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Respite disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
We do not warrant that:
- The Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free;
- Defects will be corrected;
- Games will perform consistently across all browsers or devices;
- The Site or its servers are free from viruses or harmful components.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by United Kingdom law, Respite shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Site, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or business interruption, even if Respite has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Our total liability to you for any claim arising from these terms or your use of the Site shall not exceed £100. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so this limitation may not apply to you.
8. Third-Party Links and Content
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including game developer sites and external resources. Respite is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these external sites. Your use of third-party sites is governed by their own terms and privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies before providing any personal information.
9. Data and Privacy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding data collection, processing, and storage. We are transparent about our partnerships; certain games are delivered through GameMonetize, and we handle data sharing in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.
10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising from these terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales. If you are a consumer, you retain any mandatory consumer protections afforded by the law of your country of residence.
11. Severability
If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect, and the invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.
12. Entire Agreement
These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and Respite regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior negotiations, understandings, and agreements, whether written or oral.
13. Changes to These Terms
Respite reserves the right to update or modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify users of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage you to review these terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: