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Terms of use

Last updated 27 September 2026

These terms apply when you play AshenNova at ashennova.com, a free browser game run by an independent developer in the United Kingdom ("the AshenNova developer", "we", "us"). By creating an account or playing, you agree to them. If you do not agree, please don't use the game.

Your account

• You must be at least 13 years old to create an account.
• Keep your password to yourself. You are responsible for what happens on your account.
• One person may run more than one account, but not to boost themselves or to get around a ban.
• Choose a callsign and pilot name that are not offensive, hateful or impersonating someone else. We may rename or remove ones that are.

Fair play and conduct

Don't cheat, exploit bugs on purpose, automate play with bots or scripts, attack or overload the servers, or try to access other players' accounts. In chat and private messages, be civil: no harassment, hate speech, threats, spam, sexual content involving minors, or sharing other people's personal information. Please report bugs and exploits via the contact page instead of using them.

We may remove content, reset progress gained unfairly, or suspend or delete accounts that break these rules, depending on how serious the breach is.

Virtual items

Credits, Dark Matter, Alloy, ships, gear and other in-game items have no real-world value. They cannot be bought, sold or exchanged for money, and you do not own them. The game is free, and there are no purchases.

The service

AshenNova is a hobby project provided free of charge and "as is". We work to keep it running and your progress safe, but we can't promise it will always be available, bug-free, or that balance and features won't change. We may need to reset parts of the game (for example after a serious bug) or, with reasonable notice where possible, shut it down.

Liability

As far as the law allows, we are not liable for indirect losses, or for lost game progress or items. Nothing in these terms limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, for fraud, or for anything else that cannot be limited under UK law, and nothing affects your statutory rights as a consumer.

Ending

You can stop playing at any time and ask us to delete your account (see the privacy policy). We may end accounts that break these terms.

Changes and law

We may update these terms. Changes will be posted here with a new date, and significant ones announced in game. These terms are governed by the law of England and Wales. If you live elsewhere in the UK, you can also bring proceedings in your local courts.

Contact

Questions: ask on our Discord server, email contact@ashennova.com or see the contact page.