Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 23, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Arc Trader Reputation ("we," "our," "us," or the "Site"). By accessing or using arcrep.io, you ("you," "your," or "user") agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Site.

2. Description of Service

Arc Trader Reputation is a community-driven platform that:

• Collects and displays community reports about trading experiences in Arc Raiders
• Allows users to search for EmbarkIDs to see if they have been reported
• Provides a system for users to submit reports about problematic traders
• Offers a dispute process for those who believe they were reported incorrectly

What We Are NOT

• We are NOT an official Embark Studios service
• We do NOT verify player identities
• We do NOT guarantee the accuracy of any report
• We do NOT take action against players in-game
• We are NOT a substitute for official support channels

3. Community Data Disclaimer

Nature of Information

All information on this Site is community-submitted and unverified. Being listed on this Site:

• Does NOT prove someone committed any wrongdoing
• Does NOT constitute evidence of wrongdoing
• Reflects community reports, which may be inaccurate, incomplete, or false

Not Being Listed

NOT being listed on this Site:

• Does NOT prove someone is trustworthy
• Does NOT guarantee safe trading
• Should NOT be your only consideration when making trading decisions

Use at Your Own Risk

4. User Responsibilities

When Submitting Reports

By submitting a report, you agree that:

• You have personal knowledge of the trading incident
• You are providing accurate and truthful information
• You have evidence to support your claim
• You are not submitting the report maliciously or to harass another player
• You understand false reports may result in your access to the Site being terminated

When Using the Site

You agree to:

• Use the Site only for its intended purpose (checking trader reputations)
• Not abuse, harass, or defame other users
• Not submit false, misleading, or spam reports
• Not attempt to manipulate or game the system
• Not use automated tools or bots to submit reports
• Not hold us liable for your trading decisions

Prohibited Uses

You may NOT use this Site to:

• Defame, harass, or target specific individuals
• Submit false reports for competitive advantage
• Coordinate harassment campaigns
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Interfere with the Site's operation or security
• Copy, scrape, or republish Site content without permission

5. Reporting Requirements

Submitting a Report

To submit a valid report, you must:

• Provide the reported trader's EmbarkID
• Upload evidence (screenshots, chat logs, etc.)
• Complete CAPTCHA verification
• Agree to these Terms

Evidence Requirements

Evidence should show:

• Clear EmbarkIDs of traders
• The trading agreement or arrangement
• What went wrong (non-delivery, item mismatch, etc.)

Review Process

• We manually review every submission before publishing
• We may reject reports without sufficient evidence
• We may reject duplicate or spam reports
• Review typically takes 1-7 days
• We do not guarantee that valid reports will be published

False Reports

Submitting false reports is a serious violation. Consequences include:

• Immediate removal of your reports
• Permanent ban from submitting future reports
• Potential legal action if you cause harm
• You may be held liable for defamation or other claims

6. Dispute Resolution

If You've Been Reported

If your EmbarkID appears on the Site and you believe it is incorrect:

1. Submit a dispute through our "Submit a dispute" form (linked in the Site footer)
2. Provide your EmbarkID and counter-evidence
3. Explain why the report is false or inaccurate
4. We will review your dispute within 14 days
5. We will notify you of our decision

Dispute Review Process

• We review the original evidence and your counter-evidence
• We make decisions based on available information
• Our decisions are final and at our sole discretion
• We may remove reports, mark them as disputed, or take no action
• We are not obligated to explain our reasoning

Limitations

• We cannot mediate disputes between traders
• We cannot force in-game restitution
• We cannot contact Embark Studios on your behalf
• Disputes do not guarantee report removal

7. Intellectual Property

Your Content

By submitting reports or evidence:

• You retain ownership of your content
• You grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and store your content for operating the Site
• You confirm you have the right to submit the content
• You understand evidence files may be deleted after 30 days

Our Content

The Site design, code, database structure, and compilation of reports are our property and protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not:

• Copy or reproduce the Site without permission
• Create derivative works based on the Site
• Use the Site's data for commercial purposes without authorization

8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

AS-IS Service

No Liability

Limitation of Damages

In no event shall our total liability to you exceed $100 USD or the amount you paid to use the site (which is $0), whichever is greater.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Arc Trader Reputation, its operators, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Site
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• False or malicious reports you submit
• Any trading decisions you make based on Site information

9. Privacy and Data

Privacy Policy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review it carefully.

Public Information

By submitting a report, you understand that:

• Reported EmbarkIDs will be displayed publicly
• Report counts will be visible to all users

Data Retention

• Verified reports may be stored indefinitely
• Evidence files are deleted within 30 days of verification
• See our Privacy Policy for complete data retention information

10. Modifications to Service and Terms

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective when posted to the Site with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

Changes to Service

We may:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site at any time
• Change features, functionality, or eligibility requirements
• Remove or modify reports at our discretion
• Implement new rules or requirements

We are not liable for any modifications, suspensions, or discontinuation of the Site.

11. Account Termination and Bans

We reserve the right to:

• Refuse service to anyone for any reason
• Remove or refuse to publish any report
• Ban users who violate these Terms
• Terminate access without notice
• Take legal action against abusive users

Reasons for termination include but are not limited to:

• Submitting false reports
• Abusing the report or dispute systems
• Harassing other users
• Violating applicable laws
• Any conduct we deem inappropriate

12. Third-Party Services

The Site uses third-party services including:

• Tally: Form processing
• Airtable: Database storage
• Cloudflare Pages: Hosting

These services have their own terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for their practices or any issues arising from their services.

13. Geographic Restrictions and Governing Law

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the state in which we operate, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

Jurisdiction

You agree that any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site will be resolved in the courts located in the United States.

International Use

If you access the Site from outside the United States, you are responsible for compliance with local laws. We make no representation that the Site is appropriate or available for use in other locations.

14. Dispute Resolution Between Users

Not a Mediator

We are not a mediator or arbitrator between traders. If you have a dispute with another player:

• Resolve it through official game support channels
• Do not use our Site to harass or defame them
• Submit factual reports with evidence, not emotional accusations

Contact Embark Studios

For issues with trades or player behavior, contact Embark Studios through their official support channels. We cannot help with in-game issues.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Arc Trader Reputation regarding the use of the Site and supersede any prior agreements.

17. No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

18. Contact Information

19. Acknowledgment

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Effective Date: January 23, 2026

Arc Trader Reputation
Unofficial Community Resource
Not affiliated with Embark Studios or Arc Raiders