Steamline Developer Agreement

Effective Date: July 23rd, 2025

This Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and between:

• Whippering, a California limited liability company ("Whippering"), and
• You, the developer using the Steamline platform ("Client").

By creating a Steamline account or using the platform, you agree to the terms of this Developer Agreement. If you're not comfortable with these terms, we kindly ask that you do not use the service.

1. Purpose

Whippering will enable Client to launch and manage their game ("Game") on Steam using Whippering's Steamworks account. This agreement governs that relationship.

2. Access and Control

2.1 Steamworks Setup

Whippering will establish the Game under its Steamworks account.

2.2 Client Control

Client will have full control over their Game, including store presence, builds, metadata, pricing, release timing, and reporting.

2.3 Self-Service Model

Whippering operates Steamline as a self-serve platform. Client is responsible for providing required assets, completing setup steps, and managing their Game on an ongoing basis.

3. Intellectual Property

3.1 Ownership

Client retains full ownership of the Game and all related IP.

3.2 No Claim

Whippering makes no claim to the Game IP, trademarks, art, or code.

3.3 Third-Party IP

Client is responsible for ensuring that all content in the Game is original or properly licensed and does not infringe on third-party rights.

4. Financial Terms

4.1 Revenue Pass-Through

Whippering will remit Client's share of earnings from Valve within 10 days of receiving payment.

4.2 Payment Options

Client may choose to receive funds via Stripe, wire, or bank transfer. Any fees or costs associated with payments are the Client's responsibility.

4.3 Service Fee

Whippering charges a 3.5% service fee on net revenue received from Valve, calculated after Valve's revenue share deduction but before any applicable payment processing fees (eg Stripe fees, wire fees).

4.4 Steam Direct Fee

If the Client elects to pay Whippering the Steam Direct fee via Stripe, Whippering will initiate setup. Whippering will recoup the full fee from Game earnings before any payout. Whippering will not be listed as publisher unless both parties agree in writing.

If Client pays the Steam Direct fee but Valve rejects the game submission, Whippering will refund the fee minus actual processing costs within 30 days. Timeline for App ID assignment depends on Valve's processing schedule and is not guaranteed by Whippering.

5. Steam Compliance & Liability

5.1 Steam Terms

Client must comply at all times with Valve's Steamworks Developer Agreement, SDK Access Agreement, and any other Steam policies or rules.

5.2 Staying Informed

Client is solely responsible for staying up to date with any changes or additions to Valve's legal terms.

5.3 Non-Liability

Whippering is not liable for any issues, suspensions, or enforcement actions by Valve related to Client's Game.

5.4 Termination for Violation

Whippering may immediately terminate this Agreement if the Game violates any Steam or Valve policy, including content, security, or SDK terms.

6. Term & Termination

6.1 Termination by Either Party

Either party may terminate this Agreement with 30 days' written notice.

6.2 Immediate Termination

Whippering may terminate immediately for violations of this Agreement, Steam policies, or if the Game is removed by Valve.

6.3 Final Payout

After termination, Whippering will remit any final earnings received from Valve to Client within 30 days.

6.4 Game Transfer

Upon termination, Whippering will submit a transfer request to Valve to move the Game to the Client's designated Steamworks account.

6.5 Survival

Sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10 shall survive termination.

7. Legal Compliance

Client agrees to comply with all applicable international, national, and local laws in connection with the Game, including but not limited to consumer protection, export control, and data privacy laws.

8. Indemnity

8.1 By Client

Client will indemnify and hold harmless Whippering from third-party claims arising from:

• Client's material breach of this Agreement
• Violation of Valve policies by Client's Game
• IP infringement claims related to Client's Game content
• Client's violation of applicable laws

8.2 By Whippering

Whippering will indemnify Client from third-party claims arising from:

• Whippering's material breach of this Agreement
• Whippering's gross negligence or willful misconduct
• Whippering's violation of applicable data protection laws

8.3 Limitations

Neither party's indemnification obligations apply to claims resulting from the other party's negligence, willful misconduct, or breach of this Agreement.

9. Limitation of Liability

Whippering provides access and services "as-is", without warranties of any kind. Whippering will not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, and total liability under this Agreement will not exceed the total fees received from Client's Game.

Notwithstanding any other provision, Whippering's total liability under this Agreement shall not exceed the lesser of: (a) the total service fees received from Client's Game in the 12 months preceding any claim, or (b) $2,500.

10. General Terms

10.1 Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by California law, and disputes will be resolved in courts located in or nearest to Marin County, CA.

10.2 Dispute Resolution

The parties agree to attempt mediation before initiating arbitration or litigation.

10.3 Confidentiality

The terms of this Agreement, and any private game-related info shared with Whippering, must be kept confidential by both parties.

10.4 No Assignment

This Agreement may not be assigned without written consent from both parties.

10.5 Entire Agreement

This Agreement is the full agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior versions.

10.6 Amendments

Any changes must be in writing and signed by both parties.

11. Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for delays or failures in performance resulting from circumstances beyond their reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, pandemics, cyber attacks, government actions, third-party service outages (including Valve or Stripe), or internet infrastructure failures. The affected party must promptly notify the other party and use reasonable efforts to minimize delays.

Steamline Terms of Service

Effective Date: July 23rd, 2025

Welcome to Steamline. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Steamline platform (the "Platform"), operated by Whippering, LLC ("Whippering," "we," or "us").

By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Platform.

1. Eligibility

To use Steamline, you must be:

• At least 18 years old,
• Legally able to enter into a binding agreement,
• Authorized to act on behalf of your game or development entity.

2. Account Responsibility

You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account. You agree to keep your login credentials secure and notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access.

3. Use of the Platform

Steamline provides a portal for developers to:

• Submit basic information about their game, including title and Steam App ID,
• Pay the Steam Direct fee to initiate setup,
• Select and manage payout preferences,
• Interface with Whippering for the purpose of launching their game through Whippering's Steamworks account.

You may not:

• Use the Platform for any fraudulent or illegal purpose,
• Attempt to interfere with or disrupt Platform operations,
• Attempt to access other users' data or platform functionality beyond your own game setup.

4. No Publishing Role or Representation

Whippering is not a publisher, promoter, or representative of your game. We provide infrastructure and limited support to enable use of our Steamworks account. You are fully responsible for your game's development, content, marketing, and legal compliance.

5. Developer Obligations

You agree that:

• You will comply with Valve's Steamworks Developer Agreement, SDK Access Agreement, and all applicable Steam policies.
• You will not use Steamline to misrepresent your identity, game, or rights to distribute.
• You are responsible for ensuring that the game you're onboarding complies with all Valve requirements.

6. Payments

Steamline may offer tools to:

• Submit payments for the Steam Direct fee via Stripe,
• Select your preferred payout method (Stripe, wire, or bank transfer),
• View your estimated and historical earnings.

You authorize Whippering to deduct any applicable service fees, including the 3.5% platform fee and Steam Direct fee (if paid by Whippering), from any revenue distributions.

Whippering is not responsible for delays caused by Stripe, Valve, or your financial institution.

6.1 Payment Processing

Stripe processing fees are deducted from your payout. Wire transfer fees, if applicable, are borne by the recipient. Payment disputes must be reported within 30 days of the transaction.

7. Availability and Support

We strive to keep Steamline up and running, but access may be interrupted for maintenance, upgrades, or technical failures. Steamline is provided "as is" without uptime guarantees. We strive for reliable service but are not liable for interruptions due to maintenance, technical failures, third-party service outages, or circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

Service interruptions due to force majeure events, including natural disasters, pandemics, cyber attacks, government actions, or third-party service failures, are beyond our control and not subject to liability under these Terms.

8. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to Steamline at our sole discretion, particularly if:

• You violate these Terms or the Partnership Agreement,
• You misuse the Platform or upload prohibited content,
• We receive a credible claim of fraud, abuse, or infringement.

You may also stop using the Platform at any time.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Whippering will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of Steamline.

Whippering's total liability under this Agreement shall not exceed the lesser of: (a) the total service fees received from Client's Game in the 12 months preceding any claim, or (b) $2,500.

Developer's total liability for any claim will not exceed the greater of: (a) the total fees retained by Whippering from your game, or (b) $5,000.

10. Modifications

We may update these Terms from time to time. If we do, we'll notify users through the Platform or by email. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts located in or nearest to Marin County, California.

12. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at: info@whippering.com

Steamline Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 23rd, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Whippering, LLC ("Whippering," "we," or "us") collects, uses, and protects personal information provided by users of the Steamline platform ("you," "your," or "Developer").

By using Steamline, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you use Steamline:

• Email address -- for account setup and communication
• Steam App ID and Game Title -- to onboard your game to the Steam platform
• Banking or payout information (optional) -- if you choose to receive payouts via wire or bank transfer
• Stripe account connection details -- if you opt to use Stripe for payments
• Basic usage data -- such as access timestamps and account actions, for platform functionality and support

We do not collect or store game assets or builds.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and manage your Steamline account
• Facilitate onboarding your game to Steam
• Process payments to and from developers
• Communicate with you about account or platform updates
• Comply with applicable legal obligations

We process your personal data based on our legitimate interest in operating the Steamline platform, and where applicable, to fulfill our contractual obligations to you.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We only share information with:

• Stripe, to facilitate payment processing
• Our infrastructure providers (e.g., Supabase), for secure storage and operations
• Regulatory authorities, if required by law or legal process

Your personal data may be transferred and stored outside of the European Economic Area (EEA), including in the United States. We rely on adequacy decisions by the European Commission and standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission to protect your data. For transfers to the United States, we rely on the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework where applicable.

4. Data Security

4.1 General Security Practices

We use modern security practices to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of sensitive data
• Role-based access controls
• Secure hosting through trusted third-party providers

Banking information is stored securely and used only to issue payments. We do not use this data for any other purpose.

4.2 Technical Safeguards

We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted data storage, secure API endpoints, session management, input validation, and role-based access controls. Banking information is encrypted at rest and never stored in plain text. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4.3 Data Breach Response

In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify affected users within 72 hours of discovering the breach, unless law enforcement advises that notification would impede an investigation. We will provide details about the nature of the breach, steps taken to address it, and recommendations for protecting your information.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to:

• Provide services through Steamline
• Comply with legal and financial reporting obligations

You may request that we delete your data at any time, unless we are required to retain it for active financial obligations or legal compliance.

6. Your Rights

You may:

• Request access to your data
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent to data processing (where applicable)

To exercise these rights, contact us at: info@whippering.com

7. Third-Party Services

Steamline uses the following services:

• Stripe -- payment processing (stripe.com)
• Supabase -- authentication and database (supabase.com)

These providers have their own privacy policies, which govern their use of your data.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users through the Platform or via email when significant changes are made.

9. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at: info@whippering.com