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Transparency matters. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy below — by Swiftaw.
Transparency matters. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy below — by Swiftaw.
By accessing, browsing, or creating an account on Fortized, you confirm that you are at least 13 years of age (or the applicable minimum age in your jurisdiction, which is 16 in most EU member states), and that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use in their entirety.
The Service is operated by 
Swiftaw, a company incorporated under French law. As a French-registered operator, Swiftaw is subject to French commercial law, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the EU Digital Services Act (DSA), and all other applicable EU legislation.
When you create an account, you are responsible for:
The minimum age to use the Service is 13 globally, and 16 in EU member states unless verifiable parental consent is provided. By registering, you confirm you meet this requirement in your jurisdiction.
EU consumers benefit from a 14-day right of withdrawal under Directive 2011/83/EU for any paid digital services purchased through Fortized, provided consumption has not begun. This right applies in addition to any other remedies under French consumer law.
You retain full ownership of any content you create or share on Fortized. By posting content, you grant Fortized a non-exclusive, royalty-free, revocable licence to display and distribute that content within the platform solely for the purpose of providing the Service.
You are solely responsible for ensuring your content does not infringe on third-party rights or violate applicable laws. Fortized does not endorse, and is not responsible for, any content posted by users.
In accordance with the EU Digital Services Act, users may request the removal of their content at any time. Fortized will process such requests promptly. Users may also contest content moderation decisions through our in-app appeals process.
Fortized maintains a comprehensive suite of safety systems including automated content moderation, the Fortized Security Department, age restriction enforcement, community conduct standards, and an accessible in-platform report feature.
Swiftaw's safety infrastructure is designed to comply with obligations under the EU Digital Services Act, including transparency in content moderation, accessible reporting mechanisms, and protections for minors.
Fortized does not guarantee uninterrupted access to the Service. We may perform maintenance, updates, or emergency fixes that result in temporary unavailability. We will make reasonable efforts to notify users in advance of planned downtime.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Fortized and Swiftaw shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service. This includes harm resulting from:
Nothing in this Article excludes or limits Swiftaw's liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraud, or any liability that cannot be excluded under French law or EU consumer protection directives. EU consumer rights remain fully enforceable regardless of these limitations.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Fortized, Swiftaw, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another user or third party.
This indemnification clause applies only to the extent permitted by applicable French and EU law. It does not override consumer protection rights granted under Directive 93/13/EEC on unfair terms in consumer contracts.
These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with French law. Any disputes arising under these Terms that cannot be resolved amicably shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of France, unless mandatory EU or national law provides otherwise.
EU users may access alternative dispute resolution services through approved French ADR bodies or through the European Online Dispute Resolution platform. Swiftaw is committed to participating in good faith in any such proceedings.
Users agree to raise disputes with Fortized support for good-faith resolution before initiating any formal legal, regulatory, or public proceedings. Fortized will respond to all formal complaints within 15 business days.
Fortized reserves the right to update these Terms at any time, with a minimum of 30 days' notice provided to users before material changes take effect, in compliance with EU consumer law.
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Fortized is a social communication and gaming platform operated by Swiftaw. The Service enables users to create and join communities called Bastions, communicate through text, voice, and video channels, share media, build public profiles, and connect around shared interests — particularly gaming.
The Service encompasses:
To access the full features of Fortized, you must create an account. You agree to provide accurate and truthful information during registration. Each individual may maintain only one active account unless explicitly authorised by Fortized.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You must immediately notify Fortized of any suspected unauthorised access. We implement industry-standard security measures, including encrypted password storage and secure session management.
You may delete your account at any time through your account settings. Fortized may also suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, engage in harmful behaviour, or pose a risk to the community. In the event of termination for cause, we will provide notice and an opportunity to appeal where reasonably practicable.
Radiance is Fortized's premium subscription service that unlocks enhanced profile customisation, custom banners, exclusive badges, and other cosmetic features. Radiance+ offers additional premium features including profile themes, extended customisation options, and priority support.
Subscriptions are billed on a recurring basis at the interval you select (monthly or annually). By subscribing, you authorise Fortized to charge your chosen payment method at each renewal period. You may cancel your subscription at any time — cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing cycle.
The Atelier is Fortized's in-platform marketplace for cosmetic items including avatar decorations, profile effects, appearance themes, and badges. All Atelier purchases are final and non-refundable unless required by applicable consumer protection law. Items purchased in the Atelier are licensed to you for personal use on the platform and do not confer ownership of any intellectual property.
Refund requests are handled on a case-by-case basis. Users in jurisdictions with statutory cooling-off periods (such as the 14-day withdrawal right under EU Directive 2011/83/EU) retain their full rights regardless of this policy.
When using Fortized, you agree not to:
All content shared on Fortized must comply with our Community Guidelines. Fortized reserves the right to remove content that violates these standards and to take enforcement action against offending accounts, including warnings, temporary suspensions, and permanent bans.
All intellectual property rights in the Fortized platform — including its name, logo, design, code, documentation, and branding — are owned by Swiftaw. You may not use Fortized's trademarks, logos, or branding without prior written consent.
You retain ownership of content you create on Fortized. By sharing content on the platform, you grant Swiftaw a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to display, distribute, and reproduce that content solely for the purpose of operating and improving the Service. This licence terminates when you delete the content or your account.
Fortized may provide application programming interfaces (APIs) for authorised developers. Use of the API is subject to these Terms and any additional API-specific terms. Swiftaw reserves the right to revoke API access at any time for violations of these Terms.
API usage is subject to rate limiting. Developers must not exceed published rate limits, and must implement responsible caching and error handling in their integrations.
Fortized is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law. We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from harmful components.
Fortized may contain links to or integrations with third-party services (e.g., Spotify, IGDB). We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of these external services.
© 2026 Fortized / Swiftaw
When you create a Fortized account or use the platform, the following data may be stored:
All account data is currently stored in your browser's localStorage. This means:
Future versions of Fortized may introduce cloud storage. If and when this happens, this policy will be updated and users will be notified in-app in advance.
We believe that security only works when it's visible. Fortized is committed to publishing regular updates on our practices, incident responses, and ongoing platform improvements.
You have the right to access, modify, or delete your personal data at any time. Because Fortized stores data locally, you can do this directly through your browser settings or through your account profile page.
Fortized reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Material changes will be communicated via an in-app notice. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
30-Day Notice for Material Changes: In compliance with EU consumer law, material changes to this policy will be announced at least 30 days before taking effect.
© 2026 Fortized / Swiftaw