Chaos&Order: The Ultimate
MediaCloud System:

1. Scope of Service

Service and technical tools only. This project provides a cloud-based infrastructure, automated processing, organizational tools, configuration systems and technical enhancements for RetroBat / ES-DE and similar frontends. No games, BIOS files, ROMs, ISO images or any other copyrighted software are provided, stored or distributed as part of this service.

Any media or visual assets that the user may access through this cloud system are delivered strictly as part of the technical processing, optimization and organization service. All rights to third-party content remain with their respective authors, publishers and databases. This service does not sell, license, transfer or claim ownership of any third-party intellectual property.

2. User Responsibilities

The user is solely responsible for ensuring that any content they add, download, synchronize or use through this system is legally obtained and used in accordance with applicable copyright and intellectual property laws in their country or region.

The user also assumes full legal responsibility for providing their own game files (whether complete ROMs or 0KB placeholders) and ensuring that these files strictly follow the necessary naming conventions required for the Cloud Media System to function. The synchronization of media assets is based solely on the detection of these user-supplied file names.

The user agrees not to use this service to share, distribute or access copyrighted content without proper authorization or license.

3. Creative Commons and Third-Party Media

A substantial portion of the artwork, screenshots, videos and other media accessible through this service is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) or equivalent community licenses. Chaos&Order does not modify these licenses and does not sell or sub-license this content.

The service fee charged by Chaos&Order covers only the provision of cloud infrastructure, bandwidth, proprietary programming, catalog organization and maintenance. It is not a fee for the value, licensing or ownership of any third-party media or intellectual property.

Users must respect the original license terms, including:

• Attribution: acknowledging the original communities and databases listed in the Credits section.
• NonCommercial: not using the media as part of a commercial content-selling service.
• ShareAlike: keeping derivative catalogs under the same license conditions, where applicable.

All copyrights, trademarks and related rights remain with their respective authors, rights holders and communities.

4. Prohibited Uses

The service may not be used for:

• Uploading, sharing or distributing pirated games, ROMs, BIOS files or any other illegal content.
• Bypassing or attempting to bypass copyright protection or digital rights management (DRM).
• Hosting or mirroring commercial game libraries without explicit permission from the rights holders.
• Any use that violates local, national or international laws related to copyright, privacy or data protection.

5. Third-Party Tools and Content

This service integrates tools, scripts, software and open-source components developed by third parties. Each component retains its own copyright, license and authorship. Their creators are not affiliated with this service and do not endorse, supervise or participate in this project.

All usage of external tools is conducted under the terms of their respective licenses. Brand names, logos and trademarks referenced (including but not limited to RetroBat, ES-DE, Screenscraper, etc.) remain the property of their respective owners.

6. No Warranty

This service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis, without any express or implied warranty of any kind, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement.

The creator does not guarantee uninterrupted service, error-free operation, or compatibility with any specific hardware, software or network environment.

7. Limitation of Liability

The creator of this service assumes no responsibility for any copyrighted assets that users or third parties may add, synchronize, download or distribute through their own accounts, devices or cloud access.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the creator shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or special damages arising out of or in connection with the use or inability to use this service, including but not limited to data loss, service interruption, device damage, legal claims or financial loss, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

8. Data Handling

Any configuration files, logs or technical metadata processed by the service are handled solely for the purpose of providing cloud optimization and automation features. The user is responsible for backing up their own configurations and content.

9. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

The use of this service must always comply with the laws of the user’s country or region regarding copyright, software usage and digital content distribution. In case of dispute, applicable law and jurisdiction will be determined according to the residence of the service provider, unless otherwise required by mandatory local legislation.

10. Acceptance of Terms

By using this service, the user explicitly agrees that:

• They are fully responsible for any content they upload, synchronize, download or execute.
• They will comply with all applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.
• They understand that this service provides infrastructure and automation only, not copyrighted game content.
• They release the creator of this service from any liability arising from misuse, illegal distribution, unauthorized content or actions by third parties.

If the user does not agree with these terms, they must not use this service.

Chaos&Order Ultimate Media Cloud System – Terms & Conditions

Last updated: [Insert Date]

1. Introduction

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern the use of the Chaos&Order Ultimate Media Cloud System (“the Service”), a cloud-based infrastructure designed to provide optimized artwork, metadata organization, configuration files, and automation for personal use with frontends such as RetroBat and ES-DE. By using or purchasing access to the Service, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Service.

2. Nature of the Service

The Service provides, among other things:

• Cloud hosting and bandwidth for media delivery.
• Automated processing, optimization, and catalog organization.
• Scripts, templates, and system configurations.
• Media sourced from community/Creative Commons providers.
• A curated structure for historical and educational browsing.

The Service does not provide:

• ROMs, games, BIOS files, ISOs, WADs, or any copyrighted software.
• Links, instructions, or methods for obtaining such files.
• Legal licenses for third-party media or intellectual property.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old and use the Service exclusively for personal, non-commercial purposes, while complying with applicable copyright laws in your country.

4. License to Use the Service

Upon purchase, you receive a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license for personal, private use only, limited to the duration of your subscription.

You may not:

• Sell, rent, sublicense, or redistribute the Service.
• Use the catalog or media to create commercial products.
• Automate scraping/copying of the system for resale or redistribution.

5. User Responsibilities

• You are solely responsible for obtaining and using your own legally acquired game files.
• You understand that Chaos&Order synchronizes media only when your frontend requests it based on your local filenames.
• You will not use the Service to share or distribute copyrighted material without authorization.
• You will not attempt to reverse engineer, bypass, or disrupt the Service.
• You will comply with all local copyright and digital content laws.

6. Subscriptions & Payments

Payments are handled by Lemon Squeezy, acting as Merchant of Record. By purchasing a subscription, you agree to the listed price, billing period, and currency. Access is granted once payment is confirmed. Subscriptions may renew automatically, depending on your plan. You can cancel at any time via your Lemon Squeezy account or the links provided.

Right of Withdrawal / Refunds

Digital services that begin immediately and provide downloadable or cloud-based content may not be eligible for refund under EU Directive 2011/83/EU once access is delivered. Chaos&Order may offer voluntary refunds at its discretion but is not obligated to do so.

7. Media Licensing & Creative Commons

Some of the media accessible through the Service is sourced from community-driven projects and databases, including but not limited to: ScreenScraper, EmuMovies, The Cover Project, GameTDB, ProgettoSnaps, flyers.arcade-museum.com, Wikipedia, GameFAQs, MobyGames, TOSEC, No-Intro, Redump and similar initiatives.

Where applicable, content is licensed under Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 International or equivalent non-commercial, community licenses. Chaos&Order does not sell or sub-license this content and acts only as a delivery and organization infrastructure.

8. Service Availability

The Service is provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis. Chaos&Order does not guarantee continuous uptime, compatibility with all hardware or software setups, specific speed or performance, or future availability of any particular media.

9. Termination

Chaos&Order may suspend or terminate your access if you breach these Terms, engage in illegal or unauthorized use, or attempt to misuse or reverse engineer the Service. You may cancel your subscription at any time.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Chaos&Order is not liable for any copyrighted files users add, download, or synchronize; data loss; corruption; device damage; or legal issues arising from misuse of the Service. In no event shall Chaos&Order be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages. Total liability shall not exceed the amount paid for the last billing period.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the Service provider’s country of residence. Jurisdiction will apply accordingly unless local mandatory consumer protections dictate otherwise.

12. Changes to the Terms

Chaos&Order may update these Terms at any time. Users will be notified via the website or email. Continued use of the Service implies acceptance of updated Terms.

Privacy Policy – Chaos&Order

Last updated: [Insert Date]

1. Data Controller

The data controller is the owner/operator of the Chaos&Order Ultimate Media Cloud System.
Email: [Insert Contact Email]
Website: https://chaosnorder.com

2. Personal Data Collected

We may collect the following categories of data:

• Email address (for purchasing, support and communication).
• IP address (for security, abuse prevention and analytics).
• Payment metadata (processed by Lemon Squeezy; we do not store full payment details).
• System logs related to cloud access and licensing validation.
• Messages and content sent through support channels.

We do not collect or inspect your ROM files, BIOS data or game content.

3. Purpose of Processing

We process personal data for:

• Providing and maintaining access to the Service.
• Managing subscriptions and licensing.
• Responding to support requests.
• Improving performance, reliability and security.

4. Legal Basis (GDPR Article 6)

• Performance of a contract: to deliver the Service you have purchased.
• Legitimate interest: to prevent abuse, secure the infrastructure and ensure normal operation.
• Consent: for optional analytics or cookies where required.

5. Data Sharing

We may share limited data with:

• Lemon Squeezy (Merchant of Record / payment processor).
• Hosting and infrastructure providers necessary to run the Service.
• Analytics providers (if enabled and with consent).

We do not sell or rent your data to third parties.

6. Data Retention

• Account and licensing data: kept for the duration of the subscription and any applicable legal retention period.
• Logs: stored for a limited period for security and troubleshooting, then rotated or anonymised.
• Support emails: kept as long as needed to manage the relationship and support history.

7. User Rights (GDPR)

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data.
• Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
• Restrict or object to processing in certain cases.
• Request data portability, where applicable.
• Withdraw consent for cookies/analytics at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact: [Insert Contact Email].

8. International Transfers

If data is processed or stored outside the EU/EEA, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), adequacy decisions or equivalent legal mechanisms.

9. Security Measures

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures, including encryption (HTTPS), firewalls, limited access controls and log monitoring, to protect data against unauthorized access or misuse.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page. Continued use of the Service after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

Cookie Policy – Chaos&Order

Last updated: [Insert Date]

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are used to remember your preferences, enable basic functions and, optionally, collect analytics about usage.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

• Required for the website and Service to function correctly.
• Cannot be disabled via the cookie banner.

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

• Used to understand how users interact with the website.
• Only activated if you give explicit consent.

Third-Party Cookies

• Cookies set by Lemon Squeezy during checkout (for payment flows).
• Cookies set by analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics, Plausible, etc.) if implemented.

3. Cookie Consent

On your first visit, a cookie banner may be displayed, giving you the choice to:

• Accept all cookies.
• Reject non-essential cookies.
• Configure preferences where available.

4. Managing Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies via your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may impact the functionality of the website.

5. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy over time. Any significant changes will be reflected on this page. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Legal Notice – Chaos&Order

This website and the Chaos&Order Ultimate Media Cloud System are operated by:

Service Owner / Provider:
Chaos&Order (Trading Name)
[Insert Legal Name or Company]
[Insert Address / City / Country]
Email: [Insert Contact Email]
Website: https://chaosnorder.com

If applicable, tax/VAT or registration details can be added here for invoicing and compliance with local e-commerce regulations.

Chaos&Order is a fan-made, non-official configuration and cloud media system. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or associated with any console manufacturer, game publisher or frontend developer mentioned on this site.