Terms and Conditions

Effective as of 09/18/2025

  • Article 1: Purpose

    These "General Terms and Conditions of Use and Sale" (hereinafter Terms) legally govern the terms of provision of services (hereinafter Services) of the platform (hereinafter Platform) PlayShift (including the website www.playshift.fr and the mobile/tablet Application associated with it) and their use by the user (hereinafter User) who becomes a member (hereinafter Member) once their registration is validated on the Platform.
    The User acts independently of the publisher of PlayShift, SASU KimeriK, represented by Benjamin CAUCHEBRAIS who are the sole owners of the Platform.
    The PlayShift® trademark remains the exclusive property of its Founder, Benjamin CAUCHEBRAIS.
    The PlayShift Platform provides its Users with an ergonomic framework allowing them to meet and exchange games in person and remotely. This, based on their preferences and location.
    The member is solely responsible for their decisions leading them to meet other members of PlayShift or exchange games with them.
    The platform is reserved for an audience with a minimum age of 15 years.
    Any registration on the Platform implies acceptance without any reservation or restriction of these Terms. When registering on the site via the Registration Form, each User expressly accepts these Terms by checking the box preceding the following text: "I acknowledge having read and understood the Terms and I accept them". In case of non-acceptance of the Terms stipulated in this contract, the User must refrain from accessing the Services offered by the Platform. PlayShift reserves the right to unilaterally modify these Terms at any time. The User must then expressly accept, without any reservation or restriction, the modifications made. In case of refusal, the User must refrain from accessing the Services offered by the Platform.
    In accordance with Article 1101 of the Civil Code, these Terms constitute a contract between The Platform and The User. The validity conditions of this contract are defined by French law and include notably the full capacity of the User to contract (Article 1123 of the Civil Code).
    These Terms are supplemented by additional policies (the Privacy Policy and the Code of Conduct). To access the Platform, the User must, in the same manner as the Terms, expressly accept, without reservations or restrictions, the additional policies mentioned above.
    In the event of a conflict between the different policies causing doubt in the legal analysis of the situation, these Terms take precedence over any other policy or charter.
    In the event that one of the provisions of these Terms is declared null or inadmissible by a competent jurisdiction, all other provisions would retain their validity.

  • Article 2: Legal notices

    The publication of the PlayShift Platform is provided by the company KimeriK, SASU with a capital of €5,000, registered in the Trade and Companies Register under the number RC n°928239169/tax identifier n° FR03928239169 whose registered office is located at 8 grande rue Saint Michel 31400 Toulouse, FRANCE (hereinafter the "Company").
    The publication director is the president of SASU KimeriK: Benjamin CAUCHEBRAIS.
    For any question or information relating to these Terms or our Services, the User can send an email to support@playshift.fr.

    Hosts:
    • Contabo GmbH, Aschauer Str. 32a, 81549 München, Germany, Tel: +49 893 564 717 70 (API, website and database)
    • Infomaniak, 25 Rue Eugène-Marziano, Geneva, Switzerland, Tel: +41 22 820 35 40 (storage of public and private photos, database backups)


    All elements and contents of the PlayShift Platform (website www.playshift.fr and the application) are the exclusive property of PlayShift. Therefore, it is forbidden to use and/or reproduce in any way all or part of an element of the entirety of the PlayShift Platform which will then be considered as counterfeiting. PlayShift reserves the right to prosecute any fraudulent use of elements of its Platform, its trademark, or its name.

  • Article 3: Definitions

    This clause aims to define the different essential terms of this contract:
    • Terms: this term refers to these General Terms of Use and Sale.
    • Member: the User becomes a Member when they have validated their registration on the Platform.
    • Platform: this term refers to the website www.playshift.fr as well as the mobile and tablet Applications "PlayShift" associated with it.
    • Service(s): this term refers to all services accessible from the Platform.
    • User: this term refers to any person who uses the Platform or one of the Services offered by the Platform, this same User is called Member when their registration has been validated by the Platform.
    • Hello: allows sending a virtual greeting to another user. If the other returns a Hello in return, there is a match and users can communicate by private messaging.
    • Boost: highlighting of profile and games for 2 hours.
    • Oracle: allows non-premium users to reveal mystery notifications.
    • Glitch: sending messages without needing to match beforehand.
    • Stealth Mode: Allows visiting profiles and games, without notifying the user.
    • Credit: Credits are an internal currency of the application, allowing to buy resources.
    • XP+: Name of PlayShift's premium offer

  • Article 4: Premium Subscriptions (XP+)

    4.1 Formula

    The XP+ service is paid and offers exclusive advantages to Members including notably: extended communication features, advanced discovery tools, enhanced personalization, premium ad-free experience, and other privileges detailed in the application.

    4.2 Payment and renewal

    Payment is made via Google Play or Apple In-App Purchase. Subscriptions are auto-renewing and can be cancelled, directly from the application on the "Your account" page by clicking on "Manage your subscription" or via the store used during payment, before the due date. In case of cancellation before due date, the user retains the benefits until the end of the paid period. No pro-rata refund is provided.

  • Article 5: Purchase and use of Credits

    Credits allow obtaining Hellos, Boosts, Oracles and Glitches. Their purchase is made via Google Play (Android) or Apple In-App Purchase (iOS). Unused Credits are non-refundable.

  • Article 6: Access and use of the Platform

    The PlayShift Platform is available for free download on the Apple Store and Google Play online store. The availability of the Platform is conditional on device compatibility, particularly its iOS version (iOS 15 or later) or Android (version 7 or later).
    PlayShift cannot be held responsible for any operating or compatibility problems on its terminal.
    Subject to the availability mentioned above, the Platform is freely accessible from any location to any User with Internet access. All costs incurred by the User to access the service (computer hardware, software, Internet connection, etc.) are at their expense. Access to the Platform is subject to having accepted these Terms as well as The Privacy Policy and the Code of Conduct.
    The PlayShift Platform allows the Member to access the following Services:
    • Connection of individuals in person and/or remotely,
    • Exchange of video games,
    • Creation of events around video games.


    The non-Member User does not have access to reserved Services. For this, they must register by filling out the form. By agreeing to register for reserved Services, the User undertakes to provide sincere and accurate information concerning their civil status and contact details, particularly their email address.
    To access the Services, the User must then identify themselves using their username and password.
    Any regularly registered Member User may also request their deregistration by going to the dedicated page on their personal space. Any event due to force majeure resulting in a malfunction of the site or server and subject to any interruption or modification in case of maintenance, does not engage the responsibility of PlayShift. In these cases, the User agrees not to hold the publisher responsible for any interruption or suspension of service, even without notice.
    The User has the possibility to contact the site by electronic messaging at the publisher's email address communicated in article 2.
    The platform is reserved for an audience with a minimum age of 15 years.

  • Article 7: Referral

    PlayShift offers a referral system allowing Members to invite their community. Rewards may be awarded to sponsors and referees, subject to change without notice. The Member is solely responsible for the use of referral.

  • Article 8: Code of Conduct

    The Code of Conduct sets the essential rules for using PlayShift. The User must accept it without reservation. In case of refusal, they must give up using the Platform.

  • Article 9: Data collection

    The information requested during registration on the Platform is necessary and mandatory for creating the Member account.
    The User is solely responsible for the information they communicate, particularly information published or transmitted to third parties on the application that could allow their identification (phone, address, identity, social networks...).
    PlayShift ensures the User a collection and processing of personal information in respect of privacy in accordance with law n°78-17 of January 6, 1978 relating to computers, files and freedoms.
    By virtue of the Data Protection Act, dated January 6, 1978, the User has a right of access, rectification, deletion and opposition to their personal data. The User exercises this right by email at the email address: support@playshift.fr.

  • Article 10: Intellectual property

    The trademarks, logos, signs as well as all contents of the Platform (texts, images, sound...) are protected by the Intellectual Property Code and more particularly by copyright.
    The User must request prior authorization from the Platform for any reproduction, publication, copy of the different contents. They commit to using these contents in a strictly private framework, any use for commercial and advertising purposes is strictly prohibited. Any total or partial representation of this site by any process whatsoever, without the express authorization of the operator would constitute counterfeiting sanctioned by article L 335-2 and following of the Intellectual Property Code. It is recalled in accordance with article L122-5 of the Intellectual Property Code that the User who reproduces, copies or publishes protected content must cite the author and their source.
    Any content put online by the User is their sole responsibility. The Member undertakes not to put online content that could harm the interests of third parties. Any legal recourse engaged by an injured third party against the Platform will be handled by the Member. The Member's content may be, at any time and for any reason, deleted or modified by the Platform. The Member receives no justification and notification prior to the deletion or modification of their content.
    **Some graphic elements used for avatar generation (FunEmoji style) are provided by the OpenMoji project (https://openmoji.org/) and are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). Their use within the Platform complies with the terms of this license, with attribution to OpenMoji.**

  • Article 11: Responsibility

    By these Terms, which constitute a contract, PlayShift submits to an obligation of means towards the User, the Member and all potential third parties. PlayShift undertakes to implement the necessary means, as far as possible, to meet its obligations. The Platform has limited means and rejects any responsibility related to its use.
    PlayShift does its best to minimize malfunctions of its Platform. Including notably fraudulent access it could suffer. However, the User consents that it is impossible to absolutely guarantee the security of a network and the confidentiality of transmitted data. The Platform undertakes to implement all necessary means to guarantee as best as possible the security and confidentiality of data.
    Before any registration for PlayShift Services and throughout their registration, the User must ensure the integrity and security of data of the email address used. PlayShift cannot be held responsible for any inconvenience (data theft, identity theft, various frauds, password change, fraudulent access to the Platform...) caused by this failure.
    PlayShift wishes to remind of the particularly sensitive nature of its emails. Consequently, the User is likely to receive fraudulent emails, allegedly from PlayShift. In case of doubt or for any reporting of suspicious email, the User is invited to contact PlayShift management at the following email address: support@playshift.fr.
    Neither the Company, nor notably its directors, administrators, agents, subcontractors, partners or employees will be responsible towards the User, for damages and interest, prejudice or wrongs of any nature whatsoever, arising from the use of the Platform and its content.
    The sources of information disseminated on the PlayShift Platform are deemed reliable but the site does not guarantee that it is free from defects, errors or omissions.
    Despite regular updates, the PlayShift Platform cannot be held responsible for the modification of administrative and legal provisions occurring after publication. Similarly, PlayShift cannot be held responsible for the use and interpretation of information contained on the Platform.
    The User ensures to keep their password secret. Any disclosure of the password, whatever its form, is prohibited. They assume the risks linked to the use of their username and password. PlayShift declines all responsibility.
    The PlayShift Platform cannot be held responsible for possible viruses that could infect the computer or any computer equipment of the Internet user following use, access, or download from PlayShift.
    The Member is solely responsible for verifying the identity of people with whom they might be led to exchange on the Platform. This includes virtual and potential physical exchanges of the User enabled by the Platform.
    The Platform's responsibility cannot be engaged in case of force majeure or unforeseeable and insurmountable act of a third party.

  • Article 12: Hyperlinks

    Hyperlinks may be present on the site and application. The User is informed that by clicking on these links, they will leave the PlayShift site or application. The latter has no control over the web pages these links lead to and cannot, under any circumstances, be responsible for their content.

  • Article 13: Amazon Affiliation

    PlayShift is a partner of the Amazon affiliate program. The user is informed that certain links present on our application point to products available on Amazon. The User is informed that by clicking on these links, they will leave the PlayShift site or application. As an Amazon Partner, the company KimeriK realizes profits on purchases meeting the required conditions.

  • Article 14: Cookies

    The User is informed that during their visits to the Platform, cookies or application equivalents may be placed. These files are used to improve the experience, ensure the functioning of services and, where applicable, perform advertising targeting.
    Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information and an anonymous identifier is generally stored. The User accepts the use of these cookies by browsing on the Platform.

  • Article 15: Publication by the Member

    The PlayShift Services allow Members to publish the following content: personal works, images, photos, videos, written and voice messages, sounds, music, comments, articles, reviews.
    In their publications, the Member undertakes to respect the rules of Netiquette (good conduct rules of the internet) and the rules of law in force.
    PlayShift may exercise moderation on publications and reserves the right to refuse their online posting, without having to justify itself to the member.
    The Member remains holder of all their intellectual property rights. But by publishing a publication on the Platform, they transfer to PlayShift the non-exclusive and free right to represent, reproduce, adapt, modify, disseminate and distribute their publication, directly or by an authorized third party, worldwide, on any medium (digital or physical), for the duration of intellectual property. The Member notably transfers the right to use their publication on the internet and on mobile telephone networks.
    The publishing company undertakes to display the member's name near each use of their publication.
    Any content put online by the Member is their sole responsibility. The Member undertakes not to put online content that could harm the interests of third parties. Any legal recourse engaged by an injured third party against PlayShift will be handled by the Member or User.
    The Member's content may be at any time and for any reason deleted or modified by the site, without notice.

    Legal Reminder - Video Game Rental in France:

    By using PlayShift services, you agree to comply with applicable laws and regulations. We wish to remind you that in France, video game rental is prohibited under article L. 122-6-1 of the Intellectual Property Code. Article L. 122-6-1 stipulates that rental for consideration of video games, as defined by law, is subject to prior written authorization from rights holders. It is important to note that this legal provision aims to protect the rights of video game creators and to guarantee fair compensation for their work.
    Consequently, we remind you that any unauthorized rental of video games via the PlayShift platform is contrary to the law and may result in legal sanctions. PlayShift declines all responsibility in case of non-compliance with these laws and regulations. Users are required to inform themselves about the rules in force and to comply with them.

  • Article 16: Community reporting system and moderation

    The Platform has a reporting system allowing each User to report a publication for non-compliance with the Charter, abusive, violent, shocking or inappropriate content.
    A moderation service is implemented by PlayShift. The management of PlayShift is solely authorized to appoint personnel in charge of moderation.
    The Platform exercises preventive moderation and reserves the right to refuse online posting, modify or delete any content, without prior justification.
    Moderation may apply proportionate sanctions: warning, temporary suspension, or permanent ban. Moderation decisions are made unilaterally and at the discretion of the moderation team.
    In case of dispute, the Member may contact the service at: support@playshift.fr. The final decision regarding the outcome of the dispute belongs to PlayShift management.

  • Article 17: Contract termination

    17.1 Account deletion

    The Member may decide at any time and without notice to delete their account via the "Delete your account" button on the "Your account" page. This deletion is final and irreversible: the Member loses all their data and progress on the Platform.

    17.2 Permanent ban

    Moderation may permanently ban a Member in case of non-compliance with the Charter or Terms. The ban is a unilateral breach of contract by PlayShift.
    The concerned Member is informed by email of the decision; they cannot claim not to have received the information. In case of ban, the Member loses their data and progress on the Platform.

    17.3 Termination of an XP+ subscription

    If the Member is subscribed to XP+, it is their responsibility to terminate their subscription directly via the store through which they made their payment (App Store or Google Play).

  • Article 18: Unfair competition and parasitism

    It is strictly forbidden to design, publish or distribute a product similar to PlayShift, or to commit acts of parasitism, imitation, denigration or any form of unfair competition harming the protected elements of the Platform (trademarks, logos, designs, slogans, ergonomics, etc.).
    Any attempt at appropriation, imitation or fraudulent use exposes its author to civil and criminal prosecution. PlayShift reserves the right to initiate all appropriate legal actions to defend its rights.

  • Article 19: Complaints and contact

    PlayShift remains at the disposal of Users and third parties for any complaint at the address: support@playshift.fr.
    The Platform reserves the right to access or not the request and to follow up according to internal conditions and policies.

  • Article 20: Contract evolution

    The Platform may, at any time and without notice, modify all or part of these Terms. The procedures provided for in Article 1 apply for the User to expressly accept the modifications.
    If the User refuses the modifications, they must give up access to the Services offered by PlayShift.

  • Article 21: Duration and termination

    The duration of the contract is determined by the termination by one or the other party. These Terms apply from registration and throughout the duration of use of the Platform.
    The termination procedures are described in Article 17. In case of termination, the contract ends upon the act of termination. However, PlayShift reserves the right to prosecute any former Member who would have violated their contractual obligations or committed a fault.

  • Article 22: Applicable law and competent jurisdiction

    These Terms are governed by French law. In case of absence of amicable resolution of a dispute arising between the parties, French courts will be solely competent to hear it.
    For any question relating to the application of these Terms, you can contact the publisher at the coordinates listed in article 2.

  • Article 23: Final provisions

    These Terms constitute the entire agreement between the User and PlayShift relating to the subject matter hereof and replace any prior agreement, written or oral.
    If a provision of these Terms proves null or inapplicable, it will be replaced by a valid provision as close as possible to the initial intention, without calling into question the validity of other provisions.
    Language: these Terms are written in French. In case of translation into another language, only the French version will prevail.
    Entry into force: these Terms come into force on the date indicated just before article 1.