Terms of Service

By downloading, installing, or using HotsMeta (the “Service”), including the web dashboard and the HotsMeta Desktop application (the “Desktop App”), you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws. If you do not agree, do not access or use the Service in any form.

HotsMeta provides game statistics, analytics, and leaderboards for Heroes of the Storm players. The Service consists of:

• Web dashboard — a public website displaying aggregated hero win rates, talent builds, and player leaderboards, where you can also upload replay files from your browser.
• Desktop App — an Electron-based application that (a) automatically detects and uploads game replay files after each match, and (b) displays a real-time draft overlay during hero selection.

By uploading game replays through the Desktop App or the web interface, you grant HotsMeta a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to parse, store, and display the statistical data contained within those replay files. This data is used to power community-wide statistics and public leaderboards. We do not store personally identifiable information beyond what is visible inside the game’s battle lobby (BattleTags, hero selection, match performance). Replay files uploaded through the web interface are deleted right after processing; only a fingerprint of each file is kept to recognise repeated uploads. You represent that you have the right to upload any replay file you submit.

HotsMeta is an independent, fan-made project. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or approved by Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. in any way. Heroes of the Storm and all related names, logos, characters, and game assets are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. Use of those marks on this site is purely referential and does not imply any affiliation or endorsement. Blizzard Entertainment has not reviewed, certified, or sanctioned the HotsMeta Service.

You agree not to use the Service to: (a) scrape or systematically harvest data without express written permission; (b) reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the HotsMeta platform or Desktop App; (c) upload malicious, corrupted, or falsified replay files; (d) misrepresent your identity or match data; (e) bypass the upload bot check or rate limits, or automate uploads beyond ordinary personal use; or (f) use the Service for any purpose that violates applicable law.

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless HotsMeta and its operators, contributors, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of the Service; (b) your violation of these Terms; or (c) your violation of any third-party rights.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

IN NO EVENT SHALL HOTSMETA OR ITS OPERATORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: LOSS OF DATA, INACCURACY OF STATISTICS (SUCH AS MMR ESTIMATES), OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be indicated by updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree with the revised Terms, you must stop using the Service and uninstall the Desktop App.