Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, we believe so. This is an unofficial fan preservation project created after the official servers were shut down. We operate under the following legal principles:

• Nominative Fair Use: We use the "Happy Wars" name solely to identify the game we are preserving, not to create a competing product.
• Non-Commercial: This is a completely free, volunteer-run project with no profit motive.
• Game Preservation: We are preserving access to a game that is no longer commercially available.
• No Official Assets: We do not distribute copyrighted game files; users must own legitimate copies.

We have consulted with legal resources and have comprehensive disclaimers throughout the site. However, we are not lawyers, and nothing here constitutes legal advice.

No, we do not have explicit permission. This is an independent fan project. We are using the trademark under nominative fair use principles, which allows use of trademarks to identify products or services.

We have made it abundantly clear that:

• We are NOT affiliated with Toylogic Inc. or Microsoft
• This is an unofficial project
• All rights to Happy Wars belong to the original creators
• We respect intellectual property rights

If the trademark owners contact us with concerns, we are prepared to cooperate fully and make any necessary changes.

We will comply immediately and professionally. Our approach:

• Immediate Response: We will respond within 24-48 hours
• Full Cooperation: We will work with trademark owners to address concerns
• Prepared to Modify: We can rebrand, change domains, or shut down if required
• Good Faith: We will demonstrate our preservation intent and non-commercial nature

We have backup plans in place and are committed to respecting intellectual property rights while advocating for game preservation.

For identification purposes only. Under trademark law, nominative fair use allows us to use a trademark when:

• The product or service cannot be readily identified without using the trademark
• We only use as much of the mark as necessary for identification
• We do not suggest sponsorship or endorsement by the trademark holder

We cannot describe what we do without referencing "Happy Wars" - we are literally running servers for the Happy Wars game. Our extensive disclaimers make clear we are not the official project.

If this becomes an issue, we are prepared to switch to alternative domains like "HWRevival.org" or similar.

We do not believe so, but we cannot provide legal guarantees. As a player:

• You must own a legitimate copy of Happy Wars
• You are connecting to community-run servers, not engaging in piracy
• Many similar preservation projects exist for other games
• No player of similar projects has faced legal action to our knowledge

However, participation is at your own risk. We recommend:

• Only use this with legitimately purchased copies
• Understand this is a fan project, not official
• Stay informed about any developments

A fan-driven game preservation project. After the official Happy Wars servers were shut down, our volunteer community worked to restore the Steam version so players could continue enjoying the game.

We provide:

• Dedicated game servers
• Matchmaking services
• Community support and guides
• Regular maintenance and updates

This is entirely non-commercial and run by passionate fans who want to preserve gaming history.

Game preservation. When Happy Wars servers shut down, a beloved game became unplayable. We believe games are cultural artifacts worth preserving.

Our motivations:

• Preserve access to a game people love
• Keep the community alive
• Demonstrate the importance of game preservation
• Provide a free, non-commercial alternative

We have no commercial interest and make no profit from this project.

Yes, completely free for all players. We cover costs through:

• Voluntary donations from community members
• Personal contributions from team members
• Efficient server management to minimize costs

We will never:

• Charge for access
• Create premium features
• Implement pay-to-win mechanics
• Require payment of any kind

Donations are optional and help keep servers running, but are never required.

A team of volunteer community members. We are:

• Long-time Happy Wars players and fans
• Software developers and system administrators
• Community moderators and organizers
• Completely independent volunteers

We have no affiliation with Toylogic Inc., Microsoft, or any commercial entity. This is a passion project by fans, for fans.

Many ways to contribute!

• Play and provide feedback: Help us improve the experience
• Join our Discord: Participate in the community
• Report bugs: Help us maintain stability
• Create content: Guides, videos, artwork
• Optional donations: Help cover server costs
• Spread the word: Tell other Happy Wars fans

Every contribution, big or small, helps keep this project alive!

Yes, when downloaded from our official sources. We take security seriously:

• We do not modify the original game files
• We only provide server connection software
• All code is open source and auditable
• No malware, spyware, or unwanted software

Safety tips:

• Only download from our official website or GitHub
• Verify file checksums if provided
• Use antivirus software
• Report any suspicious activity

Yes, absolutely. You must have a legitimate copy of Happy Wars. We do not:

• Provide game files or downloads
• Distribute copyrighted content
• Enable piracy in any way

We only provide server infrastructure. You must obtain the game through legitimate means (Steam, if still available, or your existing installation).

Minimal data, focused on functionality:

• Game account information (usernames, stats)
• Connection logs for server stability
• Basic analytics (player counts, game modes)

We do NOT collect:

• Personal identifying information
• Payment information (we do not charge)
• Data unrelated to game functionality

See our Privacy Policy for complete details.

We have contingency plans:

• Notice: We will provide advance warning when possible
• Data export: You can export your account data
• Open source: Community can continue independently
• Alternative projects: We will help transition to alternatives

Our goal is long-term preservation, but we acknowledge this is a volunteer project subject to various factors.