SOCIALMUD.COM operates as a digital archive and historical compendium of online PHP-based RPG engines. Our mission is the preservation of "abandonware" and community-authored scripts for the purposes of research, education, and technical analysis.

1. Fair Use Statement

This website hosts a collection of software reproductions for non-commercial, archival purposes. We believe this constitutes Fair Use under Title 17, Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act, specifically for:

• Historical Preservation of "Dead" Codebases
• Security Research and Vulnerability Analysis
• Educational Teaching of Legacy PHP Architecture
• Criticism and Commentary on the Evolution of Browser Gaming

2. Authorship & Submissions

The files in this collection have been aggregated from public web archives or submitted by community members in good faith. While we strive for historical accuracy, we cannot guarantee the integrity of every submission. We aim to credit all original authors; however, many scripts reached us without clear attribution.

3. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Policy

We respect the intellectual property of creators. If you are the original author of a script hosted here and wish for it to be removed, or if you would like to provide updated attribution/contact information for your "Author Profile," please contact us at [Your Email Address].

Please include in your request:

• Your legal name and proof of authorship.
• The specific URL(s) of the content in question.
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized.

4. To Original Authors: Preserving Your Legacy

Many of these scripts are "abandonware" that would otherwise be lost to time. We encourage authors to keep their work available here as a testament to their contribution to indie game history. If your signature or license is missing from a file, contact us to have it restored rather than removed.