Terms of Use

    Last updated: March 2025

    Introduction

    Welcome to stickdrift.app. By accessing or using this website you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. Please read them carefully before using the site.

    stickdrift.app is operated from Australia. These terms are governed by the laws of Australia. Any disputes arising from your use of this site will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Australian courts.

    If you do not agree to these terms do not use this site.

    About stickdrift.app

    stickdrift.app is a free community platform that allows users to:

    • Test their gaming controller for stick drift using the browser Gamepad API
    • Submit test results to a publicly visible community leaderboard
    • View and compare community-submitted drift data across controller models
    • Create a free account to track their own controller drift over time

    All drift data displayed on this site is submitted by real users testing real controllers. stickdrift.app does not manufacture, endorse or have any commercial relationship with any controller brand referenced on this site unless explicitly stated.

    Accepting These Terms

    By using stickdrift.app in any way — including browsing the site, running a drift test, submitting results, or creating an account — you confirm that you have read, understood and agree to these Terms of Use.

    We may update these terms from time to time. The date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent version. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

    Community Data and Submissions

    Ownership of Submitted Data

    When you submit a drift test result to stickdrift.app you assign full ownership of that submission and all associated data to stickdrift.app. This includes all axis values, scores, device information, connection type, controller age, test notes and any other data captured during or associated with the test.

    stickdrift.app may use submitted data in any way it sees fit including but not limited to displaying it publicly, aggregating it for statistics, referencing it in articles or research, and making it available to third parties via a future API or data service.

    Accuracy of Data

    All drift data on stickdrift.app is community-submitted and stickdrift.app makes no representations or warranties of any kind regarding its accuracy, completeness or reliability.

    To the maximum extent permitted by Australian Consumer Law, stickdrift.app is not liable for any loss or damage arising from reliance on community data displayed on this site. Data should be used for informational and entertainment purposes only.

    Factors including browser type, operating system, controller firmware, connection method and individual hardware variation can all affect test results. Two tests of the same controller may produce different results.

    Prohibited Submissions

    When submitting data to stickdrift.app you agree not to:

    • Submit false, fabricated or deliberately manipulated test results
    • Use automated scripts, bots or any other method to submit results in bulk
    • Attempt to manipulate the leaderboard or community statistics in any way
    • Submit data for the purpose of harming a controller brand's reputation
    • Attempt to circumvent any spam protection or rate limiting measures

    stickdrift.app reserves the right to remove any submission that it reasonably believes violates these terms, and to permanently ban any user or device from submitting data. This includes banning by anonymous ID, IP address or user account.

    The Drift Test Tool

    The drift test tool uses the browser Gamepad API to measure analogue stick axis values at rest. The tool is provided free of charge on an as-is basis.

    stickdrift.app does not warrant that:

    • The test tool will work with all controllers or browsers
    • Test results will be accurate for every device or configuration
    • The tool will be available at all times without interruption

    The test tool is intended for informational purposes only. Results should not be used as the sole basis for any purchasing, warranty or repair decision. Always verify controller behaviour through your own testing and consult the manufacturer if you believe your controller is defective.

    Chrome and Edge provide the best Gamepad API support. Results may vary in Firefox and Safari. stickdrift.app is not responsible for inaccurate results caused by browser limitations.

    User Accounts

    Creating an Account

    Creating a free account on stickdrift.app is optional. An account allows you to track your drift results over time, receive email alerts and earn badges. The site is fully functional without an account.

    When creating an account you agree to:

    • Provide a valid email address
    • Keep your login credentials secure
    • Not share your account with others
    • Not create multiple accounts to circumvent any ban or restriction

    Account Termination

    stickdrift.app reserves the right to suspend or permanently terminate any account at any time without notice if we reasonably believe the account has been used to violate these terms, submit fraudulent data, abuse the platform or act in a way that is harmful to the community or the integrity of the data.

    You may delete your account at any time from your account settings. On deletion your personal account data will be removed however data you have submitted to the community leaderboard may be retained as it has been assigned to stickdrift.app under these terms.

    Amazon Affiliate Links

    stickdrift.app participates in the Amazon Associates affiliate program. Some links on this site — including Buy Now buttons on controller pages — are affiliate links. If you click one of these links and make a purchase on Amazon, stickdrift.app may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

    Affiliate links do not influence the community drift data displayed on this site. Controller rankings and scores are based entirely on user-submitted test results.

    Prices and availability shown on stickdrift.app are sourced from Amazon and may not always reflect the current price at the time of purchase. Always check the final price on Amazon before completing a purchase.

    Certain content that appears on this site comes from Amazon. This content is provided as-is and stickdrift.app makes no warranties regarding its accuracy.

    Prohibited Uses

    Scraping and Data Copying

    You must not scrape, crawl, copy, reproduce or extract any data or content from stickdrift.app by any automated or manual means without prior written permission from stickdrift.app.

    This includes but is not limited to:

    • Using bots, scrapers or crawlers to collect drift data or leaderboard information
    • Systematically downloading or copying community submission data
    • Reproducing controller drift statistics on another website or platform
    • Using data from stickdrift.app for commercial purposes without a licence

    Violation of this section may result in legal action under Australian law and applicable intellectual property legislation.

    General Prohibited Conduct

    You must not use stickdrift.app to:

    • Violate any applicable Australian or international law
    • Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the site or its servers
    • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the site
    • Upload or transmit malicious code of any kind
    • Impersonate any person or entity

    Intellectual Property

    All original content on stickdrift.app — including but not limited to the site design, logo, written content, code and data visualisations — is the property of stickdrift.app and is protected under applicable Australian intellectual property law.

    Controller names, brand names and trademarks referenced on this site remain the property of their respective owners. stickdrift.app has no affiliation with Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, 8BitDo, Razer, PowerA or any other controller manufacturer unless explicitly stated.

    Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

    To the maximum extent permitted by the Australian Consumer Law and other applicable legislation:

    • stickdrift.app is provided on an as-is and as-available basis without warranties of any kind
    • stickdrift.app does not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free or free of viruses
    • stickdrift.app is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential loss arising from your use of the site
    • stickdrift.app is not liable for any purchasing or repair decisions made based on community data displayed on the site
    • stickdrift.app is not liable for any inaccuracies in Amazon pricing or product information displayed via affiliate links

    Nothing in these terms excludes any rights you may have under the Australian Consumer Law that cannot be excluded by contract.

    Changes to the Site

    stickdrift.app reserves the right to:

    • Modify, suspend or discontinue any part of the site at any time without notice
    • Change or remove any features, tools or content without notice
    • Shut down the site permanently at any time without notice
    • Change these Terms of Use at any time — the updated date at the top of this page will reflect any changes

    stickdrift.app will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension or discontinuation of the service.

    Privacy

    Your use of stickdrift.app is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using this site you also agree to the Privacy Policy.

    Governing Law

    These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Australia. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Australian courts in respect of any dispute arising out of or in connection with these terms or your use of stickdrift.app.