Terms of Service
Last updated November 15, 2026
These terms cover your use of Bums (the website at bums.consulting, its API, and the “bum's counselor” Discord bot). By making an account or adding the bot to a Discord server, you agree to them. Bums is a small project run for a group of friends, not a company.
Your account
You need an account to use Bums. You're responsible for what happens under it, so keep your password to yourself. You must be old enough to use online services where you live (13 or older in most places), and you must also meet Discord's age rules if you use the Discord bridge.
What you post
You own the messages, images and profile details you post. You give Bums permission to store them and show them to the people they're meant for (the members of a server, the person you're DMing, or a linked Discord channel), which is needed for the service to work.
Don't use Bums to:
- break the law, or share content that's illegal where you or the recipients are;
- harass, threaten, or dox people, or share sexual content involving minors (reported to authorities);
- spam, spread malware, or try to break into accounts or the service itself;
- impersonate other people in a way meant to mislead.
The Discord bot
When a server owner links a Discord channel to a Bums channel, the bot copies new messages (including the author's display name, avatar and attachment links) from Discord to Bums, and posts Bums messages back into Discord through a webhook. Only add the bot or link a channel if you're allowed to manage that Discord server, and make sure its members are fine with the channel being mirrored. Use of Discord is also subject to Discord's own Terms of Service.
Voice and video
Voice calls, video and screen sharing are carried by LiveKit. Bums doesn't record calls. Don't record other people without their consent.
Moderation
Server owners can delete messages and remove members in their servers. We may remove content or suspend accounts that break these terms, or shut down features, at any time.
No warranty
Bums is provided as is, for free. It may go down, lose data, or change without notice. Don't rely on it for anything important. To the extent the law allows, we're not liable for any loss caused by using it.
Changes and leaving
We may update these terms; the date at the top shows the latest version. You can stop using Bums at any time and ask us to delete your account (see the Privacy Policy).
Contact
Questions or reports: message the Bums admins, or reach us through the Discord server the bot is in.