terms
last updated 11 november 2026.
the short version
the pyramid is a game. you hold time; the more time you hold, the higher your seat. the top seat gets the biggest sign. that is the whole prize. time has no cash value, nobody gets paid, and the only thing for sale is a cosmetic mark next to your name.
who we are
“we” means the operator of the pyramid, reachable at hello@. by using the site you agree to these terms. if you don’t, please don’t use it.
playing without an account
your clock starts the moment you open the site. without an account it lives in a cookie in your browser. clear your cookies, switch devices, or stay away for 30 days and it’s gone; we can’t bring it back. guests can play the small games but can’t take a handle, put up a sign or back the pyramid.
accounts
you can sign in with google or with a link sent to your email. one person, one account. extra accounts earn nothing and we may merge, freeze or remove them. you must be at least 13 (or the minimum age for online services where you live, if higher). keep your email account secure; anyone who can read it can sign in as you.
time
time is a score, not property. it has no cash value. it can’t be bought, sold, transferred, traded, inherited or cashed out. clocks run while the page is open and, more slowly, for a while after you leave; daily streaks speed them up; missing a day slows them down. we may adjust or reset time to fix bugs, undo cheating, or keep the game fair.
signs, handles and links
you are responsible for what you post. no hate or harassment, no threats, no sexual content, nothing illegal, no personal information about other people, no impersonation, no scams, malware or deceptive links, no spam. handles, signs, links and images are checked automatically before they go up and may be refused or removed at any time, with or without notice. anyone can report a sign; reports are reviewed by a person. repeated or serious breaches can get an account removed.
you keep the rights to what you post, and you give us permission to show it on the site and in share images of the pyramid for as long as it’s up.
backing the pyramid
“backing” is an optional, one-time purchase from the operator. it buys a mark (▲) next to your handle. it does not buy time, rank, a sign, or anything else in the game, and none of it goes to other players. payments are processed by stripe; we never see your card number. the price is shown before you pay.
refunds: we don’t refund a mark you meant to buy. if something went wrong (charged twice, the wrong amount, a mark that never appeared), write to hello@ within 30 days and we’ll put it right. this doesn’t affect any rights you have under the law where you live.
playing fair
clocks and games can be automated. we look for it, and we remove accounts and clocks that do it.
the sponsor line
the line under the base of the pyramid may be sold to a sponsor. it is always labelled as such and never changes the game.
the service
the site is provided as is. it may change, pause or end. we try to keep it running and fair but can’t promise it will be available or error-free. to the extent the law allows, we aren’t liable for indirect losses, and our total liability is limited to what you paid us in the last 12 months (for most people, nothing).
leaving
you can delete your account from the account sheet at any time. we may suspend or remove accounts that break these terms.
contact
general: hello@ · abuse and reports: abuse@ · privacy: privacy@