Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using GameCraft ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website, services, and any related applications.

If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service. Your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of these Terms and any modifications we may make.

2. Description of Service

GameCraft is a comprehensive platform that provides:

• Educational content about game development and design
• Community forums and discussion platforms
• Access to game development resources and tools
• Subscription-based premium content and services
• Prototype showcases and developer feedback systems
• Podcasts, guides, and industry insights

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time without notice.

3. User Accounts and Registration

To access certain features of the Service, you may be required to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your account information
• Maintain the security of your password and account
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon the rights of others
• Transmit harmful, threatening, or offensive content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service
• Use automated systems to access the Service
• Spam or send unsolicited communications
• Upload malicious code or viruses

5. Intellectual Property Rights

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by GameCraft and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
• Remove or alter any proprietary notices
• Use our trademarks without written permission

You retain ownership of content you submit to the Service, but grant us a license to use, display, and distribute such content.

6. User-Generated Content

You may submit content to the Service, including comments, articles, prototypes, and other materials. By submitting content, you:

• Grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license
• Represent that you have the right to submit such content
• Agree that content complies with our Acceptable Use Policy
• Understand that we may moderate or remove content

We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove any content that violates these Terms.

7. Subscription Services and Payments

Certain features of the Service may require a paid subscription. By subscribing, you agree to:

• Pay all applicable fees and charges
• Provide accurate billing information
• Authorize automatic recurring payments
• Accept our refund policy terms

Subscription fees are billed in advance and are non-refundable except as provided in our Refund Policy. We reserve the right to change pricing with notice.

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

By using the Service, you consent to the collection and use of information as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

9. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Warranties regarding the accuracy or reliability of content

IN NO EVENT SHALL GAMECRAFT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless GameCraft, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Content you submit to the Service

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Service ceases immediately
• We may delete your account and content
• Provisions that should survive termination will remain in effect

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Azerbaijan, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Baku, Azerbaijan, in accordance with the rules of the Azerbaijan Arbitration Association.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on our website
• Sending email notifications to registered users
• Displaying prominent notices on the Service

Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining Terms will remain in full force and effect.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Email: legal@gamecraft.com
Address: GameCraft Studios, 8 Əliyar Əliyev, Bakı 1052, Azerbaijan
Phone: +994 12 493 00 58