Terms of Service

Last updated: November 20, 2024

Petalforge Game Studio

Shinjuku 3-38-1

Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022

Japan

Phone: +81353694437

Email: info@petal-forge.com

Agreement to Terms

Welcome to Petalforge. These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of our website, services, and any related content. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these terms.

Please read these terms carefully before using our services. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you should not use our website or services.

Service Usage Terms

1. Acceptable Use

You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You specifically agree not to:

  • Use our services in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international law
  • Transmit any harmful code, viruses, or malicious software through our services
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
  • Engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts our services
  • Use automated systems to access our services without permission
  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity

2. Permitted Uses

Our services are designed to provide information about game development and related services. You may use our website to:

  • Browse information about our game development services and approach
  • Contact us regarding potential projects or collaborations
  • Learn about our methodology and completed projects
  • Access publicly available resources and information

3. Service Access Requirements

To access our services, you must:

  • Be at least 16 years of age or have parental consent
  • Provide accurate information when contacting us
  • Maintain the security of any account credentials
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

4. Fair Usage Guidelines

We expect all users to interact with our services respectfully and reasonably. Excessive automated requests, attempts to overload our systems, or other actions that may degrade service quality for other users are prohibited.

Account and Access

Account Creation

Currently, we do not require account creation for basic website access. If we introduce account features in the future, you will be responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

Account Security

If account features are introduced, you agree to:

  • Choose a strong, unique password
  • Keep your login credentials confidential
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
  • Take responsibility for activities under your account

Account Suspension and Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to our services for violations of these Terms, illegal activity, or behavior that we determine to be harmful to our services or other users.

Service Availability and Modifications

Service Uptime and Maintenance

While we strive to provide reliable access to our services, we do not guarantee uninterrupted availability. Our services may be temporarily unavailable due to:

  • Scheduled maintenance and updates
  • Technical issues or system failures
  • Events beyond our reasonable control

Feature Availability

We provide various features and information through our website. The availability of specific features may change over time as we improve and evolve our services.

Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time, with or without notice. We are not liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of services.

Geographic Restrictions

While our services are accessible globally, certain features or content may be restricted based on your location due to legal requirements or business decisions.

Intellectual Property Rights

Content Ownership

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Petalforge or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright and intellectual property laws.

License Grant

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our services for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include the right to:

  • Reproduce, distribute, or display our content without permission
  • Modify or create derivative works from our content
  • Use our content for commercial purposes without authorization
  • Remove or alter copyright notices or other proprietary markings

User-Generated Content

If you submit content to us through contact forms or other means, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display that content for the purpose of providing our services and communicating with you.

Trademark Notice

Petalforge and our logo are trademarks of Petalforge Game Studio. You may not use these trademarks without our prior written permission. Other trademarks appearing on our website are the property of their respective owners.

Third-Party Services and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Petalforge. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

You acknowledge and agree that we are not responsible for any damage or loss caused by your use of any third-party websites or services. We recommend reviewing the terms and privacy policies of any third-party services you access.

Term and Termination

These Terms remain in effect while you use our services. We may terminate or suspend your access to our services immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use our services will cease immediately. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

You may discontinue use of our services at any time.

Changes to Terms of Service

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we will provide notice through our website or via email if we have your contact information.

Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the new Terms, you should stop using our services.

Questions About These Terms?

If you have questions or concerns about these Terms of Service, please contact us. We're happy to clarify any aspect of our service terms.

Contact Information

Email: info@petal-forge.com

Phone: +81353694437

Address:

Petalforge Game Studio

Shinjuku 3-38-1

Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022

Japan

Get in Touch

For inquiries about our Terms of Service or to discuss your project needs, please reach out using our contact form.

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