Terms of Service - Stormveil

Welcome to Stormveil. These Terms of Service govern your use of our website and services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, please do not use our services.

Please read these terms carefully before using our services. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of these terms and any future modifications.

1. Service Description

Stormveil provides game development services, including but not limited to arcade game development, beach and water-themed game creation, cross-generational game design, and Australian game classification assistance. Our services are provided on a project basis according to mutually agreed terms.

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

2. Acceptable Use Policy

When using our website and services, you agree to:

Use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms
Provide accurate and complete information when communicating with us
Respect the intellectual property rights of Stormveil and others
Not use our services to transmit harmful code, viruses, or malicious software

Prohibited Activities: You may not:

Use our services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
Interfere with or disrupt the operation of our website or services
Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity

3. Service Access and Availability

We strive to maintain continuous availability of our website, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. Our services may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, technical issues, or circumstances beyond our control.

Maintenance: We may perform scheduled or emergency maintenance that temporarily limits access to our services
Updates: We regularly update our website and services to improve functionality and security
Geographic Restrictions: Some services may not be available in all geographic locations
Service Modifications: We reserve the right to modify features, capabilities, or pricing of our services

4. Account Terms

If you create an account with us or enter into a service agreement:

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials
You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms

5. Intellectual Property Rights

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

Our Content

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or exploit any of our content without our explicit written permission. Limited use for personal, non-commercial purposes is permitted.

Your Content

When you provide content to us (such as project descriptions or feedback), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display that content solely for the purpose of providing our services to you.

Work Product

Intellectual property rights in work we create for you under a service agreement will be addressed in the specific terms of that agreement. Unless otherwise specified in writing, you retain ownership of concepts you provide, and we retain ownership of our development processes and methodologies.

6. Payment and Billing

If you engage our services on a paid basis:

All fees will be agreed upon in advance and documented in a service agreement
Payments are due according to the terms specified in your service agreement
Late payments may result in suspension of services and additional fees
All fees are in Australian dollars unless otherwise specified

7. Warranties and Disclaimers

Our services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

Merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
Uninterrupted or error-free service operation
Accuracy or completeness of information provided

We make reasonable efforts to provide quality services, but we cannot guarantee specific outcomes or results. Your use of our services is at your own risk.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Stormveil shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services, including but not limited to:

Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities
Loss of data or information
Business interruption or delays

Our total liability for any claims arising from your use of our services shall not exceed the amount you paid us for services in the six months preceding the claim.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Stormveil, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of our services, violation of these terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our services at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Upon termination:

Your right to use our services immediately ceases
You must cease all use of our content and materials
Provisions of these terms that should reasonably survive termination will remain in effect

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of our services shall be resolved through:

Good faith negotiations between the parties
If negotiations fail, mediation conducted in Melbourne, Australia
If mediation is unsuccessful, binding arbitration in Melbourne, Australia
As a last resort, litigation in the courts of Victoria, Australia

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms. We encourage you to review these terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving its original intent.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and any service-specific agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and Stormveil regarding your use of our services. These terms supersede any prior agreements or understandings.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about these Terms of Service, please contact us using the information provided at the top of this page or through our contact page.