Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

Welcome to Quartzbloom. These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of our website and game development services. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.

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

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Your continued use of our services following any changes indicates your acceptance of the modified terms.

Service Usage Terms

Acceptable Use Policy

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

• Use our services in any way that violates applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations
• Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of our services
• Transmit any material that is harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, or otherwise objectionable
• Impersonate or attempt to impersonate Quartzbloom, our employees, or any other person or entity
• Interfere with or disrupt our services or servers or networks connected to our services

Permitted Uses

Our services are provided for:

• Learning about our game development services and capabilities
• Contacting us regarding potential projects and collaborations
• Accessing information about our methodology and past results
• Engaging with our content for legitimate business purposes

Service Access Requirements

To access our services, you must have a compatible device with internet access. You are responsible for obtaining and maintaining all equipment and services needed to access our website. We do not guarantee that our services will be compatible with all devices or platforms.

Fair Usage Guidelines

We expect all users to engage with our services reasonably and in good faith. Excessive automated requests, scraping, or attempts to overwhelm our systems may result in temporary or permanent restrictions on your access to our services.

Account and Access Terms

Account Creation

Currently, our website does not require account creation for basic access to information. If we implement account features in the future, you will be required to provide accurate and complete information during registration and maintain the accuracy of that information.

Account Security Responsibilities

If account features are implemented, you will be responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• Ensuring you log out of your account at the end of each session

Account Suspension and Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our services at any time, with or without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms of Service or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties, or for any other reason in our sole discretion.

Multiple Account Policies

If account features are implemented, users are generally permitted to maintain only one account unless explicitly authorized by us. Creating multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions or abuse our services is prohibited.

Service Availability and Modifications

Service Uptime and Maintenance

We strive to maintain continuous availability of our website and services, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. Our services may be temporarily unavailable due to scheduled maintenance, technical issues, or circumstances beyond our control. We will make reasonable efforts to minimize disruptions and provide advance notice when possible.

Feature Availability

The features and functionality available on our website may vary over time. We reserve the right to add, modify, or remove features at our discretion. Not all features may be available in all geographic locations or for all users.

Geographic Restrictions

While our services are accessible globally, certain features or services may not be available in all countries or regions. We make no representations that our services are appropriate or available for use in all locations. Users who access our services from locations where such access is illegal are responsible for compliance with local laws.

Service Modifications and Updates

We may modify, update, or discontinue our services or any part thereof at any time without prior notice. We are not liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of our services. We encourage you to review these terms periodically for updates regarding our service offerings.

Intellectual Property Rights

Content Ownership

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, software, and other materials, is the property of Quartzbloom or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

User-Generated Content Rights

When you submit content to us through contact forms, feedback, or other means, you grant Quartzbloom:

• A non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display your content
• The right to use your content for the purposes of providing our services and improving our offerings
• The ability to share your content with service providers who assist us in operating our business

License Grants

Subject to your compliance with these Terms of Service, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our website for your personal or business purposes. This license does not include any right to download, copy, modify, or create derivative works from our content.

Copyright and Trademark Notices

All trademarks, service marks, and trade names displayed on our website are proprietary to Quartzbloom or their respective owners. Nothing in these Terms of Service grants you any right to use any trademark, service mark, logo, or trade name of Quartzbloom or any third party.

Payment and Pricing Terms

Service Pricing

Pricing for our game development services is provided on our website and may be subject to change. All prices are quoted in United States Dollars unless otherwise specified. Custom project pricing will be provided through individual quotes based on project requirements.

Payment Terms

Payment terms will be established in separate service agreements for specific projects. Generally, payment schedules are tied to project milestones. We reserve the right to suspend services if payment obligations are not met according to agreed-upon terms.

Refund Policy

Refund policies vary by service type and project scope. Specific refund terms will be outlined in individual service agreements. Generally, deposits and payments for work already completed are non-refundable.

Warranties and Disclaimers

OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that our services will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components. We make no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on our website.

While we strive to provide high-quality game development services, we do not guarantee specific outcomes, market performance, or user engagement results. Game success depends on numerous factors beyond our control.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL QUARTZBLOOM, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OUR SERVICES.

THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OF SERVICE OR OUR SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE LIABILITY.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Quartzbloom and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your access to or use of our services
• Your violation of these Terms of Service
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
• Any content you submit or transmit through our services

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms of Service and any dispute arising out of or related to them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California and the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Jurisdiction

You agree that any legal action or proceeding between you and Quartzbloom shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in San Francisco County, California. You consent to the jurisdiction of and venue in such courts and waive any objection as to inconvenient forum.

Dispute Resolution

Before filing any legal claim, you agree to first contact us and attempt to resolve any dispute informally. We will work in good faith to resolve disputes through direct communication.

General Provisions

Severability

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

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or agreements posted on our website, constitute the entire agreement between you and Quartzbloom regarding your use of our services.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Service shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision. No waiver of any term shall be deemed a continuing waiver of such term or any other term.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms of Service or any rights or obligations hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these terms without restriction.

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