Terms and Conditions

1. Legal Compliance

You agree to:

• 1.1. Comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations
• 1.2. Ensure that your use of our services does not violate any third-party rights
• 1.3. Obtain all necessary permissions, licenses, or consents required for your use of our services
• 1.4. Not use our services for any unlawful, fraudulent, or malicious purposes
• 1.5. Respect intellectual property rights, including copyrights, trademarks, and patents

2. User Conduct Requirements

When using our website and services, you must:

• 2.1. Provide accurate, truthful, and complete information when requested
• 2.2. Maintain the security and confidentiality of any login credentials or access information
• 2.3. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or security breach
• 2.4. Be solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account
• 2.5. Not impersonate any person or entity or falsely represent your affiliation

3. Prohibited Activities

You expressly agree not to:

• 3.1. Engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts our services or servers
• 3.2. Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of our website or systems
• 3.3. Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access our services without permission
• 3.4. Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any other malicious code
• 3.5. Engage in any form of harassment, abuse, or threatening behavior
• 3.6. Post or transmit any content that is unlawful, harmful, or objectionable
• 3.7. Circumvent any security measures or access restrictions we have implemented

4. Content Guidelines

If you submit content to us or through our services, you agree that such content:

• 4.1. Does not infringe upon any third-party intellectual property rights
• 4.2. Does not contain defamatory, obscene, or offensive material
• 4.3. Does not violate any applicable laws or regulations
• 4.4. Does not contain personally identifiable information of others without consent
• 4.5. Is accurate and not misleading in any material respect

5. Age Restrictions

Our services are intended for users who are at least 18 years of age. By using our services, you represent and warrant that you are of legal age to enter into a binding contract. If you are under 18, you may only use our services with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian.

6. Indemnification Obligations

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless PixelForge, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

• 6.1. Your use or misuse of our services
• 6.2. Your violation of these Terms and Conditions
• 6.3. Your violation of any rights of third parties, including intellectual property rights
• 6.4. Any content you submit, post, or transmit through our services
• 6.5. Your breach of any representation or warranty contained in these terms

7. Privacy and Data Protection

You acknowledge that your use of our services is also governed by our Privacy Policy. You agree to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in our Privacy Policy. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any personal information you provide and for all activities under your account.

8. Third-Party Interactions

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these third-party sites. Your interactions with third parties through our services or linked websites are solely between you and the third party. We encourage you to review the terms and policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• 9.1. Implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• 9.2. Warranties of title, non-infringement, or quiet enjoyment
• 9.3. Warranties arising from course of dealing or usage of trade
• 9.4. Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
• 9.5. Warranties that services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, PixelForge shall not be liable for:

• 10.1. Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages
• 10.2. Loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses
• 10.3. Damages resulting from unauthorized access to or use of our servers
• 10.4. Damages arising from interruption or cessation of services
• 10.5. Damages resulting from errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies of content
• 10.6. Personal injury or property damage resulting from your use of services

11. Consequential Damages Exclusion

In no event shall our aggregate liability to you exceed the amount you have paid to us in the twelve months preceding the event giving rise to the claim. This limitation applies regardless of the form of action, whether in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise.

12. Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, government actions, internet failures, or other force majeure events.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in London, England, for the resolution of any disputes arising from or relating to these terms or your use of our services.

14. Dispute Resolution Procedures

In the event of any dispute or claim arising from these terms:

• 14.1. You agree to first contact us to attempt to resolve the dispute informally
• 14.2. If informal resolution is unsuccessful, both parties agree to engage in good-faith mediation
• 14.3. Only after mediation efforts have been exhausted may either party pursue litigation
• 14.4. Any legal action must be commenced within one year of the cause of action arising

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable. If modification is not possible, the invalid provision shall be severed, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy and any specific service agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and PixelForge regarding your use of our services. These terms supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, proposals, or agreements, whether oral or written.

17. Waiver

No waiver of any provision of these Terms and Conditions shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such provision or any other provision. Our failure to assert any right or provision under these terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

18. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms and Conditions or any rights granted hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these terms at any time without notice. These terms shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

19. Terms Modification Policy

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by posting the updated terms on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.