Terms and Conditions

Effective date: October 22, 2025

Binding Legal Agreement

These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Joystick Studios regarding your use of our website and services. By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms.

If you do not agree with these Terms and Conditions, you must immediately cease using our website and services. Your continued use constitutes acceptance of any modifications we make to these terms.

These Terms and Conditions should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and any other legal notices published on our website.

User Obligations and Responsibilities

1. Legal Compliance Requirements

As a user of our services, you agree to:

Comply with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations
Ensure that your use of our services does not violate any third-party rights
Obtain any necessary licenses, permits, or authorizations required for your activities
Report any suspected violations of these terms to us promptly
Cooperate with any investigations related to misuse of our services

2. Prohibited Activities and Behaviors

You expressly agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

Using our services for any unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful purpose
Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems, networks, or data
Introducing malware, viruses, or any other harmful code
Harassing, threatening, or abusing other users or our staff
Infringing on intellectual property rights of Joystick Studios or third parties
Engaging in any activity that disrupts or interferes with our services
Scraping, harvesting, or collecting data from our website without permission
Creating false or misleading representations about your identity or affiliations

3. Content Guidelines and Restrictions

When submitting content or communicating through our services, you must ensure that your content:

Does not contain defamatory, obscene, or offensive material
Does not violate any confidentiality obligations or trade secrets
Is accurate and not misleading or fraudulent
Does not infringe on any copyrights, trademarks, or other proprietary rights
Does not contain unsolicited advertising or promotional materials

4. Age Restrictions and Requirements

Our services are intended for users who are at least 18 years of age or the age of majority in their jurisdiction. If you are under the required age, you may only use our services with the supervision and consent of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these terms.

Additional User Responsibilities

1. Compliance with Laws and Regulations

You are solely responsible for ensuring that your use of our services complies with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction. This includes but is not limited to data protection laws, consumer protection regulations, and industry-specific requirements. We do not provide legal advice and recommend consulting with appropriate legal counsel regarding your obligations.

2. Indemnification Obligations

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Joystick Studios, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising from your use of our services, violation of these terms, or infringement of any third-party rights. This includes reasonable legal fees and costs incurred in defending against such claims.

3. Privacy and Data Protection

You acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. You consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy. If you provide us with personal information about third parties, you represent that you have obtained all necessary consents and permissions.

4. Third-Party Interactions

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or conduct of these third parties. Any interactions you have with third-party sites are solely between you and them. We recommend reviewing their terms and privacy policies before engaging with their services.

Liability and Warranties

1. Disclaimer of Warranties

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

Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
Warranties that the services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
Warranties that defects will be corrected or that our services are free from viruses

2. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Joystick Studios shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
Personal injury or property damage
Loss of use or interruption of services
Cost of substitute services

Our total liability for any claims arising from or related to these terms shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the twelve months preceding the claim, or one hundred dollars, whichever is greater.

3. Consequential Damages Exclusion

Under no circumstances shall Joystick Studios be liable for any damages that result from your use of or inability to use our services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitations on liability, so some of these limitations may not apply to you.

4. Force Majeure Provisions

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under these terms due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, governmental actions, or network failures. In such events, our obligations will be suspended for the duration of the force majeure event.

Legal Information and Dispute Resolution

1. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Joystick Studios is located, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts of that jurisdiction, and you consent to personal jurisdiction and venue in those courts.

2. Dispute Resolution Procedures

Before initiating formal legal proceedings, we encourage you to contact us directly to resolve any disputes informally. If informal resolution is unsuccessful:

Either party may initiate mediation through a mutually agreed mediator
If mediation fails, disputes may proceed to binding arbitration or court proceedings
Each party bears its own costs unless otherwise determined by the court or arbitrator
Any arbitration shall be conducted in English in the jurisdiction specified above

3. Severability Clause

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, 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 while preserving its original intent.

4. Terms Modification Policy

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes become effective immediately upon posting to this page. We will update the effective date at the top of this document. Material changes may be communicated through email or website notice. Your continued use of our services after modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.

5. Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on our website, constitute the entire agreement between you and Joystick Studios concerning your use of our services. These terms supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and communications regarding the subject matter herein.

Questions About These Terms?

If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions or wish to discuss any concerns, please contact us using the information provided at the top of this page or visit our contact page.