Terms of Service

Effective date: October 18, 2025

Welcome to Joystick Studios

These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of the Joystick Studios website and services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should not use our services.

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. Your continued use of our services after any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

Service Usage and Access

1. Acceptable Use Policy

When using our website and services, you agree to:

Use the services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms
Provide accurate, current, and complete information when requested
Maintain the security of any account credentials or access information
Respect the intellectual property rights of Joystick Studios and third parties
Not attempt to interfere with the proper functioning of our services

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to anyone who violates these terms or engages in conduct we deem harmful to our business or other users.

2. Prohibited Uses

You may not use our services to:

Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
Transmit any malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or data
Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
Harvest or collect information about other users without permission
Use automated systems to access the website without our consent
Interfere with or disrupt the operation of our services

3. Service Access Requirements

To access our services, you must have a compatible device with internet connectivity and an updated web browser. You are responsible for maintaining your equipment and internet connection. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access to our services and may experience downtime for maintenance or technical issues.

4. Fair Usage Guidelines

Our services are intended for reasonable personal and business use. Excessive or abusive use that impacts our ability to serve other users may result in temporary or permanent restrictions on your access. We monitor usage patterns to ensure fair access for all users.

Account Management

1. Account Creation

Some features of our services may require you to create an account or provide contact information. When creating an account, you must provide accurate and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

2. Account Security Responsibilities

You agree to:

Keep your account credentials secure and confidential
Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
Update your information to keep it accurate and current
Use a strong, unique password for your account
Log out from your account when accessing from shared devices

3. Account Suspension and Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if:

You violate these Terms of Service or other policies
Your account is used for fraudulent or illegal activities
We are required to do so by law or regulatory authority
Your account has been inactive for an extended period

You may close your account at any time by contacting us. Upon termination, your right to access and use the services will immediately cease.

4. Multiple Account Policies

Creating multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions, abuse services, or engage in prohibited activities is not allowed. We may consolidate or terminate duplicate accounts at our discretion.

Service Availability and Modifications

1. Service Uptime and Maintenance

While we strive to maintain reliable service availability, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. Our services may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, upgrades, technical issues, or circumstances beyond our control. We will attempt to provide advance notice of scheduled maintenance when possible.

2. Feature Availability

Not all features may be available to all users or in all geographic regions. We may add, modify, or discontinue features at our discretion. New features may be subject to additional terms or conditions.

3. Geographic Restrictions

Our services are primarily intended for users in regions where we are legally permitted to operate. Some features may not be available in certain jurisdictions due to legal or regulatory requirements. You are responsible for ensuring your use of our services complies with local laws.

4. Service Modifications and Updates

We reserve the right to modify, update, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time without prior notice. This includes changes to features, functionality, pricing, or availability. Continued use of our services after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the changes.

Intellectual Property Rights

1. Content Ownership

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and software, is the property of Joystick Studios or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

2. User-Generated Content Rights

If you submit feedback, suggestions, or other content to us, you grant Joystick Studios a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute such content for any purpose. You represent that you have the right to grant this license and that your content does not infringe on third-party rights.

3. License Grants

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our website for personal or internal business purposes in accordance with these terms. This license does not include the right to download or store content except as necessary for normal website viewing.

4. Copyright and Trademark Notices

Joystick Studios and related logos are trademarks of our company. All other product and service names mentioned on our website may be trademarks of their respective owners. Unauthorized use of any trademark displayed on our website is strictly prohibited.

Questions About These Terms?

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