Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

Welcome to Bitcade. These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of our website, services, and products related to arcade game development. By accessing or using our services, 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, and your continued use of our services following such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Service Usage Terms

1. 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, current, and complete information when submitting inquiries or requests
Maintain the confidentiality of any project-specific information shared with you
Respect our intellectual property rights and those of other parties
Refrain from attempting to interfere with the proper functioning of our website or services

2. Prohibited Activities

You may not use our services to:

Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
Transmit harmful code, viruses, or malicious software
Attempt unauthorized access to our systems or networks
Scrape, mine, or extract data from our website without permission
Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
Engage in any activity that could damage, disable, or impair our services

3. Service Access Requirements

To access certain features of our services, you may need to:

Provide contact information and project details through our inquiry forms
Maintain accurate and up-to-date information in your communications with us
Have access to appropriate hardware and internet connectivity
Meet any technical specifications outlined in service agreements

Account and Access Management

Account Security

If we provide you with account credentials or access to project management systems, you are responsible for maintaining the security of your account information. You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized access or security breach.

Account Suspension and Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our services if you violate these terms, engage in prohibited activities, or if we determine that your use of our services poses a risk to us or other users. We will provide reasonable notice when possible, except in cases of serious violations or legal requirements.

Account Information Accuracy

You agree to provide accurate and complete information in all communications with us. Inaccurate or misleading information may result in delays in service delivery or termination of our working relationship.

Service Availability and Modifications

1. Service Uptime and Maintenance

While we strive to maintain consistent availability of our website and services, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. Our website may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or circumstances beyond our control. We will make reasonable efforts to provide advance notice of planned maintenance.

2. Feature Availability

The features and functionality of our services may vary depending on your location, the nature of your project, and the specific service agreements in place. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time, with reasonable notice to affected clients.

3. Service Updates and Changes

We continuously improve our services and may update our website, development processes, or service offerings. Significant changes that affect existing client projects will be communicated in advance. Updates to our general website and information are made at our discretion.

4. Geographic Restrictions

Our services are available globally, but certain features or offerings may be restricted based on geographic location, local regulations, or technical limitations. We will inform you of any such restrictions that may affect your use of our services.

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content and Materials

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, code examples, and documentation, is owned by Bitcade or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without express written permission.

Client Project Materials

Intellectual property rights for custom development projects are governed by individual service agreements. Unless otherwise specified in writing, clients retain ownership of project-specific content they provide, while we retain rights to our development methodologies, frameworks, and general technical approaches.

License Grants

By submitting inquiries or providing project information through our website, you grant us a limited license to use that information for the purpose of evaluating your needs and providing appropriate services. Specific licenses for developed works will be detailed in project agreements.

Trademark Notice

Bitcade and our logo are trademarks of our company. Use of our trademarks without permission is prohibited. All other trademarks mentioned on our website are the property of their respective owners.

Pricing and Payment Terms

Pricing for our development services is outlined in individual project proposals and service agreements. General pricing information on our website is for reference purposes and may be subject to change based on project specifics.

Payment Structure

Payment terms, schedules, and methods are defined in project-specific agreements. We typically require milestone-based payments or deposits for larger projects.

Price Changes

Prices quoted in proposals are valid for the timeframe specified. We reserve the right to adjust pricing for new projects, though existing agreements remain at the originally quoted rates.

Taxes and Fees

Prices may not include applicable taxes, duties, or fees, which will be added as required by law. International transactions may incur additional processing fees.

Warranties and Disclaimers

We provide our website and information on an "as is" basis. While we strive for accuracy and quality in everything we do, we make no warranties regarding:

The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of information on our website
Uninterrupted or error-free operation of our website
The suitability of our services for your specific purposes (except as detailed in service agreements)
Results or outcomes from using information found on our website

Warranties for custom development work are specified in individual project agreements and may differ from these general terms.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Bitcade shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

Your use or inability to use our website or services
Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers or any personal information stored therein
Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from our website
Any bugs, viruses, or other harmful code transmitted through our website by third parties
Any errors or omissions in content or for any loss or damage incurred as a result of the use of any content posted or transmitted through our services

Our aggregate liability for any claims arising from the use of our website shall not exceed the amount you paid us, if any, during the twelve months preceding the claim.