Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or services.

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified terms.

2. Service Description

Driftwood provides arcade game development services based in Sydney, Australia. Our website serves as an informational platform where you can:

• Learn about our arcade game development capabilities
• Explore our development philosophy and approach
• Review our service offerings and pricing
• Contact us regarding potential projects
• Access information about our company and team

The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes. Actual service delivery terms will be governed by separate project agreements.

3. Acceptable Use Policy

Permitted Uses

You may use our website for lawful purposes only, including:

• Researching arcade game development services
• Contacting us for business inquiries
• Reading our content and resources
• Sharing our content with proper attribution

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

• Use the website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website, systems, or networks
• Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any malicious code
• Engage in any automated data collection, scraping, or crawling without permission
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Interfere with or disrupt the website's functionality or servers
• Use the website to transmit spam, chain letters, or unsolicited communications
• Copy, reproduce, or distribute our content without proper authorization

4. Account Terms

Account Creation

While our website does not currently require account creation for basic use, if we implement account features in the future:

• You must provide accurate and complete information
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized account access
• You may not share your account with others
• You must be at least 18 years old to create an account

Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to our website or services for violations of these terms, without prior notice.

5. Service Availability and Modifications

Uptime and Maintenance

We strive to maintain website availability, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The website may be unavailable due to:

• Scheduled maintenance and updates
• Emergency repairs or security patches
• Technical difficulties or server issues
• Circumstances beyond our reasonable control

Service Modifications

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the website at any time
• Change pricing, features, or availability of our services
• Update content, design, or functionality without notice

Geographic Restrictions

While our services are available globally, certain features or offerings may be restricted in specific geographic regions due to legal, regulatory, or business considerations.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, software, and design, is the property of Driftwood or our licensors and is protected by:

• Australian and international copyright laws
• Trademark laws and regulations
• Other intellectual property rights

License Grant

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the website for personal or business research purposes. This license does not include the right to:

• Modify, copy, or distribute website content
• Use content for commercial purposes without authorization
• Remove copyright or proprietary notices
• Transfer or sublicense your rights to others

Trademarks

Driftwood and our logo are trademarks of Driftwood. Other trademarks, product names, and company names mentioned on this website belong to their respective owners.

7. User-Generated Content

If you submit content to us through contact forms, comments, or other channels:

• You retain ownership of your content
• You grant us a non-exclusive license to use, display, and process your content for business purposes
• You represent that your content does not violate any third-party rights
• You are responsible for the accuracy and legality of your content
• We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these terms

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our website, you consent to our privacy practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

For detailed information about data handling, please review our Privacy Policy.

9. Third-Party Services and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. We are not responsible for:

• The content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites
• The availability or functionality of third-party services
• Any damages or losses resulting from your use of third-party services

Your interactions with third-party services are governed by their respective terms and policies.

10. 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 of non-infringement
• Warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
• Warranties that the website will be error-free or uninterrupted

We do not warrant that the website will meet your specific requirements or expectations.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Driftwood shall not be liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
• Damages resulting from website unavailability or service interruptions
• Damages arising from your use of or inability to use the website
• Damages resulting from unauthorized access to your data or communications

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties or liability for incidental damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Driftwood, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the website or services
• Your violation of these Terms of Service
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content you submit or transmit through the website

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales, Australia.

14. Dispute Resolution

Before pursuing legal action, we encourage you to contact us to resolve disputes informally. If informal resolution is unsuccessful, you agree to:

• First attempt mediation through a mutually agreed mediator
• Pursue claims individually, not as part of a class action
• Waive the right to trial by jury for any disputes

15. Severability

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

16. Entire Agreement

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