Terms of Service

Effective Date: December 20, 2024

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of mobile games and digital services developed and published by PixelForge Games. By downloading, installing, or using our games, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Game License and Usage

License Grant: PixelForge Games grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to download, install, and use our mobile games for personal, non-commercial purposes.

Permitted Use:
• Play games for personal entertainment
• Share gameplay experiences on social media
• Participate in community features and discussions

Prohibited Use:
• Modifying, reverse engineering, or decompiling games
• Creating unauthorized derivative works
• Using automation tools or bots
• Circumventing security measures or payment systems

2. User Accounts and Profiles

Account Creation: Some games may require account creation for enhanced features, progress saving, and social interactions.

Account Security: You are responsible for:
• Maintaining account confidentiality
• All activities under your account
• Immediately reporting unauthorized access
• Providing accurate registration information

Account Termination: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these Terms or suspicious activity.

3. In-App Purchases and Virtual Currency

Virtual Items: Our games may offer virtual currency, items, or upgrades for purchase using real money.

Payment Terms:
• All purchases are final and non-refundable
• Virtual items have no real-world value
• Prices may change without notice
• Unauthorized charges should be reported immediately

Refund Policy: Refunds are processed according to the policies of your device's app store (Apple App Store, Google Play Store).

4. User-Generated Content

Content Submission: Some games allow you to create, share, or submit content (usernames, messages, custom levels, etc.).

Content Standards: User content must not:
• Contain offensive, harmful, or inappropriate material
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Include personal information of others
• Promote illegal activities or hate speech

Content Rights: You retain ownership of your content but grant us a license to use, display, and distribute it within our games and services.

5. Privacy and Data Collection

Data Collection: Our games may collect certain information to provide services and improve gameplay experience.

Types of Data:
• Gameplay statistics and progress
• Device information and performance data
• Crash reports and error logs
• Social features interaction data

Privacy Protection: Data collection and use are governed by our Privacy Policy. We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information.

6. Multiplayer and Social Features

Community Guidelines: When using multiplayer or social features, you must:
• Treat other players with respect
• Follow fair play principles
• Report inappropriate behavior
• Respect intellectual property

Enforcement: We may monitor communications and gameplay to enforce these guidelines. Violations may result in warnings, temporary suspensions, or permanent bans.

7. Game Updates and Changes

Updates: We regularly release updates to improve gameplay, fix bugs, and add new features.

Service Changes: We reserve the right to:
• Modify game features and content
• Adjust virtual item availability and pricing
• Discontinue games or services with reasonable notice
• Update these Terms as needed

Compatibility: Updates may require compatible device specifications. Older devices may lose support over time.

8. Intellectual Property Rights

Game Content: All games, artwork, music, characters, and other content are protected by intellectual property laws and belong to PixelForge Games or our licensors.

Trademarks: PixelForge Games name, logos, and game titles are trademarks and may not be used without permission.

Copyright: Unauthorized copying, distribution, or modification of our games is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

As-Is Basis: Our games are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

No Guarantees: We do not warrant that:
• Games will be error-free or uninterrupted
• All bugs or issues will be corrected
• Games will meet your specific requirements
• Server availability will be continuous

Third-Party Services: We are not responsible for issues with third-party services, platforms, or hardware.

10. Limitation of Liability

Damages Limitation: To the maximum extent permitted by law, PixelForge Games shall not be liable for:
• Loss of data or game progress
• Device damage or malfunction
• Lost profits or business opportunities
• Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages

Maximum Liability: Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount you paid for the specific game or service.

11. Age Requirements and Parental Controls

Age Restrictions: Our games are designed for users 13 years and older unless otherwise specified in the app store listing.

Parental Consent: Users under 18 must have parental permission to:
• Download and install games
• Make in-app purchases
• Create accounts or profiles
• Use social features

Parental Controls: Parents can manage purchases and gameplay through device settings and app store parental controls.

12. Contact and Support

For questions about these Terms of Service or support with our games, please contact us:

PixelForge Games Studio
123 Gaming Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94102
Email: support@pixelforgegames.com
Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567

Game Support: gamehelp@pixelforgegames.com
Legal Inquiries: legal@pixelforgegames.com

These Terms of Service were last updated on December 20, 2024.