Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the GameEthos website (hereinafter referred to as "the Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (hereinafter referred to as "Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not access or use the Website. GameEthos reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for any updates or changes.

2. Use of Website

The Website is intended to provide information and resources related to the ethical, psychological, and societal dimensions of video games. You may use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You agree not to use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Website or interfere with any other party's use and enjoyment of the Website.

• You agree not to attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, or any other systems or networks connected to the Website.
• You agree not to use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access the Website for any purpose without our express written permission.
• You agree not to upload or transmit any viruses, worms, or other malicious code to the Website.
• You agree not to engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the operation of the Website or the servers and networks used to make the Website available.

GameEthos reserves the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Website at any time, with or without cause, and without notice.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, and software, is the property of GameEthos or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws. The compilation of all content on the Website is the exclusive property of GameEthos and is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our Website, except as follows:

• Your computer may temporarily store copies of such materials in RAM incidental to your accessing and viewing those materials.
• You may store files that are automatically cached by your Web browser for display enhancement purposes.
• You may print or download one copy of a reasonable number of pages of the Website for your own personal, non-commercial use and not for further reproduction, publication, or distribution.

If you print, copy, modify, download, or otherwise use or provide any other person with access to any part of the Website in breach of the Terms, your right to use the Website will cease immediately and you must, at our option, return or destroy any copies of the materials you have made.

4. User Content

The Website may allow users to post, submit, publish, display, or transmit content or materials (hereinafter referred to as "User Content"). You are solely responsible for your User Content and the consequences of posting or publishing it. By posting User Content, you represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary licenses, rights, consents, and permissions to use and authorize GameEthos to use all patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright or other proprietary rights in and to your User Content to enable inclusion and use of the User Content in the manner contemplated by the Website and these Terms.

You retain all of your ownership rights in your User Content. However, by submitting User Content to GameEthos, you grant GameEthos a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform your User Content in connection with the Website and GameEthos's business, including without limitation for promoting and redistributing part or all of the Website (and derivative works thereof) in any media formats and through any media channels.

GameEthos does not endorse any User Content and expressly disclaims any and all liability in connection with User Content. GameEthos reserves the right to remove or modify User Content for any reason, including User Content that we believe violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT, MATERIALS, INFORMATION, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES INCLUDED ON OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU THROUGH THE WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, GAMEETHOS DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. GAMEETHOS DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE, ITS SERVERS, OR E-MAIL SENT FROM GAMEETHOS ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. GAMEETHOS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING FROM THE USE OF THE WEBSITE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Specifically, GameEthos does not warrant that the information provided on the Website is accurate, complete, or current. The information is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Always seek the advice of a qualified professional for any questions you may have regarding ethical considerations, psychological impacts, or legal matters related to video games.

6. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL GAMEETHOS, ITS AFFILIATES, OR THEIR LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE WEBSITE, ANY WEBSITES LINKED TO IT, ANY CONTENT ON THE WEBSITE OR SUCH OTHER WEBSITES, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PERSONAL INJURY, PAIN AND SUFFERING, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF DATA, AND WHETHER CAUSED BY TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF FORESEEABLE.

The foregoing does not affect any liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

7. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions and any dispute or claim arising out of, or related to, them, their subject matter or their formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of, or related to, these Terms or the Website shall be instituted exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Santa Clara County, California, although we retain the right to bring any suit, action, or proceeding against you for breach of these Terms in your country of residence or any other relevant country. You waive any and all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts and to venue in such courts.

8. Changes to Terms

GameEthos reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Website after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, please stop using the Website. The latest version of the Terms will always be posted on this page.

We encourage you to check this page regularly to stay informed about any changes. Your continued use of the GameEthos website following the posting of changes to these terms will mean you accept those changes.

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at legal@pixelcanvaasstudios.com or by mail at: GameEthos Legal Department, 866 Campus Drive, Stanford, CA 94305,USA.