Terms of Service - Solstice

Introduction and Agreement

Welcome to Solstice. These Terms of Service govern your use of our website and the services we provide related to arcade game development. 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, please do not use our services.

Service Description

Solstice provides arcade game development services characterized by Scandinavian design principles. Our services include game design consultation, development support, player wellbeing optimization, and facilitation of connections within the Nordic arcade development community. The specific scope of services will be defined in individual project agreements.

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 and complete information when submitting inquiries or engaging our services

Respect intellectual property rights of Solstice and third parties

Maintain the security and confidentiality of any account credentials provided to you

You agree not to:

Use our services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose

Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks

Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code

Engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts our services

Reproduce, modify, or create derivative works of our content without permission

Service Access and Availability

We strive to maintain continuous availability of our website and services, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time with or without notice. We may perform scheduled maintenance that temporarily affects service availability, and we will make reasonable efforts to provide advance notice of such maintenance.

Account Security

If we provide you with account credentials or access to secure areas of our platform, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of such credentials. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other security breach. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account credentials.

Geographic Restrictions

Our services are primarily designed for clients within the Nordic region and European Economic Area. While we may work with clients from other geographic locations, availability and specific service features may vary based on location. Certain services may not be available in all jurisdictions due to legal or practical considerations.

Service Modifications and Updates

We continuously work to improve our services and may introduce new features, modify existing ones, or remove features that are no longer viable. We reserve the right to update our service offerings, pricing, and terms at our discretion. Significant changes will be communicated through our website or via direct notification to active clients.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of Solstice or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may view and use our website content for personal, non-commercial purposes only. Any other use requires our prior written permission.

Work Product and Deliverables

Ownership of work product created through our development services will be specified in individual project agreements. Generally, clients receive specified usage rights to deliverables upon full payment, while we may retain certain rights for portfolio use and methodology application in future projects.

User-Generated Content

If you submit content to us through contact forms, project inquiries, or other communications, you grant us a non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, and display such content for the purpose of providing our services and improving our offerings. You represent that you have all necessary rights to submit such content and that it does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws.

Payment and Pricing

Pricing for our services is displayed on our website and may be subject to change. Project-specific pricing will be detailed in individual agreements. Payment terms, including deposit requirements, milestone payments, and final payment conditions, will be specified in service agreements. We accept payment methods as indicated in our agreements, and all fees are exclusive of applicable taxes unless otherwise stated.

Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our services immediately, without prior notice, if you breach these Terms of Service or engage in conduct that we determine to be harmful to our business or other users. Upon termination, your right to use our services ceases immediately, though certain provisions of these Terms will survive termination.

Third-Party Services and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Solstice. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites or services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any third-party content or services.

Changes to Terms

We may revise these Terms of Service at any time by updating this page. Continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage you to review these terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Sweden. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Stockholm, Sweden.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us using the information provided at the top of this page. We aim to respond to all inquiries within two business days.