1. Usage Agreement
Welcome to Stellaris Studios! By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions (the "Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website or services.
1.1 Acceptance of Terms
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Stellaris Studios, located at 42 Galactic Avenue, Suite 100, New Silicon Valley, CA 95000. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and such modifications will be effective immediately upon posting to our website. Your continued use of our website and services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
1.2 User Conduct
You agree to use our website and services only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of our website. Prohibited behavior includes, but is not limited to, harassing or causing distress or inconvenience to any other user, transmitting obscene or offensive content, or disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within our website.
1.3 Account Registration
Some of our services may require you to register an account. When registering, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information about yourself as prompted by our registration form and to maintain and promptly update the Registration Data to keep it accurate, current, and complete. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password and for restricting access to your computer. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account or password.
1.4 Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our website and services, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users of our website, us, or third parties, or for any other reason at our sole discretion. Upon termination, your right to use the website will immediately cease.
2. Intellectual Property
All content, graphics, images, and other materials on this website are the property of Stellaris Studios or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of any content without our express written permission.
2.1 Ownership
The website and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Stellaris Studios and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without the prior written consent of Stellaris Studios.
2.2 Use of Content
You may view, download for caching purposes only, and print pages from the website for your own personal use, subject to the restrictions set out below and elsewhere in these terms and conditions. You must not:
- Republish material from this website (including republication on another website).
- Sell, rent, or sub-license material from the website.
- Show any material from the website in public.
- Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or otherwise exploit material on our website for a commercial purpose.
- Edit or otherwise modify any material on the website.
- Redistribute material from this website except for content specifically and expressly made available for redistribution.
2.3 User-Generated Content
If you submit or post content to our website, you grant Stellaris Studios a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media. You represent and warrant that you own or otherwise control all of the rights to the content that you post; that the content is accurate; that use of the content you supply does not violate this policy and will not cause injury to any person or entity; and that you will indemnify Stellaris Studios for all claims resulting from content you supply.
3. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Stellaris Studios shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses (even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages), resulting from:
- The use or the inability to use our website or services.
- The cost of procurement of substitute goods and services.
- Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data.
- Statements or conduct of any third party on our website.
- Any other matter relating to our website or services.
3.1 Disclaimer of Warranties
Our website and services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of our website or the information, content, materials, or products included on our website. You expressly agree that your use of our website is at your sole risk.
3.2 Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold Stellaris Studios, its officers, directors, employees, and agents harmless from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, arising out of or in any way connected with your use of our website or services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another.
3.3 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in New Silicon Valley, California, for the resolution of any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of our website or services.
4. Payment and Refunds
For services rendered by Stellaris Studios, payments are due as outlined in the project agreement or invoice. We accept payments via credit card, PayPal, and bank transfer. Late payments may be subject to a late fee of 1.5% per month or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is lower.
4.1 Refund Policy
Refunds are issued at the discretion of Stellaris Studios and are typically provided for services not rendered or in cases of gross negligence. All refund requests must be submitted in writing within 14 days of the service delivery date. We reserve the right to investigate and verify any refund request before issuing a refund. Refunds will be processed using the original payment method.
4.2 Cancellation Policy
To cancel a service agreement, written notice must be provided at least 30 days in advance. Cancellation fees may apply, depending on the project's progress and resources allocated. Fees will be outlined in the project agreement. No refunds will be provided for services already completed or partially completed at the time of cancellation.
5. Data Protection
Stellaris Studios is committed to protecting your personal data. We collect, use, and store personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms. By using our website and services, you consent to the collection and use of your personal data as described in our Privacy Policy.
5.1 Data Security
We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include encryption, firewalls, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
5.2 Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including providing our services, complying with legal obligations, and resolving disputes. We securely delete or anonymize personal data when it is no longer needed.
5.3 Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, and delete your personal data. You may also have the right to object to the processing of your personal data or to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at privacy@stellarisstudios.com.
6. Accessibility
Stellaris Studios is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including those with disabilities. We strive to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. For more information, please see our Accessibility Statement.
6.1 Accessibility Features
We have implemented several features to enhance the accessibility of our website, including alternative text for images, keyboard navigation, and sufficient color contrast. We are continually working to improve the accessibility of our website and services.
6.2 Feedback
We welcome feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers, please contact us at accessibility@stellarisstudios.com with a description of the issue and the URL of the page where you encountered it.
7. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with our Cookies Policy.
7.1 Types of Cookies
We use both session cookies and persistent cookies. Session cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a longer period and are used to remember your preferences and settings.
7.2 Cookie Management
You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings. You can choose to accept or reject cookies, or to be notified when a cookie is set. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.