Terms and Conditions

Legal Agreement

These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between you (the user) and Future Play. By accessing or using our website, services, or any related materials, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms.

If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must immediately discontinue use of our website and services. Your continued use constitutes acceptance of these terms and any subsequent modifications.

Important: These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our services. Please review them carefully before proceeding.

User Obligations and Responsibilities

1. Compliance with Laws

You agree to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, and international laws, regulations, and ordinances when using our website and services. This includes but is not limited to:

• Data protection and privacy laws
• Intellectual property laws
• Export control regulations
• Anti-spam and electronic communications regulations
• Consumer protection laws
• Business and commercial regulations

2. Prohibited Activities

You expressly agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

Illegal or Harmful Conduct

Using our services for any unlawful purpose or to solicit illegal activities; engaging in harassment, threats, or harmful behavior toward others.

Security Violations

Attempting to probe, scan, or test vulnerabilities of our systems; bypassing security measures or authentication procedures.

Intellectual Property Infringement

Copying, distributing, or modifying our content without permission; using our trademarks or branding without authorization.

Interference with Services

Disrupting or interfering with the operation of our website; using automated systems to access our services without permission.

Misrepresentation

Providing false or misleading information; impersonating another person or entity; misrepresenting your affiliation with any organization.

3. Content Guidelines

Any content you submit through our services must adhere to the following guidelines:

• Must be accurate, truthful, and not misleading
• Must not violate any third-party rights
• Must not contain viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Must not be defamatory, obscene, or offensive
• Must not promote discrimination or hatred
• Must not contain spam or unsolicited advertising
• Must comply with all applicable laws and regulations

4. Professional Conduct

When engaging with our services, you agree to:

• Treat our team and other users with respect and professionalism
• Provide timely responses and communication during project engagements
• Honor confidentiality agreements and non-disclosure obligations
• Fulfill payment obligations in accordance with agreed terms
• Provide accurate information about your projects and requirements
• Act in good faith in all business dealings

Liability Limitations and Warranties

1. Disclaimer of Warranties

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE

Our website and services are provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without any warranties, express or implied. We expressly disclaim all warranties including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties of accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
• Warranties of uninterrupted or error-free service
• Warranties that defects will be corrected
• Warranties regarding security or freedom from harmful components

2. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Future Play shall not be liable for:

Indirect and Consequential Damages

Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages including loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.

Third-Party Actions

Any damages resulting from third-party conduct, content, or services accessed through our website.

User Content and Decisions

Damages arising from your reliance on information obtained through our services or decisions made based on such information.

Maximum Liability: Our total aggregate liability for all claims shall not exceed the greater of (a) the amount you paid us in the twelve months preceding the claim, or (b) one hundred dollars (USD 100).

3. Indemnification Obligations

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Future Play, its officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any and all claims, actions, demands, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of our website and services
• Your breach of these Terms and Conditions
• Your violation of any law or regulation
• Your violation of any rights of a third party
• Any content you submit or share
• Your negligence or willful misconduct

4. No Professional Guarantees

We provide arcade game innovation consulting and related services based on our expertise and experience. However:

• We do not guarantee specific outcomes or results from our services
• Success of innovation projects depends on numerous factors beyond our control
• Market conditions, technology changes, and implementation factors affect results
• Our recommendations are opinions based on available information at the time
• You remain solely responsible for business decisions and project implementation

Legal Information and Dispute Resolution

1. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina and the United States of America, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law.

Any legal action or proceeding arising under these terms will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Durham County, North Carolina, and you hereby consent to personal jurisdiction and venue therein.

2. Dispute Resolution Procedures

1

Informal Resolution

Before initiating formal proceedings, parties agree to attempt good-faith resolution through direct negotiation for at least 30 days.

2

Mediation

If informal resolution fails, parties agree to participate in mediation before a mutually agreed-upon mediator in Durham, North Carolina.

3

Litigation

Only after exhausting informal resolution and mediation may parties pursue litigation in the designated courts.

3. Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable from these terms and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions. The unenforceable provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable while preserving its intent.

4. Statute of Limitations

You agree that any cause of action arising out of or related to our services must commence within one year after the cause of action accrues. Otherwise, such cause of action is permanently barred.

5. Class Action Waiver

To the extent permitted by law, all claims must be brought in the parties' individual capacity, and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class, collective action, or representative proceeding. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

6. Attorney's Fees

In any legal action to enforce these terms, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees, costs, and expenses from the non-prevailing party.

Additional Legal Provisions

Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and any other legal notices published on our website, constitute the entire agreement between you and Future Play concerning your use of our services.

Waiver

No waiver of any term or condition shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term. Our failure to assert any right or provision under these terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Assignment

You may not assign, transfer, or sublicense any or all of your rights or obligations under these terms without our express prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction. Any prohibited assignment shall be null and void.

Survival

All provisions of these terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity obligations, and limitations of liability.

Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to events beyond their reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, pandemics, strikes, or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.

Headings

The section headings in these Terms and Conditions are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect.

Language

These Terms and Conditions are written in English. Any translations provided are for convenience only. In the event of any conflict between the English version and a translation, the English version shall prevail.

Electronic Communications

By using our services, you consent to receive electronic communications from us. These communications may include notices, agreements, disclosures, and other information. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications we provide electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time at our sole discretion. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated terms on our website with a new effective date.

Your continued use of our website and services following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes. It is your responsibility to review these terms periodically for updates.

Recommendation: We suggest bookmarking this page and reviewing these terms regularly to ensure you are aware of any changes that may affect you.