Terms of Service

1.1 Acceptable Use Policy

When using our website and services, you agree to:

• • Use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms
• • Provide accurate and complete information when submitting inquiries or forms
• • Respect the intellectual property rights of Pixel Forge and third parties
• • Not attempt to interfere with or disrupt our website or services
• • Not engage in any activity that could harm our reputation or business operations

1.2 Prohibited Uses

You may not use our services to:

• • Transmit any harmful, threatening, or abusive content
• • Engage in fraudulent activities or misrepresent your identity
• • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• • Distribute malware, viruses, or other harmful code
• • Scrape, harvest, or collect information from our website without permission
• • Use automated systems to access our services without authorization

1.3 Service Access Requirements

Our website is accessible to anyone with an internet connection and a compatible web browser. Some features may require you to provide contact information or engage with us directly. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time.

1.4 Fair Usage Guidelines

We expect users to interact with our website in good faith. Excessive automated requests, attempts to overwhelm our systems, or other activities that may impact service availability for other users are prohibited.

2.1 Account Creation

Currently, our website does not require account creation for general browsing. If you engage with our services through inquiries or project agreements, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any information shared with us.

2.2 Account Security and Responsibilities

If you establish a formal relationship with us for services:

• • You are responsible for maintaining accurate contact information
• • You must notify us promptly of any changes to your contact details
• • You are responsible for all activities that occur under your correspondence with us
• • You agree to promptly inform us of any unauthorized use of your information

2.3 Project Agreements

Specific project terms, including scope, deliverables, timelines, and pricing, will be outlined in separate written agreements. These project-specific agreements supplement but do not replace these Terms of Service.

2.4 Multiple Project Policies

Clients engaging us for multiple projects may be subject to different terms for each project based on scope and requirements. Each project agreement is independent unless otherwise specified.

3.1 Service Uptime and Maintenance

While we strive to maintain continuous website availability, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. Our website may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or circumstances beyond our control. We will make reasonable efforts to minimize downtime and provide notice when possible.

3.2 Feature Availability

The features and content available on our website may change over time. We reserve the right to add, modify, or remove features at our discretion. Current service offerings are described on our website and may be updated periodically.

3.3 Geographic Restrictions

Our website is accessible globally, though our primary services are delivered from our location in California, United States. We work with clients worldwide and will discuss any geographic considerations during project planning.

3.4 Service Modifications and Updates

We continuously improve our website and services. Updates may include changes to functionality, design, or content. Major changes to these Terms of Service will be communicated through our website. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

4.1 Content Ownership

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, code, and design elements, is owned by Pixel Forge or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

4.2 User-Generated Content Rights

If you submit content to us through contact forms or other means, you retain ownership of that content. However, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide license to use such content for the purpose of providing our services and responding to your inquiries.

4.3 License Grants

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our website for personal or business purposes related to evaluating or engaging our services. This license does not include rights to reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content.

4.4 Copyright and Trademark Notices

The Pixel Forge name, logo, and associated branding are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pixel Forge. Use of our trademarks without written permission is prohibited. All other trademarks mentioned on our website are the property of their respective owners.

4.5 Project Deliverables

Intellectual property rights for project deliverables will be specifically addressed in individual project agreements. Generally, upon full payment, clients receive appropriate usage rights while we may retain certain rights for portfolio use and internal purposes.