Terms of Service

Last updated: September 18, 2025

Introduction and Acceptance

Welcome to Game North Studio. These Terms of Service govern your use of our website and services. 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, you should not use our services.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of our services after changes have been posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

Service Usage Terms

1. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use our website and services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You are prohibited from:

  • Using the service in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
  • Interfering with or disrupting the service or servers
  • Uploading or transmitting viruses, malware, or other malicious code
  • Engaging in any automated use of the system without written permission
  • Impersonating another person or entity
  • Collecting or harvesting user information without consent
  • Using the service for spam or unsolicited communications

2. Permitted Uses

Our services are intended for the following purposes:

  • Learning about our game development services and capabilities
  • Submitting legitimate inquiries about potential projects
  • Accessing information, resources, and content we provide
  • Communicating with us regarding services or support
  • Viewing examples of our work and case studies

3. Service Access Requirements

To access certain features of our website, you may need to provide accurate, complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

4. Fair Usage Guidelines

We expect all users to interact with our services in good faith and with reasonable usage patterns. Excessive automated requests, attempts to circumvent rate limiting, or other abuse of our services may result in temporary or permanent access restrictions.

Account Terms and Management

1. Account Creation Requirements

If account creation is required for certain services:

  • You must be at least 18 years of age to create an account
  • You must provide accurate and complete information
  • You are responsible for maintaining account security
  • One person may not maintain multiple accounts
  • Account credentials may not be shared or transferred

2. Account Security Responsibilities

You are solely responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials. We recommend using strong, unique passwords and enabling any available security features. You must notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.

3. Account Suspension and Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you:

  • Violate these Terms of Service
  • Engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
  • Misuse our services or interfere with other users
  • Provide false or misleading information
  • Fail to comply with applicable laws or regulations

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. Upon termination, your right to use our services will immediately cease.

Service Availability and Limitations

1. Service Uptime and Maintenance

While we strive to maintain continuous service availability, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. Our website and services may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues. We will make reasonable efforts to provide advance notice of planned maintenance when possible.

2. Feature Availability

Service features, functionality, and availability may vary. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any feature or aspect of our services at any time without prior notice. We are not liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of services.

3. Geographic Restrictions

Our services are primarily designed for users in Canada and may not be available in all jurisdictions. We make no representation that our services are appropriate or available for use in other locations. If you access our services from outside Canada, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

4. Service Modifications and Updates

We continuously improve and update our services. This may include adding new features, modifying existing functionality, or retiring outdated capabilities. We are not obligated to provide any specific features or maintain backward compatibility.

Intellectual Property Rights

1. Content Ownership

All content, features, and functionality on our website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, code, and software, are the exclusive property of Game North Studioor our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

2. User-Generated Content Rights

If you submit content to us (such as project descriptions, feedback, or communications):

  • You retain ownership of your content
  • You grant us a non-exclusive license to use it for service provision
  • You warrant that you have the right to submit such content
  • You represent that your content does not infringe third-party rights

3. License Grant

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our website for its intended purpose. This license does not include any right to reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content.

4. Copyright and Trademark Notices

All trademarks, service marks, and logos displayed on our website are the property of their respective owners. Use of any trademarks without written permission is strictly prohibited. If you believe any content on our website infringes your copyright, please contact us with details of the alleged infringement.

Payment Terms

If you engage our services that require payment:

  • All prices are in Canadian Dollars (CAD) unless otherwise specified
  • Payment terms will be specified in individual project agreements
  • Invoices must be paid within specified timeframes
  • Late payments may incur additional fees as permitted by law
  • Refund policies will be outlined in project-specific agreements
  • We reserve the right to modify pricing with notice

Disclaimers and Limitations

OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
  • Warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
  • Warranties that services will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • Warranties that defects will be corrected

We do not warrant that our services will meet your specific requirements or that any results obtained from use of our services will be accurate or reliable.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Game North Studioshall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

  • Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities
  • Loss of data or information
  • Business interruption
  • Loss of goodwill or reputation
  • Any other intangible losses

Our total liability for any claims arising from or related to these Terms or our services shall not exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing our services during the twelve months preceding the claim.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Game North Studio, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising from your use of our services, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada and the province of operation, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or use of our services shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration or, alternatively, through the courts of competent jurisdiction in Canada.

You waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration against Game North Studio.

Severability and Waiver

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Email: info@gamenorthstudio.com

Contact Form: Visit Contact Page