Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Play Society Lab's website and services, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our research platform and related services.

Description of Service

Play Society Lab provides a research and creative platform that analyzes how casual gaming shapes social behavior, advertising strategies, and contemporary art. Our services include data dashboards, case studies, industry reports, consulting services, and artist collaborations.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time without prior notice.

User Accounts and Registration

To access certain features of our platform, you may be required to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You may not use our services to transmit, distribute, or store material that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, or otherwise objectionable.

You are prohibited from attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems, interfering with our services, or engaging in any activity that could damage or impair our platform's functionality.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content, features, and functionality of our platform, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, research data, and software, are owned by Play Society Lab and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of our content without our express written permission.

Research Data and Content Usage

Our research reports, data analyses, and insights are provided for informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we make no warranties about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of this information.

Licensed users may use our research data in accordance with their specific licensing agreements. Unauthorized use or redistribution of our proprietary research is strictly prohibited.

Payment Terms and Billing

Subscription fees and other charges are billed in advance and are non-refundable except as expressly stated in these Terms or required by law. We reserve the right to change our pricing at any time with reasonable notice.

If payment is not received by the due date, we may suspend or terminate your access to paid services until payment is made.

Consulting Services and Professional Engagement

Our consulting services are provided under separate agreements that supplement these Terms. All consulting work is subject to specific scope, timeline, and deliverable requirements as outlined in individual service agreements.

We maintain professional standards and confidentiality in all client engagements, and clients are expected to provide necessary cooperation and information for successful project completion.

Artist Collaborations and Creative Works

Artist collaboration agreements are governed by separate contracts that define ownership, usage rights, and compensation terms. All creative works commissioned through our platform remain subject to agreed-upon intellectual property arrangements.

We respect the creative rights of artists while maintaining our platform's curatorial standards and research objectives.

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Our services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

In no event shall Play Society Lab be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of our services.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Play Society Lab and its affiliates, officers, agents, and employees from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third party due to your breach of these Terms or your violation of any law or rights of a third party.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to our services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use our services will cease immediately, and any data associated with your account may be deleted.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration.

You agree to resolve any disputes individually and waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the effective date.

Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our website's contact form. We are committed to addressing your concerns promptly and professionally.

This document was last updated on January 1, 2025.