📅 Effective Date

These Terms of Service are effective as of January 1, 2025, and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in their provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted on this page.

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using brickedmyportfolio.com (the "Website"), our games, digital assets, or any of our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations.

If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing our services. The materials contained on this website are protected by applicable copyright and trademark law.

⚠️ Important Notice

If you are under 18 years of age, you may only use our services with the involvement of a parent or guardian. By using our services, you represent that you are at least 13 years old.

Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily access and use our website for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:

  • Modify or copy the materials without explicit permission
  • Use the materials for any commercial purpose or for any public display
  • Attempt to reverse engineer any software contained on our website
  • Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials
  • Use automated systems to scrape or collect data from our services

This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by us at any time. Upon terminating your viewing of these materials or upon the termination of this license, you must destroy any downloaded materials in your possession whether in electronic or printed format.

Games and Digital Content

Game Purchases

  • Digital Distribution: Our games are distributed through platforms like Steam, Itch.io, and other authorized retailers
  • License Grant: When you purchase a game, you receive a personal, non-transferable license to use the game
  • No Physical Media: All games are delivered digitally unless otherwise specified
  • System Requirements: You are responsible for ensuring your system meets minimum requirements

Digital Assets

  • Commercial Use: Asset packs may include commercial use licenses - check individual product descriptions
  • Redistribution: You may not redistribute raw assets unless explicitly permitted
  • Attribution: Some assets may require attribution as specified in the license
  • Modifications: You may modify assets for use in your projects unless otherwise restricted

🎮 Fair Use Policy

Our games and assets are provided for legitimate use. Any attempts to circumvent copy protection, create unauthorized derivatives for redistribution, or use our content for illegal purposes will result in immediate termination of your license.

User Accounts and Conduct

Account Responsibility

  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information
  • You must provide accurate and up-to-date information when creating accounts
  • You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

Prohibited Conduct

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

  • Violating any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringing on intellectual property rights
  • Transmitting harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Interfering with or disrupting our services
  • Creating fake accounts or impersonating others
  • Engaging in harassment, bullying, or threatening behavior

Payment and Refunds

Payment Terms

  • Accepted Methods: We accept payments through our authorized payment processors
  • Currency: All prices are displayed in USD unless otherwise specified
  • Taxes: You are responsible for any applicable taxes in your jurisdiction
  • Price Changes: Prices may change at any time, but will not affect existing orders

Refund Policy

  • Platform Policies: Refunds for games follow the respective platform's refund policy (Steam, Itch.io, etc.)
  • Digital Assets: Due to the digital nature of assets, refunds are generally not available once downloaded
  • Technical Issues: We will work with you to resolve technical issues before considering refunds
  • Defective Products: If a product is fundamentally broken or not as described, we will provide a refund or replacement

💳 Chargebacks

Initiating a chargeback instead of contacting us first may result in the immediate suspension of your account and access to our products. Please contact us to resolve any payment issues.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this website, including but not limited to games, assets, text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of brickedmyportfolio.com / IronLanternStudios or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Our Rights

  • We retain all rights, title, and interest in our original content
  • Our trademarks and service marks may not be used without permission
  • We reserve the right to protect our intellectual property through legal action

User-Generated Content

  • You retain ownership of content you create using our assets (within license terms)
  • By sharing content related to our games, you grant us permission to feature it
  • You are responsible for ensuring your content doesn't infringe on others' rights

DMCA Compliance

We respect intellectual property rights and respond to valid DMCA takedown requests. If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed, please contact us with the required information as specified by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

Service Availability

We strive to maintain high availability of our services, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. Our services may be temporarily unavailable due to:

  • Scheduled maintenance and updates
  • Technical difficulties or server issues
  • Third-party service disruptions
  • Force majeure events beyond our control

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our services at any time with or without notice. We are not liable for any loss or damage resulting from service interruptions.

🚫 Account Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend accounts that violate these terms, engage in fraudulent activity, or abuse our services. Termination may result in the loss of access to purchased content.

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 by reference into these Terms of Service.

Data We May Collect

  • Account information and contact details
  • Purchase history and transaction data
  • Website usage and analytics data
  • Communications and support interactions

By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information.

Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

Disclaimer of Warranties

Our services are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaim all other warranties including, without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall brickedmyportfolio.com or IronLanternStudios be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use our services, even if we have been notified of the possibility of such damage.

⚖️ Legal Limitations

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties or the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms of Service and any separate agreements whereby we provide you services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state in which our business is registered.

Dispute Resolution

  • Informal Resolution: We encourage you to contact us first to resolve any disputes informally
  • Binding Arbitration: Any unresolved disputes may be subject to binding arbitration
  • Class Action Waiver: You agree not to participate in class action lawsuits against us
  • Jurisdiction: Any legal proceedings must be conducted in the appropriate courts of our jurisdiction

Changes to Terms of Service

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our services after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

📢 Stay Informed

We recommend periodically reviewing these Terms of Service to stay informed of any updates. The date of the last revision will always be indicated at the top of this page.

Questions About These Terms?

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Service, please don't hesitate to contact us:

legal@brickedmyportfolio.com

We typically respond to legal inquiries within 2-3 business days.

📋 Agreement Confirmation

By using our website, games, or services, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms of Service and agree to be bound by them. Thank you for choosing brickedmyportfolio.com!