Terms of Service

Welcome to Thornwood. These Terms of Service govern your use of our website and the services we provide. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these terms. Please read them carefully before proceeding.

1. Scope and Purpose

These Terms of Service establish the conditions under which you may access and use the Thornwood website and engage with our services. They apply to all visitors, users, and others who access the site. Our services include arcade game development, licensing facilitation, and preservation services, as well as the informational content provided through this website.

2. Acceptable Use Policy

2.1 Permitted Uses

You may use our website to learn about our services, contact us regarding potential projects, and access publicly available information about arcade game development and preservation. You may browse the site for personal or professional purposes related to arcade gaming.

2.2 Prohibited Activities

When using our website, you agree not to engage in the following activities:

2.3 Fair Usage Guidelines

We ask that you use our website responsibly and considerately. Excessive automated requests or attempts to overwhelm our servers may result in temporary or permanent access restrictions. We reserve the right to limit access if usage patterns suggest abuse or violation of these terms.

3. Service Access and Availability

3.1 Website Uptime

While we strive to maintain continuous website availability, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. The site may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, technical issues, or circumstances beyond our control. We will make reasonable efforts to minimize disruptions and provide notice when possible.

3.2 Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our website or services at any time without prior notice. This includes changes to features, content, pricing, or availability. We are not liable for any modifications or interruptions to the service.

3.3 Geographic Restrictions

Our services are primarily offered from Amsterdam, Netherlands. While our website is accessible globally, some features or services may not be available in all locations due to legal, technical, or practical considerations.

4. User Accounts and Access

Currently, our website does not require user accounts for general browsing and contact purposes. If we introduce account features in the future, additional terms will apply. Any project-specific access or credentials will be governed by separate agreements established on a case-by-case basis.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Content

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Thornwood or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without explicit written permission.

5.2 Trademarks

Thornwood and associated logos are trademarks of Thornwood. Other trademarks mentioned on our website belong to their respective owners. You may not use our trademarks without prior written consent.

5.3 User Submissions

If you submit ideas, suggestions, or other materials through our contact forms or other communication channels, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use that information for business purposes. However, we respect your privacy and will not share personal information as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Thornwood. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these external sites. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk, and we encourage you to review their terms and policies.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Thornwood and its directors, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the website or services. This includes but is not limited to loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses.

Our total liability for any claims related to the website or services shall not exceed the amount you have paid us in the twelve months preceding the claim, if any.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The website and all content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the website will be error-free, secure, or continuously available. We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Thornwood and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the website, violation of these terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

10. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the website, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the Netherlands, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

12. Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute or disagreement, we encourage you to contact us first to seek an amicable resolution. Many concerns can be addressed through direct communication. If informal resolution is not possible, disputes will be resolved through the courts as specified above.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may modify these Terms of Service at any time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other reasons. When we make significant changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service or need to report a violation, please contact us using the information provided at the beginning of this document. We are committed to addressing your concerns in a timely and professional manner.