Navigating Our Digital Canvas: Terms and Conditions

Welcome to The Art of Pixels: Your Agreement to Our Terms

Thank you for visiting The Art of Pixels, your premier online destination for exploring the fascinating visual culture of video games. By accessing and using this website, you signify your agreement to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our services. These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Lumina Digital Arts Collective, the entity operating "The Art of Pixels," regarding your use of our website. These policies are designed to ensure a safe, respectful, and enriching experience for all our visitors.

We encourage you to familiarize yourself with these Terms. They are crucial for establishing a clear understanding of acceptable usage, intellectual property rights, disclaimers, and how we handle limitations of liability. Our aim is to foster a vibrant community dedicated to the appreciation and study of game visual art, and these Terms serve as the framework to maintain that environment.

User Conduct and Acceptable Use

Your use of The Art of Pixels is governed by a commitment to respect and constructive engagement. You agree not to use the website in any manner that could:

• Violate any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation.
• Engage in, promote, or facilitate illegal activities.
• Transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material, including any "junk mail," "chain letter," or "spam" or any other similar solicitation.
• Impersonate or attempt to impersonate Lumina Digital Arts Collective, an employee, another user, or any other person or entity.
• Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the website, or which, as determined by us, may harm Lumina Digital Arts Collective or users of the website or expose them to liability.
• Introduce any virus, Trojan horse, worm, logic bomb, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any part of the website, the server on which the website is stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to the website.
• Attack the website via a denial-of-service attack or a distributed denial-of-service attack.

We reserve the right to monitor user activity on the site to ensure compliance with these Terms. Any violation may result in immediate termination of your access to the website and potential legal action.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content available on The Art of Pixels, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of Lumina Digital Arts Collective or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. This content is provided for your informational and personal, non-commercial use only.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the website and its content solely for your personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, distribute, or display any part of the website's content without the prior written consent of Lumina Digital Arts Collective. Unauthorized use of any material on this site may violate copyright laws, trademark laws, and other regulations and statutes.

Derivative works, modifications, or adaptations of any content without explicit permission are strictly prohibited. We respect the intellectual property of others and ask that you do the same. If you believe that your intellectual property rights have been infringed upon by any content on our site, please contact us immediately.

User-Generated Content and Submissions

While The Art of Pixels primarily features curated content, should you choose to submit any feedback, suggestions, ideas, or other materials (collectively, "Submissions"), you grant Lumina Digital Arts Collective a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such Submissions in any and all media. You acknowledge that your Submissions will not be treated as confidential and that Lumina Digital Arts Collective may use your Submissions for any purpose whatsoever, including, without limitation, development, manufacturing, and marketing of products and services, without compensation to you.

You represent and warrant that you own or otherwise control all of the rights to the content you post; that the content is accurate; that use of the content you supply does not violate these Terms and will not cause injury to any person or entity; and that you will indemnify Lumina Digital Arts Collective for all claims resulting from the content you supply.

Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

The Art of Pixels and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied. Lumina Digital Arts Collective, its affiliates, and their respective licensors, service providers, employees, agents, officers, and directors disclaim all warranties, including, without limitation, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the website or the server that makes it available are free of viruses or other harmful components.

Under no circumstances shall Lumina Digital Arts Collective, its affiliates, or their respective licensors, service providers, employees, agents, officers, or directors be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your access to, use of, or inability to use the website, or any content on the website, even if Lumina Digital Arts Collective has been advised of the possibility of such damages. This limitation of liability applies regardless of the form of action, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or otherwise.

The content on The Art of Pixels is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute professional advice, and you should not rely on it as such. Always seek the advice of a qualified professional for any specific concerns.

External Links and Third-Party Content

The Art of Pixels may contain links to external websites and resources that are not owned or controlled by Lumina Digital Arts Collective. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We do not endorse or make any representations about them, or any information, software, or other products or services found there. By clicking on an external link, you acknowledge and agree that Lumina Digital Arts Collective will not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

Your interactions with any third-party service providers found on or through our website, including payment and delivery of related goods or services, and any other terms, conditions, warranties, or representations associated with such dealings, are solely between you and such third parties. You agree that Lumina Digital Arts Collective shall not be responsible or liable for any loss or damage of any sort incurred as the result of any such dealings.

Changes to These Terms and Conditions

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 website after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms. You are advised to review this page periodically for any changes.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Elysium, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. The fictional city of Neo-Veridia, within Elysium, serves as the seat of operations for Lumina Digital Arts Collective. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the website will be brought exclusively in the courts of Neo-Veridia, and you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts. This choice of law and jurisdiction is for the purpose of establishing a clear framework for dispute resolution within our fictional operational context.

Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding these Terms and Conditions, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Lumina Digital Arts Collective
Innovation Tower, Suite 77
Neo-Veridia, Republic of Elysium
Postal Code: NV7001
Email: legal@lumin-adac.com
Phone: +7 856 898-10-58

We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly and professionally. Please allow up to 7 business days for a response to any legal or policy-related queries.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect. The unenforceable provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable and reflect our original intent.

Waiver

No waiver of any term or condition set forth in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure by Lumina Digital Arts Collective to assert a right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.