Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Drop Bear Games! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, games, and related services (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services.

2. About Drop Bear Games

Drop Bear Games is an indie game studio based in Victoria, Australia (ABN to be registered). We create mobile, PC, and console games designed to be fun and engaging for everyone.

3. Eligibility

You may use our Services if you are at least 13 years of age. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent or guardian's permission to use the Services. Please have them read these Terms with you.

Some features or games may have additional age requirements, which will be specified in those specific services.

4. User Accounts

Some of our Services may require you to create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Promptly update any changes to your information
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

5. License to Use Services

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

• Access and use our website for personal, non-commercial purposes
• Download and play our games on authorized devices
• Access any content or features available through the Services

This license does not include the right to:

• Modify, copy, or create derivative works of our games or content
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble our software
• Sell, rent, lease, or sublicense our Services
• Use our Services for any commercial purpose without permission

6. Virtual Items and In-Game Purchases

Our games may offer virtual items, currencies, or other content for purchase ("Virtual Items"). You understand that:

• Virtual Items have no real-world value and cannot be exchanged for real money
• Virtual Items are licensed to you, not sold
• All purchases are final and non-refundable, except as required by law
• We may modify or remove Virtual Items at any time

Refund requests for purchases made through app stores should be directed to the respective platform (Apple App Store, Google Play, Steam, etc.).

7. Code of Conduct

When using our Services, you agree not to:

• Harass, threaten, or abuse other users
• Use cheats, exploits, or unauthorized third-party software
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Share or distribute illegal, harmful, or offensive content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Services
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

8. Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of our Services—including but not limited to games, text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio, video, and software—are owned by Drop Bear Games or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

The Drop Bear Games name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Drop Bear Games.

9. User Content

If our Services allow you to submit content (such as reviews, comments, or creations), you:

• Retain ownership of your content
• Grant us a worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content in connection with our Services
• Represent that you have the right to share the content
• Agree not to submit content that violates these Terms

10. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our Services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

11. Disclaimers

OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• That the Services will be uninterrupted or error-free
• That defects will be corrected
• That the Services are free of viruses or harmful components

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DROP BEAR GAMES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM:

• Your use or inability to use the Services
• Any unauthorized access to your account or data
• Any third-party conduct on the Services

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Drop Bear Games and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the Services or violation of these Terms.

14. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

15. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without cause or notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that should reasonably survive termination shall survive.

16. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Services will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria, Australia.

17. Contact Us

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