Terms and Conditions

Binding Legal Agreement

These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between you (the user) and Physics Lab regarding your access to and use of our website, services, and all related offerings. By accessing our website or engaging our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms.

These Terms and Conditions supplement our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In the event of any conflict, the most specific applicable document shall prevail. If you represent a business or organization, you confirm that you have the authority to bind that entity to these terms.

If you do not agree with any provision of these Terms and Conditions, you must immediately discontinue use of our services and website.

Definitions

For purposes of these Terms and Conditions:

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"Services" refers to all physics simulation services, consulting, and related offerings provided by Physics Lab
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"User" or "You" refers to any individual or entity accessing our website or using our services
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"Website" refers to all pages, content, and functionality accessible through our domain
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"Content" refers to all text, code, graphics, materials, and information on our website or provided through our services

User Obligations and Conduct Requirements

1. Lawful Use

You agree to:

Use our services only for lawful purposes and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
Not use our services in any manner that violates local, state, national, or international law
Comply with all export control and sanctions laws when using our services
Obtain all necessary permissions and licenses for your intended use

2. Prohibited Activities

You explicitly agree NOT to:

Engage in fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading practices
Harass, abuse, or harm other users or our personnel
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
Distribute spam, malware, or unsolicited commercial communications
Copy, modify, or distribute our proprietary materials without permission
Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code from our services
Use our services to develop competing products or services
Interfere with or disrupt the operation of our services or servers

3. Content Guidelines

When providing content or interacting with our services:

Ensure all information you provide is accurate and truthful
Do not submit content that infringes intellectual property rights
Refrain from submitting offensive, inappropriate, or harmful content
Respect confidentiality and privacy of third parties

4. Age Restrictions

Our services are intended for professional game developers and businesses. Users must be at least 18 years old or the age of majority in their jurisdiction. By using our services, you represent and warrant that you meet these age requirements.

User Responsibilities

As a user of our services, you are responsible for:

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Compliance: Ensuring your use of our services complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards in your jurisdiction
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Indemnification: Defending, indemnifying, and holding harmless Physics Lab from any claims arising from your use of our services or violation of these terms
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Privacy and Data Protection: Maintaining appropriate safeguards for any data you collect through games using our services
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Third-Party Interactions: Managing all relationships and obligations with your users, customers, and third-party service providers
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Implementation: Properly implementing and testing our services within your games before release

Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Disclaimer of Warranties

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, PHYSICS LAB PROVIDES ALL SERVICES ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE.

WE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM:

Any warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
Warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or completeness of services
Warranties that services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
Any warranties regarding results or performance outcomes

Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL PHYSICS LAB, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR:

Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
Loss of profits, revenue, data, use, or goodwill
Business interruption or system failures
Cost of substitute services or products
Damages arising from third-party actions or content

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE SIX MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR $100 USD, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

Consequential Damages Exclusion

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance resulting from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, acts of government, war, riots, telecommunications failures, or internet service provider failures.

Legal Information and Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, United States, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply.

Jurisdiction and Venue

You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising from these terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts. You waive any objection to venue in these courts.

Dispute Resolution Procedures

Before initiating formal legal proceedings, the parties agree to attempt resolution through:

Direct negotiation in good faith for a period of 30 days
Mediation with a mutually agreed mediator if negotiation fails
Arbitration or litigation only after exhausting the above options

Class Action Waiver

You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

Additional Legal Provisions

Severability Clause

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected or impaired. The invalid provision shall be replaced with a valid provision that most closely reflects the intent of the original provision.

Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Terms of Service, constitute the entire agreement between you and Physics Lab regarding the subject matter herein and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings and agreements, whether written or oral.

No Waiver

No waiver of any provision of these Terms and Conditions shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such provision or any other provision. Our failure to assert any right or provision under these terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Assignment and Transfer

You may not assign, transfer, or delegate any of your rights or obligations under these Terms and Conditions without our prior written consent. We may freely assign or transfer our rights and obligations. Any attempted assignment in violation of this provision is void.

Survival of Terms

Provisions regarding intellectual property, confidentiality, disclaimers, limitations of liability, indemnification, and dispute resolution shall survive termination of these Terms and Conditions.

Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, pandemics, strikes, or shortages of transportation, facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.

Notice Requirements

Any notices required or permitted under these Terms and Conditions must be in writing and delivered by email to info@physics-la-b.com or by mail to our address listed above. Notices are deemed effective upon receipt.

Relationship of Parties

Nothing in these Terms and Conditions creates a partnership, joint venture, employment, or agency relationship between you and Physics Lab. You have no authority to bind Physics Lab or make commitments on our behalf.

Modification of Terms

Physics Lab reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by:

Posting the updated terms on our website with a new "Last Updated" date
Sending email notification to registered users
Displaying a prominent notice on our website

Your continued use of our services after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to the modifications, you must discontinue use of our services.

Questions or Legal Inquiries?

If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions or need legal clarification, please contact us:

Physics Lab
3967 Newton Drive, Science Park
Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: +1 (617) 528-9347
Email: info@physics-la-b.com

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