Terms of Service

Introduction and Acceptance

Welcome to Physics Lab. These Terms of Service govern your use of our website, services, and all related physics simulation services we provide. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these terms and all applicable laws and regulations.

If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use our services. Your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of these Terms of Service and any future modifications.

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use after such changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

Service Description

Physics Lab provides professional physics simulation services for arcade game development, including:

Realistic physics engine development and integration
Arcade physics tuning and optimization
Special effects systems and particle physics
Collision detection and response systems
Performance optimization for physics calculations
Technical consultation and support

The specific services provided will be outlined in individual service agreements or project proposals. These Terms of Service apply to all services unless specifically superseded by a written agreement.

Acceptable Use Policy

Permitted Uses

You may use our services for:

Legitimate game development purposes
Learning and understanding physics simulation concepts
Evaluating our services for potential engagement
Accessing publicly available information and resources

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

Use our services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any regulations
Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or extract source code from our systems
Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of our services
Use automated systems to access our services without permission
Transmit viruses, malware, or other malicious code
Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
Collect or harvest information about other users without consent
Use our services to develop competing physics simulation products
Share, redistribute, or resell our proprietary materials without authorization

Account Terms and Responsibilities

If you create an account with us or engage our services:

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Accurate Information: You must provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and maintain the accuracy of this information
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Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and all activities under your account
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Authorized Use: Your account is personal and may not be transferred or shared with others
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Notification: You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach

Service Availability and Modifications

We strive to provide reliable and consistent services, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access:

Services may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time
We will make reasonable efforts to provide advance notice of significant changes
Service features and availability may vary based on your location and agreement

We are not liable for any interruption, delay, or unavailability of services, except as specifically provided in a written service agreement.

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content and Materials

All content on our website and in our services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, code, algorithms, and software, is the property of Physics Lab or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without explicit written permission.

License Grant

Subject to your compliance with these Terms of Service, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

Access and use our website for informational purposes
Use deliverables from our services as specified in service agreements
Download materials explicitly offered for download

Your Content

If you provide content, materials, or information to us (such as project specifications or feedback), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use such content solely for providing our services to you.

Payment Terms

For paid services:

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Pricing: Service fees are specified in project proposals or service agreements and quoted in US Dollars unless otherwise stated
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Payment: Payment terms will be outlined in service agreements. Late payments may incur interest charges and service suspension
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Refunds: Refund policies vary by service type and are specified in individual agreements
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Changes: We reserve the right to modify our pricing with reasonable advance notice

Confidentiality

We understand that game development projects often involve confidential information:

We will treat your project information and materials as confidential
We will not disclose confidential information to third parties without your consent
Confidential information does not include publicly available information or information we independently develop
For enhanced protection, we can enter into separate Non-Disclosure Agreements upon request

Termination

Either party may terminate service agreements under the following conditions:

For convenience with notice as specified in service agreements
Immediately for breach of these Terms of Service
Immediately if required by law or court order

Upon termination, you must cease using our services and delete any proprietary materials. Provisions regarding intellectual property, confidentiality, and liability survive termination.

Disclaimer of Warranties

OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
Warranties of non-infringement
Warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or availability
Warranties that services will be error-free or uninterrupted

We do not guarantee specific results from our services. Success depends on many factors including your implementation, game design, and market conditions.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, PHYSICS LAB SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

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Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
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Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
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Damages arising from your use or inability to use our services
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Damages from unauthorized access or alteration of your content

Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount you paid us for services in the three months preceding the claim.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Physics Lab, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of our services, violation of these Terms of Service, or infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of third parties.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from these terms or our services shall be resolved through:

Good faith negotiation between the parties
Mediation if negotiation fails
Arbitration or litigation in Cambridge, Massachusetts if mediation is unsuccessful

Miscellaneous Provisions

Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, along with our Privacy Policy and any service agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and Physics Lab regarding our services.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these terms without our written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

Questions About These Terms?

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

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

Contact Information