Terms of use

1. Information About the Agreement

1.1 Introduction and Effective Date

Welcome to ApplesandOranges.studio, an online platform dedicated to presenting and sharing creative works related to film and screenplay, including a film treatment as part of a master's thesis. These Terms of Use are effective as of 27th December 2023 and govern your access to and use of our website.

1.2 Acceptance of the Agreement

By accessing or using the website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and all terms incorporated by reference. If you do not agree to all of these terms, do not use our website.

1.3 Reference to Other Policies

Please also review our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we handle any personal information you provide to us. The Privacy Policy is incorporated by reference into these Terms of Use.

1.4 Changes to the Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. We will notify users of any changes by posting the new Terms of Use on this website. Changes are effective immediately upon posting.

2. Rules for Users and Visitors

2.1 User Restrictions

Users must not misuse our website by knowingly introducing viruses, trojans, worms, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful. Unauthorized access to, interference with, damage to, or disruption of any part of the website, the server on which it is stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to the website is strictly prohibited.

2.2 Payments and Billing

If any services on our website require payment, the specific terms and conditions regarding payments, refunds, and billing processes will be provided at the point of purchase.

2.3 User-Generated Content

Users may post or upload content as permitted by the website's functionality. However, such content must not be illegal, offensive, infringing on intellectual property rights, or otherwise injurious to third parties. We reserve the right to remove any user-generated content that violates these terms.

2.4 Termination of Accounts

We may terminate or suspend user accounts and access to the website at our sole discretion, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to a breach of these Terms of Use.

3. Legal Terms

3.1 General Disclaimers

The website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

3.2 Exclusion of Implied Warranties

To the fullest extent permissible pursuant to applicable law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

3.3 Limitation of Liability

Neither we nor any of our affiliates will be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of this website, including, but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages.

3.4 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless, its officers, directors, ApplesandOranges.studio employees, agents, licensors, suppliers, and any third-party information providers to the website from and against all losses, expenses, damages, and costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, resulting from any violation of these Terms of Use or any activity related to your account (including negligent or wrongful conduct) by you or any other person accessing the website using your account.

3.5 Choice of Jurisdiction/Governing Law

These Terms of Use and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of Australia.