Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

At PixelForge Games, we are passionate about creating cutting-edge game tech and indie game development that brings new PC game releases to life. Our website, playhohod.com, serves as the central gaming community hub where enthusiasts can explore game trailers, game screenshots, and details about our immersive gaming experiences. By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and PixelForge Games, located at Breestraat 119, 2311 CK Leiden, Netherlands.

If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must immediately cease all use of the website. Continued use of playhohod.com after reviewing these Terms will be deemed as your acceptance. We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time, and it is your responsibility to review them periodically. Significant changes will be notified via a prominent notice on the site or through our newsletter, which keeps our community updated on game development careers and studio news.

Our commitment to transparency aligns with our mission as a PC game development studio. Just as we strive for excellence in innovative PC games, we aim to provide clear guidelines for using our platform. This ensures a safe and enjoyable environment for all visitors interested in our indie game development projects and upcoming new PC game releases.

2. Intellectual Property

PixelForge Games takes great pride in its intellectual property, which forms the backbone of our immersive gaming experiences. All content on playhohod.com, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, game trailers, game screenshots, software, and any other materials (collectively, "Content"), is owned by PixelForge Games or its licensors and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

As a leading PC game development studio, we invest significant resources in cutting-edge game tech to produce innovative PC games. This Content may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, performed, published, licensed, or otherwise exploited without our prior written consent. Unauthorized use of our Content, such as downloading game screenshots for commercial purposes or redistributing game trailers, is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the website for personal, non-commercial purposes only. This includes viewing our portfolio of new PC game releases and engaging with our gaming community hub. Any other use, including framing, deep linking, or mirroring, requires our express permission. We encourage sharing links to our site to help spread the word about our indie game development, but direct copying of Content is not allowed.

Trademarks such as "PixelForge Games" and our logo are registered and protected. Their use without permission in connection with products or services that could confuse consumers is forbidden. Our focus on game development careers also means protecting the unique assets that attract talent to our studio.

If you believe your intellectual property rights have been infringed on our site, please contact us at contact@playhohod.com with details for review under applicable laws.

3. User Conduct

As a vibrant gaming community hub, playhohod.com thrives on positive interactions. We expect all users to engage responsibly while exploring our immersive gaming experiences and innovative PC games. Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to, uploading or transmitting harmful content, such as viruses or malware, that could disrupt our PC game development studio's operations.

Harassment, hate speech, or any form of discriminatory behavior is not tolerated. This includes comments on our news sections or community forums related to game trailers and game screenshots. Unauthorized access to restricted areas, such as developer tools or unpublished new PC game releases, is strictly forbidden and may lead to account suspension or legal consequences.

Users must not impersonate others, including our team members involved in game development careers, or post misleading information about our indie game development processes. Commercial activities, like selling merchandise without permission or spamming links, are prohibited. Respect for intellectual property extends to not scraping Content for external databases without consent.

We monitor user interactions to maintain a safe space for our gaming community hub. Violations may result in immediate termination of access. By adhering to these guidelines, you help foster an environment where fans of cutting-edge game tech can connect and share enthusiasm for our titles.

Reporting violations can be done via our contact form, ensuring swift action to preserve the integrity of our platform.

4. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

PixelForge Games provides playhohod.com "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. As a PC game development studio focused on immersive gaming experiences, we strive for accuracy, but information about innovative PC games, game trailers, and game screenshots may change without notice. We disclaim liability for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in Content.

The website is not intended to provide professional advice, whether legal, financial, or technical. Reliance on our gaming community hub for decisions related to game development careers or purchases of new PC game releases is at your own risk. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access, and downtime may occur due to maintenance or unforeseen issues.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, PixelForge Games, its affiliates, and employees shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from use of the site, including but not limited to loss of data or profits. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us, if any, in the past 12 months.

Links to third-party sites, such as Steam for indie game development titles or social media for our community, are provided for convenience. We do not endorse or control these sites and disclaim responsibility for their content or practices. Users assume all risks associated with external navigation.

In the context of cutting-edge game tech, we note that previews of upcoming features in our innovative PC games are subject to change based on development progress. This disclaimer ensures clarity for our engaged audience.

5. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Netherlands, without regard to conflict of law principles. As our PC game development studio is based in Leiden, Netherlands, any disputes arising from use of playhohod.com will be resolved exclusively in the courts of Leiden or the competent Dutch courts.

This choice of law reflects our commitment to the European standards that support our immersive gaming experiences and innovative PC games. Users from other jurisdictions agree to comply with local laws but submit to Dutch jurisdiction for site-related matters.

For international users in our gaming community hub, we appreciate the global reach of our new PC game releases and game trailers. However, Dutch law provides the framework for fair resolution, aligning with our professional approach to game development careers and indie game development.

If any provision of these Terms is found invalid, the remaining provisions remain in effect. Our goal is to resolve issues amicably, so please contact us before pursuing legal action.

Additional Information

PixelForge Games is committed to ethical practices in all aspects of our operations as a PC game development studio. These Terms support our mission to deliver cutting-edge game tech while protecting our community. For questions about these website legal terms or PixelForge Games conditions, reach out to us at +31 71 231 44 78 or contact@playhohod.com.

Last updated: [Current Date]. By using playhohod.com, you affirm you are of legal age and capable of entering this agreement. Thank you for being part of our journey in creating immersive gaming experiences!