Terms and Conditions

1. Legal Compliance

As a user of our website and services, you agree to:

• 1.1 Comply with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations in your use of our website and services.
• 1.2 Ensure that any information you provide to us is accurate, complete, and current.
• 1.3 Not use our services for any unlawful or unauthorized purpose.
• 1.4 Respect all intellectual property rights, including copyrights, trademarks, and patents.

2. Conduct Requirements

You agree to maintain professional and respectful conduct in all interactions with World Craft. This includes:

• 2.1 Treating our team members, contractors, and other users with courtesy and respect.
• 2.2 Communicating honestly and transparently about your project needs and expectations.
• 2.3 Providing timely feedback and responses as needed for project progression.
• 2.4 Refraining from harassment, threats, or abusive language in any form.

3. Prohibited Activities and Behaviors

You expressly agree not to engage in any of the following activities:

• 3.1 Attempting to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any aspect of our website or proprietary materials.
• 3.2 Using automated systems, bots, or scripts to access our website without prior authorization.
• 3.3 Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems, networks, or confidential information.
• 3.4 Transmitting viruses, malware, or other harmful code through our website.
• 3.5 Engaging in any activity that could damage, disable, or impair our services.
• 3.6 Misrepresenting your identity, affiliation, or the purpose of your inquiries.

4. Content Guidelines and Restrictions

When submitting content to us through forms, emails, or other communications:

• 4.1 You must have the legal right to share any content, files, or information you provide.
• 4.2 Content must not infringe on any third-party intellectual property rights.
• 4.3 Submitted materials should be relevant to potential or ongoing projects with World Craft.
• 4.4 You are responsible for maintaining appropriate backups of any materials you share with us.

5. Age Restrictions and Requirements

Our services are intended for use by individuals who are at least 18 years of age or the age of majority in their jurisdiction. By using our website or services, you represent and warrant that you meet these age requirements and have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements.

6. Compliance with Laws and Regulations

You are solely responsible for ensuring that your use of our services complies with all applicable laws in your jurisdiction. This includes but is not limited to laws related to data protection, intellectual property, export controls, and business practices. If you are accessing our services from outside the United States, you acknowledge that you are doing so at your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

7. Indemnification Obligations

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless World Craft, its officers, directors, employees, contractors, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:

• 7.1 Your access to or use of our website and services.
• 7.2 Your violation of these Terms and Conditions.
• 7.3 Your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of any third party.
• 7.4 Any content or information you provide to us that causes harm to others.

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of our services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By agreeing to these Terms and Conditions, you also acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy and consent to our data practices as described therein.

9. Third-Party Interactions

If you interact with third parties through links on our website or as part of collaborative projects, you do so at your own risk. We are not responsible for the actions, products, services, or content of third parties. Any agreements you enter into with third parties are solely between you and them.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and informational content are provided on an as-is and as-available basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, World Craft disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

• 10.1 Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
• 10.2 Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content on our website.
• 10.3 Warranties that our website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
• 10.4 Warranties regarding the results that may be obtained from using our services.

Note that warranties specific to professional design services will be outlined in separate project agreements.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, World Craft 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:

• 11.1 Your access to, use of, or inability to access or use our website or services.
• 11.2 Any conduct or content of third parties on or through our website.
• 11.3 Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.
• 11.4 Any other matter relating to our website or services.

In no event shall our aggregate liability exceed the amount you have paid us in the twelve months preceding the claim, or one hundred dollars if you have not made any payments to us.

12. Consequential Damages Exclusion

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law. These limitations apply even if World Craft has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

13. Force Majeure Provisions

World Craft shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, 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.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Los Angeles County, California, for the resolution of any disputes arising from these terms or your use of our services.

15. Dispute Resolution Procedures

In the event of any dispute, claim, or controversy arising from or relating to these Terms and Conditions or your use of our services:

• 15.1 Informal Resolution: You agree to first contact us and attempt to resolve the dispute informally by discussing it with our team.
• 15.2 Mediation: If the dispute cannot be resolved informally within 30 days, both parties agree to attempt mediation before a mutually acceptable mediator.
• 15.3 Arbitration or Litigation: If mediation is unsuccessful, disputes may be resolved through binding arbitration or litigation in accordance with the governing law and jurisdiction provisions above.

16. Severability Clause

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving its intent. If such modification is not possible, the provision shall be severed from these terms, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

17. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms and Conditions shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision. Any waiver of any provision of these terms will be effective only if in writing and signed by an authorized representative of World Craft.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, and any additional agreements related to specific services, constitute the entire agreement between you and World Craft regarding your use of our website and services, superseding any prior agreements or understandings.

19. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms and Conditions or any rights granted hereunder without our prior written consent. World Craft may assign these terms without restriction. Any attempted assignment in violation of this provision shall be null and void.

20. Terms Modification Policy

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. When we make changes, we will update the date at the top of this page and may provide additional notice through our website or via email. Material changes will be communicated at least 30 days before they take effect. Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.