Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: November 19, 2025

These Terms and Conditions constitute a binding legal agreement between you and Skill Studio. By accessing or using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all provisions outlined in this document.

Acceptance of Terms

1. Binding Agreement

By accessing, browsing, or using any part of the Skill Studio website or services, you enter into a legally binding agreement with us. This agreement includes:

These Terms and Conditions
Our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy
Any additional terms specific to programs you enroll in
All policies and guidelines referenced herein

If you do not agree to these terms, you must immediately discontinue use of our services.

2. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify, update, or replace these Terms and Conditions at any time at our sole discretion. Material changes will be communicated through email notification or prominent website notices. Your continued use of our services following such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. We recommend reviewing these terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.

3. Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be deemed severable and will not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.

User Obligations and Conduct

1. Legal Compliance

You agree to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances when using our services. This includes but is not limited to:

Intellectual property laws and copyright protections
Data protection and privacy regulations
Anti-discrimination and harassment laws
Export control and trade sanction regulations
Consumer protection statutes

2. Prohibited Conduct

You expressly agree not to:

Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law
Infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others
Transmit any harmful code, viruses, or malicious software
Engage in fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading practices
Harass, threaten, or intimidate other users or staff
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or data
Interfere with the proper functioning of our services
Use automated systems to access or scrape our website
Resell or redistribute our services without authorization
Reverse engineer or decompile any part of our platform

3. Content Guidelines

When submitting content through our services, you must ensure that your contributions:

Are accurate and not misleading
Do not contain defamatory, offensive, or inappropriate material
Respect the privacy and dignity of others
Do not promote illegal activities or harmful behavior
Comply with our community standards and guidelines

4. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Skill Studio, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and partners from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your violation of these Terms and Conditions, your use of our services, or your violation of any rights of third parties.

Liability and Warranties

1. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Skill Studio disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:

Implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
Warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
Warranties that the services will be uninterrupted, timely, or error-free
Warranties that defects will be corrected
Warranties regarding results or outcomes from using our services

We do not guarantee specific educational outcomes, career advancement, or skill mastery timelines. Individual results depend on various factors including prior experience, dedication, and aptitude.

2. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Skill Studio shall not be liable for:

Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
Personal injury or property damage resulting from your use of our services
Damages arising from unauthorized access to your account or data
Damages resulting from errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content
Damages caused by third-party services or products

In no event shall our total liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing our services during the twelve months preceding the claim.

3. Exclusion of Consequential Damages

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.

4. Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under these Terms and Conditions due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, governmental actions, pandemics, or interruptions in telecommunications or internet services.

5. Educational Outcomes Disclaimer

While we provide quality training and educational resources, we cannot guarantee specific career outcomes, employment opportunities, project success, or proficiency levels. Success in arcade game development depends on individual effort, market conditions, technical aptitude, and various other factors beyond our control.

Legal Information and Dispute Resolution

1. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the United States of America, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding relating to your access to or use of our services shall be instituted in a state or federal court in Massachusetts.

2. Jurisdiction

By using our services, you consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of the courts located in Boston, Massachusetts for any disputes arising from these Terms and Conditions or your use of our services.

3. Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute, controversy, or claim arising from these Terms and Conditions:

You agree to first contact us to attempt to resolve the matter informally
We will work in good faith to reach an amicable resolution
If informal resolution fails, either party may pursue formal legal remedies
Both parties waive the right to a jury trial
Class action lawsuits are prohibited; disputes must be resolved individually

4. Statute of Limitations

You agree that any claim or cause of action arising from your use of our services must be filed within one year after such claim or cause of action arose, regardless of any statute or law to the contrary. After this period, such claims or causes of action are permanently barred.

5. Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and any other legal notices or agreements published on our website, constitute the entire agreement between you and Skill Studio concerning your use of our services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

6. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms and Conditions or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these terms at any time without notice to you.

7. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms and Conditions shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision. No waiver of any term shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of that term or any other term.

Questions About These Terms

If you have questions, concerns, or require clarification regarding any aspect of these Terms and Conditions, please contact us using the information provided at the top of this page. We're committed to ensuring you understand your rights and obligations when using our services.

By continuing to use Skill Studio's services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions in their entirety.