1. Company Information

KodeFlow Studios ("we," "us," "our") operates this website and provides game development courses, services, and related content.

2. User Accounts

Account Creation

• You must provide accurate, current information when creating an account
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• One account per person; duplicate accounts may be terminated

Account Termination

• Either party may terminate an account at any time
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these Terms
• Upon termination, your access to paid content may be revoked, subject to applicable refund policies

3. Services Offered

Courses and Educational Content

• Courses are provided through third-party platforms (such as Udemy)
• Course refunds and policies are governed by the respective third-party platform's terms
• We are not responsible for course content disputes or refunds through external platforms

Certificates and Assessment

• Certificates are issued following a mandatory 1-on-1 Zoom meeting assessment
• Certificate issuance is at the sole discretion of KodeFlow Studios based on demonstrated competency
• Assessment meetings must be scheduled and completed within a reasonable timeframe
• If a user is deemed not ready during assessment, they must wait a minimum of 30 days before scheduling another assessment meeting
• Certificates are digital and provided "as-is"
• We do not guarantee acceptance of certificates by third parties
• No refunds are provided for assessment meetings or certificate evaluations

Development Services and Orders

• We offer custom development services on a project basis
• Orders will not include music development due to our religious beliefs - this is non-negotiable
• Sound effects and ambiance (excluding music) are welcome and included in our services
• All orders require an application process where you describe your requirements
• We reserve the right to accept or decline any order request at our sole discretion
• Order acceptance does not guarantee completion within any specific timeframe unless explicitly agreed upon

Chat and Communication Features

• Chat features are provided for educational and support purposes
• Users must communicate respectfully and professionally
• We reserve the right to monitor and moderate communications
• Prohibited content includes spam, harassment, illegal content, or inappropriate material

4. Payment and Billing

Payment Processing

• Payments are processed through our banking partner's POS system and PayPal
• All prices are in United States Dollars unless otherwise specified
• You authorize us to charge your selected payment method

Development Order Payment Structure

• Development orders require a 50% upfront payment upon order acceptance
• The remaining 50% is due upon project completion before delivery
• Payment of the final 50% grants access to download links on your orders page
• All payments must be completed before project files are released

Refund Policy

• Development Orders Only: Refunds apply exclusively to custom development services
• Course Refunds: All course-related refunds are handled by the respective third-party platform (e.g., Udemy)
• Certificate Assessments: No refunds are provided for assessment meetings or certificate evaluations

Billing Disputes

• Contact us within 60 days of any billing dispute
• We will work in good faith to resolve payment issues

5. Content and Intellectual Property

Our Content

• All course materials, images, text, and media are owned by KodeFlow Studios or licensed to us
• Users receive a limited, non-transferable license to access content for personal use
• Redistribution, copying, or sharing of content is prohibited without written permission

User-Generated Content

• You retain ownership of content you create and share
• By posting content, you grant us a license to use, display, and distribute it on our platform
• You are responsible for ensuring your content doesn't infringe on third-party rights

Development Orders and Ownership

• Client Ownership: Upon full payment completion, clients own all rights, title, and interest in their commissioned development work
• Full License: Clients receive an unrestricted, perpetual license to use, modify, distribute, and commercialize their completed orders
• No Retained Rights: KodeFlow Studios retains no ownership rights in client-commissioned work after final payment
• Portfolio Usage: We reserve the right to showcase completed work in our portfolio with client attribution, unless client requests otherwise
• Third-Party Components: Any third-party assets or libraries used will be properly licensed for client use

Image Storage

• Images uploaded to your account are stored on our local servers
• We implement reasonable security measures to protect stored data
• We are not liable for data loss due to technical failures beyond our reasonable control

6. Privacy and Data Protection

• Your privacy is important to us
• Personal information is collected and used in accordance with our Privacy Policy
• We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data
• You may request deletion of your personal data subject to legal and operational requirements

7. Prohibited Uses

You may not use our services to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Distribute malware, viruses, or harmful code
• Engage in harassment, abuse, or threatening behavior
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Use our services for commercial purposes without permission

8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Service Availability

• Services are provided "as-is" and "as-available"
• We do not guarantee uninterrupted access or error-free operation
• Scheduled maintenance may temporarily limit access

Educational Content

• Course content is for educational purposes and may not reflect current industry standards
• We do not guarantee employment or specific outcomes from our courses
• Users are responsible for verifying information and applying knowledge appropriately

Limitation of Liability

• Our liability is limited to the amount you paid for the specific service in question
• We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Some jurisdictions do not allow liability limitations, so these may not apply to you

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold KodeFlow Studios harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of our services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your infringement of third-party rights

10. Modifications to Terms

• We may update these Terms periodically
• Material changes will be communicated via email or prominent website notice
• Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of new Terms
• If you disagree with changes, you may terminate your account

11. Governing Law and Disputes

• These Terms are governed by Egyptian law
• Disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration or in courts of Egypt
• You waive the right to participate in class-action lawsuits against us

12. Miscellaneous

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and KodeFlow Studios.

Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failures due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact us at:

13. Acknowledgment

By using KodeFlow Studios services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.