Effective Date: December 2, 2024
Last Updated: December 2, 2024
Acts of Writing LLC (“Games Writers Play” otherwise referred as “GWP”, “we”, “us” or “our”) is the operator of the GWP platform. These Terms of Use ("Terms" or "Agreement") govern your access to and use of our website https://screenwriting.pro/ (the "Website") and any related services (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.
If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not access or use our Services. If you have any questions, please contact us at team.gameswritersplay@gmail.com.
By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, which constitute a legally binding agreement between you and GWP.
You must be at least 16 years old to use our Services. By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement. If we discover that you have created an account and are under the required age, we will terminate your account.
We reserve the right to verify your age and identity at any time. If requested, you agree to provide us with accurate and complete information to confirm your eligibility.
We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you by email (if you have provided it), through the Services, or by posting a notice on our Website prior to the changes taking effect. Your continued use of the Services after the effective date of the updated Terms constitutes your acceptance of the changes.
4.1 Account Registration
To access certain features of our Services, including enrolling in courses, you must create a user account ("Account"). You agree to:
Provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration
process.
Maintain and promptly update your Account information.
Keep your login credentials confidential.
Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your Account.
4.2 Account Security
You are responsible for all activities that occur under your Account. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from unauthorized use of your Account.
4.3 Account Termination
You may delete your Account at any time by contacting our Support Team at team.gameswritersplay@gmail.com. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your Account at our sole discretion for violations of these Terms or any applicable laws.
By using our Services, you consent to receive electronic communications from us, including emails, notices, messages, and other information. You agree that all communications we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.
We offer online courses ("Courses") through our Services. The content of each Course is owned by GWP and/or our instructors and is protected by intellectual property laws.
6.2 License to Access Courses
Upon enrollment and payment of applicable fees, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and view the Course content for which you have enrolled, solely for your personal, non-commercial use, in accordance with these Terms.
6.3 Restrictions on Use You agree not to:
• Download, reproduce, distribute, transmit, broadcast, display, sell, license, or otherwise exploit the Course content without our prior written consent.
Share your Account or login credentials with others.
Circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with security-related features of the Services.
6.4 Access Period
Unless otherwise specified, you will have access to Course recordings for 6 or 9 months, depending on the Course tier you have purchased. We reserve the right to modify access periods at our discretion.
All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars unless otherwise specified.
You agree to pay all fees associated with the Course you enroll in.
Payments are processed through third-party payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe). You agree to comply with their terms and conditions.
7.2 Taxes
You are responsible for any taxes applicable to your purchases, including sales, use, value-added, or other taxes.
7.3 Refund Policy
Our refund policy is as follows:
Course Cancellation by GWP: Full refund.
7-Day Satisfaction Guarantee: Full refund if requested within 7 days of the purchase date.
To request a refund, contact our Support Team at team.gameswritersplay@gmail.com within the applicable refund period.
7.4 Non-Refundable Fees
Fees are generally non-refundable except as specified in our Refund Policy. We reserve the right to refuse refund requests that do not comply with our policy.
• Violating Laws: Engaging in any activity that violates any applicable laws or regulations.
• Unauthorized Access: Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our Services or systems.
Interference: Disrupting or interfering with the security or operation of the Services.
Impersonation: Misrepresenting your identity or affiliation with any person or entity.
Harassment: Harassing, threatening, or defaming other users or instructors.
Data Mining: Using bots, spiders, or other automated methods to access or scrape data from the Services.
• Infringing Content: Uploading or transmitting content that infringes any intellectual property rights.
• Malicious Software: Transmitting viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
8.2 User-Generated Content
You are solely responsible for any content you submit, post, or display on or through the Services ("User Content").
8.3 Monitoring and Enforcement
We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to monitor, remove, or disable access to any User Content at our sole discretion.
9.1 Ownership of Content
All content provided through the Services, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, and software ("GWP Content"), is the property of GWP or our licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. We may use clips or excerpts from third-party works for educational purposes under the doctrine of fair use. Such use is intended solely for instructional purposes within our Courses and is done in compliance with applicable copyright laws.
9.2 License to Use User Content
You retain all rights and ownership of any content you submit, post, or display on or through the Services ("User Content"). Except for the limited license granted herein, GWP does not claim any ownership rights in your User Content.
License Grant for Educational Purposes
By submitting User Content, you grant GWP a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, distribute, and display your User Content solely for educational purposes within the Services. This includes, but is not limited to, sharing your work during class sessions, using it as examples in instructional materials, and displaying it to other students enrolled in the same Course.
9.3 Feedback and Suggestions
Any feedback, comments, or suggestions you provide regarding the Services ("Feedback") are entirely voluntary. We are free to use such Feedback without any obligation to you.
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by GWP. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. Your interactions with third-party websites are at your own risk.
We are committed to protecting your privacy. Our collection and use of personal information are governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
The Services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. GWP disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
We do not warrant that:
The Services will meet your requirements.
The Services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.
The results obtained from the use of the Services will be accurate or reliable.
12.2 Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, GWP and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses arising out of or related to your use or inability to use the Services.
Our total liability to you for all claims arising out of or relating to the Services shall not exceed the amount you paid to GWP for the Services in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GWP and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or related to:
Your use or misuse of the Services.
Your violation of these Terms.
Your violation of any rights of another party.
14.1 Termination by You
You may terminate your Account at any time by contacting us at team.gameswritersplay@gmail.com. Upon termination, you must cease all use of the Services.
14.2 Termination by GWP
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at our sole discretion, without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to violation of these Terms or applicable laws.
14.3 Effect of Termination Upon termination:
Your right to access and use the Services will immediately cease.
Any fees paid are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.
Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will survive.
15.1 Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
15.2 Arbitration Agreement
Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the breach, termination, enforcement, interpretation, or validity thereof, including the determination of the scope or applicability of this agreement to arbitrate, shall be determined by arbitration in Los Angeles County, California before a single arbitrator. The arbitration shall be administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") pursuant to its Consumer Arbitration Rules.
15.3 Class Action Waiver
You agree that any arbitration shall be conducted in your individual capacity only and not as a class action or other representative action.
15.4 Exceptions
Notwithstanding the above, both parties retain the right to seek injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction for claims related to intellectual property infringement or unauthorized use of the Services.
16.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, along with the Privacy Policy and any other agreements or policies referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and GWP and supersede all prior agreements.
16.2 No Waiver
Failure by GWP to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of future enforcement of that right or provision.
16.3 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
16.4 Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights and obligations hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign or transfer these Terms without restriction.
16.5 Force Majeure
We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to causes beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, government actions, labor disputes, or internet or utility failures.
16.6 Headings
Headings used in these Terms are for reference purposes only and do not have any legal effect.
16.7 Language
These Terms are written in English. If these Terms are translated into another language, the English version shall prevail in case of any inconsistencies.
17. Export Controls
You agree to comply with all applicable export and re-export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR") maintained by the U.S. Department of Commerce and trade and economic sanctions maintained by the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control.
18. Accessibility
We are committed to making our Services accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. If you have difficulty accessing any part of the Services, please contact us at team.gameswritersplay@gmail.com.
19. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms or the Services, please contact us:
Email: team.gameswritersplay@gmail.com Mailing Address:
Acts of Writing LLC
Attn: Legal Department
355 S Madison Ave, Unit 322 Pasadena, CA 91101
By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.
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