# Terms of Service

**Effective Date:** 24 June 2026  
**Last Updated:** 24 June 2026

## 1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website ([https://blucatdev.com](https://blucatdev.com)), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to any part of these terms, you must not use this website.

## 2. Intellectual Property Rights

### 2.1 Website Content
All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, audio, video, game assets, code, and design, is the exclusive property of Blu Cat Dev or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

### 2.2 License Grant
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:
- View and read the content on this website for personal, non-commercial use
- Download and print content for personal use only (where applicable)

### 2.3 Restrictions
You may NOT:
- Copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or transmit any content without express written permission
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to derive the source code or architecture
- Extract game assets, artwork, or code for commercial or competitive use
- Use content in derivative works without permission
- Mirror, republish, or upload content to other servers
- Use automated tools (scraping bots, crawlers) beyond what robots.txt allows
- Claim authorship or ownership of our content

## 3. Creative Products & Intellectual Property

### 3.1 Games
Games published under the Blu Cat Dev brand (including but not limited to Cat Pong, Elgem TD, For The Nuts, and any other titles) are protected intellectual property. You may:
- Play and enjoy games for personal use
- Record gameplay for personal enjoyment or educational purposes (with attribution)
- Share non-spoiler reviews and critiques
- Participate in communities discussing our games

You may NOT:
- Reverse engineer or decompile games
- Mod or redistribute games without express permission
- Create derivative works or fan games based on our game code or assets without permission
- Use game content commercially without a separate licence
- Bypass security measures, anti-cheat systems, or DRM
- Extract game assets (sprites, audio, models, textures, code, etc.) for reuse in other projects

### 3.2 Software
Software distributed by Blu Cat Dev (including but not limited to the File Organiser App, utilities, tools, and other applications) is protected intellectual property. You may:
- Use the software for personal, non-commercial purposes as permitted by the applicable licence
- Install and run the software on your own devices
- Provide feedback and report bugs responsibly

You may NOT:
- Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive source code
- Redistribute, resell, sublicense, or share the software without permission
- Create derivative works, forks, or modifications based on the software
- Use the software for commercial purposes without a separate commercial licence
- Remove or alter copyright notices, licence information, or proprietary notices
- Attempt to circumvent security features, licence verification, or digital rights management
- Use the software to build competing products or services

### 3.3 Poetry, Writing & Creative Content
All written content, poetry, blog posts, dev logs, short stories, and other creative works published on this website are protected by copyright. You may:
- Read and enjoy the content for personal use
- Share or link to the content with proper attribution to Blu Cat Dev
- Quote excerpts for criticism, commentary, analysis, or educational purposes (fair use)
- Use content in academic or research contexts with proper citation

You may NOT:
- Republish, redistribute, or reproduce full works without express written permission
- Use poetry or writing in commercial projects, products, or services without permission
- Create adaptations, derivative works, or translations based on our writing
- Claim authorship, ownership, or origination of our content
- Use our content to train AI models, machine learning systems, or large language models without explicit written permission
- Remove or alter copyright or attribution notices
- Sell, trade, or commercialise our content in any form

## 4. User Conduct

You agree not to:
- Engage in any illegal activity or violate any applicable laws
- Harass, abuse, or harm other users or our team
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems
- Upload malware, viruses, or harmful code
- Interfere with website functionality or services
- Post spam, misleading information, or adult content
- Violate anyone's privacy or intellectual property rights

## 5. Disclaimer of Warranties

THIS WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING:
- Merchantability
- Fitness for a particular purpose
- Non-infringement
- Accuracy or timeliness of information

We do not warrant that:
- The website will be uninterrupted or error-free
- Defects will be corrected
- The website is free of viruses or harmful components

## 6. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BLU CAT DEV SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
- Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of data, revenue, profits, or business opportunity
- Damage to your device or software
- Unauthorised access to your information
- Any third-party actions or content

Even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

## 7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Blu Cat Dev, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or costs arising from:
- Your use of the website
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your infringement of any third-party rights
- Your content or user-generated submissions

## 8. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for:
- The content of external websites
- The practices or policies of third parties
- Any damages or losses from using third-party services

We encourage you to review third-party privacy policies and terms before interacting with them.

## 9. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

## 10. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

## 11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New South Wales, Australia, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

## 12. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the use of this website shall be subject to:
1. Good faith negotiation
2. Mediation
3. Binding arbitration or court proceedings in New South Wales, Australia

## 13. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact:

**Blu Cat Dev**  
Email: [contact email to be added]  
Website: [https://blucatdev.com](https://blucatdev.com)

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**Last Updated: 24 June 2026**

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