Effective Date: November 19, 2024
Welcome to the Game Academy ("we," "us," "our"), accessible at game-academy.org. By using our platform, you ("user," "player," "instructor") agree to the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully before accessing or using the services provided by the Game Academy.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the platform, you agree to comply with and be bound by these terms and conditions, as well as our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to any part of these terms, you must not use the platform.
2. Purpose of the Platform
The Game Academy provides interactive games designed to teach and demonstrate concepts in game theory and related fields. Users may participate as:
- Instructors: Organizing sessions and games.
- Players: Participating in games either as registered users or as guests.
3. User Accounts
- Registration: Instructors and players who wish to create an account must provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration.
- Guest Participation: Guests may participate in certain games without registering, subject to the same conditions outlined here.
- Account Responsibility: Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials and for all activities that occur under their account.
4. Data Collection and Use
By using the platform, you consent to the collection and use of data as follows:
a. Data We Collect
- Gameplay Data: Answers and results submitted or computed during gameplay.
- Usage Data: Data on how you interact with the platform.
b. Purpose of Data Collection
Your data will be collected and used for:
- Delivering and improving platform functionality.
- Conducting educational and research activities.
c. Anonymization of Data
Before any gameplay data is used for research or educational purposes, it will be anonymized to ensure that it cannot be linked back to individual users.
5. Intellectual Property
The platform, including its games, analysis tools, and results pages, has been developed as part of the work of researchers at the University of Amsterdam and is open-source. It is made available under GPL-3.0 license, which allows for copying, distribution, and modification of the platform, provided compliance with the terms of the license. Please refer to the platform's repository or documentation for detailed licensing information and attribution requirements.
6. Use of Third-Party Logos in the "Good/Bad Game"
The "Good/Bad Game" hosted on the platform may include real company logos as well as modified versions of such logos. These logos are the intellectual property of their respective owners and are protected by copyright and trademark laws. Their inclusion in the game is strictly for educational and non-commercial purposes, such as teaching and outreach events, and does not imply any affiliation, sponsorship, or endorsement by the companies represented.
Any use of the logos beyond the scope of the "Good/Bad Game" may require the user to seek permission from the respective trademark or copyright owners. The Game Academy assumes no responsibility for unauthorized use of these logos outside the intended educational context.
If you are a rights holder and believe your intellectual property is being used improperly, please contact us at ulle.endriss@uva.nl, and we will address your concerns promptly.
For users, we recommend exercising caution when sharing, modifying, or redistributing any content from the platform that includes third-party logos.
7. Limitation of Use
Users agree not to:
- Use the platform for unlawful purposes.
- Interfere with the operation of the platform.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Game Academy is provided on an "as is" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, about the platform's accuracy, reliability, or fitness for a particular purpose.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any damages arising from your use of the platform, including loss of data, interruptions, or inaccuracies.
10. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page, and the "Effective Date" will be updated. Your continued use of the platform constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these terms, please contact us at ulle.endriss@uva.nl.