Terms and Conditions

Acceptable Use Policy for San Francisco Game Development Website

Effective Date: March 06, 2025

By accessing or using the website www.sfgamedevelopment.com (the “Website”), you agree to comply with the following Acceptable Use Policy. This policy outlines the rules and guidelines for using the Website, and any violation may result in the suspension or termination of your access.

1. Purpose and Conduct

You agree to use the Website solely for lawful purposes. Your use of the Website must comply with all applicable local, state, and international laws. You are expected to conduct yourself in a manner that promotes a positive and productive experience for everyone in the community.

2. Respect and Inclusion

The SF Game Development community values diversity and inclusivity. All users must respect the rights and dignity of others and refrain from any form of harassment, hate speech, or discriminatory actions. Disruptive behavior or content that undermines the welcoming atmosphere of the community will not be tolerated.

3. Offensive Content

You agree not to post or distribute any content that is defamatory, obscene, abusive, invasive of privacy, or otherwise objectionable. This includes, but is not limited to, content that constitutes pornography, relates to bestiality, depicts non-consensual sex acts, or any other content likely to provoke retaliation from offended viewers.

4. Network and System Integrity

You are prohibited from engaging in activities that may compromise the security, functionality, or performance of the Website or any related systems. Specifically, you may not:  Monitor or intercept data or traffic without express authorization.  Interfere with the provision of services or engage in activities that may overload or disrupt systems (e.g., mail bombing, flooding, DoS attacks).  Use deceptive techniques, such as falsifying TCP-IP packet headers or other identifiers, to disguise the origin of any content.  Engage in unauthorized access, including probing, scanning, or testing the vulnerability of any system.  Operate open proxies, mail relays, or recursive domain name servers without permission.

5. Harmful Content

You agree not to upload, post, or transmit content that may damage, interfere with, or unlawfully access any system or data, including viruses, Trojan horses, worms, or other harmful software.

You must respect the intellectual property rights of others. Do not post, share, or distribute content that you do not have permission to use, including copyrighted materials, trademarks, or proprietary information. Unauthorized use of such content is strictly prohibited.

7. Event Registration and Participation

When registering for events, you agree to provide accurate and truthful information. Any form of disruptive behavior or violation of event guidelines may result in suspension or removal from the event or community.

8. No Spam or Unsolicited Promotion

Unauthorized promotional content, spam, or advertising is prohibited. Users are not allowed to use the Website for personal, commercial, or marketing purposes without prior consent from SF Game Development.

9. Privacy

You must respect the privacy of others, including not sharing personal information of other users, speakers, or event participants without their consent. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for more details on how personal data is handled and protected.

10. Liability

SF Game Development is not responsible for any loss, damage, or injury incurred through your use of the Website or attendance at events. You access the Website and participate in events at your own risk.

11. Modifications

SF Game Development reserves the right to update or modify this Acceptable Use Policy at any time, without prior notice. Any changes will be reflected on this page. By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by these terms and conditions.