Terms of Service

Please read these Terms of Service carefully before using The Arcade Vault website and services. By accessing and using this site, you agree to be bound by these terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using The Arcade Vault (pixelcalmpath.pro), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Service in their entirety. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use this site. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time, and your continued use of the site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

2. Description of Service

The Arcade Vault is an informational gaming hub and community resource dedicated to curated retro arcade games, gaming strategy, and video game lore. We provide carefully selected arcade games playable directly in your web browser, accompanied by contextual information about game design, mechanical depth, historical significance, and nostalgic authenticity. Our service is designed for discerning enthusiasts aged 35 and above who value quality curation and frictionless access. We do not offer gambling, wagering, or any form of financial gaming services.

3. Permitted Use

You agree to use The Arcade Vault solely for lawful, personal, non-commercial purposes. Permitted use includes:

• Browsing and playing curated arcade games available on the site
• Reading informational content about game design, history, and lore
• Participating in community features such as leaderboards and discussions, where available
• Accessing and downloading any freely provided resources or guides

You agree not to:

• Reproduce, distribute, or transmit any content from this site without prior written permission
• Use automated tools, bots, scrapers, or any form of data harvesting to access the site
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to restricted areas or systems
• Engage in any form of harassment, abuse, or disruptive behaviour toward other users or staff
• Upload, post, or transmit any content that is illegal, defamatory, obscene, or infringes third-party rights
• Use the site for commercial purposes, including resale or competitive analysis, without explicit permission
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract the underlying code or mechanics of games

4. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on The Arcade Vault, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, game descriptions, curation methodology, design analysis, and the overall layout and design of the site, is the intellectual property of The Arcade Vault or its content contributors, unless otherwise stated. The arcade games themselves remain the intellectual property of their original creators and publishers.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to view and play games on this site for personal, non-commercial use only. This licence does not grant you ownership of any content and does not permit you to modify, copy, distribute, or create derivative works based on site content or games without explicit written permission.

We respect the intellectual property rights of game developers and publishers. If you believe any content on The Arcade Vault infringes your intellectual property rights, please contact us at hello@pixelcalmpath.pro with detailed information, and we will investigate and take appropriate action.

5. User-Generated Content

If The Arcade Vault provides features for user-generated content such as comments, forum posts, or leaderboard entries, you retain ownership of any content you create. However, by submitting content to this site, you grant The Arcade Vault a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual licence to use, display, modify, and distribute that content for the purposes of operating and improving the site and community.

You agree that any user-generated content you submit must not violate these terms or any applicable law. The Arcade Vault reserves the right to remove, edit, or refuse any user-generated content at its sole discretion.

6. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

We do not warrant that:

• The site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from malware or security vulnerabilities
• Any games will function perfectly on all devices or browsers
• Information provided is entirely accurate or up to date
• Any defects or errors will be corrected

Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Arcade Vault, its owners, operators, and contributors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the site, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of profits, or business interruption, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total liability to you for any claim arising from these terms or your use of the site shall not exceed £100 or the value of services provided, whichever is lower. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability, so this limitation may not apply to you.

7. Third-Party Links and Content

The Arcade Vault may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or services. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, accuracy, or practices of these external sites. Your use of third-party sites is governed by their own terms and policies. We are not liable for any damage or loss resulting from your interaction with third-party content or services.

8. Browser Safety and Security

All games on The Arcade Vault are designed to be played safely within your web browser. We employ industry-standard security measures and use trusted game delivery services to ensure safe play. However, no online service is entirely risk-free. We recommend keeping your browser and operating system updated with the latest security patches. If you experience any security concerns, please contact us immediately at hello@pixelcalmpath.pro.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, United Kingdom, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising from these terms or your use of The Arcade Vault shall be brought exclusively in the courts of England and Wales, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of these courts.

10. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be severed, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect to the maximum extent permitted by law.

11. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and The Arcade Vault regarding your use of the site and supersede all prior negotiations, representations, and agreements, whether written or oral.

12. Changes to These Terms

The Arcade Vault reserves the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the site. Your continued use of the site following the posting of revised terms means you accept and agree to the changes. We encourage you to review these terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or disputes regarding these Terms of Service, or if you wish to report a violation, please contact us at:

Email: hello@pixelcalmpath.pro
Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your inquiry within 14 business days.