Christopher’s Genie Terms of Service

Last Modified: November 29th, 2024

Welcome to Christopher’s Genie! This is a legal agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and GMI Partners Inc., operating as GMI Studios ("GMI Studios," "we," "our," or "us"), governing your access to and use of the Christopher’s Genie mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Services").

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms") and our Privacy Policy, which are incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately cease using our Services.

2. Age of Users and Parental Responsibility

Our Services are intended for users aged 13 and older. If you are under the age of 18, you represent that you have obtained the consent of your parent or legal guardian to use our Services. Parents and legal guardians are responsible for supervising their children’s activities.

If we discover that a child under the age of 13 has provided us with personal information without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

3. Description of Services

Christopher’s Genie is a free-to-play mobile game that includes optional in-app purchases. Users can:

• Set usernames and have accounts automatically created to track progress and inventory.
• Share achievements, such as catching rare genies, with friends through social features.

4. Your Obligations

You agree to:

• Use the Services only for lawful purposes and in compliance with these Terms and all applicable laws.
• Respect other users and refrain from harassing, threatening, or abusing them.
• Avoid using harmful, obscene, or offensive language.
• Not engage in cheating, hacking, reverse-engineering, or other unauthorized activities.
• Not upload malicious code, spam, or unsolicited advertisements.
• Not attempt to access accounts, data, or content you are not authorized to access.

You are responsible for safeguarding your login credentials and payment methods used within the Services.

5. User Content and Limited License

You may upload, post, or share content while using the Services ("User Content"). By doing so, you grant GMI Studios a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, modify, reproduce, and distribute your User Content in connection with the Services.

You are solely responsible for your User Content and agree not to upload material that infringes on the intellectual property rights of others, violates laws, or breaches these Terms.

GMI Studios reserves the right to remove or restrict any User Content at its sole discretion.

6. Virtual Items and Payment Obligations

You may purchase virtual items ("Virtual Items") using real-world currency. By doing so, you agree:

• Virtual Items have no monetary or real-world value and are licensed for personal, non-commercial use.
• GMI Studios retains ownership of all Virtual Items and reserves the right to modify, suspend, or eliminate them at its discretion.
• Virtual Items cannot be sold, transferred, or exchanged outside of the Services.
• All purchases of Virtual Items are final and non-refundable.
• If your account is terminated or suspended, you will lose access to Virtual Items without compensation.

7. Prohibited Activities

You are prohibited from:

• Accessing data or accounts not intended for you.
• Attempting to bypass security or authentication measures.
• Interfering with the operation of the Services or disrupting other users.
• Sending unsolicited advertisements, promotions, or spam.
• Modifying or reverse-engineering the Services.

8. Suspension and Termination

We reserve the right to suspend, terminate, or restrict your account and access to the Services at any time for any reason, including violations of these Terms or unlawful activity. Upon termination:

• All rights granted to you under these Terms will cease immediately.
• You will lose access to your account and any associated Virtual Items without compensation.

9. Parental Responsibility for Minors

If you are a parent or legal guardian of a minor who uses the Services:

• You agree to these Terms on their behalf.
• You are responsible for monitoring their activities and ensuring compliance with these Terms.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE," WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, GMI STUDIOS DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, GMI STUDIOS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
• LOSS OF DATA, PROFITS, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES.

Our total liability for claims shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GMI Studios and its affiliates from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising out of:

• Your use of the Services.
• Your violation of these Terms or applicable laws.
• Your User Content.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of British Columbia, Canada. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Vancouver, British Columbia.

To the extent permitted by law, you waive any right to participate in class actions or collective legal proceedings.

14. Changes to the Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. Changes will be effective upon posting within the Services or on our website. Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

15. Contact Information

For questions or concerns, contact us at: