These Terms of Service govern your use of the Soul Kitchen Games website at soulkitchen.games (the "Site") and any related services provided by Soul Kitchen Games ("we", "us", or "our"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
Section 01
Use of the Site
You may use the Site for lawful purposes only. You agree not to use the Site in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international laws or regulations, or in any way that is fraudulent, harmful, or deceptive.
You agree not to:
- Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or resell any part of the Site without our express written permission.
- Access or attempt to access any systems, data, or accounts you are not authorised to access.
- Transmit any unsolicited or unauthorised advertising, promotional material, or spam.
- Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Site.
Section 02
Intellectual Property
All content on this Site — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, illustrations, and software — is the property of Soul Kitchen Games or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
The Soul Kitchen Games name, logo, and all related marks are trademarks of Greenstone Initiatives. Nothing on this Site grants you any licence to use these marks without our prior written consent.
Section 03
Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
Section 04
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Soul Kitchen Games and Greenstone Initiatives shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of the Site.
Our total liability to you for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site shall not exceed the greater of the amount you paid us in the twelve months prior to the claim or CAD $100.
Section 05
Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the content of those sites and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.
Section 06
Newsletter & Communications
By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to receive periodic email updates from Soul Kitchen Games regarding studio news, game updates, and related content. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send.
We will never sell or share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
Section 07
Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.
Section 08
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of British Columbia, Canada.
Section 09
Contact
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
hello@soulkitchen.games
Soul Kitchen Games
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Soul Kitchen Games is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to it. This policy applies to the Soul Kitchen Games website at soulkitchen.games.
Section 01
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, including:
- Email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us.
- Name — if provided voluntarily when contacting us.
- Message content — when you contact us via email.
We also collect certain information automatically when you visit the Site, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited. This information is collected via standard server logs and analytics tools.
Section 02
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send you newsletter updates and studio news you have subscribed to.
- Respond to your enquiries and communications.
- Analyse Site usage to improve performance and user experience.
- Comply with legal obligations.
We will not use your personal information for any purpose incompatible with those described above without first obtaining your consent.
Section 03
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the European Economic Area, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:
- Consent — for newsletter subscriptions. You may withdraw consent at any time.
- Legitimate interests — for analytics and Site improvement, where these do not override your rights.
- Legal obligation — where processing is required to comply with applicable law.
Section 04
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating the Site and conducting our business — for example, email marketing platforms — subject to confidentiality agreements.
We may also disclose your information where required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Soul Kitchen Games, Greenstone Initiatives, or others.
Section 05
Cookies & Analytics
The Site may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse Site traffic. Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your browser.
You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the Site. We use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with the Site. This data is aggregated and anonymised wherever possible.
Section 06
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact enquiry data is retained for up to 24 months unless you request earlier deletion.
Section 07
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access — the right to request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Rectification — the right to request correction of inaccurate data.
- Erasure — the right to request deletion of your data.
- Restriction — the right to request that we limit our processing of your data.
- Portability — the right to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Objection — the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- Withdrawal of consent — the right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is consent-based.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@soulkitchen.games. We will respond within 30 days.
Section 08
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Section 09
Children's Privacy
This Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
Section 10
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Section 11
Contact
For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, please contact:
hello@soulkitchen.games
Soul Kitchen Games
Vancouver, BC, Canada