Terms of Service

Effective Date: October 27, 2024

Welcome to PocketCraft! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of PocketCraft's services, so please read them carefully.

By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.

1. Introduction

• Company Name: PocketCraft
• Address: PO Box 871, Reno, NV 89501, USA
• Contact Information: [email protected]

2. Eligibility

There are no age restrictions for accessing our free content. However, GitHub Sponsors subscriptions are subject to GitHub's terms of service and age restrictions.

3. Account Registration and Security

• Account Creation: To access premium content, you'll need a GitHub account to become a sponsor.
• Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the security of your GitHub account.
• Content Access: Premium content access is tied to your GitHub sponsorship status.

4. Services and Subscriptions

4.1 Content Access

• Free Content: Documentation and basic tutorials are freely available to all users.
• Premium Content: Video content and advanced tutorials are available to GitHub sponsors.
• Payment Processing: All payments are handled through GitHub Sponsors.

4.2 Refund Policy

• GitHub Sponsors: Refunds are handled according to GitHub's sponsorship policies.
• Satisfaction: If you're unsatisfied with our premium content, please contact us to discuss your concerns.

5. Content Usage

5.1 Free Content

Our free content is available for personal and commercial use, subject to our copyright notices and attribution requirements.

5.2 Premium Content

Premium content is for personal use only and may not be redistributed or shared without explicit permission.

6. User Content and Acceptable Use

6.1 Comments and Contributions

• Community Guidelines: When participating in discussions or comments, users must maintain respectful and constructive dialogue.
• User Contributions: Any code snippets or solutions you share in comments remain your intellectual property, but you grant us a license to display them on our platform.

6.2 Acceptable Use Policy

• Prohibited Activities:
  • Sharing premium content with non-subscribers
  • Attempting to circumvent access controls
  • Scraping or automated access to content
  • Harassing or disruptive behavior in comments
• Content Integrity: Do not attempt to modify, reverse engineer, or bypass our content delivery systems.

7. Intellectual Property

• Platform Code: Our platform code is open-source under the MIT License.
• Content Rights: All educational content, including text, videos, and examples, is protected by copyright.
• Premium Content: Premium content may not be redistributed, shared, or repackaged without explicit written permission.

8. Third-Party Services

• GitHub: Our sponsorship program relies on GitHub's services. Your use of GitHub is subject to their terms of service.
• PocketHost: Our platform is hosted on PocketHost, and their infrastructure terms apply to our service delivery.
• Third-Party Content: We may include links to external resources, which are subject to their own terms and conditions.

9. Limitation of Liability

• Educational Purpose: Our content is provided for educational purposes only. We make no guarantees about specific outcomes or results.
• Maximum Liability: Our total liability is limited to the amount paid for your current sponsorship period.
• Technical Information: While we strive for accuracy, you are responsible for testing and validating any code or technical information we provide.

10. Disclaimers

• "As Is" Basis: All content and services are provided "as is" without any warranties.
• Technical Accuracy: While we strive to maintain current and accurate technical information, technology changes rapidly, and you should verify all information for your specific use case.
• No Professional Advice: Our content does not constitute professional advice. Consult appropriate professionals for specific situations.

11. Dispute Resolution

• Governing Law: These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Nevada, USA.
• Informal Resolution: We encourage users to contact us first to resolve any disputes informally.
• Venue: Any formal legal proceedings must be brought in the courts of Nevada.

12. Changes to the Terms

• Updates: We may update these Terms at any time.
• Notice: Significant changes will be announced through our platform or GitHub.
• Continued Use: Your continued use after changes indicates acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Sponsorship Terms

13.1 Access Rights

• Activation: Premium content access is activated upon successful GitHub sponsorship.
• Termination: Access ends if sponsorship is cancelled or payment fails.
• No Transfer: Sponsorship benefits are personal and non-transferable.

13.2 Cancellation

• Process: Cancellation is managed through GitHub Sponsors.
• Access Period: Premium content access continues until the end of the paid period.
• Data Retention: Your comments and interaction history remain unless you request deletion.

14. Content License

14.1 Free Content

• Usage: Free content may be used for personal and commercial learning purposes.
• Attribution: Attribution is required when sharing or referencing our free content.
• Modifications: You may not present modified versions of our content as original.

14.2 Premium Content

• Personal Use: Premium content is for personal educational use only.
• Restrictions: You may not:
  • Share access with others
  • Record or redistribute video content
  • Create derivative works from premium content
  • Use premium content for commercial training

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]
• Address: PocketCraft, PO Box 871, Reno, NV 89501, USA

By using PocketCraft services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.