EULA
THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS AN ARBITRATION PROVISION. IT WAIVES YOUR RIGHTS TO A TRIAL IN COURT. PLEASE REVIEW SECTION 13 CAREFULLY.
This Software End User License Agreement (“Agreement“) constitutes a valid and binding agreement between Gun Media Holdings, Inc. and its affiliates, licensors and business partners (singly and collectively, “GMH“) and the end user (“you,” or “your“) of the Software. As used in this Agreement, the term “Software” means collectively the videogame entitled “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” (the “Game”), and any and all copies and/or derivative works of the Game, related software and/or documentation, including without limitation, any and all “patches,” future programming fixes, updates and upgrades provided to you.
The Software will not function unless it is installed on a computer which meets its minimum installation requirements, or for the applicable console version, Xbox One or PlayStation 4. You may only use the Software if you have agreed to this Agreement.
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT. BY CLICKING “I ACCEPT” OR USING THE SOFTWARE AFTER INSTALLATION, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ALL THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT AND DO NOT AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT, PLEASE CLICK “I DO NOT ACCEPT”. IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THIS AGREEMENT, THE SOFTWARE WILL NOT BE INSTALLED ON YOUR COMPUTER OR YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCESS THE SOFTWARE THROUGH THE APPLICABLE COMPUTER OR CONSOLE.
1. License Grant.
Subject to the terms of this Agreement, GMH hereby grants you during the Term (defined below), a limited, non-exclusive, personal, non-sublicensable, non-assignable license to download, install the Software onto a computer or applicable video game console depending upon the version of the Software you have purchased and to play the Software solely for personal, non-commercial purposes. The Software may only be used in accordance with this Agreement and any rules, restrictions or documentation set forth by GMH from time to time or, in the case of console versions, the manufacturers of such console. The Internet-based multiplayer version of the Game (the “Online Component”) is only playable online, and Internet access (not supplied by GMH) is required to play the Online Component. The Software alone does not give you the right to play the Online Component. You are responsible for all fees, taxes and costs of acquiring any hardware, software or other products or services required to play the Online Component. You may stream gameplay of the Software through live-streaming websites or services such as Twitch or YouTube, or create and post on-demand videos to Youtube channels or the equivalent. Such uses shall be deemed “non-commercial” even if you may receive donations and advertising revenue through them.
Streaming Music is Permitted. All music available in the Game (“Soundtrack”)—such as, for example, background music, combat music, or music during cutscenes are wholly owned by GMH, and GMH hereby grants you a license to play the Soundtrack during live streams and on-demand video content provided that all such live streams and on-demand video content feature the Game. In other words, this license permits you to use footage of Game in your live stream or on-demand video content without having to mute the background audio. Please note that as music rights tend to evolve over time, GMH reserves the right to modify or remove certain songs or other content from the Soundtrack at any time.
2. License Restrictions.
(a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, you may not: (i) remove any proprietary notices from any copy of the Software; (ii) cause, permit or authorize the modification, creation of derivative works, translation, reverse engineering, decompiling, disassembling or hacking of the Software; (iii) sell, assign, rent, lease, act as a service bureau, or grant rights in the Software, including, without limitation, through sublicense, to any other entity without the prior written consent of GMH; (iv) make any false, misleading or deceptive statement or representation regarding GMH and/or the Software; (v) use the Software for any commercial purpose or the benefit of any third party or charge any person, or receive any compensation for, the use of the Software or any manner not permitted by the licenses granted herein; (vi) use the Software to, or in any way that would, violate any applicable law, regulation or ordinance; (vii) collect any information or communication about the users of the Software by monitoring, interdicting or intercepting any process of the Software; and (viii) use any type of bot, spider, virus, clock, timer, counter, worm, software lock, drop dead device, packet-sniffer, addon, hack, trainer, mod, cheat, Trojan-horse routing, trap door, time bomb or any other codes or instructions that are designed to be used to provide a means of surreptitious or unauthorized access or that are designed to distort, delete, damage, monitor, mine, enhance or disassemble the Software. (b) The Software may be incorporated into, and may incorporate, technology, software and services owned and controlled by third parties. Use of such third party software or services is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable third party license agreements, and you agree to look solely to the applicable third party and not to GMH to enforce any of your rights in relation thereto. All modifications or enhancements to the Software remain the sole property of GMH. GMH reserves the right to add or remove features or functions to the Software at any time in its sole discretion. When installed on your computer or video game console device, the Software may periodically communicate with GMH servers while the Software is in operation. You acknowledge and agree that GMH has no obligation to make available to you any subsequent versions of its software applications.
3. Proprietary Rights.
The Software contains proprietary and confidential information of GMH, including copyrights which are protected by international copyright laws, trade secrets and trademarks contained in the Software. Title to and ownership of the Software, including without limitation all intellectual property rights in and to the Software, are and shall remain the exclusive property of GMH and its licensors, and except for the limited license granted to you by GMH, GMH reserves all right, title and interest in and to the Software. You shall not take any action to jeopardize, limit or interfere with GMH’s ownership of and rights with respect to the Software. You acknowledge that any unauthorized copying or unauthorized use of the Software is a violation of this Agreement and is strictly prohibited.
4. Term and Termination.
(a) This Agreement will be effective as of the date you accept this Agreement, thereby expressly agreeing to the terms and conditions set forth herein, and will remain effective until termination by either party as set forth below. As used herein, the term “Term” means the period of time from the date you accept this Agreement until the date this Agreement terminates or expires.
(b) You may terminate this Agreement at any time provided you cease all use of the Software AND destroy or remove from all hard drives, networks, devices and other storage media all copies of the Software in your possession. GMH may terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, by providing notice to you and/or preventing your access to the Software.
(c) You understand that GMH, in its sole discretion, may modify or discontinue or suspend your right to access or use any of the Software at any time, and may at any time suspend or terminate any license hereunder and disable any Software you may already have accessed or installed without prior notice.
(d) Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason (i) all licenses and rights to use the Software shall terminate and you must remove the Software from your computer or video game console equipment and dispose of all originals and copies of the Software in your possession, and (ii) Sections 2, 3, 4(c), and 5 through 14 shall survive such termination.
5. Your Representations, Warranties and Promises.
(a) You represent and warrant that you: (i) possess the legal right and ability to enter into this Agreement and to comply with its terms, (ii) will use the Software for lawful purposes only and in accordance with this Agreement and all applicable laws, regulations and policies, (iii) will always provide and maintain true, accurate, current and complete information as requested by GMH, (iv) are of a lawful age in your applicable jurisdiction to enter into this Agreement and install and use the Software, and (v) will only use the Software on a computer or video game console on which such use is authorized by the computer’s, or video game console’s owner or lessee, as applicable.
(b) You promise that you will not: (i) use any automatic or manual device or process to interfere or attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Software, except to remove the Software from a computer or video game console device of which you are an owner or authorized user in a manner permitted by this Agreement, (ii) attempt to decompile, reverse engineer or hack the Software or to defeat or overcome any encryption and/or other technical protection methods implemented by GMH with respect to the Software and/or data transmitted, processed or stored by GMH or other users of the Software, and (iii) take any steps to interfere with or in any manner compromise or violate any of GMH’s or the Software’s security measures, any other individual’s or entity’s computer utilizing the Software. GMH reserves the right to investigate occurrences which may involve such violations, and may involve, and cooperate with, law enforcement authorities in prosecuting users who have participated in such violations. You agree to cooperate fully in any such investigations and you expressly acknowledge and agree that GMH may disclose your personal information to comply with law enforcement or any legal, governmental or regulatory order or action.
6. Indemnity.
You agree to indemnify, hold harmless and defend GMH and its affiliates, parent companies, subsidiaries, officers, directors, employees, agents, network service providers, business partners and licensors (collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”) at your expense, against any and all third-party claims, actions, proceedings, and suits and all related liabilities, damages, settlements, penalties, fines, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and other dispute resolution expenses) incurred by GMH arising out of or relating to your (a) violation or breach of any term of this Agreement or any policy or guidelines referenced herein, including any unauthorized disclosure of Confidential Information or (b) use or misuse of the Software.
7. User Content and DMCA Provision.
Our Service allows you to create, share, publish, and store content (collectively, “User Content”). When you do that, you retain whatever ownership rights in that User Content you had to begin with. But you grant us a license to use that User Content. When you create, share, publish, or store User Content, or submit any feedback or unsolicited ideas to us, you grant us a non-exclusive, unrestricted, unconditional, unlimited, worldwide, irrevocable, perpetual, transferable and cost-free right license to host, store, use, display, reproduce, modify, adapt, edit, combine with other materials, publish, distribute, create derivative works from, promote, exhibit, broadcast, syndicate, sublicense (including, without limitation, to third party media channels, platforms, and distributors), publicly perform, publicly display and otherwise use and exploit in any manner whatsoever, or grant third parties the right to do any of the foregoing, all or any portion of your User Content, for any purpose whatsoever in all formats, on or through any means or medium now known or hereafter developed, and with any technology or devices now known or hereafter developed, and to advertise, market, and promote the same. You further irrevocably grant us the right, but not the obligation, to use your name, user name, and/or handle in connection with that User Content. You also agree to waive any right of approval for our use of the rights granted herein and agree to waive any moral rights that you may have to the User Content, even if it is altered or changed in a manner not agreeable to you. To the extent not waivable, you irrevocably agree not to exercise such moral rights in a manner that interferes with any exercise of the granted rights. You understand that you will not receive any fees, sums, consideration, or remuneration for any of the rights granted in this Section. Our receipt of your User Content is not an admission of its novelty, priority, or originality, and it does not impair our right to existing or future intellectual property rights relating to your User Content. While we are not required to do so, we may access, review, screen, and delete your User Content at any time and for any reason, including if we think your User Content violates these Terms. You alone, though, remain responsible for the User Content you create, share, publish, or store through the Service. Your User Content must comply with the restrictions set out in the Section “Restrictions” above. You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights, licenses, consents, and permissions to share, publish, or store the User Content you submit to the Service and to grant us the rights granted in this Section.
COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT
DMCA Notification
GMH responds to copyright notifications submitted under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. § 512 (“DMCA”). To submit a notice of claimed copyright infringement under U.S. law, provide our designated agent with the following written information:
A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on his or her behalf; Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed; Identification of the infringing material and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate that material; Your contact information, including your address, telephone number, and an e-mail address; A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material in the manner asserted is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner. Our designated agent is:
DMCA Agent Lexington Financial Center, 250 West Main Street Suite 2800 Lexington, Kentucky 40507-1749 DMCA@fearthegun.com
You can obtain further information from the Copyright Office’s online directory at www.dmca.copyright.gov/osp.
We will respond to notifications of claimed copyright infringement in accordance with the DMCA.
Counter Notification
If you believe that your material has been removed in error in response to a copyright notification, you may submit a counter notification to our designated agent with the following written information:
A physical or electronic signature; Identification of the material that has been removed or to which access has been disabled and the location at which the material appeared before it was removed or access to it was disabled; A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification of the material to be removed or disabled; and Your name, address, and telephone number, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which the address is located, or if your address is outside of the U.S., for any judicial district in which GMH may be found, and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided notification under subsection (c)(1)(C) or an agent of such person. We will respond to counter notifications in accordance with the DMCA.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties.
(a) THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, CLAIMS OR REPRESENTATIONS MADE BY GMH, EITHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NOR ARE THERE ANY WARRANTIES CREATED BY COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, OR TRADE USAGE. GMH FURTHER DOES NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL ALWAYS BE AVAILABLE, ACCESSIBLE, UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, ACCURATE, COMPLETE, ERROR-FREE, OR WILL OPERATE WITHOUT PACKET LOSS.
(b) YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE ENTIRE RISK ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE REMAINS WITH YOU TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
(c) As some jurisdictions do not allow some of the exclusions set forth in this Section 7, some of these exclusions may not apply to you.
9. Limitation of Liability.
(a) IN NO EVENT SHALL GMH, ITS SUBSIDIARIES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE TO YOU WHETHER IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE (WHETHER ACTIVE, PASSIVE OR IMPUTED), PRODUCT LIABILITY OR STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER THEORY), FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY LOSS OF DATA, SERVICE INTERRUPTION, COMPUTER FAILURE OR PECUNIARY LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE INSTALLATION, UNINSTALLATION, USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, INCLUDING ANY DAMAGES RESULTING THEREFROM, EVEN IF GMH HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, IN NO CASE SHALL THE LIABILITY OF GMH OR ANY OF THE RELATED PARTIES TO YOU EXCEED FORTY DOLLARS (USD$40).
(b) As some jurisdictions do not allow some of the exclusions set forth in this Section 8, some of these exclusions may not apply to you.
10. Equitable Remedies.
You hereby agree that GMH would be irreparably damaged if the terms of this Agreement were not specifically enforced, and therefore you agree that GMH shall be entitled, without bond, other security, or proof of damages, to appropriate equitable remedies with respect to breaches of this Agreement, in addition to such other remedies as GMH may otherwise have available to it under applicable laws. In the event any litigation is brought by either party in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing party in such litigation shall be entitled to recover from the other party all the costs, attorneys’ fees and other expenses incurred by such prevailing party in the litigation.
11. Export Administration.
You will comply fully with all relevant export laws and regulations of the United States, including, without limitation, the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (collectively “Export Controls”). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, you will not, and you will require your representatives not to, export, direct or transfer the Software, or any direct product thereof, to any destination, person or entity restricted or prohibited by the Export Controls.
12. U.S. Government Rights.
If you are, or are entering into this Agreement on behalf of, any agency or instrumentality of the United States Government, the Game is “commercial computer software” and “commercial computer software documentation,” and pursuant to FAR 12.212 or DFARS 227.7202, and their successors, as applicable, use, reproduction, and disclosure of the Software are governed by the terms of this Agreement.
13. Arbitration.
Prior to filing an arbitration, you agree to negotiate in good faith for a period of sixty days on an individual basis with GMH to resolve your dispute.
Binding Arbitration. After such good faith negotiation, any dispute or claim related to this Agreement (each, a “Claim”) by either you or GMH (except as otherwise provided in Section 13) shall be finally and exclusively resolved by binding arbitration by sending a written notice requesting arbitration to the other party. Any election to arbitrate by one party shall be final and binding on the other. The arbitration will be conducted under the Streamlined Arbitration Rules and Procedures of JAMS that are in effect at the time the arbitration is initiated (the “JAMS Rules”) and under the terms set forth in this Agreement. In the event of a conflict between the terms set forth in this Section 13 and the JAMS Rules, the terms in the JAMS Rules will control and prevail.
Except as otherwise set forth in Section 13, you may seek any remedies available to you under federal, state or local laws in an arbitration action. As part of the arbitration, both you and we will have the opportunity for discovery of non-privileged information that is relevant to the Claim. The arbitrator will provide a written statement of the arbitrator’s decision regarding the Claim, the award given and the arbitrator’s findings and conclusions on which the arbitrator’s decision is based. The determination of whether a Claim is subject to arbitration shall be governed by the Federal Arbitration Act and determined by a court rather than an arbitrator. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, (i) you and GMH may litigate in court to compel arbitration, stay proceedings pending arbitration, or confirm, modify, vacate or enter judgment on the award entered by the arbitrator; and (ii) the arbitrator’s decision is final, binding on all parties and enforceable in any court that has jurisdiction, provided that any award may be challenged if the arbitrator fails to follow applicable law. BY AGREEING TO THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION, YOU UNDERSTAND THAT YOU AND GMH ARE WAIVING THE RIGHT TO SUE IN COURT AND HAVE A JURY TRIAL.
Location. The arbitration will take place in your hometown area if you so notify GMH in your notice of arbitration or within ten (10) days following receipt of GMH’ arbitration notice. In the absence of a notice to conduct the arbitration in your hometown area, the arbitration will be conducted in Lexington, Kentucky, unless the parties agree to video, phone and/or internet connection appearances. Any Claim not subject to arbitration (other than claims proceeding in any small claims court), or where no election to arbitrate has been made, shall be decided exclusively by a court of competent jurisdiction in Lexington, Kentucky, United States of America, and you and GMH agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of that court.
Limitations. You and GMH agree that any arbitration shall be limited to the Claim between GMH and you individually. YOU AND GMH AGREE THAT, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW: (I) THERE IS NO RIGHT OR AUTHORITY FOR ANY DISPUTE TO BE ARBITRATED ON A CLASS-ACTION BASIS OR TO UTILIZE CLASS ACTION PROCEDURES; (II) THERE IS NO RIGHT OR AUTHORITY FOR ANY DISPUTE TO BE BROUGHT IN A PURPORTED REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY OR AS A PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL; AND (III) NO ARBITRATION SHALL BE JOINED WITH ANY OTHER.
Exceptions to Negotiations and Arbitration. You and GMH agree that the following Claims are not subject to the above provisions concerning negotiations and binding arbitration: (i) any Claims seeking to enforce or protect, or concerning the validity of, any of your or GMH’s intellectual property rights; and (ii) any claim for equitable relief. In addition to the foregoing, either party may assert an individual action in small claims court for Claims that are within the scope of such courts’ jurisdiction in lieu of arbitration.
Governing Law. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, this Agreement is governed by, and will be construed under, the laws of the United States of America and the law of the State of Kentucky, without regard to choice of law principles. The application of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is expressly excluded. Other laws may apply if you choose to access the Software from outside of the United States. In such an event, those local laws shall affect this Agreement only to the extent necessary in that jurisdiction and this Agreement shall be interpreted to give maximum effect to the terms and conditions in this Agreement. You are responsible for compliance with all local laws if and to the extent local laws are applicable.
Severability. You and GMH agree that if any portion this Section 13 is found illegal or unenforceable that portion shall be severed and the remainder of the Section shall be given full force and effect.
14. General Provisions.
GMH reserves all rights not expressly granted in this Agreement. GMH may modify this Agreement at any time by providing such revised Agreement to you or posting the revised Agreement on its website located at https://www.txchainsawgame.com/eula. Your continued use of the Software shall constitute your acceptance of such revised Agreement. You may not assign this Agreement or any rights hereunder. Nothing in this Agreement shall constitute a partnership, agency or joint venture between you and GMH. Should any term or provision of this Agreement be deemed invalid, void or unenforceable either in its entirety or in a particular application, the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. The failure of GMH at any time or times to require performance of any provision of this Agreement shall in no manner affect its right at a later time to enforce the same unless the same is waived in writing. The terms set forth in this Agreement constitute the final, complete and exclusive agreement with respect to the Software and may not be contradicted, explained or supplemented by evidence of any prior agreement, any contemporaneous oral agreement or any consistent additional terms. GMH may, at its sole discretion, assign this Agreement without giving prior notice.
YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT AND UNDERSTAND THE RIGHTS, OBLIGATIONS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH HEREIN. BY CONTINUING TO INSTALL THE SOFTWARE, YOU EXPRESSLY CONSENT TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND GRANT TO GMH THE RIGHTS SET FORTH HEREIN.