Historically Strange Studios

Terms of Service

Last Updated: September 14, 2025

1. Definitions

• “Site” refers to the website located at historicallystrangestudios.com.
• “Services” refers to the website and any related services provided by Historically Strange Studios.
• “User,” “you,” or “your” refers to the individual or entity accessing or using the Site.
• “Historically Strange Studios,” “we,” “us,” or “our” refers to the company providing the Site and Services.
• “Terms” refers to these Terms of Service.
• “User Content” refers to any content that a user posts, uploads, or makes available on the Site.

Welcome to Historically Strange Studios. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website at historicallystrangestudios.com (the “Site”) and any related services provided by Historically Strange Studios (“we,” “us,” or “our”).

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

2. Acceptance of Terms

By using our Site, you affirm that you are at least 18 years old or have reached the age of majority in your jurisdiction, and you are fully able and competent to enter into these Terms.

3. Use of the Website

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a way that doesn’t infringe on the rights of others. This includes a strict prohibition on uploading or posting any malicious code, viruses, or links to malicious websites. Prohibited behavior also includes harassing or causing distress to other users, transmitting offensive content, or disrupting the normal flow of the Site.

4. User Accounts

To access certain features, you may need to create an account. You are responsible for keeping your account information, including your password, confidential and for all activity that occurs under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account. You also understand and agree that we are not responsible for maintaining your account.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site, such as text, graphics, logos, and images, is the property of Historically Strange Studios or its suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws. You agree to respect all copyright and proprietary notices and will not make any changes to this content.

6. Our Property

The Site and all of its content, including but not limited to, anything within the website not owned by third parties, such as software, text, content, designs, videos, images, names, logos, and patents, are our exclusive property. This property is protected by trademark, copyright, and other laws. You may not use these materials for any purpose without our prior written permission. Any use of our trademarks or copyrighted works must abide by these terms and any specific guidelines we may provide. You agree not to use our marks in a way that suggests a common or generic meaning, or to register a domain or apply for a trademark that includes our names, logos, or other similar marks.

7. User-Generated Content

If you post content, including comments or other submissions, on the Site (“User Content”), you grant us a broad, royalty-free, and perpetual right to use, reproduce, modify, and display that content worldwide in any media. You also confirm that you own or control all the rights to the content you post.

You expressly understand and agree that you are solely responsible for all User Content you post and for all activity that occurs under your account. We are not responsible for the content posted by our users.

Prohibited User Content:

You may not transmit any User Content that is unlawful, offensive, upsetting, threatening, libelous, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable. Examples of such objectionable content include, but are not limited to:

• Content that is unlawful or promotes unlawful activity.
• Content that is defamatory, discriminatory, or mean-spirited, including references or commentary about religion, race, sexual orientation, gender, national/ethnic origin, or other targeted groups.
• Spam, machine- or randomly-generated content, constituting unauthorized or unsolicited advertising, chain letters, or any other form of unauthorized solicitation.
• Content containing or installing any viruses, worms, malware, or other harmful material designed to disrupt or damage any software, hardware, or telecommunications equipment, or to obtain unauthorized access to data.
• Content that infringes on the proprietary rights of any party, including patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other rights.
• Content that impersonates any person or entity, including us and our employees.
• Content that violates the privacy of any person.
• False information or features.

Content Monitoring and Liability:

We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to determine whether any User Content is appropriate and complies with these Terms. We may refuse or remove any such content, and we can also make formatting and edits or change the manner of any content. We may also limit or revoke your use of the Services if you post objectionable content.

As we cannot control all content posted by users and/or third parties, you agree to use the Services at your own risk. You understand that you may be exposed to content that you find offensive, indecent, incorrect, or objectionable, and you agree that we will not be liable in any way for any content, including any errors or omissions, or any loss or damage incurred as a result of your use of any content.

DMCA Notice and Procedure for Copyright Infringement Claims

You may submit a notification pursuant to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) by providing our Copyright Agent with the following information in writing (see 17 U.S.C 512(c)(3) for further detail):

1. An electronic or physical signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright’s interest.
2. A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed, including the URL (web page address) where the copyrighted work exists or a copy of the copyrighted work.
3. Identification of the URL or other specific location on the Service where the material you claim is infringing is located.
4. Your address, telephone number, and email address.
5. A statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
6. A statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf.

You can contact our copyright agent via email at [email protected]. Upon receipt of a notification, we will take whatever action, in our sole discretion, we deem appropriate, including removal of the challenged content from the Service.

8. No Guarantees

We cannot guarantee that the Site will always be available or free from errors, nor do we guarantee the accuracy or completeness of its content. We provide the Site and its services “as is,” without any warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.

9. Payment and Billing

All prices for products or services listed on the Site are in U.S. Dollars (USD) unless otherwise stated. We use third-party payment processors, including but not limited to PayPal, Patreon, and Ko-fi, to handle all transactions. You acknowledge and agree that your use of these payment processors is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for any issues, security breaches, or disputes that arise from your use of these third-party payment services. You should read their terms and conditions carefully before making a purchase.

10. Prohibited Activities

You are prohibited from using the Site to:

• Upload or transmit any malicious code, viruses, or other harmful data.
• Engage in any form of spamming, “phishing,” or other similar deceptive practices.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, user accounts, or data.
• Use any automated system, such as “bots” or “spiders,” to access the Site without our permission.
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.

11. Third-Party Links and Affiliate Marketing

The Site may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. All intellectual property rights related to content on these third-party sites remain with their respective owners. We may also engage in affiliate marketing, which means we may earn a commission from purchases made through links to third-party sites. Your use of these third-party links and any purchases you make are at your own risk.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. If you wish to terminate your account, you may simply discontinue using the Service.

13. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Historically Strange Studios or its directors, employees, or partners be liable for any indirect or consequential damages, including loss of profits or data, resulting from your use of or inability to use the Site.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Historically Strange Studios and its officers, directors, and employees for any losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) related to your use of the Site, any content you post, or your violation of these Terms or any laws.

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

16. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising from these Terms will be resolved through arbitration in the State of Delaware. The arbitration will be administered in accordance with established commercial arbitration rules. The decision of the arbitrator may be entered in any court with jurisdiction. This does not prevent parties from seeking temporary relief from a court. All arbitration proceedings will be conducted on an individual basis, and you waive your right to participate in a class action. If a claim proceeds in court, we each waive any right to a jury trial.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with any other legal notices and policies published by us on the Site, constitute the entire agreement between you and Historically Strange Studios regarding your use of the Site. This agreement supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral, or written.

19. Language

These Terms are written in English. The English version of this agreement will be the official and controlling version, and any translations of these Terms into other languages are provided for convenience only. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the English version and any translation, the English version shall prevail.

20. Data Privacy and GDPR

For users in the European Union, we are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our Privacy Policy, which is part of these Terms, explains how we handle your personal data. Under GDPR, you have certain rights, including the right to access, rectify, and erase your data. For more details on these rights or to exercise them, please see our Privacy Policy.

21. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will post the revised version on the Site with an updated “Last Updated” date.

22. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at [email protected].