GLIZZY TERMS OF SERVICE
Last updated: 13 February 2025
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern the use of the Glizzy platform (“Glizzy” or the “Platform”), operated by Matrix Studios Pty Ltd (ABN 72 655 753 058) (“we,” “us,” or “our”), an Australian company based in Adelaide, South Australia. By creating an account or otherwise accessing or using Glizzy, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Introduction
1.1 About Glizzy
Glizzy is an online service that facilitates the distribution, purchase and download of indie games (“Content”) from independent creators (“Developers”).These Terms form a legally binding agreement between you (“User” or “Developer”) and Matrix Studios Pty Ltd. Please read them carefully.
1.2 Acceptance of Terms
By creating an account on Glizzy or otherwise accessing the Platform, you confirm that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Platform.
2. Definitions
- Account: A registered user profile on Glizzy.
- User: Any individual who creates an Account to browse or purchase Content.
- Developer: Any individual or entity who uploads or sells Content on Glizzy.
- Content: Indie games, digital materials, assets, text, images or other media uploaded to Glizzy.
- Services: The Glizzy website, desktop application (if any) and related services provided by Matrix Studios Pty Ltd.
3. Eligibility & Age Requirements
3.1 Minimum Age
You must be at least 13 years of age to register an Account or use Glizzy. If youare under 18, you affirm that you have reviewed these Terms with your parent or legal guardian and they agree on your behalf to be bound by them.
3.2 Developer Eligibility
If you register as a Developer to upload or sell Content, you must be at least 18
years of age or possess legal parental or guardian consent to do so. By uploading any Content, you warrant that you have the legal right or authority toenter into these Terms.
4. Accounts & Registration
4.1 Account Creation
To access certain features (including purchasing or selling Content), you must create an Account. You agree to provide accurate and complete information during registration. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your Account credentials.
4.2 Security & Responsibility
You are responsible for all activity on your Account, whether authorised by you or not. If you suspect unauthorised use, please notify us immediately. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your Account for any breach of these Terms or inappropriate behaviour.
4.3 No Transfer
Accounts are personal. You may not sell, transfer or assign your Account or any associated rights to a third party.
5. Developer Terms
5.1 Ownership & Rights
By uploading Content, you affirm that you either own or have all necessary rights, licences and permissions to distribute and sell such Content via Glizzy. You remain the owner of your Content, subject to the licence granted below.
5.2 Licence to Glizzy
You grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, display, promote and distribute your Content through the Platform and Services. This licence is for the purpose of operating, marketing and improving Glizzy.
5.3 Revenue Split
The default revenue share for each transaction is 80% to the Developer and 20% to us. We reserve the right to adjust the revenue split in the future, provided we give you notice of any change before it takes effect.
5.4 Prohibited Content
Developers must not upload Content that is malicious, unlawful, infringes any third party’s rights or breaches these Terms. We may remove or suspend accessto Content that violates these Terms without notice.
5.5 Payment & Payouts
(a) Stripe: All payment processing is handled by Stripe or another designated third-party processor. We do not store your financial information.
(b) Payout Schedule: Payouts to Developers (their share) will be made in accordance with our then-current policies, subject to Stripe’s terms and any applicable fees or taxes.
(c) Taxes: You are responsible for any taxes or other levies on your earnings andwe may withhold amounts if required by law.
6. Transactions & Payments
6.1 Purchasing Content
Users can purchase Content by paying the listed price through Stripe. You authorise us (and our payment processors) to charge your chosen payment method for any purchases made under your Account.
6.2 Pricing
Developers set their own prices for Content unless stated otherwise. By default,prices are displayed in U.S. Dollars (USD). We may, at our discretion, display approximate local-currency equivalents for convenience, based on exchange rates from our payment processors or other reputable third-party services. In some cases, additional fees (e.g., transaction or administrative fees, including any currency-conversion charges) may apply and will be disclosed at the point of purchase.
6.3 No Financial Data Storage
As we utilise Stripe, we do not store your payment card or bank details. All cardor bank information is managed by Stripe.
6.4 GST & Other Charges
Where applicable, GST or other local taxes may be added to the purchase price. You are responsible for any transaction fees or currency conversion fees imposed by your provider.
7. Refund Policy
7.1 No Refunds, Subject to ACL
Except as required under the Australian Consumer Law, all sales of digital Content are final, and we generally do not offer refunds. This reflects the nature of digital goods where immediate access is typically granted.
7.2 ACL Consumer Guarantees
Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts, or modifies any rights you have under the ACL or other applicable laws. If Content is faulty, not as described, orotherwise breaches a consumer guarantee, please contact us at hello@matrixstudios.io, and we will provide a remedy in accordance with the ACL.
8. User Behaviour
8.1 Acceptable Use
You agree not to engage in any behaviour that is unlawful, harmful, harassing, defamatory, discriminatory or otherwise objectionable. This includes but is not limited to:
- Using Glizzy to distribute viruses or malicious code;
- Harassing or threatening other users;
- Violating any third-party rights or laws; or
- Circumventing or interfering with the platform’s security or payment processes.
8.2 Enforcement
We may terminate or suspend your Account at our sole discretion if we believe your actions violate these Terms, harm other users or risk the security of the Platform.
9. User-Generated Content (Reviews, Comments)
9.1 Licence to Glizzy
If you post or upload any text, reviews, images or other materials (“User-Generated Content”) to Glizzy, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, display, distribute and promote such content as needed to operate and improve Glizzy.
9.2 Your Responsibility
You agree that any User-Generated Content you submit complies with the law and does not infringe the rights of others. We may remove or modify User-Generated Content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
Except as required by the Australian Consumer Law, Glizzy and any Content or Services provided through it are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the extent permitted by law, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability of the Platform or the Content.We do not exclude or modify any warranty, guarantee or other right implied or imposed by statute or law that cannot lawfully be excluded or modified.
11. Limitation of Liability
11.1 Extent Permitted by Law
To the fullest extent permitted by law and subject to the ACL, we will not be liable for indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages arising out of orrelated to your use of Glizzy or any Content.
11.2 Consumer Guarantees
Where the ACL or any other legislation implies non-excludable conditions or warranties into these Terms, our liability for any breach of such condition or
warranty is limited, at our option, to: (a) Replacing the Content or supplying equivalent goods or services again; or (b) Paying the cost of replacing the Content or having the services supplied again.
12. Termination
12.1 User-Initiated Termination
You may terminate your Account at any time. Upon termination, you will lose access to any Account-specific features (including purchased Content), except as otherwise noted by law. No refunds will be provided, except as required by the ACL.
12.2 Our Right to Terminate
We may suspend or terminate your Account if we believe you have violated these Terms, infringed any law or engaged in fraudulent or objectionable conduct. We may also remove any Content associated with your Account.
12.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination, these Terms will cease, but sections regarding Disclaimers, Liability, IP Rights and any clause intended by context to survive shall continue to apply.
13. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by and construed under the laws of the State of South Australia. You irrevocably submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of thecourts in Adelaide, South Australia for any dispute arising under or in connection with these Terms.
14. Miscellaneous
14.1 Changes to Terms
We may update or modify these Terms from time to time. If we make substantialchanges, we will notify you (e.g., via email or a prominent notice on the Platform). Your continued use of Glizzy after any changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
14.2 Entire Agreement
These Terms (including any documents referenced or linked herein) constitute the entire agreement between you and Matrix Studios Pty Ltd regarding Glizzy and supersede all prior agreements or understandings.
14.3 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.
14.4 No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision in these Terms does not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
14.5 Contact
If you have questions about these Terms or the Platform, please contact us at:
Matrix Studios
Suite 2/316 Wakefield Street, Adelaide 5000, South Australia, AustraliaEmail: hello@matrixstudios.io