Terms and Conditions of Use
Last updated: September 2024

YOUR USE OF THIS WEBSITE AND THE SERVICES OFFERED AND CONTENT CONTAINED HEREIN CONSTITUTES YOUR AGREEMENT TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE.

YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD TO USE THIS WEBSITE, OR, IF YOU ARE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 13 AND 18, YOU MUST HAVE YOUR PARENT OR GUARDIAN’S PERMISSION TO USE THE PLATFORM, AND YOU REPRESENT AND WARRANT THAT YOU HAVE YOUR PARENT OR GUARDIAN’S PERMISSION.

This website, including all of its features and content (the “Website”), is a service made available by Creative Dept. LLC© or its affiliates (“Creative Dept.©”), and all content, information, services, text, photographs, video, audio, graphics, and software provided on or through this Website (“Content”) may be used solely under the following terms and conditions of use (“Terms of Use”).

1. Website Limited License
   This Website and the Content are protected by copyrights, trademarks, patents, service marks, international treaties, and/or other proprietary rights and laws of the U.S. and other countries. As a visitor to this Website, you are granted a nonexclusive, nontransferable, revocable, limited license to access and use this Website and the Content in accordance with these Terms of Use. Creative Dept.© may terminate this license at any time for any reason.

2. Ownership of Work Displayed
   Creative Dept.© respects the intellectual property rights of others. All work displayed on this Website, including but not limited to artwork, designs, videos, and photographs, is the property of its respective owners. We have posted such work solely for informational or educational purposes, and we do not claim ownership of any third-party content unless expressly stated. By using this Website, you acknowledge that such works remain the property of their rightful owners, and you agree not to assert any ownership or control over such works. If you believe that any content on this Website infringes upon your intellectual property rights, please contact us, and we will promptly investigate and, if necessary, remove the material in question.

3. Presentation for Satirical and Theatrical Purposes Only
   This Website and its Content are presented for satirical, artistic, and theatrical purposes only. Any interpretations, depictions, or representations within the Website are purely fictional and intended for entertainment and artistic expression. By accessing and using this Website, you acknowledge and agree that the material is not to be taken literally and is not intended to represent real events or persons. Furthermore, you agree that you are accessing the Website voluntarily and fully indemnify and hold harmless Creative Dept.© from any claims, damages, liabilities, or legal actions resulting from your use or interpretation of the Website or its Content.

4. Limitations on Use; Third Party Communications
   4.1 Limitations on Use
   Unless otherwise agreed by you and Creative Dept.© in a separate written agreement, the Content on this Website is for your personal use only and not for commercial exploitation. You may not use this Website or the Content for any illegal purpose, in any illegal manner, or in any manner inconsistent with these Terms of Use. Unauthorized use of this Website or its Content is prohibited.
   4.2 Third Party Communications
   Creative Dept.© disclaims all liability for any Third Party Communications you may receive or any actions you may take based on such communications. You are solely responsible for verifying the identity and trustworthiness of the source and content of any Third Party Communications. As used herein, “Third Party Communications” refers to any communications directed to you from third parties in connection with this Website or Content.

5. Intellectual Property Rights
   Except as expressly provided in these Terms of Use, nothing contained herein shall be construed as conferring on you or any third party any license or right under any intellectual property law, rule, or regulation. You agree that the Content and Website are protected by copyrights, trademarks, service marks, patents, and/or other proprietary rights and laws.

6. Linking to this Website
   You may not link to this Website without the express written permission of Creative Dept.©. Any unauthorized linking to this Website is prohibited, and Creative Dept.© reserves the right to request that any link to this Website be removed immediately. Failure to comply with such a request may result in legal action.

7. No Solicitation
   You shall not distribute on or through this Website any advertising, solicitation for goods or services, or solicitation for others to join organizations without express written permission from Creative Dept.©.

8. Advertisers
   This Website may contain advertising and sponsorship. Advertisers and sponsors are responsible for ensuring the material submitted complies with applicable laws. Creative Dept.© will not be responsible for any inaccuracy or illegality in advertisers' materials or their actions.

9. Errors and Corrections
   Creative Dept.© does not guarantee that this Website or the Content will be error-free or free from harmful components like viruses. Creative Dept.© may make improvements or changes to the Website or Content at any time.

10. Third Party Content
    Creative Dept.© is not responsible for third party content on this Website or any linked websites. The opinions and information in third party content do not reflect the beliefs or opinions of Creative Dept.©.

11. Assumption of Risk and Indemnification
    Unless prohibited by law, you assume all liability for any claims, damages, or lawsuits related to your use of the Website and/or Content, unless caused by Creative Dept.©’s negligence. Furthermore, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Creative Dept.©, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in connection with your use of the Website, any violation of these Terms of Use, or any claim relating to the satirical or theatrical nature of the Content.

12. DISCLAIMER
    UNLESS PROHIBITED BY LAW, THIS WEBSITE AND THE CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS," AND CREATIVE DEPT.© DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, TITLE, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
    UNLESS PROHIBITED BY LAW, CREATIVE DEPT.© SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THIS WEBSITE OR THE CONTENT.

14. Third Party Rights
    Certain sections of these Terms of Use are for the benefit of Creative Dept.© and its affiliates. They have the right to enforce those provisions directly against you.

15. Unlawful Activity; Termination of Access
    Creative Dept.© reserves the right to investigate and report any violations of these Terms of Use.

16. Remedies for Violations
    Creative Dept.© reserves the right to seek remedies for violations of these Terms of Use, including blocking access to the Website.

17. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
    These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Any action arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use shall be filed only in the state or federal courts located in Massachusetts, and you hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts.

18. Privacy
    Your use of this Website is subject to Creative Dept.©’s Privacy Policy: http://creativedept.io/privacy-policy.

19. Severability
    If any part of these Terms of Use is found unlawful, the remainder shall remain valid and enforceable.

20. Modifications to Terms of Use
    Creative Dept.© reserves the right to change these Terms of Use at any time. Continued use of the Website constitutes your agreement to any changes.