CREATORS' REWARD PROGRAM TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This version of the Terms and Conditions is valid from October 8, 2024

1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

1. The Creators' Reward Program, as well as services and functions related to the activities of this program (hereinafter referred to as the "Program"), is a project that allows content creators who create Content (as defined below) related to the Standoff 2 mobile game (hereinafter individually and collectively referred to as the "Creator") to receive remuneration for creating content based on user interactions with said Content (hereinafter referred to as "Remuneration").
2. The terms and conditions of the Program (hereinafter referred to as the "Terms") are published at the web address: https://creators.standoff2.com (hereinafter referred to as the "Website").
3. These Terms are the public offer, which is an offer to enter into a public contract on the terms set out in this offer between the Creator (hereinafter referred to as "You", including any of its derivatives) and Axlebolt Limited (AXLEBOLT LTD), which was established and operates in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Cyprus, registration number HE 409660, registered at: Christodoulou Chatzipavlou, 221, Helios Court, office/apartment 401, 3036, Limassol, Cyprus (hereinafter referred to as "Axlebolt").
4. By submitting your Application, you confirm that you have read these Terms and all other applicable legal documentation from Axlebolt and agree to comply with them in full.
5. The processes of collecting and processing the personal data of the Creator, and of collecting and processing cookies and other similar data, is regulated by the Privacy Policy available at: https://creators.standoff2.com/privacy-policy.
6. If participation in the Program includes the involvement of Axlebolt partners or other third parties, the Creator is also obligated to comply with the terms (user agreements, contracts, etc.) of such third parties to the extent required for compliance with these Terms.
7. The latest version of the Terms is available at https://creators.standoff2.com/en/terms. From time to time, we may unilaterally amend the Terms. All amendments enter into force when they are posted on this page. However, each individual legal relationship is governed by the version of the Terms effective at the moment of its occurrence. We will make every effort to make sure that the Creator can be notified of the publication of such amendments to the Terms in a variety of ways, but you are requested to regularly check the Website for the latest version of the Terms.
8. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not submit an Application to participate in the Program or join the Program in any other way.

2. Definitions

1. "Partner": Any party directly or indirectly involved in the implementation of the Program from Axlebolt's side.
2. "Application": The registration form filled out by the Creator, containing information and materials that the Creator is required to provide to Axlebolt in order to participate in the Program.
3. "Content": Audiovisual works to the extent that they comply with the requirements of these Terms.
4. "Standoff 2" (or the "Game"): The mobile application game under the general name "STANDOFF 2" available for devices running iOS and Android operating systems.
5. "Gold": Additional software (in-game object) that provides additional features and user experience in the Game.
6. "Promo Code": A series of numbers and letters that provide, through their application in the Game system, additional features and user experience in the Game.
7. "Social Media": Websites, online services, and applications that allow their users to create and exchange content, messages, and other information (including YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram) on the global computer network of the Internet.
8. "Account": The Creator's personal profile on Social Media.
9. "Creator Code": A unique code (series of characters) that a user of the Game can apply within the Program and that is necessary to calculate the Creator's Remuneration under the Terms of the Program.
10. "Store": The service for purchasing use rights for in-game objects from the Standoff 2 Store (store.standoff2.com) on the global computer network of the Internet.
11. "Reporting Period": A period of time used to calculate the Creator's Remuneration. The payment of Remuneration to the Creator takes place upon completion of each Reporting Period.

3. PROGRAM PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

1. In order to be eligible to participate in the Program, in addition to agreeing to these Terms and sending an Application, the Creator must comply with the following requirements:

1. Age Restrictions. In order to participate in the Program, the Creator must be 14 years old or older, and if, according to these Terms, the Creator has the right to receive monetary Remuneration, the Creator must be 16 years old or older. By sending an Application to participate in the Program, the Creator confirms that they are an adult in accordance with the laws of their place of residence, unless they have received the direct and informed consent of their legal representative to participate in the Program in accordance with these Terms and are compliant with the above age requirements.
2. Authority. If the Creator is a legal entity, acceptance of these Terms must be carried out by an authorized representative of said legal entity, whose authority is formalized in accordance with the laws of the country of registration of said legal entity.
3. Social Media Account Requirements. The Creator's Social Media Account must have a certain number of subscribers (as prescribed in Appendix 1 to these Terms). Additionally, at least half of the total Content published on the Creator's Social Media Account must be dedicated to the Game, and such Content must be considered by Axlebolt to be significant and relevant to the Game community. Content evaluation is the exclusive right of Axlebolt and is carried out at Axlebolt's sole discretion.
4. Regular Content Creation. The Creator must regularly (not less than two (2) times per calendar month) publish unique (not similar to or with the potential to be confused for something previously published by another person) Content on their Social Media Account.
5. Compliance with Social Media Terms. When publishing Content, the Creator must comply with all applicable terms, provisions, policies, and rules of the relevant Social Media network.
6. Compliance with Game Terms. The Creator must comply with the License Agreement of the Game, the Game Rules, or any additional terms and policies that are applicable to the Creator, including as a user of the Game and (if applicable) the Store.
7. Legal Restrictions. The Creator does not have the right to participate in the Program if it is restricted or prohibited by the laws of the Creator's place of residence, as well as in the event that, for legal or other reasons, Axlebolt is unable to fulfill its obligations under these Terms.
8. Non-Competition. The Creator is not allowed to promote or advertise in any form (including creation and distribution of the Content) any other mobile game or any computer game in the "3D Shooter," "Action-Adventure" or "First-Person Shooter" genres (including unpublished games in the stages of development, testing, etc.), excluding cases when such activity is agreed by Axlebolt in written.
9. Sanction Restrictions. The Creator is not directly or indirectly subject to any export control measures, economic sanctions, or similar restrictions imposed by the government or international bodies, including, but not limited to, restrictions imposed by the United States of America and/or the European Union.
10. Other Restrictions. The Creator must not conclude any agreement or contract with any third party that may in any way interfere with the full and complete execution of the Creator's obligations under these Terms.

Axlebolt may unilaterally amend or modify the abovementioned requirements at any time for the duration of the Program.

2. The Creator must comply with the requirements for Program participants set forth in p. 3.1.1–3.1.7 throughout the entire duration of the Creator's participation in the Program. Noncompliance with any of the aforementioned requirements may result in the termination of the Creator from the Program and cancellation of any remuneration by the unilateral decision of Axlebolt.

4. PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM

1. In order to participate in the Program, the Creator must consecutively perform the following actions:

1. Follow the Application procedure on the Website according to the instructions on the Website.
2. If required, at Axlebolt's request, provide additional information and materials required to evaluate the Creator's eligibility for the Program.

2. Upon consideration of the Application, Axlebolt notifies the Creator of the acceptance or rejection of their Application to participate in the Program.
3. Axlebolt reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to accept or reject any Application to participate in the Program without providing any explanation or justification.
4.  In the event that the Creator's Application to participate in the Program is approved, these Terms enter into force and constitute a legally binding contract between the Creator and Axlebolt.
5. Regardless of the Creator's consent to participate in the Program or Axlebolt's approval of such Application, Axlebolt reserves the right to terminate the Creator's participation in the Program for any reason and at any time.

5.  CONTENT CREATOR REQUIREMENTS

1. Content published by the Creator as part of their participation in the Program must comply with the following requirements:

1. Content, as well as materials used to create Content, must not violate any policies or terms of the relevant Social Media networks, the License Agreement of the Game, the Game Rules, or any additional terms and policies that are applicable to the Creator, including as a user of the Game and (if applicable) the Store.
2. Content, including any materials used to create Content, must not violate any exclusive rights to intellectual property, trade names, rights to trade secrets, image rights, rights to freedom of speech or privacy, or any other rights of third parties.
3. Content must not contain any information that violates the applicable legislation or the laws of the Creator's place of residence, including, but not limited to, information that contains profanity in any language; information that is offensive, threatening, obscene, slanderous, defamatory or otherwise promoting illegal activity or behavior; information that contains or justifies the ideas of extremism, terrorism, fascism, or any other radical ideology; information that contains religious, social, racist, sexual or political connotations; information that contains sexual references, including references to any aspect of sexual orientation, or information that is erotic or pornographic in nature.
4. Content must not contain viruses, advertisements, spyware, or other malicious software or links to resources containing viruses, phishing pages, or other kinds of fraudulent links or images.
5. Content must not contain information that is irrelevant or spam, or information that advertises or promotes narcotics, psychotropic substances, or their consumption.
6. Content must not contain information related to the purchasing, selling or otherwise changing access rights to profiles in the Game (with the exception of reviewing the profiles of third parties with their consent).
7. Content must not contain information that demonstrates any technical ways of avoiding game protection mechanisms or gaining illegal advantages when using the Game ("cheats"), or information that demonstrates any technical vulnerabilities of the Game ("bugs"), or any other activities in respect of the Game that are not approved by Axlebolt.
8. Content must not contain information related to Axlebolt's activities not directly associated with the development and/or promotion of the Game, personal information of employees, contractors, founders or directors of Axlebolt, or members of their families.
9. Content must not contain third-party data that could be misleading in any way as to the source of the Content or any goods or services included in the Content.

Axlebolt may unilaterally amend or modify the abovementioned requirements at any time for the duration of the Program. Amendments to these requirements enter into force upon the publication of a new version of the Rules.

2. The Creator must comply with the Content requirements set forth in this section of the Rules for the entire duration of the Creator's participation in the Program.
3. Content must be published and remain available to Social Media users for the entire duration of the Creator's participation in the Program.

6. CREATOR REMUNERATION. BONUSES.

1. Remuneration for participation in the Program may be given in the form of use rights to in-game objects, or Promo Codes, or monetary payments, depending on the level of participation in the Program.
2. The detailed terms for the levels of participation in the Program, and Remuneration amounts depending on the level of participation in the Program are specified by Axlebolt on the Website or otherwise during the course of communication with the Creator.
3. The terms of participation in the Program and the mechanics for remuneration calculation for participation in the Program may be changed by Axlebolt unilaterally. Such changed terms shall come into force from the moment of their publication on the Website or their communication to the Authors in another way.
4. Remuneration in the form of use rights to in-game objects (Gold) or Promo Codes will be provided to the Creator after the end of each Reporting Period of the Program or at other times at the discretion of Axlebolt by the following methods:

1.  In relation to in-game objects (Gold), providing Gold for use in the Creator's game profile in the Game system.
2.  In relation to Promo Codes, by providing such codes to the Creator by email or any other method agreed upon by the Parties.

4. The procedure for the calculation and payment of monetary Remuneration shall be as follows:

1.  The Creator undertakes to create the Creator Code. The Creator Code must comply with the requirements set forth in Appendix 2 to these Terms.
2. For the purposes of calculating the Creator's Remuneration, the amount of transactions to acquire use rights for in-game objects made by Game users is determined by the Game users' application of the Creator Code when making transactions during the Reporting Period.
3. Axlebolt may provide the Creator with reference information regarding the amounts and quantities of transactions completed by Game users that use the Creator Code using Website functionality, by sending such information to the Creator's email address, or using another method as agreed upon by the Parties.
4. The Creator must provide Axlebolt or its Partners with payment information and documentation, as well as fill out tax forms as needed in order to receive payment.

5. Neither these Terms nor any other agreement grant the Creator or any third party the right to inspect or examine any of Axlebolt's data, documents, records, software or systems that are directly or indirectly related to the Program. Axlebolt has no obligation to disclose to the Creator or any third party any financial reports, balance sheets, formulas, or any other accounting documentation, in particular, any financial information related to the payment of Remuneration.
6. Axlebolt shall make payments only to the personal account of the Creator or their legal representative. Axlebolt may refuse or suspend any payment if Axlebolt has any kind of doubts regarding the validity of the payment information provided.
7. The Creator holds the sole responsibility for paying all taxes, including income taxes, duties, VAT and similar fees imposed on payments that Axlebolt may make to the Creator in accordance with these Terms, as well as any on other form of Remuneration to the Creator in accordance with these Terms. In some jurisdictions, tax laws may require Axlebolt to collect and/or report tax information about the Creator, withhold taxes from payments to you, or both. If the Creator does not provide documentation that Axlebolt considers to be sufficient to fulfill the obligation to withhold taxes from payments, Axlebolt is entitled to withhold payments until such time as the Creator provides sufficient documentation or to refuse payments in full.
8. Axlebolt does not charge additional fees for the transfer of Remuneration to the Creator, however, such fees may be charged by Partners, banks, payment systems, etc.
9. Axlebolt reserves the right to cancel Remuneration and payment of any kind in the event that the Creator violates these Terms.
10. According to the level of participation in the Program, Axlebolt may provide additional bonuses to the Creator, such as: providing additional information about the Game, introducing new Game functionality, providing support to Creators while they are using the Game and additional contests for Creators.
11. Axlebolt may introduce restrictions on the minimum amount of Remuneration payments to the Creator and transfer Remuneration only upon reaching the minimum amount of Remuneration payable.
12. Axlebolt will, at its sole discretion, define the timing of Remuneration payments.
13. The Creator is solely responsible for any third-party costs or fees related to the publication of Content. Axlebolt does not and will not carry responsibility for any commissions, taxes, fees, or other funds that the Creator must pay to other parties, including parties that may assist in the creation of Content.

7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

1. The Creator hereby grants Axlebolt an irrevocable, perpetual, transferable, non-exclusive, royalty-free license (including the right to sublicense and further transfer rights to third parties), valid throughout the world, to use, copy, publish, transmit, publicly display, publicly perform, provide electronic access, broadcast, make available to the public, and otherwise use any Content, as well as the name, image, likeness, and reputation of the Creator, as well as the name of the Creator's Social Media Account.
2. Furthermore, the Creator also grants Axlebolt the right to introduce corrections and modifications to the Content. All rights granted by the Creator in accordance with these Terms are cumulative, and Axlebolt may exercise or refrain from exercising any one or more of them separately, concurrently and/or in connection with any other rights.
3. The term of the license granted in accordance with the provisions of this section is equal to the term of the copyright on the Content.
4. The license granted does not terminate upon termination of these Terms and Agreement.

8. CONFIDENTIALITY

1. The Creator agrees and accepts that all information related to the Program, as well as all information and materials provided to participants of the Program through the Website or other method, is confidential. Confidential information includes, but is not limited to, information about unpublished new game functions, characters, updates, and other Game content or elements (collectively referred to as "New Functions"), the content of business communications and negotiations between the Parties, Axlebolt's business and marketing plans, and information about upcoming events, activities, or launches of new games. In addition, confidential information includes the personal data of parties involved in the Program implementation, source code, plots, game design elements, graphical and audiovisual objects, architectural and engineering solutions, interworking protocols, databases, information of a technical, financial, or marketing nature, or other know-how that are valuable to Axlebolt due to being unknown to third parties.
2. The Creator undertakes to:

1.  Preserve the confidentiality of all confidential information.
2. Not disclose such confidential information to any party.
3. Use confidential information and, in particular, information about New Functions solely for the purposes of the Program and with strict adherence to Axlebolt's instructions.

3. Any violation of the confidentiality obligations constitutes a material breach of these Terms and may result in the Creator's immediate and permanent termination from the Program.
4. The obligations to maintain confidentiality are valid for the duration of the Creator's participation in the Program and for two (2) years after the termination of the Creator's participation in the Program.

9. TERMINATION OF PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM

1. The implementation of the Program in no way creates an obligation for Axlebolt to continue implementing the Program in the future and does not guarantee that the Creator will receive any form of Remuneration in the future. Axlebolt may, at any time, terminate the validity of these Terms, in which case you will be notified no less than 15 days in advance.
2. The term of the agreement, as set forth by these Terms, begins upon the approval of the Application. The term of the agreement, as set forth by these Terms, ends upon its termination by any of the Parties.
3. Axlebolt may terminate the agreement at any time, with or without reason. In the event of a breach of these Terms or any other provisions, policies or rules mentioned in these Terms, Axlebolt is entitled to immediately terminate the Creator's participation in the Program and the agreement as set forth by these Terms. In such an event, the Creator shall lose all rights, Remuneration, privileges, and other benefits of participation in the Program.
4. The Creator may, at any time, terminate their participation in the Program and the effectiveness of these Terms by notifying Axlebolt no less than 15 days prior to their termination of participation in the Program.

10. DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURE AND APPLICABLE LEGISLATION

1. These Terms, the procedure for conclusion of the Contract on the basis of the Terms, the Contract itself and any non-contractual obligations that arise from the Contract or in connection with it, the conditions for recognizing the Contract to be void, invalid, or not concluded in part or in whole, the consequences of this recognition and all similar questions are governed by the laws of the Republic of Cyprus and construed in accordance with it.
2. The Parties agree to initially attempt to resolve disputes through negotiation. The Creator should contact the support team using the Website help.axlebolt.com, specifying that this issue should be brought to the attention of Axlebolt's legal team. Axlebolt's legal team shall provide a written response within ten (10) business days, using the Creator's means of communication as specified in the Creator's request, until the issue is resolved.
3. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation, you agree to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the relevant court situated in the Republic of Cyprus, and you irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of such court and agree to waive any objection that such courts are an inconvenient forum.

11. OTHER TERMS 

1. Severability and Waiver. If any provision of these Terms is, becomes, or is deemed void, illegal, or unenforceable under any applicable laws or regulations of any jurisdiction, such provision is deemed modified to comply with these laws or regulations without materially changing the intentions of the Parties and is enforced accordingly or removed, and the remaining provisions of these Terms remain in full force and effect. 
2. Limitation of Liability. AXLEBOLT IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY CONTENT CREATED BY THE CREATOR, INCLUDING ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE INCURRED IN RELATION TO THIS CONTENT. THE LIABILITY FOR USER CONTENT IS CARRIED SOLELY BY THE USER WHO POSTED IT. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISIONS OF THESE TERMS, IN NO EVENT AXLEBOLT OR ITS DIRECT OR INDIRECT SUBSIDIARIES, CONTROLLED AFFILIATES, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, OR REPRESENTATIVES ARE LIABLE TO ANY PHYSICAL OR LEGAL ENTITY, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, FOR LOST PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTIONS OR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS, EVEN IF AXLEBOLT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR LIABILITY.
3. No Labor Relationship. Any form of Remuneration under these Terms does not constitute wages. The voluntary provision of Content does not create a labor relationship or independent contractor relationship between you and Axlebolt. Axlebolt has not hired or engaged you to provide any services. As a Program participant, you set your own schedule and create Content only when and how you choose and without the supervision, management or direction of Axlebolt. You are responsible for your own equipment and materials used for creative work. You undertake this activity at your own risk, and you are not entitled to workers' compensation, insurance coverage or other benefits that Axlebolt may provide to its employees.
4. Separability. If Axlebolt is unable to strictly fulfill these Terms in a timely manner, this should in no way be interpreted to mean that Axlebolt waives its rights in relation to past or future obligations.
5. Assignment. Axlebolt may transfer (assign) any or all rights and/or obligations concerning the Creator to any third party. The Creator may not transfer (assign) any or all rights and/or obligations arising from these Terms to any third party without Axlebolt's prior consent.
6. Guarantee of Compensation for Damages, Indemnification, and Legal Protection. The Creator agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Axlebolt, its affiliates, directors and successors from and against any and all third-party claims, losses, liabilities, injuries, property damage, costs or damages arising from actual or alleged claims or causes of action related to (a) the Creator's alleged or actual violation of these Terms, or (b) gross negligence or willful misconduct. Furthermore, the Creator agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Axlebolt from and against any and all third-party claims, damages, liabilities, fees and costs (including, but not limited to, reasonable third-party attorney fees) arising from or related to the Content, including intellectual property claims in respect of the Content. This provision shall survive the expiration or termination of these Terms.