Terms of Service
Effective Date: 1 January 2026
Welcome to Adelaide Indie Showcase. These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of the indielaunch.info website and your participation in our community events, showcases, and related activities. By accessing this site or engaging with our community, you agree to be bound by these terms.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By visiting indielaunch.info, registering for events, submitting game projects, or otherwise interacting with Adelaide Indie Showcase, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must discontinue use of our site and services immediately.
These terms apply to all visitors, developers, players, community members, and anyone who accesses content or participates in activities associated with Adelaide Indie Showcase.
2. Description of Service
Adelaide Indie Showcase is a community hub dedicated to supporting indie game developers and players in Adelaide, South Australia. We provide a platform for showcasing independent games, organizing local events, facilitating networking among creators, and fostering a vibrant creative gaming scene within the region.
Our services include informational content about upcoming showcases, event schedules, community participation guidelines, and resources for developers looking to present their work to local audiences.
3. Permitted Use
You may use this website to learn about our community, explore information about indie game showcases, and connect with the Adelaide creative gaming scene. You agree to use the site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of this site by, any third party.
Prohibited activities include but are not limited to:
- Posting or transmitting any unlawful, threatening, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable material.
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks.
- Using automated tools to scrape, harvest, or collect data from the site without express permission.
- Misrepresenting your identity or affiliation with any person or organization.
- Interfering with the proper functioning of the website or disrupting community events.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on indielaunch.info, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Adelaide Indie Showcase or its content suppliers and is protected by Australian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Game developers who showcase their work through our platform retain all intellectual property rights to their own games and creative materials. By submitting content or participating in our events, developers grant Adelaide Indie Showcase a limited, non-exclusive license to display, promote, and reference their games and materials solely for the purpose of operating the showcase and community activities.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this site without prior written consent from Adelaide Indie Showcase.
5. User-Generated Content
If you submit content to our site, including game descriptions, comments, feedback, or event participation materials, you represent that you have the right to share such content and that it does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws.
Adelaide Indie Showcase reserves the right to review, edit, or remove any user-generated content that violates these terms, is deemed inappropriate, or does not align with our community standards.
6. Community Events and Participation
Participation in Adelaide Indie Showcase events, whether as a developer presenter or attendee, is subject to these terms and any additional event-specific guidelines communicated at the time of registration or attendance.
We reserve the right to refuse participation or remove individuals from events if their conduct is disruptive, harmful, or inconsistent with our community values. Attendees and participants are expected to treat all community members with respect and professionalism.
7. Disclaimers
The information and content provided on indielaunch.info are for general informational purposes only. While we strive to keep information accurate and up to date, Adelaide Indie Showcase makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or availability of the site or the information contained herein.
We do not endorse or guarantee the quality, safety, or legality of games showcased through our platform. Developers are solely responsible for their own work, and players engage with showcased games at their own discretion.
Adelaide Indie Showcase is a community initiative and does not provide professional legal, financial, or business advice. Any reliance you place on information from this site is strictly at your own risk.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Adelaide Indie Showcase, its organizers, volunteers, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the site or participation in community events.
This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, our liability is limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.
9. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for your convenience only. Adelaide Indie Showcase has no control over the content or availability of those sites and accepts no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.
10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Australia and the Commonwealth of Australia. Any disputes arising out of or related to these terms or your use of the site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Adelaide, South Australia.
If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
11. Changes to These Terms
Adelaide Indie Showcase reserves the right to update or modify these Terms of Service at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page, and the "Effective Date" at the top will be updated accordingly.
Your continued use of the site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about any updates.
12. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to indielaunch.info or any associated services at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these terms, is harmful to other users, or is otherwise objectionable.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
Email: hello@indielaunch.info
Phone: +61 488 448 223
We aim to respond to all inquiries in a timely manner and appreciate your engagement with the Adelaide Indie Showcase community.