Agreement for Game Designers (Authors)
This agreement governs the relationship between PRINT AND GAME (hereinafter, the “Store” or the “Marketplace”), and the designers or authors who publish their games on the platform (hereinafter, the “Authors” or “Licensors”).
1. Ownership and Licensing Rights
1.1. The Author guarantees to be the legitimate holder of all intellectual property rights of the game (including content, artwork, 3D models, rules, etc.) and declares that the material is original or duly licensed.
1.2. By publishing the game on the Store, the Author grants PRINT AND GAME a worldwide, non-exclusive, transferable, and sublicensable license to reproduce, distribute, and commercialize the game in digital format through the marketplace.
1.3. The Author retains all copyright and may continue to distribute the game freely on other platforms, as no exclusivity is transferred.
2. Content Use and Review
2.1. The Author may upload their game to the marketplace in accepted formats (PDF, STL, or others).
2.2. Prior to publication, the Store will conduct a preliminary review of the material, which may include:
- Technical validation of files.
- Quality and gameplay verification (beta phase).
- Legal and regulatory compliance checks.
2.3. The Store may reject, request modifications, or suspend publication of any game that does not meet quality standards, infringes third-party rights, or negatively affects the user experience.
3. Revenue Sharing
3.1. For each game sold, the Author will receive 70% of the net sale price (after applicable taxes only).
3.2. The Store will retain the remaining 30% as a commission for management, review, and use of the marketplace.
3.3. Payment transaction fees (Stripe, PayPal, or others) will be covered by the Store.
3.4. The Author’s revenue will be available in their account within the marketplace.
3.5. Once the Author’s balance reaches the minimum threshold of 20 USD, they may request payment automatically through the available methods on the platform (PayPal, bank transfer, or others).
3.6. If the Author does not request a payout, the balance will remain accumulated until withdrawn or processed during the next payment period.
4. Author’s Obligations
4.1. Keep the game up to date and provide corrections or updates when necessary.
4.2. Not include any illegal, offensive, or unauthorized third-party material within the game.
4.3. Assume full responsibility for any third-party claims arising from the game (copyright infringement, defamation, etc.), holding the Store harmless from any damages, losses, or legal costs.
5. Duration and Termination
5.1. This agreement will remain in force as long as the Author maintains games published on the marketplace.
5.2. The Store may remove a game or terminate this agreement at any time if the Author breaches these terms.
5.3. The Author may remove their games from the marketplace at any time directly from the platform, without prior notice.
5.4. In the event of termination (by either the Author or the Store), any pending sales will be settled up to the termination date.
6. Governing Law
This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [e.g., Delaware, United States], and the parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of said state.
7. Marketing and Advertising Policy
7.1. Purpose and Scope
To increase the visibility of games and creators, PRINT AND GAME may carry out marketing, communication, and promotional activities, either independently or through external partners, across digital platforms, social networks, or paid advertising campaigns.
7.2. Collaborations and Promotions
The Store may offer free codes or special discounts to selected content creators, media outlets, or online profiles (YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, X, TikTok, Facebook, or others).
These collaborators may use the content solely for promotional or review purposes, while respecting the integrity and authorship of the game.
Games may also be featured in paid campaigns or official publications (social media, ads, newsletters, videos, or reviews) produced by PRINT AND GAME or its partners.
Collaborators are selected from trusted profiles, including creators or media outlets that, while not directly part of the board game audience, can provide valuable visibility and growth for both the platform and the designers.
7.3. Rights, Limitations, and Commitments
- Marketing actions do not imply any transfer of rights or exclusivity over the work.
- Authors retain full intellectual property over their games.
- Authors may request in writing that a specific title not be included in future campaigns, without retroactive effect on those already published.
- All promotional actions will credit the author and aim to enhance their visibility.
- PRINT AND GAME commits to acting with transparency, respect, and fidelity to the original material, without modifying it without prior consent.
8. Account Cancellation
8.1. If the Author cancels their account on the platform, all their games will be immediately removed from sale and will no longer be available to new buyers.
8.2. Before requesting the permanent closure of the account, the Author must withdraw any available balance corresponding to pending sales. Once the cancellation is requested, no further withdrawals will be possible.
8.3. After the withdrawal and final settlement, the account and all associated data will be permanently closed and cannot be reactivated.
8.4. Any materials, images, or references to games that have previously been used in marketing actions, campaigns, or promotions by PRINT AND GAME may remain visible in such previously published content, solely for informational or historical promotional purposes.