Terms of Service

Welcome to Blendflare. These Terms of Service ("Terms," "Terms of Service," or "Agreement") govern your access to and use of the Blendflare website, services, and applications (collectively, the "Service") provided by Blendflare ("we," "us," or "our").

BY ACCESSING OR USING THE SERVICE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, DO NOT USE THE SERVICE.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Blendflare. Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically.

For purposes of these Terms:

• "Service" means the Blendflare website, platform, and all related services provided by Blendflare
• "User," "you," or "your" means the individual or entity accessing or using the Service
• "Content" means any text, images, files, data, or other materials uploaded, posted, or displayed on the Service
• "User Content" means Content that you upload, create, or share on the Service
• "Project" means a Blender file (.blend) or ZIP archive containing Blender-related files that you upload to the Service
• "Account" means your registered user account on the Service

To use the Service, you must:

• Be at least 13 years of age (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction)
• Have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
• Not be prohibited from using the Service under applicable law
• Have a valid Google account for authentication purposes

If you are between 13 and 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction), you represent that you have your parent or guardian's permission to use the Service.

By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

4.1 Account Creation

To use certain features of the Service, you must create an account by signing in with your Google account via OAuth 2.0. By creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate and current
• Maintain the security of your Google account credentials
• Accept all risks of unauthorized access to your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

4.2 One Account Policy

You may only register ONE account on the Service. Creating multiple accounts is strictly prohibited and may result in immediate termination of all your accounts.

4.3 Account Responsibility

You are solely responsible for:

• All activity that occurs under your account
• Maintaining the confidentiality of your Google account credentials
• All Content posted or shared through your account
• Compliance with these Terms while using your account

4.4 Account Termination

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us at contact@blendflare.com. We may suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, for violation of these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

Blendflare provides a platform for the Blender community to share and discover Blender projects. Our services include:

5.1 Core Services

• Hosting and storage of Blender files (.blend files and ZIP archives)
• Public sharing and discovery of Blender projects
• User profiles and portfolio display
• Project browsing and search functionality
• Community interaction features (if available)

5.2 Service Features

All users have access to the following features:

• Projects: Upload an unlimited number of projects
• Storage: Up to 600MB per individual project
• Visibility: All projects are public and accessible to the community
• Profile: Customize your public profile with bio and external links

5.3 Service Availability

We strive to provide continuous access to the Service, but we do not guarantee that the Service will be available at all times. The Service may be unavailable due to:

• Scheduled maintenance
• Technical issues or outages
• Emergency repairs or updates
• Circumstances beyond our reasonable control

5.4 Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time, with or without notice. We are not liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.

6.1 Your Content

You retain all ownership rights to the Content you upload to the Service. By uploading Content to Blendflare, you represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to upload and share the Content
• The Content does not infringe on any third party's intellectual property rights
• The Content complies with all applicable laws and regulations
• The Content does not violate these Terms or any applicable policies

6.2 Public Content

IMPORTANT: All Content you upload to Blendflare is public and can be viewed, downloaded, and used by any user of the Service in accordance with the license you specify.

6.3 License to Blendflare

By uploading Content to the Service, you grant Blendflare a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to:

• Host, store, and display your Content on the Service
• Make your Content available to other users for viewing and downloading
• Create thumbnails and previews of your Content
• Distribute and promote your Content as part of the Service
• Make technical modifications necessary to display your Content (e.g., format conversion)

This license exists only for the purpose of operating and improving the Service and ends when you delete your Content or account.

6.4 Content Responsibility

You are solely responsible for your Content and the consequences of uploading or sharing it. Blendflare is not responsible for:

• The accuracy, quality, or legality of User Content
• Copyright infringement or other legal issues arising from User Content
• How other users use or modify Content they download from the Service
• Loss or corruption of User Content (though we implement reasonable backup measures)

6.5 Content Removal

We reserve the right to remove any Content that:

• Violates these Terms
• Infringes on intellectual property rights
• Is reported by users and determined to be inappropriate
• Is required to be removed by law

We may remove Content with or without notice, at our sole discretion.

When using the Service, you agree NOT to:

7.1 Illegal Activities

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Engage in or promote illegal activities
• Upload Content that is unlawful in any jurisdiction

7.2 Harmful Content

• Upload Content that is threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or libelous
• Upload Content that is discriminatory, hateful, or promotes violence
• Upload sexually explicit or graphic content
• Upload Content that victimizes, harasses, or intimidates individuals or groups

7.3 Intellectual Property Violations

• Upload Content that infringes on copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights
• Use the Service to distribute pirated or unauthorized Content
• Claim ownership of Content you did not create

7.4 Malicious Activities

• Upload files containing viruses, malware, or malicious code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or other users' accounts
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Use automated systems (bots, scripts) without authorization
• Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or hack the Service

7.5 Spam and Abuse

• Post spam, junk, or unsolicited promotional Content
• Engage in any form of solicitation or advertising without permission
• Create multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions
• Manipulate the Service for personal gain

7.6 Misuse of Platform

• Use the Service primarily as a file storage service rather than for sharing Blender projects
• Upload Content that is not related to Blender or 3D creation
• Abuse storage limitations or platform resources
• Impersonate any person or entity, including Blendflare staff

7.7 Consequences

Violation of these conduct rules may result in:

• Removal of Content
• Suspension or termination of your account
• Legal action if required
• Reporting to appropriate authorities

8.1 Current Storage Limits

• Projects: Unlimited number of projects per account
• Storage per Project: Maximum 600MB per individual project
• Accepted File Types: .blend files and .zip archives containing Blender-related files

8.2 Fair Use Policy

We provide generous storage limits to support the Blender community. However, we expect users to use the Service fairly and reasonably. We may modify storage limits or take action if we detect:

• Using the platform primarily for file storage rather than community sharing
• Creating multiple accounts to circumvent storage limits
• Uploading files unrelated to Blender projects
• Automated or bot-driven uploads
• Usage patterns that negatively impact service quality for other users
• Abusive or excessive use of platform resources

8.3 Storage Limit Changes

We reserve the right to modify storage limits at any time. We will provide reasonable notice of any changes that reduce storage limits. Projects exceeding new limits may be grandfathered or given time to comply.

8.4 Exceeding Limits

If you exceed storage limits:

• You may be unable to upload new projects until you free up space
• Projects may be suspended or removed after warning
• Repeated violations may result in account suspension or termination

8.5 Backups

While we implement reasonable backup measures, you are responsible for maintaining your own backups of important Content. We are not liable for loss or corruption of your Content.

9.1 Blendflare's Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, features, functionality, graphics, and software, is owned by Blendflare and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not:

• Copy, modify, or create derivative works of the Service
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
• Remove or alter any copyright or proprietary notices
• Use Blendflare trademarks or branding without permission

9.2 User Content Rights

You retain all ownership rights to your Content. By uploading Content, you do NOT transfer ownership to Blendflare, but you do grant us the license described in Section 6.3.

9.3 License Compliance

Users who download Content from Blendflare must:

• Respect the license attached to each project by the creator
• Provide attribution when required by the license
• Comply with all license terms and restrictions
• Not use Content in ways prohibited by the license

9.4 Copyright Infringement

If you believe Content on Blendflare infringes your copyright, please see Section 18 (DMCA Copyright Policy) for instructions on how to report infringement.

10.1 Licensing Your Content

When you upload Content to Blendflare, you should specify the license under which other users may use your Content. Common options include Creative Commons licenses, public domain, or all rights reserved.

10.2 License Terms

By specifying a license for your Content:

• You grant users the rights specified in that license
• The license is irrevocable (you cannot retroactively change licenses for downloaded Content)
• You represent that you have the authority to grant such license
• Users who download your Content are bound by the license terms

10.3 No License

If you do not specify a license, users may only view your Content on the Service and may not use it for other purposes without your explicit permission.

10.4 Downloading Content

By downloading Content from Blendflare, you agree to:

• Respect the license specified by the Content creator
• Provide attribution when required
• Use the Content only in accordance with license terms
• Accept that Content is provided "as-is" without warranties

11.1 Google OAuth

Blendflare uses Google OAuth 2.0 for authentication. Your use of Google OAuth is subject to Google's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. We are not responsible for Google's services or policies.

11.2 Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services (such as user-provided external profile links). These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not:

• Endorse or assume responsibility for third-party sites
• Control the content or availability of third-party sites
• Make any warranties about third-party sites or services
• Accept liability for your use of third-party sites

11.3 Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers to help operate the Service (such as cloud hosting, analytics, or email services). These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and may only use your information to provide services to us.

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

• The Service will meet your requirements or expectations
• The Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
• The results obtained from using the Service will be accurate or reliable
• The quality of any Content, products, services, or information obtained through the Service will meet your expectations
• Any errors in the Service will be corrected
• User Content is accurate, reliable, or free from viruses or other harmful components
• Upload or download speeds will meet any particular standard
• Your Content will not be lost, corrupted, or deleted

User Content Disclaimer

All User Content is provided by third parties. We do not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any User Content. You use User Content at your own risk.

Security Disclaimer

While we implement security measures, no system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee that unauthorized access, hacking, data loss, or other breaches will never occur.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL BLENDFLARE, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Loss of profits, revenue, or business
• Loss of data or Content
• Loss of use or access to the Service
• Business interruption
• Loss of goodwill or reputation
• Any other intangible losses

WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT BLENDFLARE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF BLENDFLARE FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO BLENDFLARE IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO LIABILITY, OR ONE HUNDRED US DOLLARS ($100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Blendflare, its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, and licensors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
• Your User Content, including any claims that it infringes intellectual property rights
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations

We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, in which case you agree to cooperate with our defense of such claim.

15.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us at contact@blendflare.com. Upon termination:

• Your access to the Service will be immediately revoked
• Your Content may be deleted as described in our Privacy Policy
• You will no longer be able to access your projects

15.2 Termination by Blendflare

We may suspend or terminate your account and access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including:

• Violation of these Terms
• Suspected fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Extended periods of inactivity
• Creating multiple accounts
• Uploading Content that violates our policies
• At our sole discretion for any other reason

15.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination of your account:

• Your right to use the Service immediately ceases
• We may immediately deactivate or delete your account
• Your Content may be deleted from our servers
• All licenses granted to you under these Terms will terminate
• We are not liable to you or any third party for termination

15.4 Survival

Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including: intellectual property provisions, disclaimers, limitations of liability, indemnification, and dispute resolution.

16.1 Informal Resolution

If you have any dispute with Blendflare, you agree to first contact us at contact@blendflare.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will work in good faith to resolve any disputes.

16.2 Arbitration

If we cannot resolve a dispute informally, you agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of a recognized arbitration organization, rather than in court, except that:

• Either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in court
• Disputes related to intellectual property may be brought in court

16.3 Class Action Waiver

YOU AGREE THAT DISPUTES WILL BE RESOLVED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS ONLY, AND NOT AS A CLASS ACTION, CONSOLIDATED ACTION, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. YOU WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION.

These Terms and any disputes arising out of or related to the Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Spain, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the courts located in Barcelona, Spain, and you irrevocably consent to personal jurisdiction and venue in such courts.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Blendflare respects intellectual property rights and responds to valid copyright infringement claims under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

18.1 Filing a DMCA Notice

If you believe that Content on Blendflare infringes your copyright, please provide our designated agent with the following information in writing:

1. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
2. Identification of the allegedly infringing material on our Service (with sufficient detail to locate it)
3. Your contact information (name, address, telephone number, email address)
4. A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
5. A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
6. Your physical or electronic signature

18.2 Designated Agent

Send DMCA notices to our designated agent at:

18.3 Counter-Notification

If you believe your Content was removed in error, you may file a counter-notification containing:

1. Identification of the removed Content
2. A statement under penalty of perjury that the Content was removed by mistake or misidentification
3. Your contact information
4. A statement that you consent to jurisdiction of the federal court in your district
5. Your physical or electronic signature

18.4 Repeat Infringers

We will terminate the accounts of users who are repeat copyright infringers.

18.5 False Claims

Please note that under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material is infringing or was removed by mistake may be subject to liability.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms
• For significant changes, we will notify you via email or through a prominent notice on the Service
• Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed about how we govern the Service.

If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Service and may request deletion of your account.

20.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Blendflare regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

20.2 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms will not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

20.3 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect, and the invalid provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

20.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms at any time without notice.

20.5 Force Majeure

We will not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under these Terms due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, or technical failures.

20.6 Relationship

These Terms do not create any agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship between you and Blendflare.

20.7 Feedback

If you provide us with feedback or suggestions about the Service, we may use that feedback without any obligation to you.

If you have questions about these Terms or need to report violations, please contact us:

About Us: Blendflare is a bootstrapped, self-funded project currently in early development. We are two developers from Barcelona working on this platform in our spare time. For more information about who we are and our vision for Blendflare, please visit our About page.

Note: Blendflare is not yet formally registered as a company. We are operating as independent developers while we develop and grow the platform. We are committed to transparency and building trust with our community.

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.