Planned Release Date: Q2 2026

END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (EULA) – GLOOMVEX

Last Updated: 2026-02-20

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.
This End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) is a legally binding contract between you (“you”, “User”) and Bitareon Studio (“we”, “us”). By installing, accessing, or using Gloomvex (the “Game”), you agree to be bound by this Agreement. If you do not agree, do not install, access, or use the Game.

1. DEFINITIONS
1.1 “Game” means the software titled Gloomvex, including all updates, patches, hotfixes, downloadable content (“DLC”), add-ons, and any related materials we provide.
1.2 “Platform” means the storefront and distribution service through which you obtained the Game (e.g., Steam) and its applicable terms.
1.3 “User Content” means content you create, upload, transmit, or otherwise provide through the Game (if applicable), including text, images, recordings, and similar materials.
1.4 “Online Services” means any online features, servers, matchmaking, leaderboards, cloud saves, analytics, or similar services provided by us or third parties.

2. LICENSE GRANT
2.1 License. Subject to your compliance with this Agreement, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to install and use one copy of the Game for your personal, non-commercial entertainment use.
2.2 Scope. You may use the Game only as intended and only in accordance with this Agreement and applicable laws.
2.3 Platform Terms. Your use of the Game may also be governed by Platform terms (e.g., Steam Subscriber Agreement). Where Platform terms impose additional obligations, you must comply with them as well.

3. OWNERSHIP AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
3.1 Ownership. The Game is licensed, not sold. We (and our licensors) own all right, title, and interest in and to the Game, including all intellectual property rights.
3.2 No Transfer. You do not acquire any ownership rights in the Game or any related content, trademarks, or intellectual property.
3.3 Trademarks. “Gloomvex” and “Bitareon Studio” and related logos are our trademarks or trade dress. You may not use them without our prior written permission.

4. RESTRICTIONS
You agree that you will not, and will not permit others to:
4.1 Copy, reproduce, distribute, publicly display, publicly perform, or make the Game available except as expressly permitted by applicable law or authorized by us in writing.
4.2 Modify, adapt, translate, create derivative works of, or otherwise alter the Game, except where we explicitly enable modding through official tools or written permission.
4.3 Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive source code, algorithms, or underlying ideas from the Game, except to the extent such restriction is prohibited by mandatory law (including applicable provisions on interoperability).
4.4 Circumvent or disable security, DRM, anti-tamper, authentication, or other protection mechanisms.
4.5 Use cheats, bots, automation, exploits, or any unauthorized third-party software designed to modify gameplay, obtain unfair advantages, or disrupt the Game or other users.
4.6 Remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices, labels, or marks in the Game.
4.7 Use the Game for commercial purposes (including paid services, account boosting, rental, or operating a cybercafé) without our prior written consent.
4.8 Use the Game to violate laws, infringe third-party rights, or engage in harassment, hate speech, or abusive conduct (where online features exist).

5. USER-GENERATED CONTENT (IF APPLICABLE)
5.1 Responsibility. You are solely responsible for your User Content and for ensuring it does not violate laws or third-party rights.
5.2 License to Us. If the Game allows you to submit User Content, you grant Bitareon Studio a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, host, store, reproduce, modify (for technical reasons such as formatting), publicly display, and distribute your User Content solely for operating, providing, and improving the Game and Online Services.
5.3 Moderation. We may remove or restrict access to User Content that we reasonably believe violates this Agreement, the Platform rules, or applicable law.
5.4 Feedback. If you submit suggestions, ideas, or feedback, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free right to use them without compensation or obligation.

6. UPDATES, PATCHES, AND DLC
6.1 Updates. We may provide updates, patches, and changes at our discretion. Updates may be required to continue using the Game or Online Services.
6.2 Changes. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue features or Online Services at any time, including for maintenance, security, or operational reasons.

7. ONLINE SERVICES AND THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
7.1 Availability. Online Services are provided “as is” and may not be available at all times or in all regions.
7.2 Third Parties. The Game may interface with third-party services or SDKs (for example, platform services). Your use of those services may be governed by third-party terms and privacy policies.
7.3 Conduct. If the Game provides online features, you agree to behave respectfully and not to disrupt Online Services.

8. PRIVACY
8.1 Data Handling. We may collect and process limited technical and gameplay information (such as device identifiers, crash logs, and performance metrics) to operate, maintain, improve, and secure the Game.
8.2 Platform Data. Platforms (e.g., Steam) may collect additional data under their own policies. Review the Platform’s privacy policy for details.

9. TERM AND TERMINATION
9.1 Term. This Agreement remains effective until terminated.
9.2 Termination by You. You may terminate this Agreement by uninstalling the Game and ceasing all use.
9.3 Termination by Us. We may terminate or suspend your license if you materially breach this Agreement or if required for legal or security reasons.
9.4 Effect. Upon termination, you must cease all use of the Game and delete all copies in your possession or control. Sections that by their nature should survive termination (including ownership, disclaimers, limitations, and governing law) will survive.

10. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
10.1 The Game is provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE”. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Bitareon Studio disclaims all warranties and conditions, whether express, implied, or statutory, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
10.2 We do not warrant that the Game will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
11.1 To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Bitareon Studio will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or business interruption arising out of or related to the Game or this Agreement, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
11.2 To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Bitareon Studio’s total liability for all claims arising out of or relating to the Game or this Agreement will not exceed the amount you paid for the Game (if any) in the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim.
11.3 Nothing in this Agreement limits liability that cannot be limited under applicable law, including liability for intent (Vorsatz) and gross negligence (grobe Fahrlässigkeit), liability for injury to life, body, or health, and mandatory liability under the German Product Liability Act (Produkthaftungsgesetz). In cases of slight negligence (leichte Fahrlässigkeit), liability is limited to typical and foreseeable damages where a material contractual duty (wesentliche Vertragspflicht) is breached.

12. INDEMNITY
To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Bitareon Studio from and against claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your breach of this Agreement, your misuse of the Game, or your User Content (if applicable).

13. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
13.1 Governing Law. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, excluding its conflict of law rules and excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG).
13.2 Jurisdiction. If you are a merchant (Kaufmann), a legal entity under public law, or a special fund under public law, the exclusive place of jurisdiction for all disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement is our registered seat in Germany. Otherwise, the statutory places of jurisdiction apply.

14. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. The invalid provision will be replaced by a valid provision that best reflects the original intent.

15. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and Bitareon Studio regarding the Game and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings.

16. CONTACT
For support or legal inquiries, contact Bitareon Studio via the official channels listed on the Game’s Steam page or in the Game’s website/imprint (if available).