Terms & Conditions - GnomeCode.com

Effective Date: 27 January 2026

Welcome to GnomeCode! These Terms & Conditions apply to the use of our website (gnomecode.com), our products, and subscription services including GnomeCode Academy. By using our site or subscribing, you agree to the following terms. Please read them carefully.

1. Membership & Access

1.1. GnomeCode Academy is a monthly subscription-based service providing access to exclusive game development resources, including project files, scripts, early content, and private community perks.

1.2. Membership is personal and non-transferable—you cannot share your access with others.

1.3. Your subscription grants access to content for as long as you remain an active member. If you cancel, access will be revoked at the end of your billing cycle.

1.4. By subscribing, you confirm that you are at least 13 years old, or have permission from a parent or legal guardian if under 18.

2. Payments & Billing

2.1. Membership payments are charged automatically every month via Stripe (or other payment processors).

2.2. Prices include applicable VAT where required by law. You are responsible for any local taxes or duties in your region.

2.3. You are responsible for keeping your billing information up to date.

2.4. If a payment fails, your access may be temporarily suspended until payment is resolved.

3. Refund Policy

3.1. No refunds will be issued for partial months or unused time.

3.2. If you cancel, your access continues until the end of your current billing period, but no refunds will be provided.

4. Use of Content & Copyright

4.1. All scripts, project files, and other materials provided within GnomeCode.com may be used to develop games, including commercial projects.

4.2. However, you may not:

5. Cancellation & Renewal

5.1. Your subscription will automatically renew unless you cancel before your next billing date.

5.2. You can cancel anytime via the billing section of your account.

5.3. Upon cancellation, you will lose access to all premium content and community perks at the end of your billing cycle.

5.4. GnomeCode Academy reserves the right to cancel or terminate any membership at any time, for any reason. Where appropriate, a prorated refund may be issued at our discretion.

6. Community Guidelines (Discord & Online Spaces)

6.1. Members must follow GnomeCode Discord rules and community guidelines.

6.2. No harassment, hate speech, spam, or inappropriate behavior is allowed.

6.3. Any violations may result in account termination without refund.

7. Connected Accounts (Discord, Roblox)

7.1. You may optionally connect third-party accounts (such as Discord or Roblox) to your GnomeCode profile.

7.2. By connecting these accounts, you authorize us to access basic profile information (user ID, username) from these services.

7.3. You can disconnect these accounts at any time from your profile settings.

7.4. We are not responsible for the policies or practices of third-party services. Please review their respective terms and privacy policies.

8. Liability & Disclaimer

8.1. GnomeCode Academy provides content for educational and professional development purposes only.

8.2. We make no guarantees about your success in game development—results depend on your effort.

8.3. We are not liable for any damages resulting from the use of scripts, project files, or other Academy content.

9. Email Communications

9.1. By signing up or subscribing, you agree to receive transactional emails (e.g., confirmations, access links) and, if opted in, marketing messages related to GnomeCode services.

9.2. You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.

9.3. For more details on how your data is used, please see our Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to These Terms

10.1. We may update these Terms & Conditions at any time. If significant changes are made, we will notify members via email or Discord.