Legal Disclosure

1. Company Information

focal.games is operated by Shellhex Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales.

Company Registration Number: Available upon request
VAT Number: Not applicable (below threshold)

2. Service Description

focal.games is a web-based platform designed to help game developers stay motivated and on track with their projects. Our service includes:

• Personalized challenge generation based on user preferences
• Progress tracking and accountability features
• Custom challenge creation tools
• Community features and support systems
• Buddy system for accountability partnerships

The service is provided "as is" and we make no guarantees about specific outcomes or results.

3. Revenue Model

focal.games operates on a "pay what you want" model with the following characteristics:

• Core Service: All essential functionality is free to use
• Donations: Users may choose to support the platform financially
• Perks: Donors receive non-essential benefits (showcase features, Discord ranks, etc.)
• No Paywall: No functionality is locked behind payment

Donations are processed through third-party services (Patreon, Ko-fi, etc.) and are not required for service access.

4. Data Handling

We collect and process user data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws:

• Data Collection: Email addresses, game preferences, challenge data, and usage information
• Data Storage: Secure servers with encryption and access controls
• Data Sharing: Limited to essential service providers and legal requirements
• Data Retention: As long as accounts are active or until deletion is requested
• User Rights: Full GDPR/CCPA compliance with user control over their data

We do not sell user data to third parties.

5. User Rights

Users have the following rights regarding focal.games:

• Access: Use all core features without payment
• Account Control: Create, modify, and delete accounts
• Data Control: Access, correct, and delete personal data
• Content Ownership: Retain ownership of user-generated content
• Service Termination: Stop using the service at any time

Users are responsible for maintaining the security of their accounts and complying with our Terms of Service.

6. Liability and Disclaimers

Important limitations and disclaimers:

• Service Availability: We strive for high uptime but cannot guarantee 100% availability
• Data Loss: Users should maintain their own backups of important information
• Outcomes: We do not guarantee specific results from using the service
• Third-Party Services: We are not responsible for third-party service issues
• Limitation of Liability: Our liability is limited as outlined in our Terms of Service

7. Intellectual Property

Intellectual property rights are handled as follows:

• Platform IP: focal.games and its core functionality are owned by Shellhex Ltd
• User Content: Users retain ownership of their custom challenges and comments
• Licensing: Users grant us a license to use their content for service provision
• Challenge Templates: Generic challenge templates may be used to improve the platform

We respect intellectual property rights and expect users to do the same.

8. Governing Law

focal.games and this disclosure are governed by:

• Primary Jurisdiction: England and Wales
• Data Protection: UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018
• Consumer Rights: UK Consumer Rights Act 2015
• Dispute Resolution: Courts of England and Wales

International users may have additional rights under their local laws.

9. Contact Information

For legal inquiries or questions about this disclosure:

Email: legal@focal.games
Discord: Join our community

For data protection inquiries, please contact our Data Protection Officer at the same email address.