TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Welcome to SANDSTORM.

These Terms and Conditions govern access to and use of the websites operated by

株式会社SANDSTORM ("SANDSTORM," "we," "us," or "our"),

including www.sandstormstudio.com and www.sandstorm.co.jp.

By accessing or using our websites, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions to

the extent permitted by applicable law.

If you do not agree with these Terms and Conditions, please discontinue use of our websites.

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

These Website Terms of Use ("Terms") govern access to and use of websites operated by 株式会社SANDSTORM ("SANDSTORM," "we," "us," or "our"), including sandstormstudio.com and sandstorm.co.jp.

By accessing or using our websites, visitors agree to comply with these Terms to the extent enforceable under applicable law.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of our websites.

2. WEBSITE PURPOSE

SANDSTORM's websites present information relating to our CGI production services, character and environment development, animation, cinematics, game development, original intellectual properties, educational activities, and potential commercial collaborations.

Website content is provided for general informational, promotional, and business communication purposes.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, information displayed on our websites does not constitute a binding commercial offer or guarantee of service availability.

3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

Unless otherwise indicated, the original content created and owned by SANDSTORM, including its proprietary characters, artwork, 3D models, animations, cinematics, game concepts, visual designs, stories, logos, branding, and other creative materials, is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Ownership of original SANDSTORM intellectual property remains with SANDSTORM or the applicable rights holder.

Content involving third-party intellectual property, licensed materials, or commissioned client projects remains subject to the rights and agreements of the respective owners.

No intellectual property ownership or commercial license is transferred to visitors through access to our websites.

4. PERMITTED USE

Visitors may access and view publicly available website content for lawful personal, informational, and legitimate business evaluation purposes.

Limited personal copying or downloading may be permitted where authorized by applicable law or expressly allowed by SANDSTORM.

Any other use requiring authorization must receive prior written permission from the relevant rights holder.

5. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES

Except where expressly authorized or otherwise permitted by applicable law, visitors must not:

Reproduce, redistribute, sell, sublicense, or commercially exploit proprietary SANDSTORM content.

Misrepresent SANDSTORM's creative work as their own.

Remove or falsify copyright notices, attribution, or ownership information.

Extract proprietary 3D assets, textures, animations, or other production materials without authorization.

Use automated systems to collect or compile proprietary content for unauthorized commercial datasets or machine-learning training.

Circumvent website security measures or attempt unauthorized access.

Introduce malicious software or interfere with website functionality.

Use SANDSTORM's name, logos, characters, or trademarks in a manner that falsely implies endorsement or affiliation.

These restrictions apply subject to mandatory legal rights and exceptions.

6. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND AUTOMATED CONTENT EXTRACTION

SANDSTORM reserves its rights in its original proprietary creative works in connection with artificial intelligence systems, automated extraction technologies, and machine-learning applications.

Unless authorized by SANDSTORM or permitted by applicable law, website users are prohibited from systematically extracting proprietary SANDSTORM materials for unauthorized commercial datasets, model training, redistribution, or other commercial exploitation.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to restrict uses that cannot lawfully be prohibited.

7. BUSINESS INQUIRIES AND COMMERCIAL ENGAGEMENT

Submitting a contact form, project inquiry, partnership proposal, or quotation request does not establish a contractual relationship or obligate SANDSTORM to accept a project.

SANDSTORM reserves the right to evaluate and decline business inquiries at its discretion, subject to applicable law.

Production scope, fees, payment schedules, deliverables, revisions, intellectual property ownership, confidentiality, and licensing arrangements are governed by separately agreed written contracts.

In the event of a conflict concerning commissioned production services, the applicable signed agreement will take precedence over these general website Terms.

8. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

Visitors should not submit trade secrets, highly sensitive business information, or confidential materials through general website forms unless an appropriate confidentiality arrangement has been established.

Information submitted through public-facing contact channels is not automatically subject to a nondisclosure agreement.

Any confidentiality obligations between SANDSTORM and a client or business partner will be governed by applicable written agreements or other enforceable legal obligations.

9. THIRD-PARTY CONTENT AND LINKS

Our websites may reference or link to third-party websites, platforms, products, services, and intellectual property.

Such references do not necessarily imply sponsorship, endorsement, affiliation, or approval.

SANDSTORM is not responsible for the content, availability, security, or independent practices of third-party websites.

10. WEBSITE AVAILABILITY AND DISCLAIMER

SANDSTORM makes reasonable efforts to maintain accurate and current website information.

However, website content and functionality are provided on an "as available" basis, without warranties beyond those required by applicable law.

SANDSTORM does not guarantee uninterrupted website availability, error-free operation, or the completeness or accuracy of all published information.

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue website features or content where reasonably necessary.

11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, SANDSTORM will not be responsible for indirect or consequential losses arising from use of or inability to access its websites.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited, including liability arising from intentional misconduct or gross negligence where applicable.

12. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

These Terms are governed by the laws of Japan, subject to any mandatory legal protections applicable to users.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, disputes arising from these Terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Tokyo, Japan.

13. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

SANDSTORM may revise these Terms to reflect legal, technical, operational, or business changes.

Updated Terms will be published on our websites with a revised effective date.

Where required by applicable law, additional notice or other procedures will be provided.

All original SANDSTORM-owned intellectual properties, characters, concepts, narratives, artwork, 3D assets, animations, cinematics, game designs, visual identities, and proprietary creative materials are protected under applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Unauthorized commercial reproduction, redistribution, resale, extraction, or exploitation of protected SANDSTORM materials is prohibited except where authorized or permitted by applicable law.

No license, assignment, or transfer of intellectual property rights is granted through access to this website.

Third-party trademarks, characters, and intellectual properties remain the property of their respective owners.

SANDSTORM reserves the right to enforce its intellectual property rights through appropriate legal remedies.

GENERAL LEGAL DISCLAIMER

Information, portfolios, technical demonstrations, cinematic presentations, and other materials published on SANDSTORM websites are provided for informational, promotional, and business evaluation purposes.

Visual demonstrations, production examples, and descriptions of technical capabilities do not constitute guarantees of specific commercial outcomes, performance characteristics, or project deliverables.

All commercial engagements are subject to project evaluation, mutual agreement, and applicable contractual terms.

References to external products, technologies, platforms, or companies do not necessarily imply endorsement, sponsorship, or official affiliation.

SANDSTORM reserves all rights not expressly granted.

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