License Agreements

Part 1: End User License Agreement (EULA)

This EULA applies to all users who purchase or download games from Slip Studios Games.

1. Grant of License

Upon purchasing a game, you are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to download, install, and use the game for personal, non-commercial entertainment. This license applies to both direct download games and Steam key activations.

2. Restrictions

You agree NOT to: copy, distribute, or resell the game (or its Steam key), modify or reverse engineer the game, share your account credentials, use automated bots/scrapers to harvest Steam keys, or create derivative works without explicit permission from the developer.

3. Ownership

The game and all intellectual property rights (including but not limited to code, art, music, and story) are owned by the respective game developer. Slip Studios does not claim ownership of developer content.

4. Termination

Your license terminates automatically if you violate any term of this EULA or the Terms of Service. Upon termination, you must uninstall and delete all copies of the game.

Part 2: Developer License Agreement (Steam Key Addendum & Revenue)

This Developer License Agreement governs the relationship between Slip Studios and game developers who submit games.

1. Publishing Credits

Developers must purchase Publishing Credits ($50 USD each) to create games. Credits are non-refundable and do not expire. Each credit allows creation of one game. Drafts, edits, and submissions are free after creation.

2. Revenue Share and Payment Processing

For each game sale, revenue is distributed as follows:

• Platform Fee (10%): Retained by Slip Studios to cover hosting, support, and platform maintenance.
• Payment Processing Fee (2.9% + $0.30): Charged by Stripe for credit card processing.
• Developer Earnings (Remainder): Approximately 87.1% of sale price minus $0.30.

Example: For a $9.99 game:
Platform Fee: $1.00 | Stripe Fee: ~$0.59 | Developer Earns: ~$8.40 (84% of sale)

3. Steam Key Commercial License

By submitting a game that uses Steam keys, you agree to the following specific restrictions imposed by Valve Corporation:

• Price Parity Mandate: You shall not sell Steam keys on Slip Studios at a price lower than the price on the Steam Store, unless you offer a comparable discount to Steam customers within a reasonable time (e.g., during a Steam Sale).
• Prohibition on Beta Key Sales: You are strictly prohibited from selling "Release State Override" keys (beta/alpha access) through Slip Studios. Only standard "Default Release" keys may be sold.
• Crowdfunding Limits: If fulfilling crowdfunding rewards, you promise not to distribute more than 2,500 "Release State Override" keys for beta access. All other backers must receive Default Release keys.
• Inventory Management: You agree to keep a sufficient inventory of keys. Failure to maintain inventory resulting in a customer not receiving a key will result in Slip Studios charging your payment method on file for the cost of a refund to the customer.
• Indemnification: You agree to indemnify Slip Studios against any claims, damages, or losses arising from Valve banning your Steam keys due to your violation of the Steam Subscriber Agreement.

4. Payout Terms and Hold Period

Slip Studios reserves the right to temporarily withhold developer payouts for up to 90 days from the date of sale to cover potential refunds, chargebacks, or disputes. Payouts are processed via Stripe Connect to your verified bank account. Minimum payout threshold may apply as determined by Stripe.

5. Tax Responsibility

Developers are solely responsible for reporting and paying any taxes owed on income received from Slip Studios. Slip Studios may be required to issue tax forms (such as 1099-K in the US) to developers who meet certain earnings thresholds. You agree to provide accurate tax information when requested.

6. Right to Review and Approval

Slip Studios reserves the right to review all submitted games before publication. We may reject games that contain illegal content, malware, hate speech, copyright-infringing material, or content that violates our community standards. Rejected games will not be published.

Part 3: Third-Party Licenses & Legal Disclaimers

Slip Studios Games uses the following third-party services, each of which is subject to its own license terms:

• Supabase (Database & Authentication): Licensed under Apache 2.0. Supabase Terms
• Stripe (Payments, Payouts & Tax): Subject to Stripe's Services Agreement. Stripe may collect and remit sales tax on our behalf in certain jurisdictions. Stripe Legal
• Valve Corporation (Steam): Steam keys are a free service provided by Valve. We are not affiliated with Valve. All Steam key usage is subject to the Steam Subscriber Agreement. Valve reserves the right to revoke any keys that violate their terms. Steam Subscriber Agreement
• Google (OAuth & reCAPTCHA): Optional social login. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
• YouTube (Trailer Embeds): Embedded YouTube videos are subject to YouTube's Terms of Service.

Disclaimer of Warranties

ALL GAMES AND CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. SLIP STUDIOS DOES NOT WARRANT THAT GAMES WILL BE FREE OF BUGS, ERRORS, OR MALWARE. DEVELOPERS ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENT OF THEIR GAMES.

By using Slip Studios Games as a player or developer, you agree to be bound by these license agreements, the Terms of Service, and the Privacy Policy.