Terms of Service

Last updated: March 2025

Welcome to AnimationTech. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the AnimationTech website, tools, and services (collectively, the "Services") operated by AnimationTech ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our Services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing our website at animationtech.tv or using any of our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Services.

2. Description of Services

AnimationTech provides VFX workstation rental and IT services to animation and visual effects studios in Los Angeles and New York City. Our website also offers informational tools and resources related to our industry. These tools are provided for general informational and estimation purposes only.

3. Acceptable Use

You agree to use our Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the Services in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any parts of the Services, the server on which the Services are hosted, or any server, computer, or database connected to the Services.
• Use any automated system, including but not limited to robots, spiders, or scrapers, to access the Services for any purpose without our express written permission.
• Introduce any viruses, trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful.
• Impersonate or attempt to impersonate AnimationTech, an AnimationTech employee, another user, or any other person or entity.
• Use the Services to transmit or procure the sending of any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, or spam.

4. User Responsibilities

You are solely responsible for your use of the Services and any decisions made based on information or outputs provided by our website tools and resources. You acknowledge that:

• Any data, estimates, or results generated by our online tools are approximate and should not be relied upon as the sole basis for any business, financial, or technical decisions.
• You are responsible for independently verifying any information obtained through our Services before acting upon it.
• You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations in connection with your use of the Services.
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account credentials or access information associated with your use of our Services.

5. Tool Usage Limitations

Our website may include interactive tools such as cost calculators, configuration estimators, security audit checklists, and other utilities. These tools are provided strictly for general informational and educational purposes. You acknowledge and agree that:

• Tool outputs are estimates only and may not reflect actual costs, specifications, performance metrics, or security assessments.
• Tools may contain errors, inaccuracies, or limitations and are provided on an "as-is" basis.
• We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any tool at any time without prior notice.
• Tool usage does not create any contractual obligation on our part to provide services at any quoted or estimated price.

6. No Professional Advice

The information and tools provided through our Services do not constitute professional advice of any kind, including but not limited to financial, legal, technical, or security advice. No professional-client relationship is formed by your use of our Services. The content on our website is intended for general informational purposes only, and you should consult with appropriate licensed professionals before making any decisions based on information obtained from our Services.

7. Intellectual Property

The Services and their entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, graphics, video, and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by AnimationTech, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall AnimationTech, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, suppliers, or licensors be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

• Your access to, use of, or inability to access or use the Services.
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Services.
• Any content obtained from the Services.
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.
• Any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in the outputs of any tools or calculators provided on our website.

In no event shall our total aggregate liability exceed one hundred U.S. dollars ($100.00).

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless AnimationTech and its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Services, including, but not limited to, any use of the website's content, tools, and services other than as expressly authorized in these Terms.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of, or related to, these Terms or the Services shall be instituted exclusively in the federal courts of the United States or the courts of the State of California, in each case located in the County of Los Angeles. You waive any and all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts and to venue in such courts.

11. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will make reasonable efforts to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect, such as by posting a notice on our website. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Services after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

13. Waiver

The failure of AnimationTech to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of such right or provision. The waiver of any such right or provision will be effective only if in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of AnimationTech.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

• Phone: 213-985-4442
• Email: info@animationtech.tv