TERMS OF USE

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the website athena2327.com, operated by HatchFox Studios ("we", "us", "our"). By accessing this website you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use this site.

1. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including but not limited to the Athena 2327 universe, storylines, characters, factions, locations, vessels, equipment, creatures, artwork, comics, logos, and written lore — is the original creative work and intellectual property of HatchFox Studios.

Athena 2327 is a registered creative property of HatchFox Studios. All rights reserved.

You may not reproduce, distribute, publicly display, create derivative works from, or commercially exploit any content from this website without prior written permission from HatchFox Studios.

2. Permitted Use

You are permitted to:

• Access and browse this website for personal, non-commercial use;
• Share links to publicly accessible pages on this website;
• Quote brief excerpts from published content for the purpose of commentary, criticism, or fan discussion, provided clear attribution to Athena 2327 / HatchFox Studios is given.

Fan art, fan fiction, and community content created in good faith for non-commercial purposes is welcome, provided it does not misrepresent the property, its creator, or harm the brand. HatchFox Studios reserves the right to request removal of any fan content at its discretion.

3. Archive Access

Certain sections of this website (the "Archive") require authentication. The access mechanism is a fictional narrative device and a convenience feature — it does not constitute account registration or a contractual relationship. Circumventing the access mechanism does not grant any additional rights to the content.

We reserve the right to modify, restrict, or remove access to any part of this website at any time without notice.

4. External Links

This website contains links to third-party platforms including Patreon, Discord, GlobalComix, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Bluesky, Reddit, and X. These links are provided for convenience. HatchFox Studios has no control over the content or practices of third-party sites and accepts no responsibility for them.

5. No Warranties

This website and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. Content in the archive — including lore, timelines, and character information — may be subject to change as the creative work evolves.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by Australian law, HatchFox Studios shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential loss or damage arising from your use of this website or reliance on its content.

7. Patreon and Commercial Transactions

Any financial transactions, including Patreon memberships or purchases, are processed by third-party platforms. HatchFox Studios is not responsible for disputes, billing issues, or errors arising from those platforms. Please refer to the relevant platform's terms of service.

8. User Conduct

You agree not to use this website or any associated community platforms to:

• Harass, abuse, or harm other users or the creators;
• Post content that is defamatory, obscene, or infringes on the rights of others;
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any system or data;
• Misrepresent affiliation with HatchFox Studios or the Athena 2327 property.

9. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Queensland, Australia. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Queensland.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. The effective date at the top of this document indicates the last revision. Continued use of the website after any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.