Twitch Policies

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to change, modify, add or remove portions of these policies at any time. If changes to these policies are made, we will publicly announce the changes. Otherwise, it is your responsibility to check these policies periodically for changes. Your continued support through Twitch or participation in "Invention Giveaways/Auctions" following the posting of changes, constitutes acceptance of, and agreement to, the changes.

Twitch

1. Basic benefits for following and watching Laboratory 424's Twitch channel include (but not restricted to):
   1. Earn in-stream currency (AKA: "atoms") to redeem giveaway tickets and exlusive goodies.
   2. Guide the development of inventions.
   3. Interact with the lab using our Lab Bots controls and chat commands.
   4. Earn specail rewards and recognition for contribution/support.
   5. Enter invention prototype giveaways.
2. Subscribing to Laboratory 424's channel provides additional benefits such as:
   1. Special access to interactive Lab Bots.
   2. Get 1000 bonus atoms, and earn in-stream currency 3x faster while viewing the stream.
   3. Enter subscriber-only invention prototype auctions.
   4. NOTE: Twitch subscriptions are free with Amazon Prime (AKA: Twitch Prime). How to activate Twitch Prime and subscribe.
   5. More benefits will be added over time.
3. Build details of any invention built cooperatively with viewers on Twitch will be made available to the public free of charge with an appropriate license permitting personal and commercial use.
4. We reserve the right to change the benefits, goals, and rewards offered at any time.

Inventions

1. Inventions may not be new/unique. (We cannot be 100% sure that someone hasn't already implemented it. Earth is a big place.)
2. The number of new inventions created per month will vary.
3. We may create copies of an invention and offer them through a giveaway, auction, or other distribution system.
4. The number of copies created will vary.

Invention Giveaways

1. Invention giveaway frequency and timing may vary.
2. Invention giveaways include human beings that reside on terrestrial Earth in this current time-space continuum.
3. No purchase is necessary to enter a giveaway. Simply "follow" Laboratory 424 on Twitch, and enter the giveaway when it is live on the stream.
4. You may purchase additional entries by using earned channel currency ("atoms).
5. There will be a time limit during which entries are accepted, and a limit to the maximum number of entries per person. Details will be provided on the stream during the giveaway.
6. Cheating or "gaming" the system by an entrant will automatically disqualify entrant from the giveaway and may result being banned from future giveaways.
7. A giveaway will be announced first on Twitch leading up to the giveaway, then publicly on Twitter.
8. There is a limit of 1 invention per giveaway per person.
9. Winners will be selected randomly during the stream, and must be present to claim the invention. Details will be provided during the giveaway.
10. If a winner does not claim the invention within 10 minutes of announcement, another name will be selected in their place.
11. All winners will be annouced publically on the Laboratory 424 website after all have been verified.

Invention Auctions

1. Invention auction frequency and timing may vary.
2. You must be a Laboratory 424 Twitch channel subscriber to participate in the "Twitch Sub Auction".
3. To "bid" on an invention, you use your earned Twitch in-stream points ("atoms").
4. To participlate, simply "follow" Laboratory 424 on Twitch, subscribe to the channel, and place your bid when the auction is live on the stream. Instructions on how to bid will be provided.
5. There will be a time limit during which bids are accepted. Details will be provided on the stream during the giveaway.
6. Cheating or "gaming" the system by a bidder will automatically disqualify entrant from the auction and may result being banned from future auctions.
7. An auction will be announced first on Twitch leading up to the auction, then publicly on Twitter.
8. The auction format is a simple "the highest bid wins", and you may bid as many times as desired up to the number of in-stream points you own.
9. Once a bid is place, you may not retract the bid.
10. At the end of the auction, the in-stream points bidded will automatically be deducted from the winning bidder.
11. If the winning bidder does not have enough in-stream points the next highest bidder will get to claim the invention. 
12. If the winning bidder does not have enough in-stream points he/she may be excluded from future auctions.  
13. The winning bidder for a Twitch Sub Auction will be contacted on Twitch to redeem the invention.
14. All winners will be annouced publically on the Laboratory 424 website after all have been verified.

Invention Fulfillment

1. If you are chosen to receive a copy of an invention, we will contact you through Twitch.
2. You will have 3 days to respond. If we don't receive a response in that time, the invention copy will go into a future auction/giveaway.
3. After reponse, we will send you a link to a form to fill out your shipping information. If we don't receive your form submission in 3 days, the invention will go into a "storage container" for a future auction/giveaway.
4. We will ship the invention to you at our cost and provide tracking (if available). You will be notified when it ships with tracking information (if available).
5. We typically ship USPS Firstclass/Priority mail (domestic and international), or UPS ground (domestic only) in some instances. If you want a different, faster shipping service you will need to pay for the service.
6. If the package is returned to us, we will notify you of delivery failure. You may arrange to have it reshipped at your cost, or we will put the invention in a future auction/giveaway.
7. Securing the package at the destination is your responsibility. We will not ship another copy if the package is lost/stolen/missing after delivery.
8. International shipments:
   1. Shipment may be subject to import fees which are your responsibility.
   2. Your shipment will be marked as a "gift" valued at $0, or the approximate value of the parts used in the construction (whichever is deemed appropriate for the destination country).
   3. It is your responsibility to check if the invention is allowed through customs. Some countries restrict what can enter the country. We are not responsible for "seized" packages by customs.
   4. We may not be able to ship to your country. If we cannot ship to your country, we will notify you to make other arrangements, or the invention will go into a "storage container" for a future auction/giveaway. Contact us if you'd like to check if your country can receive shipments from the USA.
   5. Tracking information may vary in your country. We will not ship another copy if the package is lost in transit after exiting the USA.
9. See our Order, Shipping, Return Policies for more details.

Invention Saftey Warning and Disclaimer

1. We do not warrantee the fitness nor use of the invention. It is considered a prototype for educational/scientific purposes only and should be treated as such.
2. We will disclose the contents and processes involved in creating the invention to help you evaluate it's fitness for your use.
3. Parts, material handling, and use of the invention is your responsibility.
4. Invention may be inappropriate for children, animals, and some adults.
5. Each invention will ship with a printed safety warning and disclaimer. If you gift/sell the invention to another person you must included the safety warning and disclaimer with the invention. Contact us if you need another copy of the safety warning and disclaimer.
6. If you feel the invention is inappropriate for your use, either dispose of it in a responsible manner or return it to us. Contact us to proceed.

Disclaimer

Use of project plans, suggestions, parts, supplies and invention prototypes provided by Laboratory 424, LLC, is at your own risk. Use of the final product resulting from the project is at your own risk. Laboratory 424, LLC disclaims all responsibility for any resulting damage, injury, or expense. It is your responsibility to make sure that your activities comply with applicable laws, including copyright. Please review our Terms and Conditions of Use and the Safety Warning and Disclaimer for other important information.