1. Acceptance of Terms
By downloading, installing, or using WordKO ("the App," "Service," "we," "our," or "us"), a multiplayer word-puzzle platform that includes Crossword Chaos, Word Chaser, Cluster Clash, Cipher Storm, Path Pursuit, and any future games we add, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.
A note about our brand: WordKO was previously released as "Crossword Chaos." If you installed an older version, your account and these Terms have carried over.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use WordKO. By using the App, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement. If you are between 13 and the age of majority in your jurisdiction, you must have your parent or guardian's permission to use the App.
3. Account, Sign-In, and Username
3.1 Sign-In Methods
WordKO supports the following sign-in methods, any of which creates an account on our service:
- Guest (anonymous) sign-in — your account is tied to your device.
- Google Sign-In — using your Google account.
- Sign in with Apple — using your Apple ID, with optional private email relay.
You are responsible for safeguarding the credentials of any account you use to sign in to WordKO and for all activity under your account.
3.2 Username Reservation
- Each username is unique and reserved to one account at a time.
- We may remove or change inappropriate usernames at our discretion.
- A released username may not be immediately available to other users.
3.3 Username Guidelines
You agree not to choose a username that:
- Is offensive, vulgar, hateful, or harassing
- Impersonates another person, brand, or entity
- Infringes intellectual property rights
- Contains personal information about you or others
- Violates any applicable laws
4. Game Rules and Fair Play
4.1 Acceptable Use
You agree to:
- Play fairly and honestly
- Respect other players in match interactions, friend chat, and emoji reactions
- Follow all in-game rules and guidelines
- Complete matches you start (avoiding deliberate disconnects to manipulate results)
- Not exploit bugs, glitches, or unintended behavior
- Report any issues or violations you encounter
4.2 Prohibited Conduct
You agree NOT to:
- Cheat, hack, or use unauthorized modifications, automation, scripts, or bots
- Use third-party software to gain a competitive advantage
- Harass, threaten, abuse, or impersonate other players
- Send abusive emoji or messages, or use the friend chat or in-game reactions to harm other players
- Attempt to access other users' accounts or data
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to derive the source code of the App
- Interfere with, disrupt, or place undue load on the Service
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
We may suspend or terminate accounts, void match results, remove leaderboard entries, or take other action in response to violations.
5. Intellectual Property
5.1 App Content
All content in WordKO — including graphics, sounds, music, text, code, puzzles, clues, word lists, and game mechanics — is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
5.2 User Content
By creating content in the App (including choosing a username and avatar emoji, and sending messages, emoji reactions, or other communications to other players), you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable license to host, store, transmit, display, and distribute that content as needed to operate the Service — including delivering messages and reactions to the intended recipient and displaying your username and avatar to other players.
You retain ownership of your user content. You represent that you have the rights necessary to grant the license above and that your content does not violate the rights of any third party.
5.3 Reporting Infringement
If you believe content in the App infringes your intellectual property rights, please contact us at support@keedastudios.com with the relevant details.
6. In-App Purchases and Subscriptions
WordKO is currently free to play and does not offer in-app purchases or subscriptions. If we introduce purchases or subscriptions in the future:
- All purchases will be processed by your app store (Apple App Store or Google Play) and subject to their terms.
- Purchases will be final and non-refundable except as required by law or by the app-store provider's policies.
- Subscriptions, if offered, will automatically renew unless cancelled, and may be managed through your app store account.
- Prices may vary by region and are subject to change.
We will provide additional terms specific to any purchase or subscription offering before you can complete a transaction.
7. Advertisements
The App displays non-personalized advertisements provided by Google AdMob to keep the App free.
- Consent Requirements: Users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom (UK), and Switzerland are asked for consent through Google's User Messaging Platform (UMP) before we share device advertising identifiers. iOS users are also presented with the system-level App Tracking Transparency (ATT) prompt. You may accept or decline; you can change your choice from Settings or your device's privacy controls.
- Non-Personalized Ads: We do not serve personalized or targeted ads based on your interests or browsing history. All ads are non-personalized and based on context only.
- Ad Formats: Banner ads, interstitial ads at natural breakpoints (with a frequency cap), and (potentially in the future) optional rewarded ads.
- Third-Party Content: We are not responsible for the content of advertisements or any third-party websites linked from them.
For more details about how we handle advertising data, please see our Privacy Policy.
8. Multiplayer, Friends, and Communications
8.1 Live and Asynchronous Matches
WordKO supports both real-time live matches and asynchronous "Battle Anytime" challenges. By participating, you agree that your username, avatar emoji, in-game actions, and match results will be visible to your opponent during and after the match.
8.2 Friend Connections
A friend connection is automatically created between you and another player when you complete a private 1-on-1 match together. Friends can view each other's username, avatar, online presence, and head-to-head statistics, and can send each other challenges and messages. You can request removal of a friend connection by contacting us.
8.3 Communications
Messages and emoji reactions you send to friends or in live matches are visible to the recipient and are stored on our servers. We may review communications for safety, fraud prevention, and policy enforcement, and may remove or restrict communications that violate these Terms.
9. Notifications
By enabling push notifications, you authorize us to send you notifications including friend requests, challenge invites, rematch alerts, updates to these Terms or our Privacy Policy, and occasional product news. You may disable push notifications from in-app Settings or your device's system settings.
10. Privacy
Your use of the App is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect and use your information.
11. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
11.1 Service Availability
11.2 Limitation of Liability
11.3 Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold us, our affiliates, and our service providers harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your violation of these Terms, your user content, or your use of the App.
12. Modifications and Termination
12.1 Changes to Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time. For material changes, we will notify you through the App (including via an in-app re-acceptance dialog) or through other reasonable means. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
12.2 Changes to the App
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the App, any of its games, or any features at any time without notice.
12.3 Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the App immediately, without notice, for any reason — including violation of these Terms. You may stop using the App at any time and request account deletion via Settings.
13. Dispute Resolution
13.1 Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of California, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
13.2 Arbitration
Any disputes arising from these Terms or the App shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except where prohibited by law.
13.3 Class Action Waiver
You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis and waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration, except where prohibited by law.
14. General Provisions
14.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the App.
14.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force.
14.3 Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision shall not be considered a waiver of those rights.
14.4 Assignment
We may assign or transfer these Terms; you may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent.
15. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: support@keedastudios.com
Website: https://wordko.app
Legal Inquiries: support@keedastudios.com
16. Additional Terms for Specific Platforms
16.1 Apple App Store
If you download the App from the Apple App Store, you acknowledge that:
- These Terms are between you and us, not Apple.
- Apple has no obligation to provide maintenance or support for the App.
- Apple is not responsible for any product warranties.
- Apple is not responsible for addressing any claims relating to the App, including product-liability or consumer-protection claims.
- Apple is a third-party beneficiary of these Terms and may enforce them against you.
16.2 Google Play Store
If you download the App from Google Play, you agree to Google's Terms of Service in addition to these Terms.