1. Acceptance of Terms
By downloading, installing, or using Word Showdown Arena ("the App," "Service," "we," "our," or "us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use Word Showdown Arena. By using the App, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement. If you are between 13 and 18 years old, you must have your parent or guardian's permission to use the App.
3. Account and Username
3.1 Account Creation
- The Game uses anonymous authentication for easy access
- You may choose a username for display purposes
- You are responsible for all activity under your account
3.2 Username Guidelines
You agree not to create a username that:
- Is offensive, vulgar, or inappropriate
- Impersonates another person or entity
- Infringes on intellectual property rights
- Contains personal information
- Violates any applicable laws
We reserve the right to remove or change inappropriate usernames at our discretion.
4. Game Rules and Fair Play
4.1 Acceptable Use
You agree to:
- Play fairly and honestly
- Respect other players
- Follow all game rules and guidelines
- Not exploit bugs or glitches
- Report any issues or violations you encounter
4.2 Prohibited Conduct
You agree NOT to:
- Cheat, hack, or use unauthorized modifications
- Use automated scripts or bots
- Harass, threaten, or abuse other players
- Share inappropriate content
- Attempt to access other users' accounts
- Reverse engineer or decompile the App
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Engage in any activity that disrupts the Service
5. Intellectual Property
5.1 Game Content
All content in Word Showdown Arena, including but not limited to graphics, sounds, text, code, 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 (such as choosing a username), you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute such content in connection with the Service.
6. In-App Purchases and Subscriptions
6.1 Purchases
- All purchases are final and non-refundable, except as required by law
- Prices may vary by region and are subject to change
- You are responsible for any taxes related to purchases
6.2 Subscriptions
- Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled
- You can manage subscriptions through your app store account
- No refunds for partial subscription periods
7. Advertisements
The Game 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 will be asked for consent before we share device identifiers for advertising purposes. You can accept or decline this consent.
- 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.
- Your Choices: You can manage your advertising preferences as described in our Privacy Policy. If you decline consent, we will serve Limited Ads that do not use device identifiers.
- 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. 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.
9. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
9.1 Service Availability
9.2 Limitation of Liability
9.3 Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your violation of these Terms or your use of the App.
10. Modifications and Termination
10.1 Changes to Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of significant changes through the App or other means. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
10.2 Changes to the App
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the App at any time without notice.
10.3 Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the App immediately, without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms.
11. Dispute Resolution
11.1 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.
11.2 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.
11.3 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.
12. General Provisions
12.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the App.
12.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force.
12.3 Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision shall not be considered a waiver of those rights.
12.4 Assignment
We may assign or transfer these Terms; you may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent.
13. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: support@keedastudios.com
Website: https://crossword-chaos.com
Legal Inquiries: support@keedastudios.com
14. Additional Terms for Specific Platforms
14.1 Apple App Store
If you download the App from the Apple App Store, you acknowledge that:
- 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
- Apple is a third-party beneficiary of these Terms
14.2 Google Play Store
If you download the App from Google Play, you agree to Google's Terms of Service in addition to these Terms.