Terms of Service

Last Updated: November 30, 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using the sudoku.you mobile application ("App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the App.

You must be at least 13 years old (16 in certain EU regions) to use this App. By using the App, you represent that you meet this age requirement.

2. License Grant

appanvil GmbH grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the App for your personal, non-commercial use only. This license does not include any right to:

  • Sell, rent, lease, or sublicense the App
  • Modify, adapt, or create derivative works
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App
  • Use the App for any commercial purpose

3. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App
  • Use automated systems or bots to access the App
  • Engage in harassment, abuse, or harmful conduct
  • Impersonate others or misrepresent your identity
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Interfere with or disrupt the App's operation
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems

4. Intellectual Property

All content in the App, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, and software, is the property of appanvil GmbH and is protected by German and international copyright laws.

You gain no ownership rights to any content, software, or services provided through the App.

5. User Accounts

When you create an account with us, you must:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain the security of your password
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

6. In-App Purchases

The App may offer in-app purchases, including subscriptions. All purchases are processed through your device's app store (Apple App Store or Google Play Store).

Subscriptions: Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions through your app store account settings.

Refunds: Refund policies are determined by the respective app stores. Please refer to your app store's refund policy for information about refunds.

7. User-Generated Content

If you submit content to the App, you grant appanvil GmbH a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content.

You warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to any content you submit and that such content does not violate any third-party rights.

8. Third-Party Services

The App may contain links to third-party websites or services. appanvil GmbH is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these external services. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk.

9. Disclaimers

THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
  • Guarantees regarding accuracy, reliability, or availability
  • Warranties regarding security or freedom from viruses

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, appanvil GmbH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES.

Our total liability shall not exceed €100 or the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim, whichever is greater.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless appanvil GmbH from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the App
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another party

12. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the App at any time, with or without cause or notice. You may terminate your use of the App by deleting it from your device.

Upon termination, your right to use the App ceases immediately. Sections that by their nature should survive termination shall survive.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Berlin, Germany. Before initiating any legal proceedings, we encourage you to contact us at info@appanvil.net to attempt informal resolution.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes through the App or via email. Your continued use of the App after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

15. 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.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and appanvil GmbH regarding the use of the App and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

17. Waiver

No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term.

18. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights and obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

19. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: info@appanvil.net
Address: appanvil GmbH, Musterstraße 123, 12345 Berlin, Germany