Word Herd Terms of Service

Last Updated: Apr 25, 2025

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the Word Herd game, including our mobile app, web app, and API (collectively, the "Service"), provided by Linkstone Studios, LLC ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Service.

1. Definitions

• Service refers to the Word Herd game and all related services, including the mobile app, web app, and API.
• User refers to any individual who accesses or uses the Service.
• Account refers to a registered account created by a User to access certain features of the Service.

2. License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Service for your personal, non-commercial use, subject to these Terms. You may not use the Service for any commercial purpose without our prior written consent.

3. Account Creation and Use

• To access certain features of the Service, such as multiplayer gameplay or in-app purchases, you may need to create an Account.
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your Account credentials and for all activities that occur under your Account.
• You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an Account and keep it updated.

4. Acceptable Uses

You may use the Service to:

• Play the Word Herd game.
• Create an Account.
• Participate in multiplayer features.
• Make in-app purchases (if you choose to create your own game or access premium features).
• Engage with other Users as permitted by the game rules.

5. Prohibited Behaviors

You may not:

• Cheat, use unauthorized software, tools, or devices (e.g., bots, hacks, or mods).
• Harass, threaten, or abuse other Users.
• Share your Account credentials with others.
• Modify, copy, distribute, or create derivative works of any part of the Service.
• Use the Service for commercial purposes without our consent.
• Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights.
• Engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the Service.

6. Termination and Account Suspension

We may suspend or terminate your Account and access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, if:

• You violate these Terms.
• You engage in fraudulent or illegal activity.
• We determine, in our sole discretion, that your use of the Service is harmful to other Users or the Service.
• We cease providing the Service.

7. Intellectual Property

• All intellectual property rights in the Service, including but not limited to trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets, are owned by us or our licensors.
• You may not use our intellectual property without our prior written consent.
• Any content you create using the Service (e.g., usernames, game progress) remains your property but may be subject to our use as described in these Terms.

8. User-Generated Content

• If you create any content using the Service (e.g., through multiplayer interactions or custom games), you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, non-exclusive license to use, modify, and distribute such content for the purpose of providing and promoting the Service.
• You are solely responsible for any content you generate and must ensure it complies with these Terms and applicable laws.

9. In-App Purchases

• If you choose to make in-app purchases (e.g., to create your own game or access premium features), you agree to pay the applicable fees as displayed in the game.
• Payments are processed through the Apple App Store (for iOS) or Google Play Store (for Android), and their respective terms and conditions apply.
• We do not store your payment information directly; it is handled by the applicable app store.
• Refunds for in-app purchases are subject to the refund policies of the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

10. Privacy Policy

• Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information.
• By using the Service, you consent to the practices described in our Privacy Policy.

11. Limitation of Liability

• To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of the Service.
• Our total liability for any claim arising out of or relating to the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid for the Service (if any).

12. Disclaimers

• The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
• We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components.

13. Governing Law

• These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
• Any legal action arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in California.

14. Changes to Terms

• We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our services or legal requirements.
• We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website or in the game and, where applicable, by sending you an email notification.
• Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at support@linkstone-studios.com.