Terms of Service

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the DigitZag puzzle game ("Service") operated by Kevin Rossen ("we," "us," or "our").

1. Description of Service

DigitZag is a web-based number puzzle game where players decode scrambled numbers using mathematical clues. The Service includes:

• Daily puzzles with varying difficulty levels
• Practice mode with unlimited puzzle generation
• User accounts with progress tracking and statistics
• Leaderboards and social features
• Optional premium features (future)

2. User Accounts

Account Creation

To access certain features, you may create an account using third-party authentication (Google, Apple, or email). You must:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Be at least 13 years old (or have parental consent)
• Choose an appropriate display name
• Keep your account secure

Account Responsibility

You are responsible for:

• All activities under your account
• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account
• Notifying us of unauthorized access

3. Acceptable Use

You May

• Play puzzles and track your progress
• Share your achievements and scores
• Provide feedback and suggestions
• Use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes

You May Not

• Use inappropriate or offensive display names
• Attempt to cheat, hack, or exploit the game
• Interfere with other users' gameplay
• Upload or transmit harmful content
• Reverse engineer or copy the game
• Use automated tools or bots
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

4. Content and Conduct

Display Names

Display names must be appropriate for all ages. We reserve the right to change or remove inappropriate names.

Fair Play

We expect honest gameplay. Cheating, exploiting bugs, or using unauthorized tools may result in account suspension.

Community Standards

Be respectful to other players. Harassment, discrimination, or abusive behavior is not tolerated.

5. Intellectual Property

Our Rights

DigitZag, including its game mechanics, design, code, and content, is owned by Kevin Rossen and protected by copyright laws. All rights reserved.

Your Rights

You retain ownership of any feedback or suggestions you provide, but grant us a license to use them to improve the Service.

6. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect and use your information.

7. Advertising and Premium Features

Advertising

The Service may include advertisements. We strive to show relevant, family-friendly ads.

Premium Features

We may offer premium subscriptions with additional features. Premium terms will be clearly disclosed before purchase.

Practice Mode Limitations

Free users may have limited access to practice mode. Additional games may require viewing advertisements.

8. Service Availability

We strive to keep DigitZag available 24/7, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted service. We may:

• Perform maintenance and updates
• Experience temporary outages
• Modify or discontinue features

9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• We disclaim all warranties, express or implied
• We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Our total liability is limited to $100 or the amount you paid us in the last 12 months

10. Account Termination

By You

You may delete your account at any time through your profile settings. This will remove your personal data and game progress.

By Us

We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, with or without notice.

11. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. If we make significant changes:

• We'll post the updated Terms on our website
• We'll update the effective date
• We may notify you via email or in-game notice
• Continued use constitutes acceptance of the new Terms

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the state where Kevin Rossen resides, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes will be resolved through good faith negotiation. If that fails, disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration rather than court proceedings.

14. Severability

If any part of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining Terms will continue in full force and effect.

15. Contact Information

Thank you for playing DigitZag! We hope you enjoy the puzzles.