Terms & Conditions

Last updated: September 1, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

By downloading, installing, or using Wrace (the "App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the App.

2. Description of Service

Wrace is a competitive word discovery game where players compete globally to find themed words first each month. The App includes:

  • Single-player and multiplayer gameplay
  • Monthly themed word challenges
  • Global leaderboards and rankings
  • Social features including friend connections
  • Advertising-supported free gameplay

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use the App. By using the App, you represent and warrant that:

  • You are at least 13 years of age
  • You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
  • Your use of the App does not violate any applicable law or regulation

4. User Account

4.1 Account Creation

To access certain features, you will need to create a player profile with a username. You are responsible for:

  • Providing accurate information
  • Maintaining the security of your account
  • All activities that occur under your account

4.2 Username Guidelines

Your username must not:

  • Be offensive, vulgar, or inappropriate
  • Infringe on intellectual property rights
  • Impersonate another person or entity
  • Contain personal information of others

4.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account at our discretion if you violate these Terms or engage in prohibited conduct.

5. Game Rules and Fair Play

5.1 Fair Play

You agree to play fairly and not engage in:

  • Using bots, scripts, or automation tools
  • Exploiting bugs or glitches
  • Manipulating game data or scores
  • Creating multiple accounts to gain unfair advantages
  • Any form of cheating or fraudulent activity

5.2 Game Integrity

We reserve the right to:

  • Monitor gameplay for suspicious activity
  • Adjust or remove scores deemed fraudulent
  • Ban players who violate fair play rules
  • Modify game rules to maintain competitive integrity

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Our Content

The App and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Rob Williams and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 Your Content

By submitting content to the App (such as usernames or friend codes), you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute such content in connection with the App.

6.3 Restrictions

You may not:

  • Copy, modify, or distribute the App's code
  • Reverse engineer or decompile the App
  • Use the App's content for commercial purposes
  • Create derivative works based on the App

7. Advertising

The App displays advertisements to support free gameplay. By using the App, you agree to:

  • The display of advertisements during gameplay
  • The collection of advertising-related data as described in our Privacy Policy
  • Not interfere with or block advertisements

You may have options to limit personalized advertising in your device settings or through in-app controls.

8. In-App Purchases

The App may offer optional in-app purchases for:

  • Premium features or content
  • Ad removal options
  • Cosmetic items

All purchases are final and non-refundable except as required by law. Purchases are processed through the Apple App Store and are subject to their terms.

9. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Harass, abuse, or harm other users
  • Use the App for illegal purposes
  • Transmit viruses or malicious code
  • Interfere with the App's operation
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Collect or harvest user data
  • Use the App for commercial purposes without permission

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

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

  • MERCHANTABILITY
  • FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
  • NON-INFRINGEMENT
  • ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF CONTENT

We do not warrant that the App will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

  • INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
  • LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL
  • SERVICE INTERRUPTION OR COMPUTER DAMAGE
  • DAMAGES EXCEEDING $100 USD

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability, so these limitations may not apply to you.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Rob Williams and any affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the App
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Your user content

13. Changes to the App

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify or discontinue the App at any time
  • Change game features, rules, or scoring systems
  • Update content, themes, or challenges
  • Perform maintenance that may interrupt service

We are not liable for any modifications, suspensions, or discontinuation of the App.

14. Privacy

Your use of the App is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

15. Governing Law

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

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the App shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of California.

16. Dispute Resolution

16.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, you agree to try to resolve any dispute informally by contacting us at legal@wrace.app.

16.2 Binding Arbitration

If informal resolution fails, disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association rules.

16.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits.

17. Severability

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

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the App and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

19. Updates to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Updating the "Last updated" date
  • In-app notifications (for significant changes)
  • Requiring acceptance of new terms (when legally required)

Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

20. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

21. Special Provisions for EU Users

If you are located in the European Union:

  • You have statutory rights that these Terms cannot override
  • Nothing in these Terms affects your rights as a consumer
  • You may have additional rights under GDPR as outlined in our Privacy Policy

22. Apple App Store Additional Terms

If you download the App from the Apple App Store:

  • These Terms are between you and us, not Apple
  • Apple has no obligation to provide maintenance or support
  • Apple is not responsible for product claims or liabilities
  • Apple is a third-party beneficiary of these Terms