1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, playing the game, or purchasing premium features, you agree to:

• These Terms of Service
• Our Privacy Policy
• All applicable laws and regulations

If you are under 18, you must have parental or guardian consent to use BrainStorm Quest.

2. Description of Service

BrainStorm Quest provides:

• An educational quiz game with 10+ categories
• Multiple difficulty levels and game modes
• Support for 11 languages
• Free access with advertisements
• Optional premium subscription for enhanced features
• Progress tracking and leaderboards

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the service at any time.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

For free users, no account is required. Your progress is saved locally on your device. Premium users provide an email address for subscription management.

3.2 Account Security

If you create an account, you are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use

3.3 Account Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account if you:

• Violate these Terms
• Engage in fraudulent activity
• Abuse or harass other users
• Attempt to hack or exploit the service

4. Premium Subscription

4.1 Premium Features

Premium subscription includes:

• Ad-free experience
• 10x more power-ups
• Advanced analytics and progress tracking
• Custom themes and avatars
• Priority customer support
• Early access to new features

4.2 Pricing and Payment

• Monthly Plan: $2.99/month, billed monthly
• Lifetime Plan: $19.99, one-time payment
• Prices shown in USD and automatically converted to local currency
• All payments processed securely through Paddle
• You authorize us to charge your payment method on a recurring basis (monthly plan)

4.3 Free Trials

If we offer a free trial, you will not be charged until the trial period ends. Cancel before the trial ends to avoid charges. Trial eligibility may be limited to new users only.

4.4 Automatic Renewal

Monthly subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled. You will be charged at the start of each billing period. We will notify you before any price changes.

4.5 Cancellation

• You may cancel your subscription at any time
• Access to premium features continues until the end of the current billing period
• No refunds for partial months
• Cancel through Paddle's customer portal or contact us

5. Refund Policy

5.1 Monthly Subscriptions

• Refunds available within 7 days of initial purchase
• No refunds for renewals
• Contact us at brainstormquest@outlook.com for refund requests

5.2 Lifetime Purchase

• 30-day money-back guarantee
• Full refund if requested within 30 days of purchase
• Must provide reason for refund request

5.3 Refund Process

Refunds are processed within 5-10 business days to your original payment method. Upon refund, premium access is immediately revoked.

6. User Conduct

You agree NOT to:

• Use the service for any illegal purpose
• Violate any laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Transmit viruses or malicious code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the service
• Reverse engineer or decompile the game
• Use bots, scripts, or automation tools
• Exploit bugs or glitches for unfair advantage
• Share your account credentials
• Harass or abuse other users
• Submit false or misleading information
• Engage in commercial use without permission

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Our Rights

All content, features, and functionality of BrainStorm Quest are owned by us and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. This includes:

• Game design and mechanics
• Questions and educational content
• Graphics, logos, and branding
• Software code and algorithms
• Audio and visual elements

7.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use BrainStorm Quest for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

7.3 Restrictions

You may NOT:

• Copy, modify, or create derivative works
• Distribute, sell, or license the game
• Remove copyright or trademark notices
• Use our content in other applications or websites

8. User-Generated Content

8.1 Feedback and Suggestions

If you submit feedback, suggestions, or ideas, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free license to use them without compensation or attribution.

8.2 Leaderboards

Your username and score may appear on public leaderboards. By using this feature, you consent to this display.

9. Educational Content Disclaimer

10. Third-Party Services

BrainStorm Quest uses third-party services:

• Paddle: Payment processing (subject to Paddle's terms)
• Google AdSense: Advertising (subject to Google's terms)
• FormSpree: Contact form delivery
• Google Analytics: Usage analytics

We are not responsible for third-party services. Their terms and privacy policies apply when you interact with them.

11. Disclaimers and Limitations

11.1 "AS-IS" Service

BrainStorm Quest is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Accuracy or reliability of content

11.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

• Loss of profits or revenue
• Loss of data
• Loss of use
• Cost of substitute services

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim (or $10 if you're a free user).

11.3 No Guarantee of Service

We do not guarantee:

• Continuous, uninterrupted access
• Error-free operation
• Compatibility with all devices
• Specific results or educational outcomes

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless BrainStorm Quest and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another
• Your negligence or willful misconduct

13. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Posting a notice in the game
• Sending an email to premium users

Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you don't agree, you must stop using BrainStorm Quest.

14. Service Modifications

We reserve the right to:

• Modify or discontinue any feature
• Change pricing with 30 days notice
• Update content and questions
• Add or remove categories
• Introduce new features or game modes

We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes.

15. Termination

15.1 By You

You may stop using BrainStorm Quest at any time. For premium users, cancel your subscription through Paddle's portal or by contacting us.

15.2 By Us

We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without notice, if you:

• Breach these Terms
• Engage in fraudulent activity
• Violate laws or regulations
• Abuse the service

15.3 Effects of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the service ceases immediately
• Premium access ends (no refund unless within guarantee period)
• Your progress may be deleted
• Sections that should survive (liability, indemnification) remain in effect

16. Dispute Resolution

16.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, please contact us at brainstormquest@outlook.com to resolve the issue informally. We'll work in good faith to reach a solution.

16.2 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of South Africa, without regard to conflict of law principles.

16.3 Arbitration

Any disputes not resolved informally shall be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the applicable arbitration association.

16.4 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive any right to participate in class actions or class-wide arbitration.

17. Miscellaneous

17.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and BrainStorm Quest.

17.2 Severability

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect.

17.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

17.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

17.5 Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failures due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control (natural disasters, war, internet outages, etc.).

18. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms:

• Email: brainstormquest@outlook.com
• Contact Form: Visit our contact page
• Business Name: BrainStorm Quest
• Location: South Africa

19. Special Provisions

19.1 For EU Users

If you are in the European Union, you have additional rights under EU consumer protection laws, including the right to withdraw from distance contracts within 14 days.

19.2 For California Users

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). See our Privacy Policy for details.

19.3 For Minor Users

If you are under 18, you confirm that you have parental or guardian consent to use BrainStorm Quest and agree to these Terms.