# Terms of Service — Pacman 500 Mobile **Last Updated**: April 2026 **Effective Date**: April 2026 --- ## 1. Acceptance of Terms By downloading, installing, or using the Pacman 500 application (the "**App**"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (the "**Terms**"). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use the App. --- ## 2. License Grant ### Limited License The Company grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to: - **Use** the App on compatible devices you own - **Play** the game for personal, non-commercial entertainment - **Store** your high score locally on your device ### Restrictions You may **NOT**: - ❌ Modify or reverse-engineer the App - ❌ Create derivative works or ports - ❌ Distribute the App for profit - ❌ Use the App for commercial purposes - ❌ Remove copyright or license notices - ❌ Use the App to harm others or break laws - ❌ Attempt to break security or access other users' data --- ## 3. Intellectual Property ### Our Rights The App, including all code, graphics, sound, design, and other content, is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws. We own or have licensed: - ✅ Game engine (MonoGame, open-source) - ✅ Original sprite assets (custom or licensed) - ✅ Original sound effects (custom or licensed) - ✅ Game mechanics and maze design (inspired by arcade) ### Your Content Any feedback, suggestions, or reports you provide are owned by us and may be used to improve the App without compensation. --- ## 4. Disclaimer of Warranties ### AS-IS BASIS The App is provided **"as is"** without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including: - ❌ Fitness for a particular purpose - ❌ Merchantability - ❌ Non-infringement of third-party rights - ❌ Uninterrupted or error-free operation We do **NOT guarantee**: - The App will work on all devices - Your high score will be preserved - Future versions will be free or available - The App will not contain bugs --- ## 5. Limitation of Liability ### No Liability for Damages To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are **NOT liable** for: - Data loss or corruption - Lost profits or revenue - Damage to your device - Interruption of service - Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages ### Maximum Liability Our total liability shall not exceed **$0.00** (the price you paid for the App, if any). --- ## 6. Termination ### We May Terminate We may suspend or terminate your license if you: - Violate these Terms - Engage in illegal activity - Harm others or the App's security - Misuse the App ### Your Right to Terminate You may terminate this agreement by uninstalling the App at any time. --- ## 7. High Score & Data ### High Score Handling - ✅ Your high score is stored **locally** on your device - ⚠️ **Not backed up** to cloud or servers - ❌ **Lost on uninstall** or device reset - ℹ️ **No sync** between devices ### Data Loss We are **not responsible** for loss of high scores or any data. We recommend: - Taking screenshots of achievements - Keeping notes of your progress - Not relying on us to preserve data --- ## 8. No Warranty of Availability ### App Availability We do not guarantee: - The App will remain available forever - Future versions will be released - Updates will be free - The App will support old devices indefinitely We may: - Discontinue the App with notice - Require future paid versions - Stop supporting old OS versions --- ## 9. Third-Party Content ### Open Source The App uses open-source libraries (MonoGame, ImageSharp, System.Text.Json, xUnit) under their respective licenses. See `LICENSE.md` or GitHub for attribution. ### No Endorsement References to third-party services, platforms, or content do not imply endorsement or liability. --- ## 10. Compliance with Laws You agree to use the App in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including: - ✅ No illegal activity - ✅ No malware or hacking attempts - ✅ No violation of others' rights - ✅ No circumvention of security --- ## 11. Export Controls You may not use the App in any country subject to U.S. export embargoes or to persons on the U.S. Treasury Department's Specially Designated Nationals list. --- ## 12. Severability If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be severed, and the remaining Terms shall remain in full force. --- ## 13. Entire Agreement These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the App and supersede all prior negotiations and agreements. --- ## 14. Changes to Terms We may modify these Terms at any time. Changes become effective upon posting to the App or this page. Your continued use indicates acceptance. --- ## 15. Governing Law These Terms shall be governed by the laws of **[Your Jurisdiction]**, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. --- ## 16. Contact & Dispute Resolution ### Questions or Disputes If you have questions or disputes regarding these Terms: 📧 **Email**: [your-contact-email] 🌐 **GitHub**: https://github.com/[your-repo] 📝 **Issues**: https://github.com/[your-repo]/issues ### Informal Resolution Before legal action, we encourage you to contact us to resolve disputes informally. --- ## 17. Acknowledgment By using the App, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. --- **Thank you for playing Pacman 500!** --- *Last Updated: April 2026* *Effective Date: April 2026*