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Terms of Use
Last updated: July 7, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the DownWordz mobile
application, related websites, and related services (collectively, the "App"), operated by
HAPPS Software LLC ("we," "us," or "our"). By downloading, installing, accessing, or using the
App, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our
Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the App.
The App is distributed through the Apple App Store and Google Play. Your use of the App is also
subject to the applicable store's terms and policies.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use the App. If you are under the age of majority in your
jurisdiction, you may use the App only with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal
guardian. Parents and guardians are responsible for a minor's use of the App, including any
in-app purchases and privacy settings on the device.
3. License to Use the App
Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable
license to download and use the App on devices you own or control, solely for your personal,
non-commercial entertainment. You may not sublicense, sell, rent, lease, distribute, or
otherwise make the App available to any third party.
We may update, modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the App at any time, with or without
notice.
4. Player Profile & Local Data
The App allows you to choose a display name and avatar and stores certain gameplay preferences
and progress locally on your device. The App does not currently require you to create a
registered account with us.
You are responsible for activity on your device and for keeping your device secure. If you
delete the App or clear app data, locally stored profile and gameplay information may be lost.
5. User Conduct
When using DownWordz, you agree not to:
- Cheat, exploit bugs, use automation or bots, or otherwise gain an unfair advantage
- Use offensive, abusive, misleading, or unlawful display names or other content
- Attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, disassemble, or extract the App's source code or assets
- Interfere with or disrupt the App, its servers, or networks connected to the App
- Use the App for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation
- Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
- Circumvent or attempt to circumvent advertising, purchase, or security features of the App
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate your access to the App if we believe you have
violated these Terms or applicable law.
6. User Content
The App may allow you to submit limited content, such as a display name or avatar selection
("User Content"). You retain ownership of your User Content, but you grant us a worldwide,
non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, display, and distribute your User
Content solely as needed to operate and improve the App.
You represent that your User Content does not violate any law or third-party rights and that you
have all rights necessary to provide it. We may remove or refuse User Content that we believe
violates these Terms.
7. Intellectual Property
The App, including its name, logo, artwork, game design, software, and all related content, is
owned by HAPPS Software LLC or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other
intellectual property laws. DownWordz and related marks are the property of HAPPS Software LLC.
Except as expressly permitted by these Terms or applicable law, you may not copy, modify,
distribute, sell, lease, or create derivative works from any part of the App.
A separate physical DownWordz card game may be available from third-party retailers. Those
physical products are not part of the App and may be subject to separate terms from the seller.
8. In-App Purchases & Advertising
In-App Purchases
The App offers a non-consumable in-app purchase that removes interstitial advertising ("Remove
Ads"). All purchases are processed by Apple or Google, not directly by us. Prices may vary by
region and are displayed in the App at the time of purchase.
Purchases are final and non-refundable except as required by applicable law or the policies of
the applicable app store. You may restore eligible purchases through the App or your app store
account, subject to store rules.
Digital entitlements such as Remove Ads have no real-world monetary value, are licensed rather
than sold, and cannot be exchanged for cash.
Advertising
Unless you have purchased Remove Ads, the App may display third-party advertisements,
including interstitial ads served through Google AdMob. Advertising is provided by third parties
and subject to their terms and privacy practices, as described in our
Privacy Policy.
9. Privacy
Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share
information when you use the App. By using the App, you also agree to our Privacy Policy.
10. Termination
You may stop using the App at any time by uninstalling it from your device. We may suspend or
terminate your access to the App at any time, with or without notice, if we believe you have
violated these Terms, if we discontinue the App, or for any other reason at our discretion.
Sections that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including intellectual
property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, and governing law.
11. Disclaimers
THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not warrant that the App will be uninterrupted, secure, error-free, or free of harmful
components, or that gameplay outcomes, dictionary validation, purchases, or advertising will
always function as expected.
12. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, HAPPS SOFTWARE LLC AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS,
EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND LICENSORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR
OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE APP.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR
RELATING TO THE APP OR THESE TERMS WILL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US
FOR IN-APP PURCHASES IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS BEFORE THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM, OR
(B) FIFTY U.S. DOLLARS (US $50).
Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability, so some of the above
limitations may not apply to you.
13. Governing Law & Disputes
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the state in which HAPPS Software
LLC is organized, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the App will be brought in the state
or federal courts located in that state, unless applicable law requires otherwise, and you
consent to their jurisdiction.
Apple and Google. If you downloaded the App from the Apple App Store or Google
Play, Apple or Google is not a party to these Terms and has no obligation to furnish any
maintenance or support services for the App. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law,
Apple and Google have no warranty obligation with respect to the App and are third-party
beneficiaries of these Terms with respect to your use of the App obtained through their
respective stores.
14. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will update the
"Last updated" date above and provide additional notice where required by law or through the
App. Your continued use of the App after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the
revised Terms.