Effective Date: 2026-05-23 | Last Updated: 2026-05-23 | Version: 2.1
These Terms of Service (the "Terms") govern your access to and use of the GridBurst mobile application and any related services (collectively, the "App" or "Service"). By installing, accessing, registering for, or using the App in any manner, you agree to be bound by these Terms in full.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THE APP. Your only remedy for disagreement is to cease use and uninstall the App.
1.1 Minimum age. You must be at least the age of digital consent in your jurisdiction (13 in the United States under COPPA; 16 in many EU/EEA Member States under GDPR Article 8; the local applicable equivalent elsewhere). If you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian must read and agree to these Terms on your behalf.
1.2 Capacity. You represent that you have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract and are not barred from using the App under any applicable law.
1.3 Acceptance. Tapping "I Accept" inside the App, or by otherwise using the App, constitutes your binding electronic signature and acceptance of these Terms, the Privacy Policy, and any documents incorporated by reference.
1.4 No account required. The App may be used without creating an account.
2.1 License grant. Subject to your compliance with these Terms, the Publisher grants you a personal, limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to install and use one copy of the App on devices you own or control, solely for your own personal, non-commercial entertainment.
2.2 Restrictions. You shall NOT, and shall not permit any third party to:
2.3 Reservation of rights. All rights not expressly granted are reserved by the Publisher and its licensors.
3.1 Description. GridBurst is a block-puzzle game. Core gameplay operates offline on your device after install. Optional online features (leaderboard score submission, advertising, cross-device sync) require an internet connection.
3.2 Modifications. The Publisher may add, change, suspend, or remove any feature, mode, level, content, mechanic, pricing tier, or service in the App at any time, with or without notice, for any reason.
3.3 Beta and experimental features. Features labeled "beta," "preview," or "experimental" are provided AS-IS without warranty and may be modified or terminated without notice.
4.1 IAP processing. All in-app purchases are processed by the distribution platform (Apple App Store or Google Play Store). You authorize the platform to charge the payment method on file.
4.2 Final and non-refundable. All IAPs are final and non-refundable, except as required by the distribution platform's refund policy or where mandatory consumer-protection law grants a non-waivable refund right.
4.3 Service-availability. Loss, suspension, or discontinuation of online services does not entitle you to a refund.
4.4 Specific entitlements. "Daily Plus — Unlimited Retries" is a non-consumable purchase that removes the daily-attempt cap on the Daily Challenge. The Publisher may rename or replace this product at any time.
4.5 Pricing. Prices are set per region by the distribution platform and may change at any time.
4.6 Subscriptions. GridBurst currently offers no auto-renewing subscriptions.
4.7 Promotional content. Promotional codes and bonuses may be revoked or modified at any time and expire automatically when the App is uninstalled or the account is changed.
4.8 Restore Purchases. You may restore previously-granted entitlements using the in-app "Restore Purchases" function, dependent on the platform's records.
5.1 Voluntary. The App offers optional "rewarded video advertisements" via Google AdMob. You see a rewarded ad only when you tap a clearly-labeled in-app button. The App does not display banner or interstitial advertisements.
5.2 Reward grant. Completing a rewarded video grants an in-app benefit as displayed. The Publisher reserves the right to refuse or revoke any benefit obtained through fraud, abuse, or automation.
5.3 Ad content. Ad creative is selected by Google AdMob. The Publisher does not endorse, control, or accept liability for third-party advertisements.
5.4 Privacy. Use of rewarded ads is governed by the Privacy Policy and Google's Advertising Policies.
5A.1 Purposes. The App may collect telemetry and analytics data for: understanding usage patterns, measuring engagement, identifying performance issues, detecting fraud or abuse, measuring monetization effectiveness, A/B testing, operating and improving the App, and complying with legal requirements.
5A.2 Categories of Telemetry. Telemetry may include app version, device model, language/region, app lifecycle events, feature events, error data, and timing information. Telemetry expressly excludes real name, email, phone number, payment data, location, contact lists, photos, or microphone/camera content.
5A.3 Third-party processors. The Publisher may use third-party analytics services (Firebase, Google Analytics, Sentry, Crashlytics, AppsFlyer, and others) acting as processors.
5A.4 Consent and legal basis. Where applicable law requires consent, the App will request it before collecting Telemetry. Where consent is not required, the Publisher relies on its legitimate interests.
5A.5 No sale; no behavioral advertising. Telemetry is not sold or shared for cross-context behavioral advertising or used to build advertising profiles for resale.
5A.6 Aggregated and de-identified data. The Publisher may create aggregated, anonymized data from Telemetry and use it without restriction.
5A.7 Children. The App applies required child-directed treatment to its Telemetry pipeline where required by applicable law.
6.1 Leaderboards. Score submission to Apple Game Center and/or Google Play Games leaderboards is voluntary. The Publisher may reset or discontinue any leaderboard at any time.
6.2 Score integrity. The Publisher may invalidate scores, restrict accounts, or revoke entitlements for cheating, unauthorized tools, or bug exploitation without refund.
6.3 User Content. The App does not currently solicit or display user-generated content.
7.1 Third-party services. The App integrates services including Apple App Store, Apple Game Center, Google Play Store, Google AdMob, and Capacitor. Use of these services is governed by their own terms and privacy policies.
7.2 Open-source notices. The App incorporates open-source software. A list of components and licenses is available on request.
8.1 Ownership. All right, title, and interest in the App (software, source code, designs, mechanics, assets) are owned by the Publisher and protected by copyright, trademark, and patent laws.
8.2 Trademarks. "GridBurst" is a trademark of the Publisher.
8.3 DMCA/IP complaints. Copyright infringement notices may be sent to [email protected].
9.1 AS-IS/AS-AVAILABLE. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE APP AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS-IS" AND "AS-AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.
9.2 Disclaimed warranties. THE PUBLISHER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OPERATION.
9.3 No advice. Content in the App is for entertainment only and does not constitute legal, financial, or medical advice.
10.1 Exclusion of indirect damages. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE PUBLISHER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA, OR LOSS OF GAME PROGRESS.
10.2 Aggregate cap. THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF THE PUBLISHER SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (a) THE TOTAL AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR IAPs IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM; OR (b) USD $25.
10.3 Essential basis. THESE LIMITATIONS ARE AN ESSENTIAL BASIS OF THE BARGAIN.
10.4 Mandatory carveouts. Nothing limits liability for gross negligence, willful misconduct, fraud, or death/personal injury as required by law.
10.5 Time-bar. Any claim must be brought within ONE (1) YEAR after the cause of action accrues, or be forever barred.
11.1 By you. You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Publisher from claims arising from your violation of these Terms, misuse of the App, or violation of applicable law.
11.2 Procedure. The Publisher may assume exclusive defense and control of any matter.
11.3 Release of Developer Parties. You irrevocably release the Developer Parties from all claims arising from the App.
11.4 Covenant not to sue. You covenant not to commence any action against any Developer Party that is within the scope of the release.
12.1 By you. You may terminate by uninstalling the App and ceasing all use.
12.2 By the Publisher. The Publisher may suspend or terminate your access immediately for any reason, including suspected violations of these Terms.
12.3 Effect of termination. Upon termination, your license ends and all Promotional Benefits expire without compensation. Certain sections survive termination.
13.1 App updates. The Publisher may issue updates and you authorize automatic updates per your platform settings.
13.2 Terms updates. The Publisher may revise these Terms at any time. Continued use constitutes acceptance.
You may not assign these Terms without the Publisher's consent. The Publisher may freely assign these Terms in connection with merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
YOU AND THE PUBLISHER AGREE THAT EACH PARTY MAY BRING CLAIMS ONLY IN AN INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, NOT IN ANY CLASS, COLLECTIVE, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.
16.1 Agreement to arbitrate. Any Dispute shall be resolved by binding individual arbitration, not in court.
16.2 Informal resolution first. Before commencing arbitration, you must send a written Notice of Dispute. The parties will negotiate in good faith for sixty (60) days.
16.3 Rules and forum. Arbitration will be administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Consumer Arbitration Rules.
16.4 Costs. Each party bears its own attorneys' fees unless the arbitrator awards otherwise. The Publisher will pay AAA filing fees exceeding small-claims court fees.
16.5 Exclusions from arbitration. Either party may bring individual small-claims court claims. The Publisher may seek equitable relief for IP protection.
16.6 30-day opt-out. You may opt out by sending written notice within 30 days of first accepting these Terms.
16.7 Survival. This Section survives termination.
17.1 Governing law. These Terms are governed by applicable law without regard to conflict-of-laws principles.
17.2 Exclusive jurisdiction. You and the Publisher submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of applicable courts for non-arbitrable matters.
17.3 Consumer protections preserved. If you reside in the EU, UK, EEA, or similar jurisdictions, applicable consumer-protection laws apply to the extent they grant protections that cannot be waived.
17.4 EU Online Dispute Resolution. EU consumers may access the European Commission's ODR platform at https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.
You represent that you are not located in a country subject to U.S. embargo and will not use the App in violation of export-control or sanctions laws.
19.1 From you to the Publisher. Notices must be sent to [email protected].
19.2 From the Publisher to you. Notices may be provided by in-app notice, email, or website posting. You consent to electronic communications.
The Publisher is not liable for any failure or delay caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, war, civil unrest, or natural disaster.
21.1 Entire agreement. These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement.
21.2 Severability. If any provision is invalid, it shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary, and remaining provisions shall remain in effect.
21.3 No waiver. No failure to enforce any provision constitutes a waiver.
21.4 Third-party beneficiaries. The Developer Parties are intended third-party beneficiaries with the right to enforce relevant provisions.
21.5 Headings. Section headings are for convenience only.
21.6 Construction. "Including" means "including, without limitation."
21.7 Relationship. Nothing in these Terms creates a partnership or employment relationship.
21.8 Platform additional terms. Additional terms at Apple App Store and Google Play apply to the extent inconsistent with these Terms.
22A.1 Publishing arrangement. The App was originally conceived and developed by the Creator. The Publisher has been granted all rights and licenses to distribute and monetize the App worldwide.
22A.2 End-user-facing party. The Publisher is the sole party that offers and supports the App. The Developer Parties owe you no duty of care, warranty, or support.
22A.3 Full release of Developer Parties. You irrevocably release the Developer Parties from any and all liability arising from the App.
22A.4 Indemnity by Publisher to Developer Parties. The Publisher has separately undertaken to indemnify the Developer Parties; this is not an admission of liability.
22A.5 Continued effectiveness on change of Publisher. This Section continues in favor of the Developer Parties if the Publisher transfers its rights.
22A.6 No reliance on Developer-Party statements. You have not relied on any statement attributed to a Developer Party in deciding to use the App.
Publisher: GridBurst
Support: [email protected]
Legal / Notice: [email protected]
Privacy / Data Subject Requests: [email protected]
DMCA Agent: [email protected]
By using the GridBurst application, you confirm that you have read these Terms, understand them, and agree to be bound by them, including the arbitration, class-action waiver, limitation of liability, disclaimers, and complete release of the Developer Parties provisions.