Terms of Service

Welcome to Relic - Ancient History Quiz App ("Relic", "we", "us", or "our"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Relic mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By downloading, installing, accessing, or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Relic, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Relic is an educational mobile application that provides interactive quizzes and learning content about ancient history. The Service includes:

• Interactive quiz system with multiple-choice questions
• Progress tracking (XP, levels, streaks)
• Achievement system
• Educational content about ancient civilizations
• User statistics and analytics

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

• You may use the Service without creating an account, but certain features may require account registration
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• You agree to provide accurate and complete information when creating an account

3.2 Account Responsibilities

• You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms

4. User Conduct

4.1 Permitted Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon the rights of others
• Transmit any harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or related systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Use the Service for any commercial purpose without our prior written consent
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Service
• Remove or alter any proprietary notices or labels

4.2 Prohibited Activities

• Cheating, hacking, or exploiting bugs in the Service
• Creating automated scripts or bots to interact with the Service
• Sharing account credentials with others
• Impersonating any person or entity
• Collecting user information without authorization

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Our Rights

• The Service, including all content, features, and functionality, is owned by us or our licensors
• All rights, title, and interest in and to the Service are and will remain our exclusive property
• The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws

5.2 Your Rights

• We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes
• You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Service
• You may not remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices

6. User Content

6.1 User-Generated Content

• You may be able to submit, post, or display content through the Service
• You retain ownership of any content you submit
• By submitting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display your content

6.2 Content Standards

• You are solely responsible for any content you submit
• You represent and warrant that your content does not violate any laws or infringe upon any rights
• We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms

7. Progress and Data

7.1 Progress Storage

• Your progress, achievements, and statistics are stored locally on your device and/or on our servers
• We are not responsible for any loss of progress or data
• You are responsible for backing up your data

7.2 Data Deletion

• You may delete your account and associated data at any time through the app settings
• We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes

8. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service, or any part thereof, at any time, with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.

9. Termination

9.1 Termination by You

You may stop using the Service at any time by deleting the app from your device.

9.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.

9.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive.

10. Disclaimers

10.1 Service "As Is"

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

10.2 Educational Content

While we strive to provide accurate educational content, we do not warrant that all information is complete, accurate, or up-to-date. The Service is for educational purposes only and should not be used as the sole source of information for academic or professional purposes.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless us and our officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Service or your violation of these Terms.

13. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

14. Children's Privacy

The Service is intended for users of all ages, including children. However, children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction) should use the Service only with parental supervision and consent. We comply with applicable children's privacy laws, including the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) where applicable.

15. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

16. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

17. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with applicable arbitration rules, except where prohibited by law.

18. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

19. Entire Agreement

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

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