Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using Wardle ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

Description of Service

Wardle is an educational guessing game that combines puzzle mechanics with military history content. The Service includes:

• Daily historical puzzles covering wars, aircraft, tanks, weapons, and battles
• Educational content and historical information
• Progress tracking and statistics
• Community features and social sharing
• Mobile and web-based gameplay

User Eligibility

Our Service is available to users of all ages. However, users under 13 years of age must have parental consent to use our Service. By using our Service, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 13 years old, or you have parental consent
• You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
• You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• You will not use the Service for any unlawful purpose

Acceptable Use

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

• Use the Service in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers connected to the Service
• Use automated systems or software to extract data from the Service
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service
• Use the Service to transmit any harmful or malicious code
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity

User Conduct

When using our Service, you agree to:

• Respect other users and maintain a positive community environment
• Use appropriate language and avoid offensive or harmful content
• Report any inappropriate behavior or content to us
• Follow all instructions and guidelines provided within the Service
• Not share false or misleading information
• Not attempt to cheat or exploit the game mechanics

Intellectual Property Rights

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Wardle and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Our Content

All historical content, game mechanics, graphics, text, and other materials on the Service are our property or the property of our licensors and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

User-Generated Content

If you submit any content to our Service (such as comments, feedback, or suggestions), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, modify, and distribute such content in connection with the Service.

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using our Service, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy.

Advertising and Third-Party Content

Our Service may display advertisements from third parties, including Google AdSense. These advertisements are not controlled by us, and we are not responsible for their content or accuracy. Your interaction with advertisements is subject to the terms and conditions of the respective advertisers.

Disclaimers and Limitations

Service Availability

We strive to provide continuous access to our Service, but we cannot guarantee that the Service will be available at all times. We may experience downtime due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues.

Historical Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate historical information, we cannot guarantee the complete accuracy of all content. Historical information may be subject to interpretation and ongoing research.

Educational Purpose

Our Service is designed for educational and entertainment purposes. It should not be used as the sole source of historical information for academic or professional purposes.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Wardle shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or use, arising out of or relating to your use of the Service.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Wardle and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising out of your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

Termination

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

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the courts of the United States.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect. Your continued use of the Service after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Wardle regarding the use of the Service.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

• Email: legal@wardle.com
• Website: https://wardle01.web.app