Terms and Conditions
Last Updated: December 24, 2025
Table of Contents
Acceptance of Terms
Definitions
License Grant
Use Restrictions
User Accounts
Subscriptions & Purchases
Free Trials
Refunds & Cancellations
User Content
Intellectual Property
Third-Party Services
Disclaimers
Limitation of Liability
Indemnification
Termination
Governing Law
Dispute Resolution
Changes to Terms
Contact Information
1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and us ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") governing your access to and use of our mobile applications, including but not limited to Duordly and any other word puzzle games we publish (collectively, the "Apps").
Important: By downloading, installing, accessing, or using our Apps, 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, do not use our Apps.
You represent and warrant that:
You are at least 13 years of age (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction)
If you are under 18, you have obtained parental or guardian consent to use the Apps
You have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement
Your use of the Apps does not violate any applicable laws or regulations
2. Definitions
For the purposes of these Terms:
"App" or "Apps" refers to our mobile applications and all related services, features, and content
"Content" means all text, graphics, images, audio, video, data, and other materials available through the Apps
"User Content" means any content that users submit, post, or transmit through the Apps
"Subscription" means a recurring payment plan that grants access to premium features
"In-App Purchase" means a one-time purchase made within the App
"Premium Features" means features, content, or functionality available only to paying subscribers or purchasers
"Device" means the smartphone, tablet, or other device on which you access the Apps
3. License Grant
3.1 Limited License
Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to:
Download and install the Apps on your personal Device(s)
Access and use the Apps for your personal, non-commercial purposes
Access any Content or Premium Features you have properly purchased or subscribed to
3.2 License Restrictions
This license does not include the right to:
Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works based on the Apps
Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive the source code of the Apps
Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
Use the Apps for any commercial purpose without our express written consent
Rent, lease, lend, sell, redistribute, or sublicense the Apps
Use any automated systems or software to extract data from the Apps (scraping)
4. Use Restrictions
You agree not to use the Apps to:
Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
Cheat, exploit bugs, or use unauthorized modifications (hacks, mods, or cheats)
Manipulate game scores, leaderboards, or achievements through illegitimate means
Interfere with or disrupt the Apps, servers, or networks
Transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code
Harass, abuse, threaten, or intimidate other users
Impersonate any person or entity
Use offensive, vulgar, or inappropriate usernames or content
Collect or harvest any information about other users
Use the Apps in any manner that could damage, disable, or overburden our infrastructure
Consequences: Violation of these restrictions may result in immediate termination of your access to the Apps, deletion of your account and data, and potential legal action.
5. User Accounts
5.1 Account Creation
Some features of our Apps may require you to create an account or sign in through Apple Game Center or other third-party services. When creating an account, you agree to:
Provide accurate, current, and complete information
Maintain and promptly update your account information
Keep your login credentials secure and confidential
Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
5.2 Account Security
You are solely responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account information.
6. Subscriptions and Purchases
6.1 Payment Processing
All purchases are processed through the Apple App Store. By making a purchase, you agree to the App Store's terms of service and payment policies. We do not directly collect or store your payment information.
6.2 Subscription Plans
We may offer various subscription plans with different durations and pricing:
Weekly: Billed every 7 days, auto-renews
Monthly: Billed every 30 days, auto-renews
Yearly: Billed every 365 days, auto-renews
Lifetime: One-time purchase, no renewal
Current pricing and available plans are displayed within the App. Prices may vary by region and are subject to change.
6.3 Auto-Renewal
Automatic Renewal: Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.
6.4 Price Changes
We reserve the right to change subscription prices at any time. Price changes will take effect at the start of your next billing cycle. If you do not agree with a price change, you may cancel your subscription before the new price takes effect.
6.5 In-App Purchases
In addition to subscriptions, we may offer one-time in-app purchases for specific features, content, or virtual items. All in-app purchases are final upon completion.
7. Free Trials
7.1 Trial Eligibility
We may offer free trial periods for certain subscription plans. Free trials are available to new subscribers only and are limited to one per user, account, or Device.
7.2 Trial Terms
Free trials provide full access to Premium Features for the specified trial duration
You will not be charged during the free trial period
At the end of the trial, your subscription will automatically convert to a paid subscription unless cancelled
Cancellation must occur at least 24 hours before the trial ends to avoid charges
7.3 Trial Abuse
Creating multiple accounts or using other means to repeatedly access free trials is prohibited. We reserve the right to revoke trial access and terminate accounts engaged in trial abuse.
8. Refunds and Cancellations
8.1 Cancellation Policy
You may cancel your subscription at any time. To cancel:
Open the Settings app on your Device
Tap your name at the top
Tap Subscriptions
Select the subscription you want to cancel
Tap Cancel Subscription
Upon cancellation, you will retain access to Premium Features until the end of your current billing period. No partial refunds are provided for unused portions of a subscription period.
8.2 Refund Policy
All purchases are processed by Apple and are subject to Apple's refund policies. To request a refund:
Visit reportaproblem.apple.com
Sign in with your Apple ID
Select the purchase and request a refund
We do not have the ability to process refunds directly. All refund decisions are made by Apple at their discretion.
8.3 Subscription Restoration
If you delete the App or switch Devices, you can restore your active subscription by:
Downloading the App on your new Device
Signing in with the same Apple ID used for the original purchase
Tapping "Restore Purchases" within the App (if available)
9. User Content
9.1 Content You Submit
Our Apps may allow you to submit, post, or share content, such as:
Usernames and display names
Profile information
Game statistics shared on leaderboards
Custom word lists (if applicable)
Feedback, suggestions, or support requests
9.2 Content Standards
All User Content must comply with these standards:
Must not be unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or objectionable
Must not infringe any intellectual property rights
Must not contain viruses or malicious code
Must not violate the privacy or publicity rights of others
Must not contain false or misleading information
9.3 License to User Content
By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, distribute, and display such content in connection with the Apps and our business.
9.4 Content Moderation
We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove any User Content at our sole discretion, without notice, for any reason, including content that violates these Terms.
10. Intellectual Property
10.1 Our Intellectual Property
The Apps and all Content, including but not limited to software, text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, puzzles, word lists, game mechanics, and user interface design, are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, and other intellectual property laws.
10.2 Trademarks
"Duordly" and any other product or service names, logos, and slogans are our trademarks or those of our licensors. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission.
10.3 Feedback
If you provide feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the Apps, you grant us the right to use such feedback without compensation or attribution to you.
11. Third-Party Services
The Apps may contain links to or integrate with third-party services, including:
Apple App Store and related services
Apple Game Center
Social media platforms
Analytics providers
Advertising networks
These third-party services are governed by their own terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of third-party services. Your interactions with third parties are solely between you and such third parties.
12. Disclaimers
THE APPS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:
Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
Warranties that the Apps will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses
Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any Content
Warranties that defects will be corrected
Your use of the Apps is at your sole risk. We do not warrant that the Apps will meet your requirements or expectations.
13. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE OF ACTION OR WHETHER WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
This includes, but is not limited to, damages for:
Loss of profits, revenue, or data
Loss of goodwill or reputation
Cost of substitute services
Personal injury or property damage
Any other intangible losses
In no event shall our total liability exceed the amount you paid to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or fifty dollars ($50), whichever is greater.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.
14. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless us and our officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and service providers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property or privacy rights
Your User Content
Your use of the Apps
Any misrepresentation made by you
15. Termination
15.1 Termination by You
You may stop using the Apps at any time and delete them from your Device. If you have an account, you may request deletion by contacting us.
15.2 Termination by Us
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Apps immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including:
Breach of these Terms
Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
Non-payment of subscription fees
Extended periods of inactivity
At our sole discretion for any reason
15.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
Your license to use the Apps is immediately revoked
You must cease all use of the Apps
We may delete your account and associated data
Any outstanding payments remain due
Sections that by their nature should survive termination will survive (including intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, and indemnification)
16. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict of law principles.
You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Delaware for the resolution of any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Apps.
17. Dispute Resolution
17.1 Informal Resolution
Before filing any formal dispute, you agree to first contact us and attempt to resolve the dispute informally. Most concerns can be quickly resolved this way.
17.2 Binding Arbitration
If we cannot resolve a dispute informally, any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Apps shall be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall be conducted in Delaware, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.
17.3 Class Action Waiver
CLASS ACTION WAIVER: You agree that any arbitration or proceeding shall be limited to the dispute between us and you individually. To the full extent permitted by law, (a) no arbitration or proceeding shall be joined with any other; (b) there is no right or authority for any dispute to be arbitrated or resolved on a class action basis or to utilize class action procedures; and (c) there is no right or authority for any dispute to be brought in a purported representative capacity on behalf of the general public or any other persons.
17.4 Exceptions
Notwithstanding the above, either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to prevent the actual or threatened infringement or misappropriation of intellectual property rights.
18. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes:
We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
For material changes, we may notify you through the App, email, or other means
Changes become effective immediately upon posting unless otherwise specified
Your continued use of the Apps after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using the Apps.
We encourage you to review these Terms periodically for updates.
19. General Provisions
19.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other agreements incorporated by reference, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Apps.
19.2 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.
19.3 Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
19.4 Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.
19.5 Force Majeure
We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance resulting from causes beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, strikes, or shortages of transportation, facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.
19.6 No Agency
Nothing in these Terms creates any agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship between you and us.
20. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
Email: courageapps@gmail.com
Response Time: We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 business days.
For support-related inquiries, please contact: courageapps@gmail.com
Acknowledgment
By using our Apps, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms and Conditions, understood them, and agree to be bound by them. If you do not agree to these Terms, you are not authorized to use the Apps.
Thank you for using our Apps!