Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: May 18, 2025These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the Emoji Quiz: Brain Puzzle mobile application (the "Application") for iOS and Android devices, developed and operated by Yunus YAVUZ (the "Service Provider", "we", "us", or "our").
By downloading, installing, or using the Application, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use the Application.
1. Use of the Application
The Application is a free-to-play word puzzle game where users guess words and phrases from emoji clues. You may use the Application for personal, non-commercial entertainment purposes only.
You agree not to:
- Use the Application for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations
- Reverse-engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive the source code of the Application
- Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works based on the Application
- Exploit the Application or any of its content for commercial purposes without prior written consent
- Use automated systems, bots, scripts, or other tools to interact with the Application
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Application, its servers, or connected systems
- Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Application
2. In-App Purchases
2.1 Virtual Currency and Items
The Application offers virtual currency ("Coins") and virtual items (such as hint boosts and ad removal) that can be purchased with real money through in-app purchases or earned through gameplay. Virtual currency and items:
- Have no real-world monetary value and cannot be exchanged for real money, goods, or services
- Are non-transferable and cannot be sold, traded, or given to other users
- Are licensed to you, not sold, and remain the property of the Service Provider
- May be adjusted, modified, or removed at the discretion of the Service Provider with reasonable notice
2.2 Payment Processing
All in-app purchases are processed through the Apple App Store (for iOS) or Google Play Store (for Android). By making a purchase, you agree to the payment terms of the applicable store platform. The Service Provider does not collect, store, or process any payment or financial information.
2.3 Refunds
All in-app purchases are subject to the refund policies of the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. To request a refund, please contact Apple or Google directly through their respective support channels:
- Apple: Request a refund from Apple
- Google: Request a refund on Google Play
2.4 Restore Purchases
If you reinstall the Application or switch devices, you can restore previously purchased non-consumable items (such as "Remove Ads") using the "Restore Purchases" button in the shop screen. The restore process verifies your purchase history with the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and re-activates eligible entitlements.
The following items can be restored:
- Remove Ads — fully restorable as a non-consumable purchase
- Starter Pack (ad-removal component) — the Remove Ads entitlement included in the Starter Pack is restorable
The following items cannot be restored:
- Coin Packs — coins are consumable virtual currency credited to your local balance upon purchase and spent during gameplay
- Starter Pack (coins and boosts) — the consumable components are delivered immediately upon purchase and cannot be re-granted
3. Advertisements
The Application is ad-supported and displays advertisements through Google AdMob. Ads may include interstitial ads displayed at natural break points and rewarded video ads that you can choose to watch in exchange for in-game rewards.
We do not display ads during active gameplay, during the first few levels, or at an unreasonable frequency. Users who purchase the "Remove Ads" option will not see interstitial ads. Rewarded ads remain available as an optional way to earn rewards.
4. Intellectual Property
All content in the Application, including but not limited to the game design, user interface, graphics, animations, sounds, text, code, and level data, is the intellectual property of the Service Provider and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
The emoji characters used in the Application are part of the Unicode Standard and are rendered by your device's operating system. The specific combinations, arrangements, and puzzle designs using these emojis are the creative work of the Service Provider.
You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, publish, display, or create derivative works from any content in the Application without prior written permission.
5. User-Generated Content
The Application does not currently support user-generated content, social features, or user-to-user communication.
6. Availability and Updates
The Service Provider reserves the right to modify, update, suspend, or discontinue the Application (or any part of it) at any time with or without notice. We are not liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Application.
Updates may be required to continue using the Application. Failure to install updates may result in limited functionality.
7. Account and Data
The Application does not require an account or login. All game progress is stored locally on your device. If you uninstall the Application or clear its data, your progress (including earned coins, completed levels, and settings) will be lost and cannot be recovered by the Service Provider.
Non-consumable purchases (such as "Remove Ads") can be restored through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Application is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
The Service Provider does not warrant that the Application will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Service Provider shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of profits, or loss of goodwill, arising out of or in connection with your use of or inability to use the Application.
In no event shall the Service Provider's total liability to you exceed the amount you have paid for in-app purchases in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or fifty US dollars (USD $50), whichever is greater.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Service Provider from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Application or violation of these Terms.
11. Third-Party Services
The Application integrates with third-party services including Google AdMob, Firebase Analytics, Firebase Crashlytics, RevenueCat, and Expo. Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies. The Service Provider is not responsible for the practices of third-party services.
12. Children
The Application is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). By using the Application, you represent that you are at least 13 years old, or that you have obtained parental or guardian consent.
13. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Turkey, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or the Application shall be resolved in the courts of Istanbul, Turkey.
14. 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.
15. Changes to These Terms
The Service Provider reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Application after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
For material changes that significantly affect your rights, the Service Provider will make reasonable efforts to notify users through the Application or other appropriate means.
16. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms or the Application, please contact the Service Provider: