Terms of Service for Sudoku Buddies

    Last Updated: 7th August 2025

    The following Terms of Service govern your use of the Sudoku Buddies website and mobile application. All users must be of legal age (18 years or older) to use our services or have parental/guardian consent. Continued use of the platform constitutes agreement to the below terms.

    1. Description of Sudoku Buddies

    Sudoku Buddies is a comprehensive Sudoku gaming platform available on both mobile and web browsers. Our platform offers:

    • Multiple difficulty levels of Sudoku puzzles
    • Cross-device progress synchronization
    • Personal time tracking and statistics
    • Social features including friend connections
    • Global and friend-based leaderboards
    • Performance comparison with other players

    The platform is designed to provide both an engaging single-player experience and a competitive social environment for Sudoku enthusiasts. All features and functionalities comply with applicable laws and regulations.

    2. Ownership and Usage Rights

    Sudoku Buddies, including all its features, code, applications, designs, and intellectual property, is the sole and exclusive property of Apps Buddies Limited. Users are granted a limited, non-transferable license to access and use our platform for its intended purpose through their registered accounts.

    Any unauthorized use, reproduction, modification, distribution, or exploitation of our platform's content or features is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action. This includes, but is not limited to:

    • Copying or redistributing our code or features
    • Creating derivative works without authorization
    • Attempting to reverse engineer the platform
    • Using the platform for commercial purposes without permission

    3. User Data and Privacy

    Sudoku Buddies collects and stores certain personal information necessary for providing our services, including email addresses for authentication and user-generated content. We utilize Supabase, an industry-leading secure database platform, to safely store and manage user data. All data collection and processing comply with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR. Users maintain full control over their personal data and can manage their privacy preferences through their account settings. For comprehensive information about our data handling practices, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

    4. Non-Personal Data Collection

    We collect non-personal data through cookies and similar technologies, including:

    • Browser type
    • Device type
    • Operating system
    • Usage data (e.g., time spent on pages, clicks)

    This data helps improve our services. Users are informed about cookie usage and can provide their consent through our cookie consent banner.

    5. Governing Law

    Sudoku Buddies is the product of Apps Buddies Limited which is a UK based company. Despite operating globally, we are governed by UK Laws. We prohibit any malicious activities conducted through our platform such as:

    • Spamming
    • Reverse engineering
    • Using the platform for illegal activities
    • Uploading harmful or malicious code
    • Impersonating other users or entities
    • Violating intellectual property rights

    Users are required to provide accurate and up-to-date information during registration and maintain the confidentiality of their account credentials. Any unauthorized use of accounts must be reported immediately to support@apps-buddies.com.

    6. Limitation of Liability

    To the fullest extent permitted by law, Sudoku Buddies, as a product of Apps Buddies Limited, along with its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents 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 our services. The platform is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

    7. Updates to the Terms of Service

    We encourage our users to actively check the latest Terms of Service. Notifications of changes will be provided via appropriate means, such as email, at least 14 days before the changes take effect.

    8. Termination of Service

    Sudoku Buddies reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the platform at any time, with or without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms, is harmful to other users, or is illegal. Upon termination, your right to use the platform will cease immediately.

    9. Indemnification

    You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Sudoku Buddies, as a product of Apps Buddies Limited, and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of or related to your use of the platform, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights. Users bear responsibility for any legal costs incurred by Apps Buddies Limited due to their actions.

    For any questions or concerns regarding our Terms of Service, please contact us at support@apps-buddies.com