Welcome to Popmind Games ("Company," "we," "our," or "us"). We are the developer and operator of the mobile games, applications, and related website (collectively, the "Services") that you are about to download, install, access, or use. Please read these Terms of Use (the "Terms") carefully before using the Services. By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Services.

I. Acceptance of Terms

By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract under the laws of your jurisdiction, and you agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

II. Changes to the Terms

We may revise these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our Services, technology, or legal requirements. If we make material changes, we will notify you by posting a notice within the Services or by other reasonable means. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Services after the effective date constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

III. Privacy Policy

Your privacy is paramount. Our handling of your personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the Services, you consent to the collection, processing, and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.

IV. Account Registration and Security

1. To access certain features, you may need to create an account. You agree to provide accurate and complete information and to keep it up to date.

2. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity under your account. You must not share your credentials with any third party.

3. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to secure your account, except where such loss or damage results directly from our gross negligence or willful misconduct.

4. You understand that if you or we delete or terminate your account in accordance with these Terms, you may lose access to any data associated with your account, including in-game progress, virtual items, and scores.

V. Use of the Services and License

Grant of License: Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, and revocable license to download, install, and use the Services for your personal, non-commercial entertainment purposes on devices you own or control.

Restrictions — You agree not to:

• Copy, modify, adapt, or create derivative works of any part of the Services.
• Rent, lease, sell, distribute, or transfer the Services to any third party.
• Use the Services in any unlawful, harmful, or fraudulent manner, or to transmit any content that is illegal, obscene, defamatory, or infringes on the rights of others.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Services, user accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Services through hacking, password mining, or any other means.
• Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive the source code of the Services, except to the extent such restriction is expressly prohibited by applicable law.
• Use cheats, automation software (bots), hacks, mods, or any unauthorized third-party software designed to modify, interfere with, or disrupt the Services or the experience of other users.
• Exploit the Services for any commercial purpose, including but not limited to advertising, solicitation, or sale of in-game items outside of the Services' designated marketplace.

VI. Intellectual Property Rights

All rights, title, and interest in and to the Services, including but not limited to software, code, graphics, text, sounds, music, characters, virtual items, and all related intellectual property rights, are owned by or licensed to us. Except for the express license granted in Section V, no right, title, or interest is transferred to you.

VII. User-Generated Content

The Services may allow you to post, submit, or share content ("User Content"). You retain ownership of your User Content. By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and display such content in connection with operating, providing, and promoting the Services. You represent and warrant that your User Content does not infringe any third-party rights or violate these Terms.

VIII. Virtual Items and In-App Purchases

1. The Services may include virtual currencies, items, or other virtual goods ("Virtual Items"). You do not own Virtual Items but instead purchase a limited, personal, non-transferable license to use them within the Services.

2. Virtual Items have no real-world monetary value and cannot be redeemed for cash or any tangible goods. Transfers of Virtual Items outside the Services are strictly prohibited.

3. All purchases of Virtual Items or other content through the Services are final and non-refundable, except as required by the platform provider's policies (Apple App Store / Google Play) or applicable consumer law. If you are a resident of a jurisdiction with mandatory statutory withdrawal rights, such rights will apply as detailed at the point of purchase.

IX. Age Requirements

You must be at least 18 years of age to use the Services independently. If you are between the ages of 13 and 17, you represent and warrant that your parent or legal guardian has reviewed and agreed to these Terms and consents to your use of the Services. The Services are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.

X. Third-Party Links and Services

The Services may contain links to third-party websites or services. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for any third-party content, products, or privacy practices. Your interactions with third parties are solely between you and the third party. Any fees you incur are your responsibility.

XI. Disclaimer of Warranties

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure. This disclaimer does not affect any statutory warranties that cannot be excluded under applicable law.

XII. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Services immediately, without prior notice, if you materially breach these Terms or engage in conduct we reasonably believe violates applicable law or harms other users. You may terminate these Terms at any time by deleting your account and ceasing all use of the Services. Upon termination, the rights and licenses granted to you will cease immediately.

XIII. App Store and Google Play Specific Provisions

You acknowledge and agree that Apple (for the App Store) and Google (for Google Play) are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms and have the right to enforce them against you. You must also comply with the applicable Usage Rules set forth by the respective application store from which you download our Services.

XIV. Contact Information

Popmind Games (hereinafter, "we," "us," or "our") recognizes the social importance of protecting personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile games and related websites (collectively, the "Service"). We are committed to managing your personal information in compliance with applicable laws, including the Act on the Protection of Personal Information of Japan, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable, and the requirements of platform providers such as Apple and Google.

I. Basic Personal Information Protection Policy

1. We will specify the purpose of use for personal information and will only acquire and use such information through legal and fair means to the extent necessary to achieve that purpose.

2. We will handle all personal information in our possession in compliance with applicable laws, national guidelines, and other regulations, respecting social order and individual dignity.

3. We have implemented reasonable security measures to prevent the leakage, loss, or damage of personal information. We continuously improve these measures and strive to keep personal information accurate and up-to-date within the scope of the purpose of use.

4. We have established an internal management system for protecting personal information and will continuously review and improve it to remain appropriate.

5. For inquiries, complaints, or consultation regarding the handling of personal information, please contact us at Support@popmindgames.com.

II. Acquisition and Purpose of Use of Personal Information

We may collect the following types of information for the purposes listed below. This information is necessary to provide our Service. If you do not provide it, you may not be able to use certain features.

• Account Information: Player ID, nickname, profile picture.
• Game Play Data: Progress, scores, interaction logs, crash data, performance data.
• Device and Network Information: Device model, OS version, unique device identifiers (e.g., IDFA, AAID), IP address, language settings, and mobile carrier.
• Transaction Data: Records of purchases of virtual items (note: payment information like credit card numbers is processed directly by the App Store or Google Play and is not collected by us).
• Contact Information: Email address and any information you provide when contacting customer support.

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain our games and services.
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
• To send you service-related notifications, such as maintenance notices, updates, and security alerts.
• To detect, prevent, and address fraud, cheating, and other illegal or unauthorized activities.
• To analyze usage trends to improve our services and develop new features.
• To deliver and measure the effectiveness of in-game and external advertisements, including for our own other games.
• To manage campaigns, events, and giveaways.
• To comply with applicable legal obligations.

III. Sharing and Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with third parties only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may outsource data handling to third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as cloud hosting, customer support tools, and analytics providers. We ensure they are contractually bound to protect your data and use it only for our specified purposes.
• Advertising Partners: To show you relevant advertisements, we may share certain advertising identifiers (IDFA, AAID) and limited device data with ad networks. You can control the use of these identifiers through your device's privacy settings.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as a business asset.
• Legal Compliance and Protection: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our company, our users, or others.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

IV. International Data Transfers

Our company is based in Japan. Your information may be transferred to and processed in Japan or other countries where our service providers operate. When transferring data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, to ensure your information is protected as required by applicable law.

V. Your Data Protection Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information held by us. Depending on your jurisdiction, you may also have the right to data portability, to restrict or object to processing, and to withdraw consent. To exercise these rights, please contact us at Support@popmindgames.com. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law, after verifying your identity.

VI. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Game play data is typically retained while your account is active. Data from deleted accounts will be anonymized or erased within a reasonable timeframe.

VII. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 16 (or the relevant age of digital consent in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected data from a child without verifiable parental consent, we will take steps to delete it promptly. If you are a parent and believe we might have information from a child, please contact us.

VIII. Security Measures

We implement reasonable physical, technical, and administrative security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

IX. Third-Party Links and Services

This Privacy Policy does not govern your use of any third-party websites or services linked to or from our Service. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. Once you leave our Service via a link, your interactions on that external site are subject to the rules and policies of that third party.

X. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy within our Service. For significant changes, we may provide a more prominent notice.

XI. Deletion

For all our users: you may request that we delete the personal information we have collected from you and continue to hold, at any time. Please note that we cannot delete personal information you have previously authorized us to share with third parties. If you also wish to have your personal information deleted from those third parties, please refer to their respective privacy policies. Upon receiving a valid deletion request, we will delete your data unless we are required to retain it for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons.

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