Terms of Service

Effective date: July 13, 2026

Welcome to Definition Scramble. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Definition Scramble application and related services (the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction) to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

2. Account Registration

• You may create an account using an email address and password, or by signing in with a third-party provider (e.g., Google).
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account.
• You must provide accurate and complete information when creating your account and keep it current.
• You must notify us immediately if you become aware of any unauthorized use of your account.
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that we reasonably believe have been compromised or are being used in violation of these Terms.

3. Subscriptions and Payment

3.1 Free and Premium Content

The Service offers certain puzzle books at no cost and others requiring a paid subscription. Free content may be accessed without an account. Premium content requires an active subscription.

3.2 Subscription Terms

• Subscriptions are billed on a recurring monthly basis at the price displayed at the time of purchase (currently $4.99 USD/month).
• Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless cancelled before the renewal date.
• Payment is processed by Stripe, Inc. By providing payment information, you authorize Stripe to charge the applicable fees to your chosen payment method.
• All fees are stated in U.S. dollars. You are responsible for any applicable taxes, which may vary by jurisdiction.

3.3 Cancellation

• You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or via the Stripe billing portal.
• Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will retain access to premium content until that date.
• No partial refunds are provided for unused portions of a billing period, except where required by applicable law.

3.4 Price Changes

We may change subscription prices from time to time. We will provide at least 30 days' notice before any price increase takes effect. Your continued use of the Service after a price change constitutes acceptance of the new price. If you do not agree, you may cancel your subscription before the change takes effect.

3.5 Refunds

Refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis. If you believe you were charged in error, contact us within 14 days of the charge. We reserve the right to deny refund requests that do not comply with applicable law.

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 Our Rights

The Service, including its design, code, puzzles, text, graphics, logos, and software, is owned by Definition Scramble and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Service without our prior written consent.

4.2 Puzzle Content

Puzzle books, clues, and answers provided through the Service are our intellectual property. You may solve puzzles for personal, non-commercial entertainment purposes only. Systematic extraction, reproduction, or redistribution of puzzle content is prohibited.

4.3 Your Content

If you submit feedback, suggestions, or other ideas to us, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and incorporate that feedback into the Service without any obligation to you.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service, other accounts, or connected systems or networks
• Use automated systems, bots, scrapers, or similar tools to access or interact with the Service
• Interfere with, disrupt, or overload the Service or its infrastructure (including denial-of-service attacks)
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any aspect of the Service
• Impersonate another person or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Resell, sublicense, or commercially exploit access to the Service without our written permission
• Circumvent any access controls, usage limits, or subscription requirements

6. User-Generated Data

Your puzzle progress and account data are stored on your device and, when you are logged in, on our servers. You retain ownership of your data. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us. See our Privacy Policy for details on how we handle your information.

7. Service Availability and Modifications

• We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation of the Service. We may perform maintenance, updates, or modifications that temporarily affect availability.
• We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time with reasonable notice. For material changes, we will endeavor to provide advance notice.
• We are not liable for any loss of data or functionality resulting from scheduled or unscheduled service changes.

8. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that the Service will meet your requirements, that it will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, or that any defects will be corrected.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL DEFINITION SCRAMBLE, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE.

OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM, OR ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100 USD), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Definition Scramble and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

11.2 Informal Resolution

Before filing any formal dispute, you agree to contact us and attempt to resolve the dispute informally. Most concerns can be resolved through direct communication. We will attempt to resolve disputes informally within 60 days of receiving notice.

11.3 Binding Arbitration

If the dispute cannot be resolved informally, any remaining dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Consumer Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall be conducted in English and held in a location mutually agreed upon or, if no agreement is reached, remotely via video conference.

11.4 Class Action Waiver

YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT AS A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. YOU WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION AGAINST DEFINITION SCRAMBLE.

11.5 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, misappropriation, or violation of intellectual property rights.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving its original intent.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Definition Scramble regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral, relating to the Service.

14. Assignment

We may assign these Terms, in whole or in part, without restriction. You may not assign these Terms or any rights or obligations under them without our prior written consent.

15. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by us to be effective.

16. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Effective date" above. Continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using the Service and may cancel your subscription.

17. Contact Us

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

Email: legal@definitionscramble.com