These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern the use of the Alias mobile application ("the App"). By downloading, installing, or using the App, the user confirms that they have read these Terms, understand them, and accept them in full.
If the user does not agree with any of the terms of these Terms, they must stop using the App and remove it from their device.
These Terms apply together with the App's Privacy Policy, which is an integral part of these Terms.
Note: this English version is a translation of the original Russian text. In the event of any discrepancy, the Russian version prevails.
1. General provisions
The App is a word-explanation party game for multiple players, in which participants take turns describing words and images from chosen categories.
The App itself is distributed free of charge through official application stores (Apple App Store and Google Play). At the same time, certain categories and other content may be provided on a paid basis through the in-app purchase mechanism described in Section 5 of these Terms.
The developer and operator of the App is:
- Ivan Igorevich Kornienko
- Country: Russian Federation
- Email: easymivgames@gmail.com
(hereinafter — the "Developer").
2. License to use the App
The Developer grants the user a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited, revocable license to install and use the App on the user's devices solely for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.
This license does not grant the user any rights to the App's source code, design, graphics, sound, or other intellectual property, except the right to use the App for its intended purpose.
3. Age restrictions and acceptable use
The App is not specifically intended for children under 13 years of age. Use of the App by persons under 13 is permitted only under the supervision and with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
In-app purchases may be made only by persons of legal age to enter into such transactions under the law of their country of residence. Parents or legal guardians are responsible for purchases made by persons below such age.
The "18+" category and other age-restricted content of the App are intended only for users who have reached the age of majority under the law of their country of residence. The user is responsible for category selection and the composition of game participants.
4. User obligations and restrictions
The user agrees to use the App in accordance with the law of their country of residence and not to take actions that may harm the App, the Developer, or other users.
When using the App, the user is prohibited from:
- copying, modifying, or distributing the App or any parts thereof without the Developer's written permission;
- decompiling, disassembling, or otherwise attempting to extract the source code of the App;
- using the App's content for commercial purposes without the Developer's consent;
- using automated means (bots, scripts, emulators) to interact with the App;
- attempting to gain unauthorized access to the App, its components, or related systems;
- using the App on devices with modified system software (jailbreak on iOS, root on Android), as well as on emulators, if doing so circumvents the App's protection mechanisms or in-app purchases;
- using VPN, proxy servers, or other technical means to circumvent regional restrictions on access to the App or in-app purchases;
- transferring the user's device with the installed App or purchased content to third parties for commercial use (including rental and similar activities);
- using offensive, obscene, dignity-violating, hate-promoting, or otherwise unlawful team names or other user-generated content in the App;
- using the App to distribute unlawful content, to commit fraudulent acts, or to engage in any activity that violates applicable law.
The Developer reserves the right to terminate or restrict the user's access to the App in case of a breach of these Terms, including by revoking the license granted hereunder.
5. In-app purchases
5.1. General order
The App offers in-app purchases (for example, additional themed categories and other content). All in-app purchases in the App are one-time purchases. The App does not offer subscriptions or auto-renewing payments.
5.2. Payment processing
All payments are processed exclusively by the corresponding distribution Platform:
- Apple — through the App Store (Apple In-App Purchase);
- Google — through Google Play (Google Play Billing).
The Developer does not receive or store payment details of the user (card number, account details, etc.). Payment data processing is governed by the privacy policies and terms of use of the relevant Platforms.
5.3. Restoration of purchases
Purchases made are tied to the user's account in Apple ID or Google account, respectively, and are not transferable between Apple and Google platforms. For example, a purchase made in the iOS version of the App cannot be restored in the Android version, and vice versa.
When reinstalling the App or installing it on another device within the same Platform, the user may restore previously made purchases through the App's purchase-restoration function.
5.4. Refunds
Refunds for in-app purchases are processed in accordance with the refund policies of the respective Platforms:
- Apple: https://support.apple.com/HT204084
- Google: https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/2479637
The Developer does not process refund requests directly. All refund requests must be directed to the respective Platform.
5.5. Changes in the composition and price of purchases
The Developer reserves the right to change the composition, description, and price of offered in-app purchases at any time without prior notice to users. Such changes do not affect purchases made before the change.
6. Intellectual property
All exclusive rights to the App, including but not limited to source code, design, graphics, sound, texts, word categories, and other elements of the App, belong to the Developer or other rights holders from whom the corresponding rights were obtained.
The names and logos of Apple, Apple App Store, Google, Google Play, and other trademarks mentioned in the App or related materials are the property of their respective owners and are used only to indicate the distribution source.
Use of intellectual property of the Developer and third parties is permitted only in the manner established by these Terms and applicable law.
7. User-generated content
While using the App, the user may create user-generated content, including team names. Such content is stored exclusively locally on the user's device and is not transmitted to the Developer's servers.
Since user-generated content remains locally on the user's device, the Developer does not moderate it. The user is solely responsible for any content they create and agrees not to create content that violates these Terms or applicable law.
8. Category content
The word categories and related images in the App are curated by the Developer and may include common concepts, cultural references, names of public figures, and internet memes. If the user considers any element of the content inappropriate, they may report it at: easymivgames@gmail.com. The Developer will review the request and, if necessary, make changes in one of the subsequent versions of the App.
9. Limitation of liability
The App is provided "as is," without any express or implied warranties, including warranties of fitness for a particular purpose, error-free operation, or uninterrupted availability.
The Developer makes reasonable efforts to ensure the App's functionality but does not guarantee that:
- the App will meet all expectations and needs of the user;
- the App's operation will be uninterrupted, timely, and error-free;
- the results of using the App will be accurate or reliable.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Developer shall not be liable for:
- direct or indirect damages (including lost profits) arising from the use of, or inability to use, the App;
- loss of data, including local game data, arising from device failures, user actions, or actions of third parties;
- temporary unavailability of the App or its individual functions, including due to technical maintenance or failures on the side of the distribution Platforms;
- actions or omissions of third parties, including Apple, Google, and other service providers;
- force majeure events, including but not limited to natural disasters, military actions, communications network failures, changes in applicable law.
If applicable law does not allow a complete exclusion of liability, the Developer's total liability to the user shall be limited to the amount actually paid by the user for in-app purchases in the App during the 12 months preceding the relevant claim.
10. Privacy
The processing of users' personal data is described in the App's Privacy Policy, which is an integral part of these Terms. By using the App, the user confirms that they have read the Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
11. Changes to these Terms
The Developer reserves the right to change the terms of these Terms at any time. The current version of these Terms is published at the location of this document. The date of the latest update is shown at the top of the document.
In case of material changes, the user will be notified in one of the following ways:
- through an update to the App;
- through a notification at App launch;
- through publication of an updated version at the location of these Terms.
Continued use of the App after publication of an updated version means the user's agreement with its terms. If the user does not agree with the new version, they must stop using the App and remove it from their device.
12. Termination of these Terms
The user may terminate these Terms at any time by ceasing to use the App and removing it from all of their devices.
The Developer reserves the right to terminate or suspend the user's access to the App or its individual functions in the following cases:
- breach of these Terms by the user;
- actions of the user that cause harm to the App, the Developer, or other users;
- discontinuation of the App's distribution through the Apple App Store or Google Play platforms;
- for other reasons provided by applicable law.
Termination of these Terms does not relieve the user from obligations incurred before the termination and does not entail any obligation of the Developer to refund any amounts, except as expressly provided by applicable law or by the policies of the distribution Platforms.
13. Governing law and dispute resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Russian Federation, unless otherwise provided by the mandatory rules of the law of the user's country of residence.
All disputes arising in connection with the use of the App or the application of these Terms shall be resolved by the parties through negotiations. Before applying to a court, the user must send a written claim to the Developer at the email address specified in Section 15. The claim shall be reviewed within 30 calendar days from the date of its receipt.
If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiations, it shall be considered by a court at the plaintiff's place of residence in accordance with applicable procedural law.
14. Miscellaneous
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
The Developer's failure to exercise any of its rights under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right.
These Terms are drafted in Russian. In the event of any discrepancy between the Russian original and any translation, the Russian version prevails.
These Terms do not create between the Developer and the user any agency, partnership, joint venture, employment, or other relationship not contemplated by this document.
15. Contact information
Developer: Ivan Igorevich Kornienko
Country: Russian Federation
Email: easymivgames@gmail.com
For any questions related to these Terms and the App's operation, the user may contact the Developer at the above email address.