Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Chiikawa Puzzle, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Description of Service

Chiikawa Puzzle is a free online spatial memory puzzle game featuring characters from the Chiikawa universe. Our service includes:

• Interactive puzzle game with multiple Chiikawa characters
• Score tracking and progress saving
• Community gallery for sharing achievements
• Game statistics and performance analytics

3. User Accounts

While account registration is optional, registered users can:

• Save their game progress and scores
• Upload screenshots to the community gallery
• Participate in leaderboards and competitions
• Receive updates about new features

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and for all activities that occur under your account.

4. User-Generated Content

When you upload content to our Gallery feature:

• You retain ownership of your content
• You grant us permission to display and share your content on our platform
• Content should be appropriate and related to the game
• We reserve the right to remove content that violates our community standards

5. Acceptable Use

You agree to use our service in a manner that is:

• Legal and compliant with applicable laws
• Respectful to other users and the community
• Non-disruptive to the normal operation of the service
• Free from attempts to gain unauthorized access to systems

6. Intellectual Property

Important copyright information:

• Chiikawa Characters: All Chiikawa characters are owned by their original creator, Nagano
• Fan-Made Content: This is a fan-made website not officially affiliated with Chiikawa
• Game Elements: Original game mechanics and website design elements are our intellectual property
• Third-Party Content: We respect all third-party intellectual property rights

7. Privacy and Data

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

8. Third-Party Services

Our service integrates with third-party services including:

• Itch.io: For game hosting and delivery
• Google Services: For analytics and advertising

Use of these services is subject to their respective terms and conditions.

9. Service Availability

We strive to keep our service available 24/7, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may temporarily suspend the service for maintenance, updates, or technical issues without prior notice.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

The service is provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied. We do not warrant that:

• The service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• All bugs or errors will be corrected
• The service will meet your specific requirements
• Your data will be permanently stored or never lost

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of the service.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the service immediately, without prior notice, if you breach these Terms. You may also terminate your use of the service at any time by discontinuing access to the website.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the People's Republic of China. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the service shall be resolved in Chinese courts.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we do, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. Your continued use of the service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

15. Contact Information

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