Terms of Service

Last updated: August 13, 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Qurious! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Qurious mobile application ("App" or "Service") operated by us. By downloading, installing, or using our App, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you disagree with any part of these Terms, then you may not access or use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Qurious is a social question game mobile application designed to help people get to know each other better through interesting, fun, and thought-provoking questions. The App features:

  • Over 1,500 questions across 6 categories
  • Support for 5 languages
  • Offline functionality
  • Social media sharing capabilities
  • Favorites system for questions
  • Modern, user-friendly interface

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use Qurious. By using the App, you represent and warrant that:

  • You are at least 13 years of age
  • You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
  • You will use the Service in compliance with these Terms and all applicable laws

If you are under 18, you represent that your parent or guardian has reviewed and agreed to these Terms.

4. Acceptable Use

4.1 Permitted Use

You may use Qurious for:

  • Personal, non-commercial entertainment purposes
  • Social interaction and getting to know friends, family, or groups
  • Educational or team-building activities
  • Sharing questions on social media platforms (optional)

4.2 Prohibited Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the App for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
  • Use the App to harass, abuse, or harm another person
  • Distribute viruses or other malicious code
  • Copy, reproduce, or distribute the App's content without permission
  • Use the App for commercial purposes without our written consent

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Content

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Qurious and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

5.2 Your Content

When you share questions through social media, you retain ownership of your shared content. However, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute the question text for promotional purposes.

6. Privacy and Data

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Key privacy highlights:

  • The App works offline and stores data locally on your device
  • We don't collect personal information or your answers
  • Social sharing is optional and controlled by you
  • You can delete all data by uninstalling the App

7. Social Media Integration

Qurious allows you to share questions on various social media platforms. When you use these features:

  • Sharing is entirely optional and initiated by you
  • You are responsible for compliance with each platform's terms of service
  • We are not responsible for how third-party platforms handle your shared content
  • You maintain ownership of your shared content

8. Disclaimers

8.1 Service Availability

We strive to keep the Service available, but we cannot guarantee 100% uptime. The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind.

8.2 Content Disclaimer

While we curate questions to be appropriate and engaging, we cannot guarantee that all content will be suitable for every situation or group. Use your discretion when selecting questions for different audiences.

8.3 Third-Party Services

The App may contain links to or integrate with third-party services (like social media platforms). We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third-party services.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Qurious, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of the Service.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Qurious and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party right, including intellectual property rights

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

You may terminate your use of the Service at any time by uninstalling the App from your device.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which we operate, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between us regarding our Service and supersede any prior agreements.

15. Contact Information

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

16. Acknowledgment

📋 Terms Summary

  • ✅ Age requirement: 13+ years old
  • ✅ Use responsibly and lawfully
  • ✅ Respect intellectual property rights
  • ✅ Social sharing is optional
  • ✅ Privacy-focused design
  • ✅ Free to use for personal purposes

By using Qurious, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms and agree to be bound by them.