Terms and Conditions

Introduction

Welcome to sudokus.io! These Terms and Conditions (the “Terms”) govern your use of the sudokus.io website (the “Site”), which is owned and operated by Forty Media OOD

By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms, so please read them carefully.

Acceptance of Terms

By using sudokus.io, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of the Terms, you must not use the Site. Continuing to use the Site will indicate your acceptance of and agreement to abide by these Terms

User Accounts

Creating a user account on sudokus.io is optional and not required to play the puzzles or use the Site’s basic features. You can enjoy all Sudoku games on the Site for free without registering an account

If you choose to register an account for features like leaderboards or saving statistics, you agree to the following:

No Purchases: There are no fees, in-app purchases, or payments on sudokus.io – all features of the Site are free to use
The Site may be supported by advertisements (see “Third-Party Links and Services” below), but you will never be required to pay for using the Site.
Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials. Please use a strong, unique password and keep it secure. You are liable for all activities that occur under your account
If you suspect any unauthorized use of your account, you should notify us immediately.
Accurate Information: When creating an account, you agree to provide truthful, current, and complete information (e.g. a valid email, username) as requested. You must not impersonate any person or entity, or use any offensive or unlawful username
Forty Media reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that contain false information or violate these standards.

Use of the Site

We aim to provide a fair, safe, and enjoyable experience for everyone solving puzzles on sudokus.io. By using the Site, you agree to use it only for its intended purpose (solving and enjoying Sudoku puzzles and related content) and to act lawfully and respectfully towards others. You agree that you will NOT:

Engage in Illegal or Harmful Behavior: Do not use the Site for any unlawful purpose or to facilitate any illegal activity. This includes not harassing or harming other users, and not doing anything that could damage the Site or impair anyone else’s use of it
Cheat or Use Automated Tools: You must not use cheats, bots, scripts, or any form of automation or artificial assistance to gain an unfair advantage in solving puzzles or to affect leaderboard rankings
All gameplay and puzzle solving must be the result of your own personal effort.
Extract or Scrape Content/Data: You are prohibited from using web crawlers, scrapers, or other automated means to collect data or content from the Site
Likewise, do not attempt to copy or reuse the puzzle content, code, or any part of the Site without prior written permission from Forty Media.
Interfere with the Site’s Operation: Do not attempt to interfere with the proper working of sudokus.io. This means you must not hack or attack the Site, introduce any malicious code or viruses, bypass security measures, or do anything that disrupts the normal functionality of the puzzles or website
Misuse Site Features: Use the features of the Site only as intended. For example, do not spam any leaderboards or exploit any bugs or loopholes to manipulate your stats or the Site’s rankings
Any attempt to exploit errors or vulnerabilities for personal gain or to the detriment of others is strictly prohibited.

If you violate these rules or otherwise misuse the Site, we may take action including suspending or terminating your access to sudokus.io

Repeated or serious violations (such as cheating or hacking) may result in immediate termination of your account and potential legal action.

Intellectual Property

All puzzles, games, site design, text, graphics, and branding on sudokus.io are the intellectual property of Forty Media OOD

This includes the Sudoku puzzles and any other games provided on the Site, the website’s look and feel, the logo, and all content (such as written explanations, images, and design elements). These materials are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. In other words, Forty Media OOD owns all content and materials on the Site. We grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited license to use the Site and play the puzzles for your own entertainment and personal use

However, you may NOT copy, reproduce, distribute, publicly display, modify, or create derivative works from our puzzles, games, or any content on the Site without our prior written permission. You also may not use our site name “sudokus.io” or any Forty Media names or logos for any purpose without our authorization. Any unauthorized use of the Site’s content or materials is strictly prohibited and may violate applicable intellectual property laws

Third-Party Links and Services

sudokus.io may contain links to third-party websites or incorporate services provided by third parties (for example, links to external sites, advertising networks, analytics providers, or social media features). These third-party sites and services are not under our control, and they are governed by their own terms and privacy policies

We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party websites or services that may be linked to or integrated with our Site

For instance, the Site may display advertisements or promotional content provided by third-party ad networks. The inclusion of any such advertisement or link on sudokus.io does not imply that we endorse the advertised product, service, or website. If you click on a third-party link or advertisement, you will be directed to an external site, and you do so at your own risk. We strongly encourage you to review the terms and policies of any third-party site or service you interact with. Forty Media OOD disclaims all liability for any loss or damage incurred as a result of your dealings with third parties through our Site.

Privacy and Analytics Tools

Your use of sudokus.io is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. We value your privacy and only collect the minimal personal data necessary to provide and improve our services (for example, information you provide when creating an account such as a username or email, and basic usage data for running puzzles and leaderboards)

We do not sell your personal information to third parties

We use third-party analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to gather information about how users interact with the Site. These tools help us understand usage patterns and improve the user experience. They may use cookies or similar technologies to collect data about your device and browsing activities on sudokus.io. By using the Site or creating an account, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy

Please review our Privacy Policy (available on our website) to learn more about what data we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have, including information about cookies and any analytics or advertising partners we work with. If you have concerns about your personal data or our use of analytics tools, we encourage you to read the Privacy Policy for a detailed explanation of your rights and our practices

Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Use at Your Own Risk: sudokus.io and all content and services on it are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. While we strive to keep the Site accessible, secure, and error-free, Forty Media OOD makes no guarantees or warranties of any kind about the accuracy, reliability, availability, or suitability of the Site or its content

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement

For example, we do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted or error-free, or that it will meet your expectations in any way. Limitation of Liability: Forty Media OOD and its officers, employees, partners, and affiliates will not be liable for any damages or losses arising out of or in connection with your use of (or inability to use) sudokus.io

This limitation of liability applies to all types of damages (whether direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary), including, for instance:

Service Downtime or Errors: Any inconvenience, loss of data, or other harm resulting from the Site being unavailable, slow, or malfunctioning
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Loss of Data or Progress: Any loss of your game progress or personal data (for example, if a puzzle you are solving resets or your statistics are not saved), or any disruption to your enjoyment of the service
Third-Party Damages: Any harm resulting from interactions with third-party links or ads on the Site, or from any content of third-party websites or services.
Other Indirect or Consequential Damages: This includes lost profits, lost opportunities, or any other form of indirect or consequential loss that may occur from using the Site.

We provide sudokus.io as a free entertainment service, and while we hope you have a great experience, you understand that you use the Site at your own risk.

In jurisdictions that do not allow certain warranty exclusions or liability limitations, our liability will be limited to the minimum extent permitted by law

In any case, our total cumulative liability to you for any claims arising from your use of the Site will not exceed the amount you have paid to us for using the Site, which is $0 (zero), since sudokus.io is free to use.

Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your user account and/or block your access to sudokus.io at our discretion if you violate these Terms or engage in any behavior that is unlawful, abusive, or harms the experience of others on the Site.

For example, if we determine that you have been cheating, using automated bots, hacking the Site, or otherwise breaching the “Use of the Site” rules, your account may be suspended or terminated immediately without prior notice

In serious cases of misconduct, Forty Media may also take appropriate legal action. If your account is terminated for violating the Terms, you may lose access to any data associated with your account, such as your saved statistics or leaderboard standings.

If you simply decide to stop using the Site, you are free to do so at any time. You may also request deletion of your account (and associated data) by contacting us, and we will assist you in removing your account in accordance with applicable laws and our Privacy Policy.

Changes to the Terms

Forty Media OOD may update or modify these Terms from time to time. If we make changes, the revised Terms will be posted on this page and the “Last Updated” date at the top of the Terms will be updated accordingly.

We may also notify you of major changes through additional means (such as a prominent notice on the Site or an email notification, if appropriate).

It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for any updates. By continuing to use sudokus.io after any revised Terms have been posted, you are agreeing to the updated Terms

If you do not agree with any changes to the Terms, you should discontinue use of the Site immediately.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Bulgaria, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

You agree that any disputes or claims arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Sofia, Bulgaria, except to the extent that applicable consumer protection laws of your country of residence require otherwise

If you are using the Site as a consumer in the European Union or another jurisdiction with mandatory consumer protections, nothing in this section shall deprive you of the protections afforded to you under such laws. Likewise, if certain state or national laws grant you specific rights or remedies that cannot be waived or limited by contract, those provisions will supersede any conflicting terms herein

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms and Conditions, please feel free to contact us. We value our users and will do our best to address any issues or inquiries in a timely manner

You can reach the team behind sudokus.io (Forty Media OOD) by email at [email protected]. Thank you for reading our Terms and Conditions. We hope you enjoy solving puzzles on sudokus.io. Happy Sudoku solving!