Terms of Use

Effective Date: 1st January 2025

Last Updated: 1st January 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Block Crush! game and the strategicforger.com website ("Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services.

These Terms constitute a legal agreement between you and Strategic Forger, a company registered in the United Kingdom with its registered office at 124 Stratford Road, Derby, DE1 2AB, United Kingdom.

2. Description of Services

Strategic Forger provides Block Crush!, a puzzle game available through web browsers and mobile applications. Our Services include:

  • Access to the Block Crush! game and its features
  • User accounts and progress tracking
  • Leaderboards and social features
  • Customer support and communication
  • Website content and information

3. Eligibility and Account Registration

3.1 Age Requirements

Block Crush! is suitable for users aged 4 and above. Users under 13 must have parental consent to create accounts or provide personal information.

3.2 Account Creation

To access certain features, you may create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information
  • Keep your account information updated
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Be responsible for all activities under your account
  • Notify us immediately of unauthorised access

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use our Services responsibly and in accordance with these Terms. You may NOT:

  • Use our Services for any illegal or unauthorised purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble our software
  • Use automated tools or bots to interact with our Services
  • Harass, abuse, or harm other users
  • Share inappropriate content or violate community standards
  • Infringe on intellectual property rights
  • Distribute malware or harmful code

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Content

All content in Block Crush!, including but not limited to graphics, music, sound effects, text, code, and game mechanics, is owned by Strategic Forger or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our Services for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not permit you to:

  • Modify, copy, or distribute our content
  • Create derivative works
  • Use our content for commercial purposes
  • Remove copyright notices or proprietary markings

5.3 User-Generated Content

Any content you submit (feedback, reviews, suggestions) becomes our property. You grant us a worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and distribute such content.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using our Services, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

7. Payment Terms and Refunds

7.1 Free Services

Block Crush! is primarily free to play. Optional in-app purchases may be available for additional content or features.

7.2 In-App Purchases

If you make purchases within the game:

  • All purchases are final and non-refundable unless required by law
  • Prices are subject to change without notice
  • Virtual items have no real-world value
  • We reserve the right to modify or discontinue items

8. Service Availability and Modifications

We strive to provide reliable access to our Services, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted availability. We reserve the right to:

  • Modify, suspend, or discontinue Services at any time
  • Perform maintenance and updates
  • Change features, content, or functionality
  • Impose usage limits or restrictions

9. Termination

9.1 Termination by You

You may stop using our Services at any time and delete your account through the game settings or by contacting us.

9.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your access to our Services if you:

  • Violate these Terms
  • Engage in fraudulent or harmful activities
  • Remain inactive for extended periods
  • Request account deletion

10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

10.1 Service Disclaimer

Our Services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

10.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Strategic Forger shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our Services.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold Strategic Forger harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of our Services, violation of these Terms, or infringement of third-party rights.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our Services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

13. Dispute Resolution

Before pursuing legal action, we encourage you to contact us directly to resolve any disputes. We are committed to working with you to find a fair resolution.

14. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms periodically to reflect changes in our Services or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by:

  • Posting updated Terms on our website
  • Sending email notifications to registered users
  • Displaying notices within our game

Your continued use of our Services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Strategic Forger regarding your use of our Services.

17. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms or our Services, please contact us:

18. Affiliate Disclosure

Strategic Forger may participate in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may receive compensation when you click on certain links or make purchases through our website. This does not affect the price you pay or our editorial independence.

19. Responsible Gaming

We are committed to promoting responsible gaming practices:

  • Set reasonable time limits for gameplay
  • Take regular breaks during gaming sessions
  • Be mindful of in-app purchases and spending
  • Contact us if you need assistance with gaming habits

If you or someone you know has concerns about gaming habits, resources are available through organisations like GamCare (gamcare.org.uk).