Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 25, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using Board Games Buddy (the "App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User", "you", or "your") and Board Games Buddy ("we", "us", or "our").

2. Description of Service

Board Games Buddy is a mobile application that allows users to:

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time without notice.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use this App. By using the App, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

If you are under 18, you confirm that you have obtained parental or guardian consent to use the App.

4. Account and Device

4.1 Device Identification

When you first use the App, a unique device identifier is automatically generated and stored on our servers. This identifier is used to sync your data across sessions.

4.2 Username

You will choose a display name (username) during setup. You are responsible for:

4.3 No Account Sharing

Each device represents one user profile. Sharing devices may result in data inconsistencies.

5. User Content

5.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of all content you create or upload to the App, including:

5.2 License to Us

By uploading content to the App, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:

We will NOT:

5.3 Content Guidelines

You agree NOT to upload content that:

We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these guidelines without notice.

6. Acceptable Use

6.1 Permitted Use

You may use the App for personal, non-commercial purposes to track your board game sessions.

6.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

Violation of these terms may result in:

7. Third-Party Content

7.1 Board Game Information

The App displays information about board games, including names, images, and metadata. This content is the property of the respective game publishers and is used for informational and reference purposes only under fair use principles.

7.2 No Affiliation

We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any board game publisher. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

7.3 User-Reported Games

Users may add games to the database that are not yet included. We do not verify the accuracy of user-submitted game information and are not responsible for errors or omissions.

8. Intellectual Property

8.1 Our Rights

The App, including its design, code, features, and functionality, is owned by us and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

8.2 Trademarks

Board Games Buddy and our logo are trademarks of quetzal-games. You may not use our trademarks without prior written permission.

8.3 Feedback

If you provide us with feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the App, you grant us the right to use them without any obligation to you.

9. Premium Features (Future)

We may introduce premium features or subscriptions in the future. When available:

10. Data and Privacy

Your use of the App is also governed by our Privacy Policy, available at:

https://smiloh.github.io/bgb-privacy-policy/

By using the App, you consent to our collection and use of data as described in the Privacy Policy.

Key Privacy Points:

11. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

11.1 "AS IS" Service

The App is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

11.2 No Guarantee of Availability

We do not guarantee that:

11.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for:

Our total liability to you for any claim arising from your use of the App shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the past 12 months (currently $0 for free users).

11.4 Data Backup Responsibility

You are responsible for backing up your own data. While we provide cloud sync as a convenience, we are not liable for data loss. We strongly recommend using the export feature (when available) to maintain your own backups.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Board Games Buddy, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

13. Termination

13.1 Termination by You

You may stop using the App at any time by:

13.2 Termination by Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the App at any time, with or without cause, including if:

13.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

14. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. When we do:

If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the App.

15. Geographic Restrictions

The App is available worldwide, but we make no representation that it is appropriate or available for use in all locations. If you access the App from outside Belgium, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

16. Dispute Resolution

16.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Belgium, without regard to conflict of law principles.

16.2 Informal Resolution

Before filing a legal claim, you agree to contact us at hello@quetzal-games.com to attempt to resolve the dispute informally.

16.3 Arbitration (US Only)

For users in the United States, any dispute will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, rather than in court.

Exception: You may bring claims in small claims court if they qualify.

16.4 Class Action Waiver

You agree to bring claims only in your individual capacity, not as part of a class action or representative proceeding.

16.5 European Users

If you are a consumer in the European Union, you may bring disputes in the courts of your country of residence.

17. Miscellaneous

17.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the App.

17.2 Severability

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

17.3 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision.

17.4 Assignment

We may assign or transfer these Terms and our rights under them without your consent. You may not assign these Terms without our written consent.

17.5 Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failures in performance resulting from causes beyond our reasonable control (natural disasters, war, strikes, internet outages, etc.).

18. App Store Terms

18.1 Apple App Store

If you downloaded the App from the Apple App Store:

18.2 Google Play Store

If you downloaded the App from Google Play, you also agree to Google's Terms of Service.

19. DMCA Copyright Policy

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content in the App infringes your copyright, please contact our DMCA agent:

DMCA Agent:
Email: hello@quetzal-games.com

Valid DMCA notices must include:

20. Contact Us

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

Email: hello@quetzal-games.com


Version: 1.0
Effective Date: January 25, 2026

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