Terms of Use
Last updated: December 2024
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using our Solitaire game website, 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.
These Terms of Use govern your use of our free online Solitaire game and any related services we may provide. Please read them carefully before using our website.
Description of Service
We provide a free online Solitaire (Klondike) card game that can be played in web browsers. Our service includes:
- Free access to the classic Solitaire card game
- No registration or account creation required
- Responsive design for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices
- Game features including scoring, hints, and undo functionality
- Educational content about Solitaire rules and strategies
User Eligibility
Our Solitaire game is suitable for users of all ages. However, by using our service, you represent and warrant that:
- You are at least 13 years old, or you have parental consent to use our service
- You have the legal capacity to enter into these terms
- You will use the service in accordance with these Terms of Use
- You will not use the service for any unlawful purpose
Acceptable Use
You May:
- Play the Solitaire game for personal entertainment
- Use the game on any compatible device and browser
- Share the game with friends and family
- Use the educational content for learning purposes
You May Not:
- Attempt to reverse engineer or modify the game code
- Use automated tools or bots to play the game
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Use the service for commercial purposes without permission
- Interfere with the proper functioning of the website
- Attempt to manipulate game scores or statistics
Intellectual Property Rights
Our Rights
The Solitaire game, website design, graphics, text, and all other content are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Your Rights
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use our service for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms of Use.
Game Rules
The rules of Solitaire are in the public domain and are not subject to copyright protection. However, our specific implementation and presentation of the game are protected by our intellectual property rights.
Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of your information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Use by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices.
Service Availability
Availability
We strive to provide continuous access to our Solitaire game, but we do not guarantee that the service will be available at all times. The service may be temporarily unavailable due to:
- Maintenance and updates
- Technical issues
- Server problems
- Force majeure events
Updates and Changes
We may update, modify, or discontinue features of our service at any time without notice. We will use reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes when possible.
Disclaimer of Warranties
Our Solitaire game is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:
- Warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
- Warranties that the service will be uninterrupted or error-free
- Warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of game content
- Warranties that defects will be corrected
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall we be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:
- Loss of profits, data, or use
- Business interruption
- Computer or device damage
- Any damages resulting from the use of our service
Our total liability to you for any claims arising from the use of our service shall not exceed the amount you paid for the service (which is currently $0, as the service is free).
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:
- Your use of our service
- Your violation of these Terms of Use
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Any content you submit or transmit through our service
Governing Law
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which we operate, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these Terms of Use or your use of our service shall be resolved through good faith negotiations. If such negotiations fail, disputes may be resolved through appropriate legal proceedings in the jurisdiction specified in the governing law section.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms of Use will otherwise remain in full force and effect.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting the updated terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:
Email: terms@solitaire-game.com
Subject: Terms of Use Inquiry
We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible.
Entire Agreement
These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the use of our Solitaire game service.
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