Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using PlayBrain at playbrain.games ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and PlayBrain.

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make changes, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Service after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

2. Description of Service

PlayBrain provides 385+ free browser-based games for entertainment and brain training purposes. All games run client-side in your web browser and require no downloads, account creation, or payment. The Service includes game pages, blog content, leaderboards, daily challenges, and related features.

We strive to keep the Service available at all times, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time without prior notice. We are not liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.

3. Eligibility

The Service is intended for users of all ages. Children under the age of 13 may use the Service, but we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are under 13, please do not submit any personal information through the Service. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can remove it. See our Privacy Policy for more details on children's privacy.

4. Use of the Service

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You are responsible for your use of the Service and for any content you interact with.

You agree not to:

• Use the Service in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international laws or regulations
• Attempt to interfere with, disrupt, or overload the Service or its infrastructure
• Use automated systems, bots, or scripts to access the Service in a manner that sends more requests than a human can reasonably produce
• Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or extract source code from the Service
• Circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with any security-related features of the Service
• Use the Service to transmit any malware, viruses, or harmful code
• Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Manipulate leaderboards, scores, or game outcomes through unauthorized means

5. Intellectual Property

The games, content, features, functionality, design, graphics, and overall look and feel of the Service are owned by PlayBrain and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Service without our written permission.

Some games on PlayBrain are inspired by or based on classic, public-domain game concepts (e.g., Solitaire, Minesweeper, Sudoku). Our specific implementations, including code, graphics, and user interface designs, remain our intellectual property.

6. User Data and Privacy

PlayBrain stores game progress, scores, streaks, and preferences locally on your device using browser localStorage. This data stays on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless you interact with features like leaderboards or challenge links.

We collect limited analytics data to improve the Service, including page views, game engagement metrics, and error reports. We do not collect personal information unless you voluntarily provide it (e.g., email subscription, feedback forms). See our Privacy Policy for full details on data collection, usage, and your rights under GDPR and CCPA.

7. Advertising

The Service is ad-supported, meaning we display advertisements from third-party ad networks, including Google AdSense. These advertisements help us keep the Service free for all users.

Third-party advertisers may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to serve ads based on your browsing activity. Your interaction with advertisements is governed by the respective advertiser's terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party advertisers. For information on how to manage ad cookies, see our Cookie Policy.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of harmful components.

Game scores, leaderboard rankings, and other competitive features are provided for entertainment purposes only. We do not guarantee the accuracy or permanence of any game data, scores, or rankings.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall PlayBrain, its operators, directors, employees, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of, or inability to use, the Service. This includes, without limitation, damages for loss of data, loss of profits, or any damages resulting from errors, interruptions, or delays in the Service.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless PlayBrain and its operators from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

11. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by PlayBrain. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You access third-party sites at your own risk.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the appropriate courts of competent jurisdiction.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining provisions of these Terms remain in full force and effect.

14. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at hello@playbrain.games or visit our Contact page.