Terms of Service

Paper Soccer - Mobile Strategy Game

Last Updated: February 25, 2026

Effective Date: February 25, 2026

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Paper Soccer mobile application ("App") developed by Mateusz Krasniewski ("Developer", "we", "us", "our"). By downloading, installing, or using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old (or 16 years old in the European Union/European Economic Area) to use this App. By using the App, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

If you are under the age of 18 (or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction), you represent that your parent or legal guardian has reviewed and agreed to these Terms on your behalf.

2. Description of Service

Paper Soccer is a free-to-play digital adaptation of the classic pen-and-paper strategy game. The App provides:

3. Account

3.1 Account Creation

When you first use the App, an anonymous account is automatically created for you. You may choose a username (display name) for your account. No email address or password is required.

3.2 Account Responsibility

You are responsible for:

3.3 Account Deletion

You may delete your account at any time through the App settings or by contacting us. Account deletion is permanent and irreversible. See our Privacy Policy for details on data handling upon deletion.

4. User Conduct

When using the App, you agree not to:

  1. Use offensive, vulgar, or discriminatory usernames - Your username must not contain hate speech, profanity, sexual content, or content that targets any individual or group
  2. Cheat or exploit bugs - Do not use third-party tools, modified versions of the App, or exploit software bugs to gain an unfair advantage
  3. Manipulate rankings - Do not intentionally lose games, collude with other players, or use multiple accounts to manipulate the ELO rating system
  4. Disrupt the service - Do not attempt to interfere with, disrupt, or overload the App's servers or infrastructure
  5. Reverse engineer - Do not decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble, or attempt to derive the source code of the App or its AI models
  6. Impersonate others - Do not use usernames that impersonate other players, public figures, or the Developer
  7. Abandon games intentionally - Repeatedly abandoning online matches may result in temporary restrictions

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Our Rights

The App, including its design, code, graphics, AI models, game mechanics, and all related content, is the intellectual property of Mateusz Krasniewski and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 Your License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the App for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.

5.3 Restrictions

You may not:

6. Online Multiplayer

6.1 Fair Play

Online multiplayer is provided on a best-effort basis. We strive to maintain fair matchmaking and a positive gaming environment, but we cannot guarantee a perfect experience.

6.2 Player Interaction

During online matches, your username and ELO rating are visible to your opponent. Game moves are transmitted in real-time. No direct messaging or chat functionality is provided.

6.3 Game Abandonment

If you abandon an online game (disconnect or leave), the game may be automatically resolved in favor of your opponent after a timeout period. Repeated abandonment may result in temporary restrictions on your account.

7. AI Opponent

The App includes AI opponents powered by on-device machine learning. The AI:

8. Availability and Updates

8.1 Service Availability

We do not guarantee that the App or its online features will be available at all times. The service may be interrupted for maintenance, updates, or circumstances beyond our control.

8.2 Updates

We may release updates to the App from time to time. Some updates may be required to continue using the App or its online features. We may also modify, suspend, or discontinue any feature of the App at any time.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER 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 APP WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF HARMFUL COMPONENTS. YOU USE THE APP AT YOUR OWN RISK.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:

Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of certain warranties or liabilities, so some of the above may not apply to you. In such cases, our liability shall be limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.

11. Enforcement and Termination

11.1 Violations

If you violate these Terms, we may, at our sole discretion:

11.2 Termination by You

You may stop using the App at any time. You may delete your account through the App settings.

11.3 Termination by Us

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the App at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.

11.4 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the App ceases immediately. Sections 5 (Intellectual Property), 9 (Disclaimer), 10 (Limitation of Liability), and 13 (Governing Law) survive termination.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make changes:

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Poland, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13.2 EU Consumer Rights

If you are a consumer residing in the European Union, you are entitled to the mandatory consumer protection provisions of the laws of your country of residence. Nothing in these Terms affects your rights as a consumer under applicable EU law, including the right to use the EU Online Dispute Resolution platform.

13.3 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms shall first be attempted to be resolved amicably through direct communication. If a resolution cannot be reached, disputes shall be submitted to the competent courts in Poland, unless mandatory consumer protection laws in your jurisdiction require otherwise.

14. Third-Party Services

The App is distributed through third-party platforms (Apple App Store, Google Play Store). Your use of these platforms is subject to their respective terms and conditions. The Developer is not responsible for the policies or practices of these platforms.

15. Open Source Acknowledgments

The App uses open-source software components. Licenses for these components are available within the App or upon request.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Developer regarding the App, and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

18. Contact

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

Mateusz Krasniewski
Email: mateusz.krasniewski19@gmail.com