Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of BridgeDummy ("we," "us," or "our") website located at bridgedummy.com and the BridgeDummy mobile apps (the "Service"), operated by Nir Khutorsky, sole proprietor, trading as BridgeDummy (Israel).

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

2. Description of Service

BridgeDummy is an online bridge training platform that provides:

• Interactive bridge puzzles and training exercises
• Bridge simulation engine for practice scenarios
• Progress tracking and performance analytics
• Virtual diamond currency system
• Educational content and tutorials
• Community features and leaderboards

3. User Accounts

Account Creation

To access certain features, you must create an account using Google Sign-In. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration.

Account Security

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the security of your Google account
• All activities that occur under your account
• Immediately notifying us of any unauthorized use
• Ensuring your account information remains accurate

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use our Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to use the Service:

• To violate any applicable laws or regulations
• To transmit harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
• To attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• To interfere with other users' experience
• To use automated systems to access the platform
• To reverse engineer or copy our software
• For any commercial purpose without our written consent

5. Virtual Currency (Diamonds)

BridgeDummy uses a virtual currency system called "Diamonds." Please understand:

• Diamonds have no real-world monetary value
• Diamonds cannot be exchanged for cash or other consideration
• We may modify the diamond system at any time
• Diamonds are forfeited if your account is terminated
• We reserve the right to adjust diamond balances for system integrity
• Refunds apply to the original purchase price and reverse the transaction; refunded diamonds are removed from the account

Fair Use Policy

All subscription plans, including plans described as offering unlimited diamonds, are subject to a fair use policy designed to prevent abuse and ensure platform stability for all users. We reserve the right to:

• Impose reasonable usage limits to prevent automated or excessive consumption of platform resources
• Temporarily or permanently restrict access for accounts that exhibit usage patterns inconsistent with normal, personal use of the platform
• Determine, at our sole discretion, what constitutes abusive or excessive usage

If your usage is restricted under this policy, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you. Continued abuse after notification may result in account suspension or termination in accordance with Section 13.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by BridgeDummy and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Your Content

You retain rights to any content you submit to our platform. By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and display your content in connection with the Service.

7. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Service. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

8. Third-Party Services

Our Service relies on the following third-party service providers:

Google Services

• Google Firebase for user authentication and database services
• Google Sign-In for account creation and login
• Google Cloud Run for bridge simulation engine processing

Billing Providers

• Paddle for purchases made on the website
• Google Play for purchases made in the Android app
• Apple App Store for purchases made in the iOS app

Cloudflare Pages

Our platform is hosted on Cloudflare Pages. Cloudflare may collect basic performance and security data as part of their hosting services.

Google Analytics & Microsoft Clarity

We use Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity and PostHog to analyze platform usage and improve user experience, and Sentry to monitor errors. Google Analytics operates in consent mode and may collect limited cookieless data before consent. Full cookie-based tracking, Clarity session recording and PostHog are only enabled after you provide consent. You may revoke consent at any time via the "Cookie settings" link in the website footer. See the Privacy Policy for details.

Service Dependencies

By using our Service, you acknowledge that:

• Our Service depends on these third-party providers
• Service availability may be affected by third-party outages
• These providers have their own terms of service and privacy policies
• We are not responsible for third-party service interruptions
• Data processing by these providers is governed by their respective policies

9. Subscriptions and Payments

9.1 Payment Processing

The payment processor depends on where you make your purchase:

• Website purchases are processed by Paddle.com (Paddle), which acts as the Merchant of Record for website transactions and handles payment processing, currency conversion, and applicable taxes on our behalf.
• Android in-app purchases are processed by Google Play and are subject to the Google Play Terms of Service, Google Play payments terms, and Google Play billing policies.
• iOS in-app purchases are processed by the Apple App Store and are subject to the Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions and App Store billing policies.

Subscription management, refunds, and billing support may differ depending on the platform used for the original purchase.

9.2 Subscriptions

• Subscription fees are billed in advance on a recurring basis
• You may cancel your subscription at any time
• Website subscriptions are managed through Paddle; Android app subscriptions are managed through Google Play; iOS app subscriptions are managed through the App Store
• We may change subscription prices with 30 days notice
• Failed payments may result in service suspension
• If you are a consumer in Israel, you may also cancel a subscription by email to [email protected] or by WhatsApp, stating your account email. We will carry out the cancellation through your billing platform within 3 business days; it takes effect at the end of the current billing period.

9.3 Diamond Refills

Subscribers may purchase additional diamond packs. See Section 5 for the terms governing virtual currency.

9.4 Refunds

Refund handling depends on the purchase platform:

• For website purchases, we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied, you may request a full refund within 30 days of the purchase date.
• For Android purchases made through Google Play, refund requests are handled through Google Play and are subject to Google's applicable policies, tooling, and review process.
• For iOS purchases made through the App Store, refund requests are handled through Apple and are subject to Apple's applicable policies and review process.

For website refunds, contact us at [email protected] or through Paddle support at paddle.net. For Android refunds, use the Google Play order history, subscription center, or Google Play Help. For iOS refunds, use the App Store purchase history or Apple Support.

9.5 Effect of a Refund

If a refund is issued, any diamonds, subscription access, or other benefits granted as part of that purchase will be removed from your account.

10. Service Availability

We strive to maintain high service availability, but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service:

• The Service may be unavailable during maintenance
• We may modify or discontinue features at any time
• Third-party service outages (Google Cloud, Cloudflare, Firebase) may affect availability
• We are not liable for service interruptions

11. Disclaimers

We disclaim all warranties, whether express or implied, including:

• Merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement and title
• Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content
• Uninterrupted or error-free service

12. Limitation of Liability

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

• Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill
• Service interruptions or security breaches
• Third-party actions or content

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

13. Termination

Either party may terminate your account:

• You may delete your account at any time
• We may terminate accounts for Terms violations
• We may suspend service for non-payment
• Some provisions survive termination (e.g., intellectual property)

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms of Service shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Delaware, and the parties hereby consent to personal jurisdiction and venue therein.

If you are a consumer residing in the European Union, nothing in this clause affects your rights under applicable consumer protection laws.

15. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms. For material changes we will give at least 30 days notice, by email to your account address or by a notice in the Service, before the new Terms take effect, and you may end this agreement by deleting your account before they apply. Minor changes, such as clarifications or terms for new features, take effect when posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Service after the effective date means you accept the new Terms.