Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Guess the Country ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Guess the Country is an educational geography game that helps users learn about countries around the world through interactive gameplay, AI-powered hints, and cultural exploration. The Service includes:

• Interactive country guessing game with difficulty levels
• AI chat assistant powered by OpenAI for progressive hints
• Text-to-speech functionality in multiple languages
• Map visualizations using Google Maps
• Educational content about countries and cultures

3. User Conduct

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes. You agree NOT to:

• Input offensive, abusive, or inappropriate language in custom sentences
• Use profanity, slurs, or hate speech
• Attempt to manipulate, exploit, or abuse the game mechanics
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law
• Use automated systems or bots to interact with the Service

4. Content Moderation

We employ automated content filters to prevent inappropriate language. We reserve the right to monitor user inputs and terminate access to users who violate our content policies. All custom sentences must be appropriate for all ages as this is an educational platform.

5. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Guess the Country and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Country information, facts, and cultural data are compiled from public domain sources and educational materials.

6. Third-Party Services

The Service uses third-party APIs and services including:

• OpenAI: For AI chat functionality
• Google Maps: For map visualizations
• Google Translate: For language translation
• Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements

Your use of these third-party services is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies.

7. Advertising

The Service displays advertisements through Google AdSense. We do not control the content of these advertisements. You agree that we are not responsible for the content or accuracy of third-party ads.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. Educational content is provided for informational purposes and may not be 100% accurate or up-to-date.

9. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Guess the Country be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use or inability to use the Service.

10. Educational Purpose

This Service is designed for educational and entertainment purposes. While we strive for accuracy in our country information, cultural facts, and geographical data, we cannot guarantee complete accuracy. Users should verify critical information through official sources.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us through our website.