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Мобильные игры и приложения

TERMS OF USE

Version: 2.0
Effective Date: 30.07.2026
Last Updated: 30.07.2026
Original Language: English
Official Translation: Ukrainian
Applicable Website: https://playmarket.com.ua


DOCUMENT INFORMATION

These Terms of Use ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between the operator of the PlayMarket website ("PlayMarket", "we", "our", or "us") and every individual or legal entity ("User", "you", or "your") who accesses, browses, or otherwise uses the Website.

These Terms govern your access to and use of the Website and all information, materials, features, functionality, and services made available through it.

By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms, together with all other legal documents incorporated herein by reference.

If you do not agree with these Terms, you must immediately discontinue accessing or using the Website.

These Terms are intended to create a clear legal framework governing the relationship between PlayMarket and its Users and shall be interpreted in accordance with applicable law.


ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS

For the purposes of these Terms, the following definitions shall apply unless the context expressly requires otherwise.

1.1. "Website"

"Website" means the PlayMarket website located at https://playmarket.com.ua, including all language versions, subdomains, mobile versions, future domains operated by PlayMarket, and any pages, sections, databases, software, functionality, services, or digital content made available through such website.


1.2. "PlayMarket"

"PlayMarket" means the independent informational online platform that publishes editorial materials relating to mobile applications, games, software, operating systems, digital services, technologies, and related subjects.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, references to "PlayMarket" include the Website operator, administrators, editors, authors, contractors, employees, representatives, licensors, successors, and authorized service providers acting on behalf of the Website.


1.3. "User"

"User" means any individual, legal entity, organization, automated system, software application, crawler, bot, artificial intelligence system, or other party that accesses, visits, interacts with, retrieves information from, or otherwise uses the Website in any manner.


1.4. "Content"

"Content" means any information published on or made available through the Website, including but not limited to:

  • articles;

  • news;

  • reviews;

  • guides;

  • tutorials;

  • ratings;

  • comparisons;

  • editorials;

  • text;

  • graphics;

  • icons;

  • logos owned by PlayMarket;

  • layouts;

  • design elements;

  • databases;

  • metadata;

  • audio;

  • video;

  • screenshots where lawfully used;

  • publicly available factual information;

  • software descriptions;

  • page structure;

  • source code owned by PlayMarket;

  • and any other materials displayed through the Website.

Content does not include third-party intellectual property owned by its respective rights holders except to the extent lawfully referenced under applicable law.


1.5. "Third-Party Services"

"Third-Party Services" means any websites, applications, software, marketplaces, cloud services, APIs, advertising platforms, analytics services, payment providers, social networks, or other digital services operated by persons or entities other than PlayMarket.

This includes, without limitation:

  • Apple App Store;

  • Google Play;

  • Microsoft Store;

  • Steam;

  • Epic Games Store;

  • official developer websites;

  • advertising networks;

  • analytics providers;

  • affiliate platforms;

  • social media services;

  • and other publicly accessible third-party resources.

References to Third-Party Services do not imply ownership, sponsorship, endorsement, partnership, authorization, certification, approval, or affiliation unless expressly stated.


1.6. "Official Source"

"Official Source" means a website, marketplace, repository, developer portal, publisher website, or other distribution channel that is operated or officially authorized by the respective software developer, publisher, platform owner, or intellectual property rights holder.

PlayMarket may provide links to Official Sources solely for informational convenience.

PlayMarket does not control, maintain, or assume responsibility for the availability, security, legality, accuracy, or content of Official Sources.


1.7. "Software"

"Software" means any mobile application, computer program, game, operating system, browser extension, firmware, executable file, cloud application, web application, or other digital product referenced on the Website.


1.8. "Intellectual Property Rights"

"Intellectual Property Rights" include copyrights, neighboring rights, trademark rights, service marks, trade dress, trade names, patents, utility models, industrial designs, database rights, domain names, moral rights, trade secrets, know-how, proprietary information, and all other intellectual property rights recognized under applicable law, whether registered or unregistered.


1.9. "Applicable Law"

"Applicable Law" means all laws, regulations, directives, governmental orders, judicial decisions, and legally binding requirements that apply to the operation of the Website or to the User based on jurisdiction, residence, location, or applicable conflict-of-law rules.


1.10. Interpretation

Unless the context clearly requires otherwise:

  • headings are provided for convenience only and shall not affect interpretation;

  • references to the singular include the plural and vice versa;

  • references to any gender include all genders;

  • the words "including", "include", and "such as" shall be interpreted as meaning "including without limitation";

  • references to legislation include any amendments, replacements, consolidations, or successor legislation.

In the event of ambiguity, these Terms shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with applicable law while preserving the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions to the fullest extent possible.

ARTICLE 2. ELIGIBILITY AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS

2.1. Legal Capacity

By accessing or using the Website, you represent and warrant that you possess the legal capacity and authority required under Applicable Law to enter into legally binding agreements.

If you access or use the Website on behalf of a legal entity, organization, governmental body, or any other third party, you further represent and warrant that you are duly authorized to bind such entity to these Terms.

If you do not possess the required authority or legal capacity, you must immediately cease using the Website.


2.2. Acceptance of the Terms

Your access to, browsing of, or use of any part of the Website constitutes your acknowledgment that you have read, understood, and agreed to be legally bound by these Terms and all documents incorporated herein by reference.

Such acceptance becomes effective immediately upon your first access to the Website and continues throughout the entire period during which you access or use the Website.

If you do not agree with any provision of these Terms, your sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue using the Website.


2.3. Continuous Acceptance

Each subsequent access to or use of the Website shall constitute renewed acceptance of the then-current version of these Terms.

Users are responsible for periodically reviewing these Terms to remain informed of any amendments.


2.4. Electronic Agreement

To the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law, these Terms constitute an electronic agreement entered into through your use of the Website.

No handwritten signature, physical document, electronic certificate, digital signature, or other additional form of execution shall be required for these Terms to become legally effective.


2.5. Age Requirements

The Website is intended for individuals who are legally permitted to use internet services under the laws applicable in their jurisdiction.

If Applicable Law requires parental or legal guardian consent for a minor to use the Website, such consent shall be obtained before accessing or using the Website.

PlayMarket does not knowingly collect personal information directly from children where prohibited by Applicable Law.


2.6. Geographic Availability

The Website is intended to be accessible internationally.

However, access to certain information, features, or third-party resources may be restricted or unavailable in particular jurisdictions due to legal, regulatory, contractual, technical, or commercial reasons.

Users are solely responsible for ensuring that their access to and use of the Website complies with all Applicable Laws in their jurisdiction.


2.7. Restricted Use

You may not use the Website if:

  • your use would violate Applicable Law;

  • you are prohibited from accessing the Website by a competent governmental authority or court;

  • your use would result in sanctions violations or export control violations applicable to you;

  • you access the Website for unlawful purposes;

  • you use the Website in a manner intended to interfere with its operation, integrity, security, or availability.

PlayMarket reserves the right to restrict or terminate access where reasonably necessary to comply with Applicable Law, protect the Website, protect Users, protect intellectual property rights, or safeguard legitimate business interests.


2.8. Reservation of Rights

Nothing contained in these Terms shall be interpreted as creating any obligation on the part of PlayMarket to provide continuous access to the Website, maintain any particular functionality, publish any specific Content, or continue operating any feature or service for any minimum period of time.

PlayMarket expressly reserves all rights not expressly granted under these Terms.

ARTICLE 3. NATURE OF THE WEBSITE AND SCOPE OF SERVICES

3.1. Independent Informational Platform

PlayMarket is an independent informational online platform dedicated to publishing editorial materials relating to mobile applications, games, software, operating systems, digital services, consumer technologies, and other related digital products.

The Website is intended to assist Users in locating publicly available information, understanding software features, learning about updates, and accessing Official Sources where appropriate.

PlayMarket is not an application store, software repository, software distributor, software publisher, software developer, or software marketplace.


3.2. Informational Nature of the Website

All Content published on the Website is provided exclusively for general informational, educational, editorial, and reference purposes.

Nothing published on the Website shall be interpreted as:

  • legal advice;

  • financial advice;

  • investment advice;

  • tax advice;

  • accounting advice;

  • cybersecurity advice;

  • technical certification;

  • professional consulting;

  • warranty of any kind;

  • or any other form of professional advice.

Users remain solely responsible for evaluating any information before relying upon it.


3.3. No Software Distribution

Unless expressly stated otherwise, PlayMarket does not:

  • host software installation files;

  • distribute applications;

  • distribute games;

  • distribute executable software;

  • distribute APK, XAPK, IPA, APPX, MSI, EXE, DMG, PKG, DEB, RPM, or similar installation packages;

  • modify software installation packages;

  • digitally sign software on behalf of developers;

  • mirror third-party software repositories;

  • maintain download servers for third-party software.

Where download buttons or similar navigation elements are displayed, they are intended solely to redirect Users to Official Sources or other legitimate third-party resources.


3.4. No Ownership of Third-Party Software

Unless expressly identified otherwise, PlayMarket is neither the owner, publisher, developer, distributor, maintainer, nor intellectual property rights holder of any third-party application, game, operating system, or software product described on the Website.

All software products remain the exclusive property of their respective owners.


3.5. Official Sources

Where reasonably available, PlayMarket endeavors to direct Users to Official Sources maintained or authorized by software developers, publishers, platform operators, or other rights holders.

However, PlayMarket does not guarantee:

  • the continued availability of any Official Source;

  • the accuracy of information published by third parties;

  • the security of third-party websites;

  • uninterrupted availability of external services;

  • the authenticity of resources beyond those reasonably identifiable as Official Sources.

Users remain solely responsible for verifying the authenticity of any external resource before downloading or installing software.


3.6. Editorial Independence

All reviews, ratings, comparisons, recommendations, editorials, opinions, and analytical materials published on the Website represent the independent editorial judgment of PlayMarket or the respective author.

Editorial opinions shall not be interpreted as statements of fact, guarantees, endorsements, certifications, or representations made on behalf of software developers, publishers, platform owners, advertisers, or other third parties.

Commercial relationships, where applicable, do not determine or control editorial conclusions unless expressly disclosed.


3.7. Dynamic Nature of Information

Software products, pricing, subscription models, technical specifications, system requirements, supported devices, privacy practices, availability, functionality, licensing terms, and other product characteristics may change at any time without prior notice.

Accordingly, PlayMarket cannot guarantee that every article or page will always reflect the most recent information available from the respective rights holder.

Users should verify material information directly with the relevant Official Source before making decisions based upon information published on the Website.


3.8. No Obligation to Publish or Maintain Content

PlayMarket reserves the unrestricted right, at its sole discretion and without prior notice, to:

  • publish new Content;

  • edit existing Content;

  • update information;

  • suspend publication;

  • remove any page;

  • discontinue categories or sections;

  • reorganize Website content;

  • correct errors;

  • archive historical materials;

  • permanently delete Content.

Nothing contained on the Website shall be interpreted as creating any obligation to maintain, preserve, update, or continue publishing any specific information.


3.9. No User Reliance

Users acknowledge that decisions regarding software installation, purchases, subscriptions, registrations, downloads, security settings, account creation, payments, business activities, investments, or any other actions remain solely their own responsibility.

PlayMarket shall not be liable for decisions made by Users based, in whole or in part, upon information available on the Website.


3.10. Reservation of Editorial Rights

PlayMarket reserves the exclusive right to determine:

  • which materials will be published;

  • how information will be presented;

  • editorial standards;

  • categorization;

  • rankings;

  • comparisons;

  • review methodologies;

  • publication schedules;

  • update frequency;

  • and the removal of obsolete, inaccurate, disputed, or otherwise unsuitable materials.

Nothing in these Terms shall be construed as granting any person the right to demand publication, modification, removal, correction, prioritization, or continued availability of any Content except where such obligation arises under Applicable Law.

ARTICLE 4. PERMITTED USE OF THE WEBSITE

4.1. Limited License

Subject to your continued compliance with these Terms, PlayMarket grants you a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, and revocable license to access and use the Website solely for lawful, personal, informational, educational, and non-commercial purposes.

This license does not transfer any ownership rights, intellectual property rights, or proprietary interests in the Website or any Content.

All rights not expressly granted under these Terms are reserved by PlayMarket and, where applicable, by their respective rights holders.


4.2. Lawful Use

You agree to access and use the Website only in a manner that complies with:

  • these Terms;

  • Applicable Law;

  • the legitimate rights and interests of PlayMarket;

  • the intellectual property rights of third parties;

  • generally accepted standards of responsible internet use.

You are solely responsible for your conduct while using the Website.


4.3. Personal and Internal Use

Unless expressly authorized in writing by PlayMarket, the Website may be used only for your own personal, informational, editorial research, educational, or internal business purposes.

Nothing contained on the Website grants any right to commercially exploit, republish, monetize, or otherwise use the Website or its Content for commercial gain.


4.4. No License to Intellectual Property

Except for the limited right to access the Website in accordance with these Terms, nothing contained on the Website shall be interpreted as granting, whether expressly, implicitly, by estoppel, or otherwise, any license or right to use:

  • copyrights;

  • trademarks;

  • service marks;

  • trade names;

  • logos;

  • graphics;

  • layouts;

  • databases;

  • source code;

  • proprietary technologies;

  • software;

  • documentation;

  • editorial materials;

  • or any other intellectual property.

Any use beyond that expressly permitted by Applicable Law requires prior written authorization from the respective rights holder.


4.5. Accuracy of Information

Users acknowledge that information relating to software products may become outdated due to:

  • software updates;

  • security patches;

  • operating system changes;

  • developer decisions;

  • regulatory requirements;

  • regional restrictions;

  • product discontinuation;

  • licensing modifications;

  • pricing changes;

  • or other circumstances beyond PlayMarket's control.

Users remain solely responsible for independently verifying material information before relying upon it.


4.6. Third-Party Decisions

Any decision to:

  • download software;

  • install applications;

  • purchase subscriptions;

  • create accounts;

  • register with third-party services;

  • disclose personal information;

  • make payments;

  • or otherwise interact with Third-Party Services,

is made solely at the User's own discretion and risk.

PlayMarket neither directs nor controls such decisions.


4.7. No Circumvention

Users shall not attempt to circumvent, disable, interfere with, or otherwise defeat any technological, administrative, contractual, or security measures implemented by PlayMarket to protect the Website, its infrastructure, its Content, or its legitimate business interests.


4.8. No Unauthorized Commercial Exploitation

Without the prior written consent of PlayMarket, Users shall not directly or indirectly:

  • sell access to the Website;

  • license Website Content;

  • create commercial databases based upon Website Content;

  • operate competing aggregation services using Website Content;

  • republish substantial portions of the Website;

  • monetize Website Content through third-party platforms;

  • exploit the Website for commercial lead generation;

  • use Website Content to train commercial products except where expressly permitted by Applicable Law.


4.9. Reservation of Operational Rights

PlayMarket reserves the unrestricted right, at any time and without prior notice, to:

  • modify the Website;

  • introduce new functionality;

  • discontinue existing functionality;

  • reorganize navigation;

  • redesign the Website;

  • migrate infrastructure;

  • implement technical restrictions;

  • perform maintenance;

  • suspend access;

  • or permanently discontinue any aspect of the Website.

Such actions shall not constitute a breach of these Terms.


4.10. No Implied Rights

No provision of these Terms shall be interpreted as granting Users any ownership interest, continued access rights, vested rights, contractual expectation of future services, or legitimate expectation that the Website or any portion thereof will remain available in its current form.

Access to the Website constitutes a revocable permission subject to these Terms and Applicable Law.


ARTICLE 5. PROHIBITED CONDUCT

5.1. General Prohibition

Users shall not use the Website in any manner that is unlawful, fraudulent, abusive, misleading, technically harmful, or otherwise inconsistent with these Terms or Applicable Law.

Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the following activities are expressly prohibited.


5.2. Technical Abuse

Users shall not:

  • attempt unauthorized access to any part of the Website;

  • probe, scan, or test system vulnerabilities;

  • bypass authentication mechanisms;

  • interfere with servers or networks;

  • introduce malware, viruses, ransomware, spyware, or other malicious code;

  • overload or disrupt Website infrastructure;

  • conduct denial-of-service or distributed denial-of-service attacks;

  • interfere with Website availability or performance.


5.3. Automated Access

Except where expressly authorized in writing or permitted under Applicable Law, Users shall not use:

  • bots;

  • automated scripts;

  • crawlers;

  • spiders;

  • scrapers;

  • harvesting software;

  • browser automation tools;

  • robotic process automation;

  • artificial intelligence agents;

  • autonomous systems;

  • machine learning pipelines;

  • large language model training systems;

  • data mining tools;

  • automated monitoring systems;

  • or similar technologies

to systematically access, copy, extract, collect, index, reproduce, or analyze substantial portions of the Website.

Reasonable indexing by legitimate public search engines operating in accordance with applicable robots directives is not prohibited unless expressly restricted by PlayMarket.


5.4. Circumvention

Users shall not circumvent or attempt to circumvent:

  • access restrictions;

  • rate limits;

  • security controls;

  • technological protection measures;

  • authentication procedures;

  • robots directives;

  • licensing restrictions;

  • anti-abuse systems;

  • or any other protective mechanisms implemented by PlayMarket.


5.5. False Representation

Users shall not:

  • impersonate another person or entity;

  • falsely claim affiliation with PlayMarket;

  • misrepresent relationships with software developers or rights holders;

  • forge technical identifiers;

  • falsify referral information;

  • provide misleading identity information;

  • or otherwise engage in deceptive practices.


5.6. Unlawful Use

The Website shall not be used for any purpose that facilitates or promotes:

  • criminal activity;

  • fraud;

  • intellectual property infringement;

  • unauthorized software distribution;

  • phishing;

  • identity theft;

  • malicious cybersecurity activities;

  • sanctions evasion;

  • money laundering;

  • terrorism financing;

  • or violations of Applicable Law.


5.7. Reservation of Enforcement Rights

PlayMarket reserves the right, without limitation and without prior notice, to investigate suspected violations of these Terms and to take any action reasonably necessary to protect the Website, its Users, its infrastructure, its intellectual property, its business interests, or the rights of third parties.

Such actions may include restricting access, removing Content, preserving evidence where legally appropriate, cooperating with competent authorities, enforcing contractual rights, or pursuing any other remedies available under Applicable Law.

ARTICLE 6. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES, THIRD-PARTY CONTENT, AND EXTERNAL LINKS

6.1. General Principle

The Website may contain references, hyperlinks, buttons, redirects, embedded content, names, trademarks, logos, screenshots, descriptions, or other information relating to Third-Party Services.

Such references are provided solely for informational, editorial, educational, comparative, or navigational purposes and shall not be interpreted as creating any legal relationship between PlayMarket and the respective third party unless expressly stated otherwise.


6.2. No Ownership or Control

PlayMarket neither owns nor controls any Third-Party Service referenced on the Website unless expressly identified as such.

Accordingly, PlayMarket does not represent or warrant that any Third-Party Service:

  • is continuously available;

  • is secure;

  • is free from vulnerabilities;

  • complies with Applicable Law;

  • is suitable for any particular purpose;

  • will remain operational;

  • or will continue offering the products or services described on the Website.

Each Third-Party Service operates independently under its own legal terms, privacy policies, licensing conditions, and operational practices.


6.3. Independent Legal Relationship

Any interaction between a User and a Third-Party Service, including but not limited to:

  • visiting a website;

  • creating an account;

  • downloading software;

  • purchasing products;

  • subscribing to services;

  • making payments;

  • providing personal information;

  • accepting third-party terms;

  • installing applications;

  • or communicating with a third party,

creates a legal relationship exclusively between the User and that respective third party.

PlayMarket is not a party to such legal relationship and assumes no responsibility arising from it.


6.4. External Links

The Website may contain hyperlinks directing Users to websites or services operated by third parties.

PlayMarket provides such links solely as a convenience to Users.

The inclusion of any hyperlink shall not constitute or imply:

  • ownership;

  • sponsorship;

  • endorsement;

  • recommendation;

  • certification;

  • partnership;

  • authorization;

  • approval;

  • agency;

  • affiliation;

  • or any other legal relationship,

unless expressly stated by PlayMarket.


6.5. No Responsibility for Third-Party Content

To the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law, PlayMarket shall not be responsible or liable for:

  • the content of Third-Party Services;

  • statements made by third parties;

  • products or services offered by third parties;

  • pricing;

  • subscription conditions;

  • licensing terms;

  • advertising materials;

  • technical functionality;

  • software updates;

  • availability;

  • security practices;

  • privacy practices;

  • data processing activities;

  • accessibility;

  • or any other aspect of Third-Party Services.

Users access Third-Party Services entirely at their own risk.


6.6. Software Downloads

Where the Website provides a button, link, or other navigation element allowing Users to obtain software from an Official Source or another Third-Party Service, PlayMarket acts solely as an informational intermediary directing Users to publicly available resources.

PlayMarket does not:

  • participate in the software download process;

  • modify installation files;

  • host installation packages;

  • digitally sign software;

  • distribute executable files;

  • verify software integrity after publication by third parties;

  • or guarantee compatibility with any particular device or operating system.


6.7. Changes by Third Parties

Third-Party Services may modify or discontinue at any time:

  • software;

  • pricing;

  • availability;

  • subscription models;

  • download methods;

  • licensing terms;

  • technical requirements;

  • privacy practices;

  • user interfaces;

  • security mechanisms;

  • supported devices;

  • supported operating systems;

  • regional availability;

  • or other characteristics.

PlayMarket has no obligation to monitor every such change in real time and shall not be liable for temporary inaccuracies resulting from independent actions of third parties.


6.8. Third-Party Intellectual Property

Names of software products, company names, trademarks, logos, icons, service marks, trade names, product images, screenshots, and other identifiers belonging to third parties remain the exclusive property of their respective owners.

Their appearance on the Website is intended solely for purposes permitted under Applicable Law, including identification, commentary, editorial reporting, comparison, review, criticism, interoperability, compatibility reference, or other legally recognized purposes.

Nothing contained on the Website shall be interpreted as claiming ownership over any third-party intellectual property.


6.9. Affiliate Relationships

Certain links published on the Website may constitute affiliate links or other forms of commercial referral links.

Where Users choose to interact with such links, PlayMarket may receive compensation from participating partners without increasing the purchase price paid by the User, unless otherwise required by Applicable Law.

The existence of an affiliate relationship shall not, by itself, determine editorial opinions, rankings, reviews, recommendations, or comparative analyses published on the Website.

Additional information regarding commercial relationships is provided in the Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure.


6.10. No Guarantee of Availability

PlayMarket does not guarantee that any hyperlink, download page, Official Source, application listing, software product, or Third-Party Service referenced on the Website will remain available after publication.

Links may become unavailable due to actions or decisions taken independently by the respective rights holders or service providers.

PlayMarket reserves the right to remove, replace, update, or discontinue external references at any time without prior notice.


6.11. User Responsibility

Before downloading, installing, purchasing, subscribing to, or otherwise interacting with any Third-Party Service, Users should independently review:

  • applicable terms and conditions;

  • privacy policies;

  • licensing agreements;

  • security information;

  • pricing;

  • subscription terms;

  • refund policies;

  • and any other relevant documentation published by the respective third party.

Users assume sole responsibility for any decision to interact with Third-Party Services.


6.12. Reservation of Rights

PlayMarket reserves the unrestricted right, at its sole discretion and without prior notice, to:

  • add, modify, replace, reorder, or remove external links;

  • discontinue references to any Third-Party Service;

  • update navigation mechanisms;

  • remove affiliate relationships;

  • discontinue commercial partnerships;

  • or otherwise modify the manner in which Third-Party Services are presented on the Website.

Nothing in these Terms shall obligate PlayMarket to continue referencing, promoting, or linking to any particular Third-Party Service.

ARTICLE 7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

7.1. Ownership of the Website

Unless otherwise expressly indicated, the Website and all rights, title, and interest therein, including all Intellectual Property Rights, are owned by or lawfully licensed to PlayMarket and are protected under Applicable Law.

Such protection includes, without limitation, copyright law, trademark law, database protection laws, unfair competition laws, international treaties, and other applicable intellectual property legislation.


7.2. Protected Content

Subject to the rights of third parties where applicable, the intellectual property of PlayMarket includes, without limitation:

  • editorial articles;

  • original reviews;

  • original news publications;

  • analytical materials;

  • guides;

  • tutorials;

  • comparisons;

  • rankings;

  • compilations;

  • databases and database structure;

  • Website architecture;

  • page layouts;

  • user interface design;

  • visual design elements;

  • graphics created by PlayMarket;

  • icons created by PlayMarket;

  • original illustrations;

  • photographs created or lawfully licensed by PlayMarket;

  • metadata;

  • HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP and other source code owned by PlayMarket;

  • selection, coordination, and arrangement of Content;

  • and all other original materials published on the Website.

Protection applies regardless of whether individual materials are separately marked with a copyright notice.


7.3. Third-Party Intellectual Property

Certain Content available on the Website may contain references to intellectual property owned by third parties, including but not limited to:

  • trademarks;

  • product names;

  • company names;

  • software titles;

  • logos;

  • icons;

  • screenshots;

  • interface elements;

  • images;

  • or other proprietary identifiers.

All such rights remain the exclusive property of their respective owners.

Their appearance on the Website does not transfer any ownership rights to PlayMarket or to Users.


7.4. Lawful Referential Use

References to third-party software, products, trademarks, trade names, logos, screenshots, product images, or other proprietary materials are made solely for legitimate purposes including, where applicable:

  • identification;

  • news reporting;

  • editorial commentary;

  • criticism;

  • review;

  • comparison;

  • compatibility information;

  • interoperability;

  • educational purposes;

  • public interest reporting;

  • or other uses recognized under Applicable Law.

Nothing contained on the Website shall be interpreted as claiming ownership of any third-party intellectual property.


7.5. No Implied License

Except for the limited right to access the Website in accordance with these Terms, nothing contained herein or on the Website shall be interpreted as granting, whether expressly, implicitly, by estoppel, exhaustion of rights, acquiescence, or otherwise, any license or right to use any Intellectual Property Rights owned by PlayMarket or any third party.

Any use beyond that expressly permitted by Applicable Law requires prior written authorization from the respective rights holder.


7.6. Restrictions on Reproduction

Unless expressly permitted by Applicable Law or by prior written authorization from PlayMarket, Users shall not:

  • reproduce Website Content;

  • republish Website Content;

  • publicly display Website Content;

  • distribute Website Content;

  • sell Website Content;

  • license Website Content;

  • modify Website Content;

  • create translations for commercial distribution;

  • create derivative works based upon Website Content;

  • commercially exploit Website Content;

  • incorporate substantial portions of Website Content into another publication;

  • systematically copy Website Content;

  • or otherwise exploit Website Content beyond ordinary personal use.


7.7. Database Protection

The selection, organization, arrangement, indexing, categorization, editorial structure, metadata, and compilation of information available on the Website may constitute protected databases or compilations under Applicable Law.

Users shall not systematically extract, collect, scrape, copy, mirror, or reuse substantial portions of such databases without prior written authorization, except where mandatory provisions of Applicable Law expressly permit otherwise.


7.8. AI Training, Machine Learning, and Automated Reuse

Except where expressly permitted under Applicable Law or authorized in writing by PlayMarket, Users shall not use the Website or its Content, in whole or in substantial part, for the purpose of:

  • training artificial intelligence models;

  • training large language models (LLMs);

  • developing machine learning systems;

  • creating retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) datasets;

  • building vector databases;

  • automated knowledge extraction;

  • automated summarization;

  • synthetic dataset generation;

  • commercial data mining;

  • or any other automated process intended to reproduce, substitute for, or commercially exploit the Website or its Content.

This provision shall not restrict activities that cannot lawfully be restricted under mandatory provisions of Applicable Law.


7.9. Copyright Notices

Users shall not remove, alter, obscure, falsify, or conceal any:

  • copyright notices;

  • trademark notices;

  • attribution statements;

  • proprietary legends;

  • metadata identifying ownership;

  • digital rights management information;

  • or other notices indicating intellectual property ownership.


7.10. Feedback

Where Users voluntarily submit suggestions, ideas, comments, recommendations, or other feedback relating to the Website, PlayMarket may use such feedback without restriction and without any obligation to provide compensation, acknowledgment, confidentiality, or attribution, unless otherwise required by Applicable Law or expressly agreed in writing.

Nothing in this Section transfers ownership of independently protectable intellectual property created by the User outside the submitted feedback itself.


7.11. Reporting Intellectual Property Concerns

PlayMarket respects Intellectual Property Rights and seeks to address good-faith notifications concerning alleged infringement in accordance with Applicable Law.

Rights holders or their authorized representatives may submit notifications through the contact information designated in the Copyright & Intellectual Property Policy.

Submission of a notification does not automatically establish the existence of infringement, and PlayMarket reserves the right to independently evaluate each notification before taking any action required or permitted by Applicable Law.


7.12. Reservation of Rights

All Intellectual Property Rights not expressly granted under these Terms are reserved by PlayMarket or by the respective rights holders.

No failure or delay by PlayMarket in enforcing any Intellectual Property Right shall constitute a waiver of such right.

ARTICLE 8. USER CONTENT, COMMUNICATIONS, AND UNSOLICITED SUBMISSIONS

8.1. Scope

Certain areas, features, or future functionality of the Website may permit Users to communicate with PlayMarket, submit information, send messages, report issues, request corrections, provide feedback, or otherwise transmit materials to PlayMarket.

This Article governs any such communications regardless of the method by which they are submitted.


8.2. Responsibility for User Submissions

Users remain solely responsible for all information, materials, communications, files, suggestions, requests, comments, reports, reviews, or other content submitted to PlayMarket.

By submitting any material, the User represents and warrants that:

  • the submission is lawful;

  • the submission does not infringe the rights of any third party;

  • the User possesses all necessary rights, permissions, licenses, or authority to submit such material;

  • the submission does not contain false or misleading information knowingly provided by the User;

  • the submission does not violate Applicable Law.


8.3. Prohibited Submissions

Users shall not submit any material that:

  • infringes Intellectual Property Rights;

  • contains malicious software or harmful code;

  • contains confidential information belonging to another person without authorization;

  • violates contractual obligations;

  • contains unlawful, fraudulent, defamatory, threatening, abusive, discriminatory, or misleading content;

  • promotes illegal activities;

  • violates Applicable Law;

  • interferes with the operation of the Website.

PlayMarket reserves the right, but not the obligation, to disregard, remove, archive, report, or preserve such submissions where permitted or required by Applicable Law.


8.4. No Confidential Relationship

Unless expressly agreed in writing, communications submitted to PlayMarket shall not create any fiduciary, confidential, advisory, employment, partnership, agency, or other special legal relationship.

Users should not submit confidential, proprietary, trade secret, commercially sensitive, or classified information unless specifically requested by PlayMarket.


8.5. Unsolicited Ideas

PlayMarket does not request or encourage the submission of unsolicited:

  • business ideas;

  • product concepts;

  • software designs;

  • inventions;

  • algorithms;

  • marketing strategies;

  • business models;

  • creative concepts;

  • commercial proposals;

  • or similar proprietary materials.

Any unsolicited submission shall be deemed non-confidential unless otherwise required by Applicable Law.

Nothing in this Section transfers ownership of independently protectable Intellectual Property belonging to the submitting User.


8.6. Limited License for Operational Purposes

To the extent necessary for the operation of the Website and subject to Applicable Law, the User grants PlayMarket a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, revocable license to use submitted materials solely for the purpose of:

  • reviewing the submission;

  • responding to the User;

  • investigating reported issues;

  • correcting factual inaccuracies;

  • complying with legal obligations;

  • maintaining internal records;

  • improving Website functionality;

  • or otherwise administering the Website.

Such license shall not authorize PlayMarket to commercially exploit User-created copyrighted works beyond the purposes described above without the User's separate authorization, unless otherwise permitted by Applicable Law.


8.7. Editorial Discretion

PlayMarket reserves the exclusive right, at its sole editorial discretion, to determine whether any User submission will:

  • receive a response;

  • result in publication;

  • result in modification of existing Content;

  • result in removal of Content;

  • be incorporated into future publications;

  • or otherwise influence editorial decisions.

Nothing in these Terms shall obligate PlayMarket to publish, acknowledge, implement, or respond to any submission.


8.8. Communications

By contacting PlayMarket, Users acknowledge that responses, where provided, are supplied for general informational purposes only.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, communications from PlayMarket shall not constitute:

  • legal advice;

  • professional consulting;

  • contractual commitments;

  • warranties;

  • guarantees;

  • technical certification;

  • or binding promises regarding future actions.


8.9. Abuse of Communication Channels

Users shall not misuse communication channels provided by the Website, including by:

  • sending automated messages;

  • submitting repetitive requests;

  • transmitting spam;

  • attempting social engineering;

  • impersonating another individual or organization;

  • threatening or harassing representatives of PlayMarket;

  • submitting intentionally false infringement notices;

  • abusing complaint procedures;

  • interfering with the efficient handling of legitimate requests.

PlayMarket reserves the right to restrict or discontinue communications with Users who engage in abusive or unlawful conduct.


8.10. No Compensation

Unless expressly agreed in writing, Users shall not be entitled to any compensation, royalties, fees, reimbursement, or other remuneration for ideas, suggestions, reports, recommendations, comments, or other submissions provided to PlayMarket.


8.11. Record Retention

To the extent permitted or required by Applicable Law, PlayMarket may retain records of communications, reports, notices, complaints, and related correspondence for legal, security, compliance, evidentiary, quality assurance, or operational purposes.

Retention periods may vary depending upon the nature of the communication and applicable legal obligations.


8.12. Reservation of Rights

PlayMarket reserves all rights relating to the review, processing, publication, storage, response to, or deletion of User communications and submissions, except where mandatory provisions of Applicable Law provide otherwise.

ARTICLE 9. DISCLAIMERS OF WARRANTIES

9.1. "As Is" and "As Available"

To the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law, the Website and all Content, features, functionality, services, information, materials, and resources made available through the Website are provided on an "AS IS", "AS AVAILABLE", and "WITH ALL FAULTS" basis.

PlayMarket makes no representation or warranty, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, regarding the Website or any Content made available through it.


9.2. No Warranty of Accuracy

While PlayMarket makes reasonable efforts to publish accurate and useful information, PlayMarket does not warrant or guarantee that any Content is:

  • complete;

  • accurate;

  • current;

  • reliable;

  • uninterrupted;

  • error-free;

  • suitable for any particular purpose;

  • free from omissions;

  • continuously updated;

  • or capable of satisfying the particular needs or expectations of any User.

Users remain solely responsible for independently verifying material information before relying upon it.


9.3. No Warranty Regarding Software

PlayMarket makes no representation or warranty regarding any software, application, game, operating system, digital service, or other third-party product referenced on the Website.

Without limitation, PlayMarket does not warrant that any software:

  • is safe;

  • is secure;

  • is free from vulnerabilities;

  • is free from malware;

  • is compatible with any device;

  • functions as described by its developer;

  • remains available for download;

  • complies with the laws applicable to the User;

  • or is appropriate for any intended use.

Responsibility for such products rests exclusively with their respective developers, publishers, distributors, or rights holders.


9.4. No Warranty Regarding Third-Party Services

PlayMarket expressly disclaims any responsibility for the availability, legality, reliability, quality, functionality, performance, security, privacy practices, business practices, pricing, licensing terms, subscription conditions, customer support, or other characteristics of Third-Party Services.

Users acknowledge that Third-Party Services operate independently from PlayMarket and remain solely responsible for their own products and services.


9.5. No Warranty of Continuous Availability

PlayMarket does not warrant that:

  • the Website will always remain available;

  • access will be uninterrupted;

  • the Website will operate without errors;

  • defects will be corrected;

  • servers will always remain operational;

  • maintenance will never occur;

  • infrastructure failures will never arise;

  • or that the Website will remain permanently accessible.

Temporary interruptions may occur due to maintenance, technical failures, cyber incidents, force majeure events, third-party infrastructure failures, legal requirements, or circumstances beyond PlayMarket's reasonable control.


9.6. No Warranty of Security

Although PlayMarket implements reasonable administrative, organizational, and technical measures intended to improve the security of the Website, no internet service can guarantee absolute security.

Accordingly, PlayMarket does not warrant that:

  • the Website will always be free from cyberattacks;

  • unauthorized access will never occur;

  • data transmission over the Internet will always be secure;

  • third parties will never circumvent security measures;

  • vulnerabilities will never exist;

  • or malicious actors will never attempt to compromise the Website.

Users acknowledge the inherent risks associated with using internet-based services.


9.7. No Warranty of Compatibility

PlayMarket makes no representation that the Website or any referenced software will be compatible with:

  • any specific operating system;

  • browser;

  • hardware configuration;

  • mobile device;

  • firmware version;

  • geographic region;

  • network provider;

  • accessibility technology;

  • or other technical environment.


9.8. Editorial Opinions

Reviews, ratings, comparisons, recommendations, opinions, editorials, rankings, and analytical materials published on the Website reflect independent editorial judgment.

Such materials shall not be interpreted as:

  • factual guarantees;

  • technical certifications;

  • professional recommendations;

  • legal conclusions;

  • investment advice;

  • endorsements by software developers;

  • or guarantees of future performance.

Reasonable persons may reach different conclusions regarding the same products or services.


9.9. User Responsibility

Users acknowledge that any decision to:

  • install software;

  • purchase products;

  • subscribe to services;

  • disclose personal information;

  • create accounts;

  • interact with Third-Party Services;

  • rely upon published information;

  • or otherwise act based upon Content available on the Website,

is made voluntarily and entirely at the User's own discretion and risk.


9.10. Statutory Rights

Nothing contained in these Terms excludes, limits, or modifies any consumer rights or statutory guarantees that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under Applicable Law.

Where mandatory legal protections apply, the disclaimers contained in this Article shall be interpreted and enforced only to the maximum extent permitted by Applicable Law.


9.11. Entire Disclaimer

Except where expressly required by Applicable Law, PlayMarket expressly disclaims all warranties and conditions of every kind, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including, without limitation:

  • implied warranties of merchantability;

  • fitness for a particular purpose;

  • satisfactory quality;

  • quiet enjoyment;

  • non-infringement;

  • title;

  • uninterrupted use;

  • and any warranties arising from usage of trade, course of dealing, or course of performance.


9.12. Reservation of Rights

The absence of a specific disclaimer concerning any particular feature, Content, technology, Third-Party Service, or functionality shall not be interpreted as creating any express or implied warranty by PlayMarket.

ARTICLE 10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

10.1. Maximum Limitation Permitted by Law

To the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law, PlayMarket, its owners, operators, administrators, employees, editors, authors, contractors, licensors, service providers, affiliates, successors, and representatives shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, punitive, or other damages arising out of or relating to the use of, or inability to use, the Website.

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory asserted, including contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, statutory liability, equitable claims, or otherwise.


10.2. Types of Damages Excluded

Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, PlayMarket shall not be liable for any:

  • financial losses;

  • lost profits;

  • lost revenue;

  • lost business opportunities;

  • business interruption;

  • loss of goodwill;

  • reputational harm;

  • loss of anticipated savings;

  • loss of contracts;

  • loss of customers;

  • loss of productivity;

  • data loss;

  • corruption of files;

  • loss of digital assets;

  • system failures;

  • hardware damage;

  • software incompatibility;

  • malware infections originating from Third-Party Services;

  • security incidents affecting Third-Party Services;

  • or any other direct or indirect economic or non-economic loss.


10.3. User Decisions

PlayMarket shall not be responsible for any consequences arising from decisions made by Users based upon information published on the Website.

Such decisions include, without limitation:

  • downloading software;

  • installing applications;

  • purchasing products;

  • subscribing to digital services;

  • registering accounts;

  • making payments;

  • providing personal information to third parties;

  • relying upon reviews, ratings, comparisons, rankings, or editorial opinions;

  • accepting third-party terms;

  • or otherwise interacting with Third-Party Services.

Users acknowledge that they remain solely responsible for evaluating the suitability, legality, safety, and reliability of any software or service before using it.


10.4. Third-Party Acts and Omissions

PlayMarket shall not be liable for any act, omission, decision, delay, misconduct, negligence, breach, technical failure, cybersecurity incident, or other conduct attributable to any third party, including but not limited to:

  • software developers;

  • publishers;

  • application marketplaces;

  • hosting providers;

  • cloud service providers;

  • internet service providers;

  • payment processors;

  • advertising networks;

  • analytics providers;

  • affiliate networks;

  • domain registrars;

  • governmental authorities;

  • or any other independent person or entity.


10.5. Content Accuracy

Although PlayMarket endeavors to maintain accurate editorial Content, Users acknowledge that information concerning software products, pricing, licensing, compatibility, technical specifications, supported devices, operating systems, availability, and functionality may become outdated or inaccurate due to circumstances beyond PlayMarket's reasonable control.

PlayMarket shall not be liable for losses resulting from reliance upon outdated or subsequently changed information.


10.6. Temporary Unavailability

PlayMarket shall not be liable for interruptions, delays, degradation of performance, maintenance periods, technical failures, server outages, infrastructure failures, communication failures, cyber incidents, or other temporary or permanent unavailability of the Website.


10.7. No Liability for Third-Party Content

PlayMarket assumes no responsibility for the legality, accuracy, completeness, security, availability, quality, reliability, privacy practices, licensing, pricing, advertising, functionality, or operation of any Third-Party Service or any information made available by third parties.


10.8. User Responsibility for Security

Users are solely responsible for implementing appropriate cybersecurity measures when downloading, installing, or using any software obtained through Third-Party Services.

PlayMarket does not undertake any obligation to inspect, certify, audit, or guarantee the security of software distributed by third parties.


10.9. No Liability for Indirect Reliance

PlayMarket shall not be liable where a User relies upon assumptions, interpretations, expectations, opinions, rankings, comparative analyses, editorial conclusions, or inferred meanings derived from the Website rather than independently verifying relevant information with the applicable Official Source.


10.10. Aggregate Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law, if PlayMarket is nevertheless determined by a court or other competent authority to be liable notwithstanding the limitations contained in these Terms, PlayMarket's aggregate liability arising out of or relating to the Website shall be limited to the minimum amount permitted by Applicable Law.

Where Applicable Law does not permit such limitation, liability shall be limited only to the extent that limitation is legally permissible.


10.11. Basis of the Agreement

Users acknowledge that the disclaimers, exclusions, and limitations of liability contained in these Terms constitute an essential basis of the agreement between PlayMarket and the User.

The Website would not be made available on the same terms without such limitations.


10.12. Survival

The provisions of this Article shall survive:

  • termination of these Terms;

  • discontinuation of the Website;

  • suspension of access;

  • expiration of any relationship between the User and PlayMarket;

  • and any other event that would otherwise terminate these Terms,

to the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law.


10.13. Mandatory Legal Rights

Nothing contained in this Article shall exclude or limit liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited under Applicable Law, including liability that cannot lawfully be excluded in cases involving intentional misconduct, fraud, or other mandatory legal exceptions recognized by the applicable jurisdiction.

ARTICLE 11. INDEMNIFICATION

11.1. Obligation to Indemnify

To the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law, the User agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless PlayMarket, its owners, operators, administrators, editors, authors, employees, contractors, licensors, affiliates, successors, assigns, service providers, and representatives from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, proceedings, liabilities, judgments, damages, losses, penalties, fines, costs, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or relating to:

  • the User's use of the Website;

  • the User's violation of these Terms;

  • the User's violation of Applicable Law;

  • the User's infringement of any Intellectual Property Rights;

  • the User's misuse of Third-Party Services;

  • materials submitted by the User;

  • or any wrongful, unlawful, negligent, fraudulent, or abusive conduct by the User.


11.2. Third-Party Claims

The indemnification obligation applies to claims asserted by:

  • governmental authorities;

  • regulatory bodies;

  • software developers;

  • publishers;

  • copyright holders;

  • trademark owners;

  • licensors;

  • business partners;

  • advertisers;

  • affiliate partners;

  • hosting providers;

  • payment providers;

  • service providers;

  • other Users;

  • or any other third party.


11.3. Intellectual Property Claims

Without limitation, the User agrees to indemnify PlayMarket against claims arising from:

  • copyright infringement;

  • trademark infringement;

  • misuse of proprietary materials;

  • unauthorized publication;

  • unlawful distribution;

  • submission of infringing materials;

  • false ownership claims;

  • fraudulent notices;

  • or any other violation of Intellectual Property Rights caused by the User.


11.4. User Submissions

Where the User submits information, files, reports, comments, suggestions, notices, requests, or any other materials to PlayMarket, the User remains solely responsible for ensuring that such materials:

  • are lawful;

  • do not infringe third-party rights;

  • do not violate contractual obligations;

  • do not contain confidential information submitted without authorization;

  • and may lawfully be transmitted to PlayMarket.

The User shall indemnify PlayMarket for claims resulting from any breach of these representations.


11.5. Cooperation

Where reasonably requested, the User agrees to cooperate in the defense, investigation, or resolution of any matter giving rise to an indemnification obligation, including by providing relevant information and documentation within the User's possession or control, subject to Applicable Law.


11.6. Right to Assume Defense

PlayMarket reserves the right, at its own expense and discretion, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by the User.

Where PlayMarket exercises such right, the User shall remain responsible for the indemnification obligations set forth in this Article.


11.7. No Unauthorized Settlement

The User shall not settle, compromise, acknowledge liability for, or otherwise resolve any claim affecting PlayMarket without PlayMarket's prior written consent where such settlement:

  • imposes obligations upon PlayMarket;

  • admits liability on behalf of PlayMarket;

  • restricts PlayMarket's rights;

  • affects PlayMarket's reputation;

  • or otherwise materially impacts PlayMarket.

This restriction shall not apply where Applicable Law provides otherwise.


11.8. Scope of Recoverable Costs

The indemnification obligation includes, where recoverable under Applicable Law:

  • court costs;

  • arbitration costs;

  • mediation costs;

  • reasonable attorneys' fees;

  • expert fees;

  • investigation expenses;

  • technical response costs;

  • administrative expenses;

  • compliance costs;

  • settlement amounts approved in accordance with these Terms;

  • and other reasonably incurred expenses directly resulting from the relevant claim.


11.9. Limitation

Nothing contained in this Article requires the User to indemnify PlayMarket for losses finally determined by a competent court to have resulted solely from PlayMarket's own intentional misconduct, fraud, or other liability that cannot lawfully be shifted under Applicable Law.


11.10. Survival

The obligations contained in this Article shall survive:

  • termination of these Terms;

  • discontinuation of the Website;

  • suspension or termination of User access;

  • and the conclusion of any relationship between the User and PlayMarket,

to the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law.


11.11. Independent Nature

The indemnification obligations established by this Article are independent of, and in addition to, any other legal remedies available to PlayMarket under these Terms, Applicable Law, or principles of equity.

No failure by PlayMarket to invoke this Article in a particular instance shall constitute a waiver of its rights in future cases.


11.12. Reservation of Rights

PlayMarket expressly reserves all rights and remedies available under Applicable Law in addition to the indemnification rights set forth in this Article.

Nothing contained herein shall be interpreted as limiting any statutory, contractual, or equitable remedy otherwise available to PlayMarket.

ARTICLE 12. SUSPENSION, RESTRICTION, AND TERMINATION OF ACCESS

12.1. General Right

PlayMarket reserves the right, at its sole discretion and to the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law, to suspend, restrict, limit, or terminate access to all or any portion of the Website at any time, with or without prior notice, where PlayMarket reasonably determines that such action is necessary or appropriate.

Nothing in these Terms shall be interpreted as creating a contractual right to uninterrupted or perpetual access to the Website.


12.2. Grounds for Restriction

Without limitation, PlayMarket may suspend or restrict access where it reasonably believes that a User has:

  • violated these Terms;

  • violated Applicable Law;

  • infringed Intellectual Property Rights;

  • attempted unauthorized access;

  • engaged in automated scraping or data extraction;

  • attempted to interfere with the operation, security, or integrity of the Website;

  • submitted fraudulent or misleading information;

  • abused communication channels;

  • engaged in malicious, abusive, or disruptive conduct;

  • or otherwise acted in a manner that could reasonably expose PlayMarket, its Users, or third parties to legal, technical, security, or reputational risks.


12.3. Security Measures

PlayMarket may temporarily restrict access where reasonably necessary to:

  • investigate security incidents;

  • prevent cyberattacks;

  • mitigate technical failures;

  • prevent fraud;

  • comply with legal obligations;

  • protect Users;

  • preserve system integrity;

  • perform maintenance;

  • upgrade infrastructure;

  • or respond to circumstances beyond PlayMarket's reasonable control.


12.4. No Obligation to Provide Access

PlayMarket does not guarantee that any particular feature, section, language version, service, functionality, page, publication, database, or other portion of the Website will remain available indefinitely.

Any feature may be modified, suspended, relocated, or permanently discontinued without liability, subject to Applicable Law.


12.5. No Obligation to Provide Notice

Except where Applicable Law expressly requires otherwise, PlayMarket shall have no obligation to provide advance notice before restricting, suspending, or terminating access to the Website.

Where practical, PlayMarket may provide notice, but failure to do so shall not affect the validity of any action taken under this Article.


12.6. No Obligation to Explain Decisions

Except where Applicable Law requires otherwise, PlayMarket shall not be obligated to disclose:

  • internal moderation decisions;

  • security procedures;

  • fraud detection mechanisms;

  • abuse prevention methods;

  • risk assessment criteria;

  • internal investigations;

  • or other operational information relating to decisions made under this Article.


12.7. Effect of Suspension

Suspension or restriction of access shall not:

  • release the User from obligations arising under these Terms;

  • affect accrued rights or liabilities;

  • limit PlayMarket's legal remedies;

  • prevent PlayMarket from pursuing claims under Applicable Law;

  • or otherwise affect provisions intended to survive termination.


12.8. User Responsibility

Where access has been restricted due to the User's conduct, the User shall remain solely responsible for any consequences resulting from such conduct.

Nothing in this Article obligates PlayMarket to restore access following suspension or restriction.


12.9. Website Discontinuation

PlayMarket reserves the unrestricted right to suspend, discontinue, transfer, merge, reorganize, replace, or permanently cease operation of the Website, in whole or in part, at any time.

To the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law, PlayMarket shall not be liable for any consequences resulting from such discontinuation.


12.10. Compliance With Legal Requirements

PlayMarket may suspend, restrict, remove, or disable access where reasonably necessary to comply with:

  • court orders;

  • governmental requests;

  • legally binding regulatory requirements;

  • sanctions regimes;

  • export control obligations;

  • intellectual property enforcement procedures;

  • or other legal obligations applicable to PlayMarket.


12.11. Survival

Termination or restriction of access shall not affect the continued validity or enforceability of provisions relating to, including but not limited to:

  • Intellectual Property Rights;

  • disclaimers;

  • limitation of liability;

  • indemnification;

  • governing law;

  • dispute resolution;

  • or any other provision that, by its nature, is intended to survive termination.


12.12. Reservation of Rights

The rights granted to PlayMarket under this Article are cumulative and shall not limit any other contractual, statutory, equitable, or legal rights available under Applicable Law.

No failure or delay in exercising any right under this Article shall constitute a waiver of that right.

ARTICLE 13. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

13.1. Governing Law

These Terms, the use of the Website, and any dispute, claim, controversy, or legal matter arising out of or relating to the Website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws determined under the applicable conflict-of-law rules, without giving effect to any principles that would require the application of the laws of another jurisdiction, except where mandatory provisions of Applicable Law require otherwise.

Nothing in these Terms shall deprive Users of mandatory consumer protections that cannot lawfully be waived under the laws applicable to their place of residence.


13.2. Good Faith Resolution

Before commencing formal legal proceedings, the parties should make reasonable efforts to resolve disputes through good-faith communications.

Users are encouraged to submit their concerns through the official contact channels provided on the Website, allowing PlayMarket a reasonable opportunity to review and respond before litigation is initiated.

Nothing in this Section limits a party's right to seek urgent judicial relief where such relief is necessary under Applicable Law.


13.3. Informal Resolution Period

Unless immediate legal action is required by Applicable Law or necessary to prevent irreparable harm, the parties should attempt to resolve disputes informally for a reasonable period following receipt of written notice describing:

  • the nature of the dispute;

  • the relevant factual circumstances;

  • the legal basis of the claim, where applicable;

  • and the requested resolution.

Participation in informal discussions shall not constitute an admission of liability by either party.


13.4. Competent Courts

If a dispute cannot be resolved through informal discussions, it shall be submitted to the courts having competent jurisdiction under Applicable Law.

Nothing contained in these Terms shall be interpreted as depriving a User of any jurisdictional rights that cannot lawfully be excluded or modified.


13.5. Consumer Rights

Where the User qualifies as a consumer under Applicable Law, mandatory consumer protection legislation shall prevail over any inconsistent provision of these Terms to the extent required by law.

Nothing contained in these Terms is intended to exclude, waive, or restrict non-waivable consumer rights.


13.6. International Users

The Website may be accessed from multiple jurisdictions.

Users are solely responsible for ensuring that their use of the Website complies with the laws applicable in their own jurisdiction.

PlayMarket makes no representation that the Website or its Content is lawful or appropriate for use in every country or territory.


13.7. Limitation Period

To the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law, any claim arising out of or relating to the Website should be brought within the limitation period established by the applicable legislation.

Nothing contained herein shortens any statutory limitation period where such reduction is prohibited by Applicable Law.


13.8. Equitable Relief

Nothing in these Terms limits the right of PlayMarket to seek temporary, preliminary, injunctive, equitable, or other urgent relief before a court of competent jurisdiction where reasonably necessary to protect:

  • Intellectual Property Rights;

  • confidential information;

  • Website security;

  • technological infrastructure;

  • or other legitimate legal interests.

Such relief may be sought without prejudice to any other remedies available under Applicable Law.


13.9. Severable Claims

If any particular claim, defense, or issue is determined to be unenforceable, invalid, or otherwise incapable of adjudication in the manner contemplated by these Terms, the remaining claims, defenses, and issues shall continue independently to the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law.


13.10. Language

The English version of these Terms constitutes the original and controlling version.

Translations into other languages are provided solely for convenience and accessibility.

In the event of any inconsistency, ambiguity, discrepancy, or conflict between a translated version and the English version, the English version shall prevail, except where Applicable Law expressly requires otherwise.


13.11. No Waiver of Legal Remedies

The failure of PlayMarket to exercise or enforce any legal right, remedy, defense, or provision contained in these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or remedy.

Any waiver shall be effective only if made expressly in writing by an authorized representative of PlayMarket.


13.12. Reservation of Rights

PlayMarket reserves all legal rights, remedies, defenses, privileges, and causes of action available under Applicable Law, whether or not expressly referenced in these Terms.

Nothing contained in this Article shall be interpreted as limiting any statutory rights or remedies available to either party under Applicable Law.

ARTICLE 14. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

14.1. Right to Modify

PlayMarket reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to amend, revise, update, supplement, replace, or otherwise modify these Terms at any time to the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law.

Such modifications may be made for reasons including, without limitation:

  • changes in Applicable Law;

  • regulatory requirements;

  • judicial decisions;

  • technological developments;

  • security improvements;

  • operational changes;

  • introduction of new Website features;

  • discontinuation of existing functionality;

  • changes in business practices;

  • editorial improvements;

  • clarification of existing provisions;

  • correction of errors;

  • or any other legitimate business or legal reason.


14.2. Effective Date

Unless otherwise expressly indicated, revised Terms shall become effective upon their publication on the Website or on such later effective date as may be specified within the updated Terms.

Where Applicable Law requires advance notice before certain changes become effective, PlayMarket shall provide such notice to the extent legally required.


14.3. Continued Use

The User's continued access to or use of the Website after revised Terms become effective constitutes acceptance of those revised Terms.

If the User does not agree with the revised Terms, the User must discontinue use of the Website.


14.4. Material Changes

Where reasonably practicable and where required by Applicable Law, PlayMarket may provide additional notice regarding material changes through appropriate means, including:

  • a notice published on the Website;

  • a banner;

  • an announcement;

  • or other reasonable communication methods.

The absence of an additional notice shall not invalidate modifications that are otherwise effective under Applicable Law.


14.5. No Retroactive Effect

Unless expressly required by Applicable Law or expressly stated in the revised Terms, amendments shall apply prospectively and shall not retroactively alter rights or obligations that arose before the effective date of the relevant modification.


14.6. User Responsibility

Users are responsible for periodically reviewing the current version of these Terms to remain informed of any modifications.

The most recent version published on the Website supersedes all previous versions unless expressly stated otherwise.


14.7. Version Identification

PlayMarket may, but is not obligated to:

  • assign version numbers;

  • indicate publication dates;

  • indicate revision dates;

  • publish summaries of changes;

  • maintain archived versions;

  • or provide historical comparisons between different versions of these Terms.

Failure to provide such information shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the current version.


14.8. Related Policies

Updates to Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Copyright Policy, Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure, AI Content Policy, Security Policy, Disclaimer, or other legal documents published within the Legal Center may become effective independently of amendments to these Terms where appropriate under Applicable Law.

Users should review all applicable legal documents periodically.


14.9. Temporary Inconsistencies

Where technical, operational, localization, or publication processes temporarily result in minor inconsistencies between different language versions or different pages of the Website during an update, PlayMarket may correct such inconsistencies without affecting the legal validity of the governing version identified in these Terms.


14.10. Reservation of Editorial Rights

PlayMarket reserves the unrestricted editorial right to reorganize, restructure, rename, consolidate, divide, renumber, or otherwise modify the presentation, organization, and formatting of these Terms, provided that such modifications do not reduce any mandatory legal protections afforded to Users under Applicable Law.


14.11. Preservation of Existing Rights

Except as expressly modified by a revised version of these Terms, all provisions of the immediately preceding version shall remain effective until lawfully replaced.

No amendment shall be interpreted as creating implied rights or obligations beyond those expressly stated in the revised Terms.


14.12. Reservation of Rights

PlayMarket reserves all rights to modify these Terms in accordance with Applicable Law.

Nothing in this Article shall be interpreted as limiting PlayMarket's ability to update its legal documentation where such updates are reasonably necessary to reflect legal, technical, operational, or organizational developments.