Terms and Conditions

Effective date: August 15, 2026

Welcome to Borrowed Tongues (the "Game," "we," "us," or "our"), a mobile word and etymology puzzle game developed by Borrowed Tongues ("Developer"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Game, available on Google Play. By downloading, installing, or using the Game, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Game.

1. Eligibility

The Game is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under 13. If you are under the age required by your country's laws to agree to these Terms on your own, you may only use the Game with the involvement of a parent or guardian who agrees to these Terms on your behalf.

2. License to Use the Game

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, Developer grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to download and use the Game on a device you own or control, for your personal, non-commercial entertainment use only.

You may not:

Copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Game;
Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract the source code of the Game, except where such restriction is prohibited by law;
Use the Game for any illegal purpose or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law;
Use bots, cheats, exploits, or unauthorized third-party software to interfere with the Game's operation or gain an unfair advantage;
Interfere with or disrupt the Game's servers or networks.

3. Intellectual Property

The Game, including its code, design, artwork, word content, etymology facts, audio, and all associated materials, is owned by Developer or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. All rights not expressly granted to you in these Terms are reserved.

"Borrowed Tongues" and associated logos are trademarks of Developer. You may not use them without prior written permission.

4. In-App Purchases and Virtual Currency

The Game offers optional in-app purchases, including but not limited to a premium feature ("Word Sense") and a virtual in-game currency ("Scrolls").

Payment processing. All purchases are processed by Google Play. Developer does not directly collect or store your payment card information.
Virtual currency. Scrolls have no monetary value, cannot be exchanged for real currency or transferred outside the Game, and are non-refundable except where required by law or Google Play policy.
Refunds. Refund requests are handled according to Google Play's refund policies. Developer does not guarantee refunds outside of what Google Play's policies permit.
Pricing. Prices for in-app purchases are set in the Google Play Store and may vary by region. Developer reserves the right to change pricing at any time.
No real-money trading. You may not sell, trade, or transfer in-game currency, unlocks, or progress for real money or anything of value outside the Game.

5. User Conduct

You agree to use the Game in good faith and not to:

Exploit bugs or glitches for unintended advantage;
Attempt to disrupt other users' experience, where applicable;
Impersonate Developer or any affiliated party;
Upload or transmit any content through the Game (where applicable) that is unlawful, harmful, or infringing.

6. Third-Party Services

The Game uses third-party services, including Google Play Billing (for purchases) and Firebase Analytics (for gameplay analytics). Your use of these services is also governed by the applicable third-party terms:

See our Privacy Policy for details on what data is collected and how it is used.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE GAME 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. Developer does not warrant that the Game will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

Etymology facts, definitions, and word origin content are provided for entertainment and educational interest. While Developer makes reasonable efforts toward accuracy, etymology is a field with genuine scholarly disagreement, and content should not be relied upon as an academic or authoritative source.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DEVELOPER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE GAME, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Developer's total liability for any claim arising from these Terms or the Game shall not exceed the amount you paid to Developer (if any) in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

9. Termination

Developer may suspend or terminate your access to the Game at any time, for any reason, including violation of these Terms. You may stop using the Game at any time by uninstalling it. Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination (including Sections 3, 7, 8, and 11) will survive.

10. Changes to the Game and These Terms

Developer may update, modify, or discontinue the Game (or any feature of it) at any time without liability. Developer may also revise these Terms from time to time; the updated version will be posted with a new effective date. Continued use of the Game after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Utah, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Game shall be resolved in the courts located in Utah, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

13. Contact

Questions about these Terms can be sent to:

Borrowed Tongues borrowedtongues@gmail.com https://moqutub-dev.github.io/website/

Privacy Policy

Effective date: August 15, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Borrowed Tongues ("Developer," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you use Borrowed Tongues (the "Game"), available on Google Play. It applies only to the Game and does not cover any third-party sites, apps, or services you may access through it.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly

The Game does not require you to create an account, log in, or provide your name, email address, or other personal contact information to play.

If you contact us directly (for example, via email for support), we will receive whatever information you choose to include in that message, such as your email address and the contents of your message.

Information collected automatically

The Game uses Firebase Analytics (a service provided by Google) to understand how the Game is played and to improve difficulty balancing, features, and overall experience. This may include:

Gameplay events (for example: level started, level completed, level timed out, in-app purchases made, milestones reached);
General device information (device model, operating system version, language settings);
Approximate location derived from IP address (typically city/region level, not precise GPS location);
App usage statistics (session length, frequency of use, crash reports);
A Google Advertising ID or similar device/app identifier, used to distinguish anonymous usage patterns.

This data is associated with your device, not with your name or identity, and is not used by us to identify you personally.

Purchase information

In-app purchases (such as the "Word Sense" feature or "Scrolls" currency) are processed entirely by Google Play Billing. We receive confirmation that a purchase was made (such as the product purchased and a purchase token used to validate entitlement) but we do not receive or store your payment card number, billing address, or other financial details. Google's handling of your payment information is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

Locally stored data

Your gameplay progress — including unlocked words, Scrolls balance, completed levels, and similar save data — is stored locally on your device only. This information is not transmitted to or stored on our servers. Uninstalling the Game or clearing its app data will delete this information permanently, and it cannot be recovered by us.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information described above to:

Operate, maintain, and improve the Game;
Understand which levels, features, or content are too difficult, too easy, or otherwise causing players to disengage;
Validate and deliver in-app purchases you make;
Diagnose and fix bugs or crashes;
Comply with legal obligations.

We do not use collected data to build advertising profiles, and the Game does not currently display third-party advertisements. If this changes in the future, this Policy will be updated accordingly before such changes take effect.

3. How We Share Information

We do not sell your information. We share limited information only with the following categories of third parties:

Google (Firebase Analytics, Google Play Billing, Google Play Services): as described above, to operate analytics and process purchases. See Firebase's Privacy and Security policies and Google's Privacy Policy.
Legal requirements: if required to do so by law, subpoena, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Developer, our users, or others.
Business transfers: if the Game or Developer's business is acquired, merged, or transferred, information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to this Policy or a successor policy.

4. Data Retention

Analytics data collected via Firebase is retained according to Firebase's default retention settings (data is generally retained for a limited period before being deleted or aggregated; see Firebase's documentation for current retention periods).
Locally stored gameplay data remains on your device until you uninstall the Game or clear its data, and is never transmitted to us.

5. Your Choices and Rights

Analytics opt-out: You can limit ad personalization and reset your advertising identifier through your Android device settings (Settings → Privacy → Ads). You may also be able to opt out of Google Analytics data collection using Google's opt-out tools.
Deleting your data: Because most gameplay data is stored only on your device, uninstalling the Game deletes it. For any data we may hold (such as support correspondence), you may request access, correction, or deletion by contacting us at the email below.
EU/UK users (GDPR): You have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or port your personal data, and to object to certain processing. You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
California users (CCPA/CPRA): You have the right to know what personal information is collected, to request deletion, and to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information. We do not sell personal information. You may exercise these rights by contacting us at the email below.

We will respond to verified requests within the timeframe required by applicable law.

6. Children's Privacy

The Game is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in your jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under that age. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect information handled in connection with the Game, and we rely on the security practices of our service providers (Google/Firebase) for data they process. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. International Data Transfers

Firebase Analytics data may be processed on servers located outside your country of residence, including in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. By using the Game, you consent to this transfer and processing, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by an updated effective date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Game after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any of the rights described above, contact:

Borrowed Tongues borrowedtongues@gmail.com https://moqutub-dev.github.io/website/