Hungry Studio ("Hungry Studio," "we,"
"us," or "our"), operated by ARETIS LIMITED, is a
game developer and publisher that provides games, features, content, and
services to users via websites, mobile applications, and other channels
or platforms (the "Services"), including but not limited to
Block Blast! These Terms of Use (the "Terms") form a
legally binding agreement between you and Hungry Studio.
Please read these Terms carefully before installing, accessing, or
using the Services. By installing, accessing, or using the Services,
you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the
Services.
1. Definitions
In these Terms, unless the context otherwise requires:
"Account" means an account created by the User
directly or through a third-party platform for the purpose of
accessing and using the Services.
"Content" includes, without limitation, text, images,
audio, video, graphics, data, source code, in-game items, and any
other materials or information displayed in or made available through
the Services.
"Services" means all games, applications, software,
features, content, websites, customer support services, and any other
related services provided or operated by Hungry Studio.
"User" or "you" means any individual
who accesses, installs, registers for, uses, or otherwise interacts
with the Services in any manner.
2. Eligibility and Service Scope
2.1 Eligibility
The Services are designed and made available for users across multiple
age groups. Users are encouraged to review the applicable age
classification information and usage guidelines provided at the time of
downloading and using each specific Service. You must be at least the
age required under the laws of your country or region to use the
Services on your own, or otherwise have the consent of your parent or
legal guardian where such consent is required by applicable law. If you
are a parent or legal guardian and believe that your child has used the
Services in a way that is not permitted by applicable law or these
Terms, please contact us at
[email protected].
Upon receipt of such a request, we will review the matter and take such
actions as we deem appropriate in accordance with these Terms and
applicable law.
2.2 Service Scope
We provide users with the following Services:
games, features, levels, events, and gameplay-related content;
customer support services;
advertisements and ad-supported features;
in-game events, promotions, campaigns, or contests, which may be
subject to separate rules;
other Services we make available from time to time.
Some Services are provided free of charge. Other Services or features
may require payment.
The availability of certain Services may vary by country, region,
platform, device, app version, language, or other factors.
3. License
Subject to your agreement and continued compliance with the Terms,
upon installing and using our Services, we grant you a non-exclusive,
non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license for your own
non-commercial entertainment use.
This license does not transfer any ownership rights in the Services or
any Content to you. All rights not expressly granted to you are reserved
by us and our licensors. This license will terminate or be suspended if
you materially breach any provision of these Terms, or upon deletion or
removal of the Services from your device.
Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved by us and our
licensors. We may determine, acting reasonably and in accordance with
applicable law, whether conduct violates these Terms and what
enforcement action is appropriate.
4. User Account
4.1 Access Without an Account
You may be able to access and use certain Services without creating or
registering an Account. In such cases, your use of the Services may be
associated with your device, platform, or other technical identifiers
rather than a formal Account.
4.2 Third-Party Login
For certain Services, you may access the Services by using a third-party
account or login method, such as Google, Apple, or another platform
provider. By doing so, you agree to comply with the relevant third
party's terms and policies.
We are not responsible for any act, omission, outage, suspension, or
termination relating to your third-party account. If your access to a
third-party account is unavailable, limited, or terminated, your ability
to use some or all of the Services may also be affected.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of
your Account credentials and for all activities that occur through your
Account, to the extent permitted by applicable law.
4.3 Account Profile
The Services may provide pre-set nicknames, avatars, profile icons, or
similar profile elements. Unless expressly stated otherwise:
all such profile elements are provided by the Services;
the Services do not currently support user-uploaded or open-text
profile information unless specifically enabled;
we may update, replace, or remove available profile options at any
time; and
such profile elements remain our property or the property of our
licensors.
5. Purchase and Refunds
The Services may offer optional paid features, such as ad-removal. All
purchases are processed by the applicable app store (e.g., Apple App
Store, Google Play) and are subject to that platform's payment
terms.
If you wish to request a refund, please follow the applicable app store
refund procedures. If a refund is granted, we may remove or disable the
related purchased feature.
Nothing in these Terms limits any statutory rights you may have under
applicable consumer protection law, including any withdrawal or
cancellation rights provided by the law of your jurisdiction.
6. Users' Conduct
You agree to use the Services lawfully, fairly, and responsibly. You
must not, and must not attempt to:
interfere with, damage, disable, overburden, or disrupt any part of
the Services;
upload, transmit, distribute, or introduce viruses, malware, or other
harmful code;
impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or misrepresent
your affiliation with any person or entity;
harass, abuse, threaten, bully, defame, discriminate against, or
otherwise harm any other person;
infringe the intellectual property, privacy, publicity, data
protection, or other rights of any person or entity;
exploit bugs, errors, or unintended features for unfair advantage;
engage in fraudulent behavior, including fraudulent ad interactions,
fake installs, false attribution, invalid traffic, payment abuse, or
reward abuse;
use bots, scripts, automation, scraping, data mining, robots, macros,
or other unauthorized means to access or interact with the Services;
reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, modify, or create
unauthorized derivative works of the Services, except to the extent
such restriction is prohibited by applicable law;
circumvent security, access restrictions, anti-cheat, anti-fraud, or
technical protection measures;
buy, sell, rent, lease, share, transfer, or commercially exploit
accounts, access rights, or in-game advantages except as expressly
permitted by us;
upload, record, or share unlawful, infringing, misleading, obscene,
hateful, sexually explicit, exploitative, violent, or otherwise
objectionable material;
use the Services in violation of applicable law, regulation, platform
requirements, or these Terms; or
misuse customer support, complaint channels, including by knowingly
making false reports.
We may investigate suspected violations and, where appropriate, take
enforcement action that is proportionate to the nature, severity,
frequency, and impact of the violation or risk involved, including
warnings, feature restrictions, content removal, suspension,
termination, or reporting to authorities, subject to applicable law.
7. Images Upload & Live Camera
7.1 Images Upload
We may provide features that allow you to upload images. You are
responsible for the content you upload and must ensure it complies with
all applicable laws. Any images you upload are for your personal use and
system processing only. They are
not visible to, or shared with, other users within the App.
If you upload images in our game, please ensure they do
NOT contain:
Hate, harassment, or discrimination: such as slurs, offensive
symbols, or mocking imagery;
Sexually explicit, violent, or illegal content: such as
real-world violence, self-harm, or adult themes;
Copyrighted material you do not own: such as anime characters,
movie scenes, brand logos, or celebrity photos;
Personal information: such as real photos of people, ID cards,
addresses, phone numbers, license plates, or email addresses;
Other Prohibited Content: including any other content that
violates local laws.
By uploading images to our game, you grant us a non-exclusive,
worldwide, royalty-free license to use and display your images solely
for the purpose of operating and providing the relevant game feature.
You represent that you have all rights, permissions, or lawful authority
necessary to upload and use your images, and assume full legal
responsibility for them.
To maintain a safe environment, we may use automated tools and human
review to detect violations. Based on the severity of a violation, we
may remove the images or restrict access to related features. You can
flag any violations by using the "Contact Us" feature in the
app settings.
7.2 Live Camera
If you use the live camera view and choose to record and share gameplay,
you are solely responsible for the content you record and share.
Please ensure your content does NOT include: hate, harassment, or
discrimination; sexually explicit, violent, or illegal content.
We disclaim all liability arising from content you record or share, and
reserve the right to restrict access to related features for violations.
8. Third-party Links and Services
The Services may contain links to or integrations with third-party
websites or services. Your use of such third-party services is governed
by the applicable third party's terms and policies, and we are not
responsible for their content, availability, or practices.
We encourage you to review the relevant third party's terms and
privacy policy before using those services.
9. Intellectual Property Rights
The Services, including all Content, software, code, design, text,
graphics, logos, trademarks, gameplay elements, audiovisual works, and
other materials made available through the Services, are owned by us or
our licensors and are protected by intellectual property and other
applicable laws.
Except as expressly permitted in these Terms, you may not use, copy,
reproduce, distribute, modify, publish, create derivative works from,
publicly perform, publicly display, or otherwise exploit any part of the
Services or Content without our prior written consent.
All trademarks, service marks, trade names, and logos displayed through
the Services are the property of their respective owners. Nothing in
these Terms grants you any right to use them.
10. Personal Data Protection
We highly value your privacy and take reasonable measures to protect
your personal data. Please refer to our
Privacy Policy for information on how we
collect, use, disclose, store, and otherwise process your personal data
in connection with the Services.
11. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
11.1 Disclaimer of Warranties
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, AND EXCEPT AS
OTHERWISE REQUIRED UNDER APPLICABLE CONSUMER PROTECTION, DIGITAL
CONTENT, OR OTHER MANDATORY LAWS, THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN
"AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES
OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE,
AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE,
SECURE, AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES OR IN ALL LOCATIONS, OR FREE OF VIRUSES
OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
NOTHING IN THESE TERMS EXCLUDES, LIMITS, OR AFFECTS ANY NON-WAIVABLE
STATUTORY RIGHTS OR REMEDIES YOU MAY HAVE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW,
INCLUDING RIGHTS RELATING TO THE CONFORMITY, QUALITY, FUNCTIONALITY,
AVAILABILITY, OR REMEDIES FOR DIGITAL CONTENT OR DIGITAL SERVICES WHERE
SUCH RIGHTS CANNOT BE WAIVED.
11.2 Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:
In no event shall Hungry Studio, its affiliates, directors, officers,
employees, agents, or licensors be liable for any
indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary
damages, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, goodwill,
data, or other intangible losses, arising out of or in connection with
your use of or inability to use the Services.
The limitations and exclusions in this section apply only to the maximum
extent permitted under the laws of your jurisdiction.
Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit any mandatory
statutory rights that cannot be waived under applicable law or
applicable Regional Terms. Where the laws of your jurisdiction impose
mandatory liability standards that differ from those set out above, the
mandatory standards shall prevail.
12. Indemnity
To the extent permitted by applicable law, you may be responsible for
losses, damages, costs, or expenses that we reasonably incur arising out
of or in connection with:
your intentional misconduct, fraud, or unlawful use of the Services;
your material breach of these Terms;
your infringement of the intellectual property, privacy, publicity, or
other rights of a third party; or
User Content that you submit in violation of these Terms or applicable
law.
This section applies only to the extent permitted by the laws of your
jurisdiction and is subject to any applicable Regional Terms. Nothing in
this section requires you, as a consumer, to indemnify us to an extent
prohibited by applicable consumer protection law.
13. Suspension and Termination
You may stop using the Services at any time, for any reason, by
uninstalling the application.
We may suspend, restrict, disable, or terminate all or part of your
access to the Services at any time, to the fullest extent permitted by
applicable law, if:
you materially or repeatedly breach these Terms;
we reasonably suspect fraud, abuse, unlawful conduct, or security
issues;
we need to protect the Services, other users, third parties, or our
legitimate interests; or
we are required to do so by law, court order, regulation, app store
requirement, or request from a competent authority.
You may appeal such decisions by contacting us at
[email protected].
14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
The Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws
of Singapore. If you have any concerns or issues you can contact us at
[email protected],
and we will endeavor to resolve disputes with users under the Terms
through amicable consultation.
If a dispute cannot be resolved through consultation within 30 days,
either party may submit the dispute for arbitration at the Singapore
International Arbitration Centre ("SIAC") in accordance with
the SIAC Administered Arbitration Rules in effect at the time of
applying for arbitration. The language of the arbitration shall be
English. The arbitral award shall be final and binding on you and
us.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if you are a consumer residing in a
jurisdiction with mandatory consumer protection laws, rules on governing
law, forum, or arbitration, or other non-waivable rights, nothing in
these Terms deprives you of those protections. In such cases, the
applicable Regional Terms and mandatory provisions of your local law
will prevail to the extent required.
15. General Provisions
Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with our
Privacy Policy, any applicable Regional
Terms, and any other terms expressly referenced herein, constitute the
entire agreement between you and us regarding the Services.
Severability. If any provision of these Terms is held to be
invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent
jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and
effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent
necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving its
original intent.
No Waiver. Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms
shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other
provision.
Assignment. We may assign or transfer our rights and
obligations under these Terms to any affiliate or in connection with a
merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, and we will notify you of any
such assignment. You may not assign your rights or obligations under
these Terms without our prior written consent.
Language. These Terms are drafted in English. In the event of
any conflict between the English version and any translated version,
the English version shall prevail, except where prohibited by
applicable law.
Changes to These Terms. We may update these Terms from time to
time. If we make material changes, we will provide reasonable advance
notice by appropriate means, such as through the Services, on our
website, or by other prominent notice, where required by applicable
law. Your continued use of the Services after the effective date of
the updated Terms means that you accept the updated Terms, unless
applicable law requires your separate consent. If you do not agree to
the updated Terms, you must stop using the Services.
16. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms or wish to exercise any
rights available to you under applicable law, please contact us at:
[email protected].
For jurisdiction-specific contact information, including local
representatives, please refer to the applicable Regional Terms.
17. Special Terms for Apple Arcade
These terms apply solely to the Apple Arcade version of the Services.
The Apple Arcade version does not include advertisements, rewarded ads,
in-app purchases, or paid "remove ads" features. Access to the
Apple Arcade version requires an Apple Arcade subscription and may rely
on Apple Game Center.
All matters relating to subscription eligibility, billing, cancellation,
and platform availability are governed by Apple's applicable terms
and policies, and we are not responsible for the availability or
operation of Apple's services except as required by applicable law.
18. Regional Terms
The following Regional Terms supplement the Terms of Use. In the event
of any conflict between the Terms of Use and these Regional Terms, these
Regional Terms shall prevail to the extent of the conflict for users in
the applicable jurisdiction.
EEA,Switzerland and UK
These terms apply if you are a consumer residing in the European
Economic Area ("EEA"), Switzerland or the United Kingdom
("UK").
Mandatory Consumer Rights
Where required by applicable law, we are under a legal duty to supply
digital content and digital services that conform with the contract.
Nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights relating to
conformity, quality, compatibility, interoperability, functionality,
continuity of supply, or available remedies under applicable consumer
law, including Directive (EU) 2019/770 and applicable UK consumer
protection laws.
Withdrawal Rights
If and to the extent required by applicable law, you may have statutory
rights to withdraw from certain purchases of digital content or digital
services within 14 days of the transaction, unless an exception applies,
including where performance has begun with your prior express consent
and acknowledgement of any loss of withdrawal rights where permitted by
law.
Nothing in these Terms limits any statutory refund, withdrawal,
cancellation, or remedy rights available to you under applicable EEA or
UK law.
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
Consumers residing in the EEA or the UK may bring claims before the
competent courts of their country of habitual residence, to the extent
provided by applicable law.
If you reside in the European Union, the European Commission provides an
online dispute resolution platform ("ODR platform"). The ODR
platform(https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr) is designed to help consumers and businesses to reach an out-of-court
settlement in case of problems. We are not obligated to and do not
participate in alternative dispute resolution procedures before an
alternative dispute resolution entity for consumers.
United States
These terms apply if you are a resident of the United States.
Dispute Resolution
Before initiating arbitration or a small claims action, you agree to
first contact us at
[email protected]
and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days.
You and we agree to resolve any dispute arising out of or relating to
these Terms or the Services through binding individual arbitration
administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA")
under its Consumer Arbitration Rules (available at
http://www.adr.org). The Federal
Arbitration Act governs the interpretation and enforcement of this
section.
To the maximum extent permitted by the applicable national or state law,
you and we agree not under any circumstances to bring or participate in
a class or representative action, private attorney general action or
collective arbitration.
Arbitration Opt-Out
You may opt out of the agreement to arbitrate by sending written notice
to
[email protected]
within 30 days of first accepting these Terms. Your notice must include
your name, mailing address, the email address associated with your use
of the Services (if any), and a clear statement that you wish to opt out
of arbitration. If you opt out of arbitration, the class action waiver
shall still apply to the maximum extent permitted by law.
Small Claims Court Exception
Notwithstanding the arbitration provisions, either party may bring an
individual action in small claims court for disputes within the
jurisdictional limits of such court.
Arbitration Fees
For consumer claims under USD $75,000, we will pay the AAA filing,
administration, and arbitrator fees to the extent required by the
applicable AAA rules, unless the arbitrator determines that the claim is
frivolous or brought for an improper purpose.
California Residents
If you are a California resident, you may contact the Complaint
Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Services, California
Department of Consumer Affairs, at 1625 North Market Blvd., Sacramento,
CA 95834, or by telephone at (800) 952-5210.
Brazil
Withdrawal Rights
To the extent applicable under Article 49 of the Consumer Defense Code,
you may exercise your right of regret for purchases made remotely within
7 days of the transaction date.
Limitation of Liability
The disclaimer and limitation of liability provisions in these Terms do
not apply to the extent that they exclude or reduce our obligations
under mandatory Brazilian consumer protection law.
Consumer Defense Code
Nothing in these Terms limits any mandatory rights you have under
Brazilian consumer protection law, including the Consumer Defense Code.
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
You may bring claims before the competent courts of your domicile in
Brazil. You may also seek assistance from PROCON or other applicable
consumer protection authorities.
South Korea
These terms apply if you are a consumer residing in South Korea.
Withdrawal Rights
Under the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce, you may
withdraw from a purchase within 7 days from the date of purchase or the
date of supply, whichever is later. This right may not apply where the
digital content has been used or the service performance has begun, as
permitted by applicable law.
Limitation of Liability
The disclaimer and limitation of liability provisions in the Terms of
Use apply only to the extent permitted under the Act on the Regulation
of Terms and Conditions and other applicable Korean consumer protection
laws. Any provision that unreasonably excludes or limits liability for
damages caused by our intentional misconduct or gross negligence shall
be void to the extent prohibited by law.
Local Agent
For user convenience and as required or permitted by applicable law, we
designate the following local agent in the Republic of Korea:
Entity Name: Inspirain Co., Ltd. / 법인명: 주식회사 인스퍼레인
Representative: Lee Jae Eun / 대표자: 이 재은
Address: Room 801, 490 Jungbong-daero, Seo-gu, Incheon, Republic of
Korea / 사업장 소재지: 인천시 서구 중봉대로490 801호 (청라동,
청라더리브티아모)
These terms apply if you are a consumer residing in Japan.
Consumer Contract Act
Nothing in these Terms deprives you of the protection afforded by
mandatory provisions of Japanese law, including the Consumer Contract
Act.
Limitation of Liability
To the extent a provision of these Terms seeks to wholly exempt us from
liability for damages arising from default, tort, or other grounds, that
provision shall not apply to the extent prohibited by applicable
Japanese law. Where applicable law prohibits excluding liability for
damages caused by our intentional misconduct or gross negligence, those
exclusions and limitations shall not apply.
Indemnity
The indemnification obligations in the Terms of Use apply only to the
extent the relevant claim was caused by your intentional misconduct or
material breach. Indemnification provisions that unreasonably burden
consumers may be unenforceable under the Consumer Contract Act.