ICON GAMES Terms of Service
Last Updated:May 8, 2025
| These Terms of Service ("Terms") form a legally binding contract between you and ICON GAMES PTE. LTD. (collectively with its partners, parent companies, subsidiaries, licensees, licensors, and affiliates referred to as "the Company," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms govern your access to and use of our website, applications, and related services (collectively, the "Services"). |
| THESE TERMS OF SERVICE ("TERMS") FORM A LEGALLY ENFORCEABLE CONTRACT BETWEEN YOU ("USER" OR "YOURSELF") AND THE COMPANY (AS PREVIOUSLY DEFINED). BY OBTAINING, INSTALLING, OR OPERATING ANY OF OUR SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS ("APP") IN CONJUNCTION WITH SERVICES WE PROVIDE OR THAT ARE ACCESSIBLE VIA THE APPLICATION (THE APP AND SUCH SERVICES COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS "SERVICES"), YOU EXPRESSLY CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE CAREFULLY REVIEWED, FULLY COMPREHEND, AND VOLUNTARILY ACCEPT TO BE GOVERNED BY THESE TERMS. SHOULD YOU DISAGREE WITH ANY PORTION OF THESE TERMS, YOU ARE PROHIBITED FROM ACCESSING OR UTILIZING THE SERVICES IN ANY MANNER. YOUR PERSISTENT USE OF THE SERVICES FURTHER DEMONSTRATES YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF OUR PRIVACY POLICY.
CRUCIAL NOTICE: These Terms incorporate binding arbitration requirements that substantially affect your legal rights, including:
Mandatory arbitration of all disputes Waiver of class action participation Restriction of legal claims to small claims court (where applicable) Complete details appear in Section 18. You retain the right to reject these arbitration provisions as specified herein. THE COMPANY MAINTAINS THE EXCLUSIVE PREROGATIVE TO REVISE THESE TERMS AT ANY TIME BY PUBLISHING UPDATED VERSIONS THROUGH THE APPLICATION OR SERVICE PLATFORM. YOUR CONTINUED ENGAGEMENT WITH THE SERVICES FOLLOWING SUCH MODIFICATIONS CONSTITUTES IRREVOCABLE ACCEPTANCE OF THE AMENDED TERMS. WHILE THE COMPANY WILL ENDEAVOR TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF SIGNIFICANT CHANGES, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOUR SOLE REMEDY FOR DISAGREEING WITH ANY MODIFICATION IS IMMEDIATE DISCONTINUATION OF SERVICE USE. YOU FURTHER RECOGNIZE THAT THE COMPANY MAY UNILATERALLY ALTER ANY SERVICE COMPONENT, INCLUDING CONTENT, OR DISCONTINUE THE SERVICE ENTIRELY WITHOUT PRIOR NOTIFICATION OR ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY. |
| By using our Services, you expressly acknowledge and agree that the COMPANY may collect, process, and disclose certain personal information obtained from you and your device, in accordance with the applicable Privacy Policy governing such Services. Your continued use of the Services constitutes your confirmation that you have read, understood, and accepted the terms set forth in these Privacy Policies. |
| To use the Service, you must: *Be at least 18 years old *Have a valid email address linked to your account We may require age verification at any time. If you fail to meet these requirements: *Your account will be terminated *All Virtual Items (including Loyalty Points, as defined later) will be permanently forfeited
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| To access the Service, you must: *Own a device compatible with the Application *Acknowledge that COMPANY does not ensure compatibility with all devices License Grants *A non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to install and use the Application on one registered device *A personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited license to access Service components not included in the Application Usage Restrictions *Personal, non-commercial entertainment purposes Prohibited Activities *Modify, decompile, or reverse-engineer the Application *Lease, rent, or transfer the Application to third parties *Create unauthorized copies of the Application *Circumvent security measures *Remove or alter copyright notices Updates and Modifications *Release updated Application versions periodically *Automatically deliver updates to your device *Consent to receive updates *Agree these Terms govern all updates Ownership Rights Additional Terms
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| Nature of Virtual Items *Are licensed, not owned *Have no real-world monetary value *Represent limited software usage rights Usage License *A revocable, non-transferable license *No entitlement to refunds, transfers or exchanges (except where legally mandated) *No compensation for account termination or Service discontinuation Transfer Restrictions *Complete prohibition on external transfers/sales without COMPANY's written consent *No trading or selling for real currency or other value *Voiding of unauthorized transactions *Potential account termination for violations Pricing and Availability *Modify Virtual Item pricing without notice *Adjust virtual point requirements *Impose purchase limits *Deny transactions without justification Loss and Replacement *Replacement of lost items is at COMPANY's sole discretion *No guaranteed restoration *No additional liability assumed Ownership Rights *Remains COMPANY's exclusive property *Is protected by applicable laws *Grants no ownership rights to users regardless of acquisition method
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| All virtual goods, tokens, and other digital items within our services or products ("Virtual Items") are provided solely for entertainment purposes. These Virtual Items: *Have no real-world monetary value *Cannot be redeemed for cash or tangible assets *May not be used in any transaction or activity that generates real-world financial or material benefit No rights or ownership are transferred to you beyond the limited license to use these Virtual Items within our services. Any attempt to exchange, sell, or otherwise derive real-world value from Virtual Items is strictly prohibited and may result in account termination.
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| Our Partners retain exclusive authority to: Modify, amend, suspend, cancel, or terminate any program Change program terms and conditions Implement such changes either partially or completely Take action at any time without prior notice Exercise these rights for any reason or no reason By accessing our Services, you acknowledge and agree that COMPANY: Bears no responsibility for Partner-initiated changes Shall not be liable for any consequences resulting from Partner actions Third-Party Service Providers We utilize the following third-party SDKs: (1)Bugly SDK (2)Facebook SDK (3)LiveChat SDK
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| COMPANY maintains the exclusive right to: *Suspend or terminate your Account at any time *Restrict access to the Service and related features (including Reward purchases/usage) *Implement such actions without prior notice Grounds for termination include, but are not limited to: *Violation of these Terms *Other legitimate reasons as determined by COMPANY Termination Consequences: *Immediate loss of: Service access All User Content Virtual Items *Automatic forfeiture of all accrued Loyalty Points *Possible (but not guaranteed) retention of User Content by COMPANY Disclaimer of Liability: *Any impacts resulting from account termination/cancellation *Loss of Virtual Items or Service functionality *Other consequences arising from such actions
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| 1. User-Generated Content Platforms *Discussion forums *Blogs *Chat rooms 2. Content Confidentiality Disclaimer *Guarantee confidentiality for shared information *Assume responsibility for protection of sensitive ideas *Confidential business information *Proprietary ideas *Sensitive personal data 3. License Grant *A worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable license Royalty-free rights to: *Reproduce *Modify *Distribute *Publicly display/perform *Create derivative works *Limited to Service-related purposes only 4. User Responsibilities *You possess all necessary rights to the content *No third-party rights are infringed *Content complies with all applicable laws *You accept full liability for your submissions 5. Content Moderation Policy *Does not routinely monitor User Content Makes no warranties regarding: *Accuracy *Quality *Legality Reserves the unilateral right to: *Remove/edit content *Restrict access *Take other moderation actions Without obligation to: *Provide notice *Justify actions *Remove objectionable content (except as legally required) 6. User Interaction Disclaimer *Community Content is user-generated, not COMPANY-endorsed *Exposure to offensive material is possible COMPANY bears no liability for: *Content accuracy *User interactions *Resulting damages *Moderation delays 7. Feedback Policy *You transfer all intellectual property rights to COMPANY *Agree to assist in protecting these rights when requested *Understand COMPANY may use Feedback without compensation
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| 1. User Representations and Warranties *You possess full legal capacity to use the Service *You are legally bound by these Terms *You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations *You will not engage in fraudulent activities against COMPANY or other users *You will act in good faith when using the Service 2. COMPANY's Rights Regarding Violations *Adjust Permissions in your Account *Terminate your Account *Restrict Service access *Acted in bad faith *Violated these Terms *Behaved contrary to reasonable community standards 3. Strictly Prohibited Conduct A. Access Restrictions *Access the Service if under 18 years old *Use the Service if subject to U.S. embargoes or sanctions *Utilize unauthorized platforms to access the Service B. Unauthorized Activities *Use the Service for commercial purposes *Tamper with non-public Service areas or systems *Attempt to breach security measures *Circumvent technological protections *Create unauthorized multiple accounts *Transfer accounts or Virtual Items without permission C. Content Violations *Infringes intellectual property rights *Violates laws or encourages illegal conduct *Contains false or misleading information *Is defamatory, obscene, or offensive *Promotes discrimination or hatred *Incites violence or threats *Facilitates illegal/harmful activities D. Service Disruption *Interfere with other users' experience *Manipulate game policies/rules *Upload malicious software/files *Send unsolicited communications *Collect others' private information *Use unauthorized data collection tools E. Exploitation & Fraud *Develop or use cheating software *Exploit game errors/bugs *Misuse Virtual Items *Engage in payment fraud *Intercept Service communications *Network interference (DDoS, spamming, etc.) *Encourage others to violate these rules 4. General Compliance *Respect all applicable laws and regulations *Refrain from assisting others in violations *Accept full responsibility for violations
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| The Service may contain hyperlinks to external websites or resources operated by third parties unaffiliated with COMPANY. By using the Service, you expressly understand and agree that COMPANY: 1.Assumes No Responsibility For: *Availability or reliability of third-party sites *Accuracy or completeness of their content *Quality, safety, or legality of products/services offered 2.Does Not: *Control third-party content *Conduct verification of linked sites *Endorse any external content, products, or services 3.Your Responsibilities: *Exercise independent judgment when accessing external links *Assume all risks associated with third-party site usage *Be solely liable for any consequences arising from such use
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| If you believe your copyrighted material is being infringed upon through our Service, you (as either the copyright owner or authorized representative) may submit a formal DMCA takedown notice to COMPANY's Designated Copyright Agent. Your infringement notification must contain all of the following elements: Work Identification *Clear description of the copyrighted work(s) allegedly infringed *For multiple works, provide a representative list Infringing Material Identification *Detailed description of the allegedly infringing material *Sufficient information to permit COMPANY to locate the material Contact Information *Your full mailing address *Telephone number *Valid email address (if available) Good Faith Declaration Statement confirming your belief that the disputed use is unauthorized by: *The copyright owner *The owner's agent *Applicable law Accuracy Verification *Declaration that the notification information is accurate *Confirmation of your authority to act on the copyright owner's behalf Signature Requirement *Physical or electronic signature of the authorized representative
Submit notices to COMPANY's Designated Agent at: Important Notices: Incomplete notifications may be deemed invalid Knowingly submitting false claims may subject you to legal penalties under 17 U.S.C. §512(f) COMPANY cannot process takedown requests that fail to substantially comply with these requirements
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| Update Policy *Implement Service updates at any time *Require user acceptance of mandatory updates Temporarily suspend features during maintenance periods User Responsibilities *Install necessary updates to maintain Service access *Accept potential temporary service interruptions *Report operational issues promptly to COMPANY
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| Applicability This binding arbitration requirement applies when: *You reside in the United States or other arbitration-permissive jurisdictions *Any "Dispute" (as defined below) arises between parties Arbitration Fundamentals *Arbitration constitutes an alternative to court litigation *Parties voluntarily waive rights to: Jury trials Class actions Traditional court proceedings *Neutral arbitrator(s) will render final, binding decisions *Judicial review of awards is substantially limited Arbitral Authority *Apply governing contractual terms *Award comparable relief to civil courts *Determine appropriate damages and legal fees *Follow applicable substantive law |
| For contractual purposes, "Dispute" broadly encompasses: 1.All controversies arising from: *Contractual interpretations *Statutory/regulatory violations *Tort claims (fraud, negligence, etc.) *Equitable theories 2.Including but not limited to: *Challenges to Provision validity *Representative claims *Derivative injury claims *Pre-contractual interactions Explicit exclusions: *Class action waiver enforceability *Small claims court eligibility
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| 1. Mutual Arbitration Obligation *All defined Disputes (past, present, or future) shall be resolved exclusively through binding arbitration This arbitration requirement constitutes a complete waiver of: *Jury trial rights *Rights to participate in class/representative actions *Traditional court proceedings 2. Judicial Rights Waiver Both parties permanently relinquish rights to: *Public court trials (bench or jury) *Class action participation *Representative claim initiation Arbitration inherently limits certain procedural rights including: *Broad discovery rights *Comprehensive appellate review *Certain evidentiary procedures 3. Individual Arbitration Requirement *Solely on individual basis *Without class/collective action mechanisms *Without representative claims *Only adjudicate individual claims *Not consolidate multiple claims *Not award class-wide relief *Limit injunctive relief to individual claimants 4. Class Action Waiver Provisions Absolute prohibition on class/collective/representative proceedings Complete waiver of rights to: *Serve as class representatives *Participate in mass actions *Seek class-wide remedies b) Judicial Oversight: Courts (not arbitrators) determine waiver enforceability If waiver is partially invalidated: *Only non-waivable claims may proceed in court *All other claims remain subject to arbitration *Waiver remains fully enforceable for all other matters c) Arbitrator Limitations: No authority to: *Certify classes *Order joinder of claims *Award non-individualized relief Unless both parties expressly consent post-dispute
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| Mandatory Negotiation Period *Prior to initiating arbitration, you must first attempt to resolve the Dispute directly with COMPANY *Both parties agree to engage in good faith negotiations *Initiation requires written notice sent to: developer@icongamesg.com Required Notice Contents *Your full legal name *Current physical address *Detailed description of the Claim *Identification of relevant Application/service *Your unique User ID(s) for each affected service *Specific relief or remedy sought Resolution Timeline *COMPANY has 45 days from receipt to attempt resolution *If unresolved after 45 days, arbitration may be initiated
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| Administrative Procedures Unresolved Disputes shall be submitted to: *Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) **Conducted exclusively in Hong Kong **Governing rules: Current HKIAC Arbitration Rules **Language of proceedings: English Jurisdictional Provisions *Governing law: Laws of Hong Kong (notwithstanding conflict of law principles) *HKIAC serves as appointing authority *Claims must be filed within applicable statute of limitations Arbitral Decision *Final and binding judgment *Rendered in English *Enforceable under Hong Kong law
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| General Provisions If any non-waiver provision is invalidated: *Such provision shall be severed *Remaining terms remain fully effective Class Action Waiver Exception If Class Action Waiver is invalidated: *Entire Arbitration Provision becomes unenforceable *Dispute resolution reverts to judicial proceedings
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| 1. Survival Clause *Termination of your Account *Discontinuation of Service access *Cessation of Service usage 2. Warranty Disclaimer *On an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis *Without warranties of any kind (express/implied/statutory) The COMPANY Parties expressly disclaim all warranties including but not limited to: *Merchantability *Fitness for particular purpose *Non-infringement *Quiet enjoyment *Accuracy or reliability of content *Uninterrupted/error-free operation *User compatibility verification 3. User Interaction Disclaimer *All communications with other Service users *Offline/in-person interactions resulting from Service use *Verification of other users' backgrounds/statements *User conduct screening *Interpersonal compatibility *Truthfulness of user representations 4. Liability Limitations *Entire risk of Service use remains with you COMPANY Parties shall not be liable for: *Consequential/special/incidental damages *Lost profits/data/goodwill *Service interruptions *Personal/emotional injuries *Product replacement costs b) Damage Caps: *Maximum aggregate liability: $500 USD *This limitation constitutes an essential term c) Legal Theory Neutrality: *Contract/tort/product liability *Whether foreseeable or not *Notwithstanding remedy failure 5. Indemnification Obligations *All third-party claims *Resulting damages/losses *Legal costs/expenses *Service misuse *Terms violations *User Content issues *Breach of representations 6. Defense Rights *Assume exclusive defense control *Require your cooperation *Provide reasonable claim notice 7. Jurisdictional Variations *Restrict warranty disclaimers *Limit liability exclusions However, these are not affect other provisions' validity
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| 1. Entire Agreement Clause The complete and final understanding between parties The exclusive agreement governing Service usage A full replacement of all prior agreements (written or oral) 2. Assignment Provisions No assignment/transfer permitted without COMPANY's written consent Any unauthorized assignment shall be null and void b) COMPANY Rights: Unrestricted right to assign/transfer Terms Binding effect on successors and permitted assigns 3. Notice Requirements Delivered in writing via: Registered email to your Facebook-linked address (effective upon sending), or Service postings (effective upon publication) Including but not limited to: Terms modifications Policy updates Service notifications 4. California Consumer Rights Service provider: ICON GAMES PTE. LTD. Contact for inquiries/complaints: developer@icongamesg.com 5. Force Majeure Protection *Service interruptions/delays caused by: Natural disasters Governmental actions Telecommunications failures Pandemic events Terrorist activities Other uncontrollable circumstances 6. Legal Provisions *Non-enforcement is not equal to permanent waiver Valid waivers require: *Written form *Authorized signature b) Severability: Invalid provisions shall be: Modified to maximum enforceability Severed if necessary Remaining terms remain fully effective 7. Subscription Terms Recurring payment authorization Automatic renewal unless cancelled Rate change notifications b) Platform Processing: Payments handled by: *Apple App Store *Google Play Store Non-refundable charges No prorated refunds c) Promotional Items: Supplemental offerings Non-guaranteed benefits 8. Section Headers *For organizational purposes only *Carry no interpretive weight *Create no legal obligations
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