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Welcome to Flag Hints (“Flag Hints”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website available at flaghints.com and any related pages (collectively, the “Site”).

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Site.

The Site is intended for use by individuals who are able to enter into legally binding agreements under applicable law. If you are under the age of majority in your jurisdiction, you may use the Site only with the permission and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.

By using the Site, you represent and warrant that:

• you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms; and
• you will comply with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.

Flag Hints provides a browser-based web game in which users try to guess a country’s flag of the day based on a series of hints. From time to time, we may add or modify features, content, and functionalities (such as archives, statistics, or additional pages with educational content).

We reserve the right to:

• modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site or any part of it at any time, with or without notice; and
• limit access to certain features or parts of the Site.

We do not guarantee that the Site will always be available, uninterrupted, or free from errors.

You agree to use the Site solely for personal, non-commercial purposes and in accordance with these Terms. In particular, you agree not to:

• use the Site in any way that violates any applicable law or regulation;
• attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, other users’ data, or our systems;
• interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Site or the servers or networks used to make the Site available;
• use any automated system (such as bots, spiders, or scrapers) to access the Site for any purpose, except as explicitly permitted by us;
• reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract the source code of the Site or any related software;
• use the Site for any fraudulent or harmful activity, including but not limited to cheating, exploiting bugs, or manipulating game results.

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to restrict or terminate your access to the Site if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms or are otherwise using the Site in an inappropriate or harmful way.

The Site may include a contact form allowing you to send us messages (such as bug reports, feedback, or suggestions) as well as our contact e-mail address.

By submitting any message or information through the contact form or via e-mail, you agree that:

• the information you provide is accurate and not misleading;
• you will not send any unlawful, abusive, defamatory, hateful, harassing, or otherwise inappropriate content;
• you will not send spam, unsolicited promotions, or any form of bulk messaging.

We may use and retain your communications as reasonably necessary to respond to you, improve the Site, or comply with legal obligations. For more details on how we handle personal data (such as your name and e-mail address), please refer to our Privacy Policy.

All content on the Site, including but not limited to the game logic, text, design, graphics, logos, icons, and layout (collectively, the “Content”), is owned by Flag Hints or is used under appropriate licenses, and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site for your personal, non-commercial use only.

Except as expressly permitted by these Terms or by applicable law, you may not:

• copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, adapt, translate, create derivative works from, publicly display, publicly perform, or otherwise exploit any Content;
• remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices;
• use any trademarks, trade names, or logos appearing on the Site without our prior written consent.

The Site may display or reference geographical, historical, political, or cultural information about countries and their flags. Although we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we do not guarantee that any such content is complete, current, or error-free.

The information on the Site is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only and must not be relied upon for professional, academic, legal, or political decision-making.

The Site may display content or links to websites, services, or resources provided by third parties, including advertising networks such as Google AdSense and other partners. These third-party services are not under our control, and we are not responsible for:

• the availability, accuracy, or content of third-party sites or services;
• any products, services, or advertisements offered by third parties;
• any loss or damage arising from your use of or reliance on such third-party resources.

When you click on an advertisement or external link, you may be redirected to a third-party website governed by its own terms and privacy policy. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

The presence of ads or external links on the Site does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Flag Hints.

Your use of the Site may involve the collection and processing of certain personal data (such as IP address, approximate location, or e-mail address when you use the contact form), as well as the use of cookies or similar technologies for analytics and advertising.

The ways in which we collect, use, and protect your personal data are described in our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms. By using the Site, you agree to the processing of your data as described in the Privacy Policy.

The Site may also use a cookie consent tool or similar mechanism, particularly in jurisdictions where such consent is required. By continuing to use the Site after being presented with such a notice, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy and cookie settings.

The Site and all content, features, and services provided through it are offered on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without any warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

• implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement;
• warranties that the Site will be secure, uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components;
• warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content or information provided on the Site.

Your use of the Site is at your own risk. You are responsible for ensuring that your device and connections are suitable for using the Site and for taking appropriate precautions against malware and other security risks.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Flag Hints, its owner, or any affiliates, partners, or service providers be liable for any:

• indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages; or
• loss of profits, revenue, data, or goodwill,

arising out of or in connection with your use of (or inability to use) the Site, whether based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

To the extent that our liability cannot be fully excluded under applicable law, our total aggregate liability for all claims arising out of or relating to your use of the Site shall not exceed the equivalent of fifty (50) US dollars or the minimum amount required by applicable law, whichever is lower.

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain exclusions or limitations of liability, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you. In such cases, our liability shall be limited to the extent permitted by the laws of your jurisdiction.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Flag Hints, its owner, and any affiliates, partners, and service providers from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to:

• your use of the Site;
• your violation of these Terms; or
• your violation of any rights of a third party.

We may update or modify these Terms from time to time, for example to reflect changes in our services, applicable laws, or best practices.

When we do so, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. The revised Terms become effective when they are posted on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using the Site.

These Terms and your use of the Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Quebec, Canada, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

You agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or in connection with these Terms or your use of the Site shall be submitted to the competent courts located in the Province of Quebec, and you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

If you are a consumer and your mandatory local consumer protection laws grant you additional rights or protections, these rights will not be limited by the above.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Flag Hints regarding your use of the Site and supersede any prior or contemporaneous understandings, agreements, or communications, whether written or oral.

If you have any questions about these Terms, you can contact us at:

Flag Hints
E-mail: flaghints@gmail.com