Terms of Service

Game: Coin In The Hole
Last Updated: March 2026

These Terms form a legally binding agreement between you and the Developer.

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the mobile game Coin In The Hole, the website https://coininthehole.seastar.studio, and related services (collectively, the "Services") provided by Inna Luzhetska ("Developer", "we", "us", or "our").

By downloading, installing, or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Services.

Note: If you download the Game via the Apple App Store, Apple's terms may also apply. Where permitted, these Terms supplement the applicable Apple End User License Agreement and do not limit any rights you may have under mandatory consumer protection laws.

Table of Contents

1. Developer Information

Developer: Inna Luzhetska
Website: https://coininthehole.seastar.studio
Contact Email: [email protected]

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use the Services. If you are under 18, you may use the Services only with permission of a parent or legal guardian who is responsible for your use.

3. License and Access

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to download, install, and use the Services for your personal, non-commercial entertainment purposes.

You may not (and may not attempt to):

4. Soft Launch / Beta / Early Access (IMPORTANT)

The Services (or parts of them) may be offered as a soft launch, beta,test, or early access version in certain regions, for certain users, or for a limited time. During such periods:

You understand and agree that participation in soft launch/beta is voluntary and at your own risk, and that the Services are provided on an "as is" basis (see Sections 13-14).

5. Progress, Balancing, and Resets (IMPORTANT)

Progress is not guaranteed. Your gameplay progress, inventory, virtual items, statistics, rankings, achievements, or other data may be stored locally and/or on our servers. We may, at any time:

Resets may occur for reasons including, but not limited to: fixing bugs, preventing exploitation, maintaining fair play, balancing, fraud/cheat prevention, server migrations, database integrity issues, test/soft-launch procedures, or legal/compliance needs.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, you agree that we are not liable for any losses resulting from balancing changes, corrections, rollbacks, or Resets, including loss of progress or virtual items.

5.1 Local Storage and Data Loss

Certain game data, including gameplay progress, statistics, configuration data, and Virtual Items, may be stored locally on your device.

If you uninstall the Game, reset your device, clear application data, change devices, or otherwise remove locally stored data, such information may be permanently lost.

The Developer does not guarantee that gameplay progress or Virtual Items will always be recoverable. Unless explicitly supported through an online account or server-side backup system, lost data may not be restored.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Developer is not responsible for any loss of game progress, Virtual Items, or other data resulting from device resets, application removal, operating system changes, or other actions affecting locally stored data.

6. Virtual Items

The Services may include virtual items and virtual currencies (e.g., coins, fragments, boxes, cosmetic items, soft/hard currency, etc.) ("Virtual Items").

7. In-App Purchases

The Services may offer optional in-app purchases ("IAP") via the Apple App Store. Apple Inc. processes payments and may provide purchase management features (including refunds where applicable).

If you believe you are entitled to a refund, you must request it through Apple in accordance with Apple's policies.

You acknowledge that Apple has no obligation to furnish any maintenance and support services with respect to the Game.

7.1 Claims Regarding Purchases and Virtual Currency

If you believe that an error has occurred in connection with a purchase, the delivery of Virtual Items, the crediting of virtual currency, or any other in-game reward or transaction, you must notify the Developer within a reasonable period of time.

Unless otherwise required by applicable law, any such claim must be submitted within 30 days from the date the transaction or event occurred. After this period, the claim may no longer be reviewed or processed.

Failure to report the issue within the stated period will be considered acceptance of the transaction or reward as delivered, and any related claims may be deemed waived or invalid to the fullest extent permitted

7.2 Subscriptions

Auto-Renewal. Some parts of the Services may be available on a subscription basis (“Subscription”). Subscriptions are billed in advance on a recurring and periodic basis (for example, monthly). At the end of each period, your Subscription will automatically renew under the same conditions unless you cancel it or the Developer cancels it.

Billing. Your Apple ID account will be charged at confirmation of purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period.

Cancellation. You may cancel your Subscription renewal at any time through your Apple ID Account Settings. To avoid being charged for the next period, you must cancel the Subscription at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing cycle.

Billing and Refunds. All billing and transactions are processed by Apple. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Subscriptions are non-refundable. If you are eligible for a refund under Apple’s policies, you must request it directly from Apple.

Changes. The Developer reserves the right to modify Subscription fees at any time. Any price change will take effect at the start of the next Subscription period, and you will be notified via the App Store or the Services in accordance with Apple’s policies.

8. Advertising

The Services may display advertisements delivered by third-party ad networks (for example, Google AdMob). Ads may appear between gameplay sessions or within certain screens.

Some purchases may remove or reduce ads. Where offered, "No Ads" typically applies to ad formats we control in the Game and may not apply to all third-party content or announcements (if any).

9. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

10. User Content and Feedback

If the Services allow you to submit content (such as usernames, profile info, or messages), you represent that you have the right to do so and that such content does not violate laws or third-party rights.

If you provide feedback, suggestions, or ideas, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use them without compensation to you.

11. Third-Party Services

The Services may interact with third-party platforms and services such as Apple Game Center, Apple App Store, and advertising/analytics providers. Your use of those third-party services is governed by their own terms and policies.

12. Availability, Updates, and Changes

We may update, patch, modify, rebalance, suspend, or discontinue the Services (or any part of them) at any time. We do not guarantee that any specific feature, mode, item, or content will remain available.

13. Disclaimers

The Services are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement, to the maximum extent permitted by law.

14. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Developer will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of data, loss of progress, loss of Virtual Items, loss of revenue, or service interruptions, arising out of or related to your use of the Services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

To the extent permitted by law, the Developer’s total liability for any claims relating to the Services will not exceed the amount you paid to the Developer for the Services in the six (6) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim (if any), or USD $10, whichever is greater.

15. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Developer from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your violation of these Terms or misuse of the Services.

16. Intellectual Property

The Services and all associated content (including software, design, artwork, graphics, audio, text, logos, and trademarks) are owned by the Developer or licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. All rights not expressly granted are reserved.

Without limitation, the protected elements of the Services include the game's gameplay mechanics and their specific implementation, progression systems, virtual item structures, themes, plots, dialogue, level and system design, visual style, artwork, sound, animations, and the overall user interface and user experience (UI/UX) design.

Any unauthorized copying, imitation, reproduction, or creation of derivative works that substantially replicate the distinctive elements of the Services, including the structure, presentation, mechanics, or overall look and feel of the Game, is strictly prohibited and may constitute a violation of applicable intellectual property laws.

17. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms, engaged in fraud/cheating, or if required to do so by law or platform policies.

Upon termination, your license ends and you must stop using the Services. Sections intended to survive termination (including Virtual Items, disclaimers, limitation of liability, and indemnity) will survive.

18. Privacy

Your use of the Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy: https://coininthehole.seastar.studio/privacy.

19. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws applicable in the Developer’s place of residence, without regard to conflict of law principles, except where mandatory consumer protection laws of your country of residence apply and cannot be excluded.

20. Dispute Resolution and Class Action Waiver

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you and the Developer agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to the Services or these Terms will be resolved on an individual basis.

No Class Actions. You agree that any claims must be brought solely in your individual capacity and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class, collective, representative, or consolidated proceeding.

You and the Developer expressly waive any right to participate in:

Unless both you and the Developer agree otherwise in writing, no arbitrator or court may consolidate more than one person's claims or otherwise preside over any form of a class, collective, or representative proceeding.

If this class action waiver is found to be unenforceable in a particular jurisdiction, then the portion of the dispute to which it applies shall be resolved in the appropriate court of competent jurisdiction, and the remainder of these Terms shall remain in full force.

21. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The updated version will be posted on the website and will include a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Services after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

22. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at: [email protected]

23. Miscellaneous