Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 11, 2026

Welcome to Klondike Solitaire. By accessing or using our website and game services ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, playing our games, or otherwise using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Eligibility

To use our Service, you must:

• Be at least 13 years of age (or 16 in the European Economic Area)
• Have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
• Not be prohibited from using the Service under applicable law
• Provide accurate and complete registration information

If you are under 18 years of age, you represent that your parent or legal guardian has reviewed and agreed to these Terms on your behalf.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

You may create an account using an email address and password, or by authenticating through third-party providers (Google, Facebook). You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Ensuring your account information is accurate and up-to-date

3.2 Account Security

You agree to use a strong password and not share your account with others. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account.

3.3 Account Termination

You may delete your account at any time. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in conduct that we deem inappropriate.

4. Use of Service

4.1 License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our Service for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.

4.2 Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes. You must not:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights of others
• Use automated tools, bots, or scripts to interact with the Service
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Collect or harvest user information without consent
• Impersonate another person or entity
• Manipulate game scores or leaderboards through cheating or exploits
• Use the Service to distribute spam or unsolicited communications

4.3 Game Play

Our Service provides online solitaire card games. Game results are based on card shuffles and your playing decisions. We do not guarantee any particular outcome or winning rate.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Ownership

All content, features, and functionality of the Service, including but not limited to software, graphics, logos, designs, text, and game mechanics, are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 Restrictions

You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or create derivative works from our Service without our express written permission.

5.3 User Content

If you submit feedback, suggestions, or other content to us, you grant us a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and incorporate such content into our Service.

6. Leaderboards and Public Information

By participating in daily challenges and competitive modes, you acknowledge that:

• Your username, scores, and rankings may be publicly displayed on leaderboards
• Your game statistics may be visible to other users
• We reserve the right to remove or disqualify entries that violate these Terms
• Leaderboard positions do not constitute a contract or guarantee

7. Free Service and Modifications

7.1 No Charge

Our core game service is currently provided free of charge. We reserve the right to introduce premium features or subscriptions in the future with advance notice.

7.2 Service Modifications

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time, with or without notice. We are not liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation.

8. Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with third-party services including:

• Google OAuth and Facebook OAuth for authentication
• Google Analytics for usage tracking

Your use of these third-party services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the practices of these third parties.

9. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

9.1 "AS IS" Service

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

9.2 No Guarantees

We do not guarantee that the Service will be:

• Uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Free from viruses or other harmful components
• Accurate, complete, or reliable
• Compatible with all devices or browsers

9.3 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE, ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US (IF ANY) IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

9.4 Jurisdictional Limitations

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitations on liability. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Klondike Solitaire, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your use or misuse of the Service
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Your violation of applicable laws or regulations

11. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Service is subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Service, you consent to such collection and use.

12. DMCA and Copyright Infringement

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content on our Service infringes your copyright, please contact us with:

• Identification of the copyrighted work
• Identification of the infringing material
• Your contact information
• A statement of good faith belief
• A statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury
• Your physical or electronic signature

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Informal Resolution

If you have a dispute with us, please contact us first to attempt informal resolution before pursuing legal action.

13.2 Arbitration (US Users)

For users in the United States, any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except where prohibited by law.

13.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis and waive the right to participate in class actions or class-wide arbitration, except where prohibited by law.

13.4 International Users

For users outside the United States, these Terms shall be governed by the laws of your country of residence to the extent required by consumer protection laws.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable law. The exclusive jurisdiction for any disputes shall be determined based on your location and applicable consumer protection regulations.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Klondike Solitaire regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements.

17. No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

18. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your account without our written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

19. Contact Information

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

Email: legal@klondikesolitaire.com
Website: klondikesolitaire.com

20. Special Provisions for Specific Jurisdictions

20.1 European Union Users

If you are located in the EU, you have certain rights under EU consumer protection laws that cannot be waived by these Terms. Nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights.

20.2 California Users

Under California Civil Code Section 1789.3, California users are entitled to the following consumer rights notice: If you have a complaint, you may contact the Complaint Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Services at (800) 952-5210.

20.3 Australian Users

If you are an Australian consumer, certain consumer guarantees under Australian Consumer Law apply and cannot be excluded. Our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.