Terms of Service

1. Developer Information

Developer: Soul Branch, LLC
Contact Email: contact@playpickled.app
Website: playpickled.app

2. Agreement Between You and Developer

Important: These Terms of Service constitute a legal agreement between you (the end user) and Soul Branch, LLC (the developer) only. Apple Inc., Google LLC, and any other platform providers are not parties to this agreement and have no responsibility for the Pickled application or its content.

You acknowledge that:

This agreement is solely between you and Soul Branch, LLC, not with Apple, Google, or any app store platform
Soul Branch, LLC is solely responsible for the app and its content, not the platform providers
Platform providers have no obligation to provide support or maintenance for the app

3. License to Use

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, Soul Branch, LLC grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to download, install, and use Pickled for your personal, non-commercial use on devices that you own or control.

3.1 License Restrictions

You agree NOT to:

Copy, modify, or create derivative works of the app
Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the app
Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
Use the app for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the app
Use the app in any way that could damage, disable, or impair the app or interfere with other users

4. Third-Party Terms of Agreement

When using Pickled, you must comply with all applicable third-party terms of agreement, including but not limited to:

Your wireless data service agreement
Apple App Store Terms and Conditions (if using iOS)
Google Play Terms of Service (if using Android)
Any other applicable third-party terms

You acknowledge that you are responsible for complying with these third-party terms.

5. Subscriptions and Payments

5.1 Free Version

Pickled is free to download and use with optional premium features available through subscription.

5.2 Premium Subscription

Premium subscriptions provide access to additional features and content. Subscription details:

Subscriptions are processed through the app store (Apple App Store or Google Play Store)
Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period
Payment will be charged to your app store account at confirmation of purchase
Manage or cancel subscriptions through your app store account settings
No refunds for partial subscription periods

5.3 Pricing

Subscription prices are displayed in the app and may vary by region. We reserve the right to modify subscription pricing with notice to users.

6. Advertisements

The free version of Pickled may display advertisements from third-party advertising networks. Premium subscribers may experience reduced or no advertisements, depending on the subscription tier.

7. User Conduct

You agree to use Pickled in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations. You agree NOT to:

Use the app to harass, abuse, or harm others
Transmit any viruses, malware, or harmful code
Attempt to cheat, exploit, or manipulate the app's systems
Use automated systems or bots to interact with the app
Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation
Collect or harvest information about other users

8. Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of Pickled, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio, video, software, and game mechanics, are the exclusive property of Soul Branch, LLC and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not use any of our intellectual property without our express written permission.

9. User-Generated Content

9.1 Custom Decks

Pickled allows you to create and share custom card decks. By creating and sharing content:

You retain ownership of your custom deck configurations
You grant Soul Branch, LLC a non-exclusive, worldwide license to display and distribute your shared content
You represent that you have the right to share the content and it does not violate any third-party rights
You agree not to create or share offensive, illegal, or inappropriate content

9.2 Content Removal

We reserve the right to remove any user-generated content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable.

10. Developer Responsibility

Soul Branch, LLC is solely responsible for:

The Pickled application and its content
Providing maintenance and support services as described in these Terms or as required by law
Addressing any claims related to the app, including but not limited to product liability, legal or regulatory compliance, and intellectual property infringement

For support inquiries, please contact us at contact@playpickled.app.

11. Warranty and Disclaimers

11.1 App Store Provider Has No Warranty Obligation

In the event of any failure of the Pickled app to conform to any applicable warranty:

You may notify the app store platform provider (Apple, Google, etc.)
The platform provider may refund the purchase price (if applicable)
The platform provider has no other warranty obligation with respect to the app
All other warranty claims are the responsibility of Soul Branch, LLC

11.2 Disclaimer of Warranties

THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. SOUL BRANCH, LLC DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE APP WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SOUL BRANCH, LLC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM:

YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE APP
ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SERVERS
ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, OR OTHER HARMFUL CODE
ANY CONTENT OR CONDUCT OF THIRD PARTIES

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Soul Branch, LLC and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:

Your access to or use of the app
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any third-party rights
Any user-generated content you create or share

14. Third-Party Beneficiary

You acknowledge and agree that the app store platform providers (Apple Inc., Google LLC, etc.) and their subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms. Upon your acceptance of these Terms, the platform providers will have the right (and will be deemed to have accepted the right) to enforce these Terms against you as a third-party beneficiary.

15. Product Claims

Soul Branch, LLC, not the app store platform providers, is responsible for addressing any claims relating to the Pickled app or your possession and/or use of the app, including but not limited to:

Product liability claims
Claims that the app fails to conform to legal or regulatory requirements
Claims arising under consumer protection or similar legislation

16. Intellectual Property Claims

In the event of a third-party claim that the Pickled app or your use of the app infringes that third party's intellectual property rights, Soul Branch, LLC (not the app store platform provider) will be solely responsible for the investigation, defense, settlement, and discharge of any such claim.

17. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to Pickled at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms.

Upon termination:

Your license to use the app will immediately cease
You must stop all use of the app and delete it from your devices
Subscription fees are non-refundable except as required by law

18. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes:

We will update the "Last Updated" date
We will provide notice of material changes through the app or via email
Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

19. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the app shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except as prohibited by law.

20. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

21. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Soul Branch, LLC regarding the use of Pickled and supersede any prior agreements.

22. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Soul Branch, LLC
Email: contact@playpickled.app
Website: playpickled.app

23. Acknowledgment

By using Pickled, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.