Terms of Service

Effective Date: March 20, 2026

Welcome to Hangman's Elm and Rob Dog Studios. These Terms of Use govern your use of our website and, where applicable, our mobile game and related content. By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.

1. About Us
This website is operated by Rob Dog Studios in connection with the game Hangman's Elm. The website is intended to provide information, updates, and support relating to our game.

2. Acceptance of These Terms
By using this website, you confirm that you have read and understood these Terms of Use and agree to be bound by them. If you are using this website on behalf of another person or entity, you confirm that you have authority to accept these Terms on their behalf.

3. Use of the Website
You may use this website only for lawful purposes. You agree not to:
- misuse, disrupt, or interfere with the website or its security
- attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website, server, or related systems
- copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or exploit website content except as permitted by law or with our prior written permission
- use the website in a way that could damage our reputation or infringe the rights of others

4. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website is owned by or licensed to Rob Dog Studios, including:
- game name and branding
- logos
- artwork
- screenshots
- design elements
- promotional materials

These materials are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, publish, sell, or otherwise use our content without our prior written consent, except for personal, non-commercial viewing or where permitted by law.

5. Game Information
We aim to keep information on this website accurate and up to date. However, game features, content, availability, pricing, release timing, and future updates may change at any time without notice.

Any mention of planned or future features, including online events, leagues, leaderboards, advertising, analytics, or additional services, is for general information only and does not guarantee those features will be released.

6. In-App Purchases and Store Platforms
Our game may offer optional in-app purchases. Any purchase made through the game is processed by the relevant app store or platform provider, such as Google Play, and not directly by Rob Dog Studios.

We do not collect or store your payment card or billing information. Payment processing, billing, and applicable refunds are handled in accordance with the terms, systems, and policies of the platform through which you made the purchase.

For purchases made through Google Play, refund eligibility and refund processing are generally subject to Google Play’s policies.

7. Third-Party Services and Links
This website or game may include links to third-party websites, services, platforms, or tools, including app stores, analytics providers, advertising partners, social media pages, or support services.

We are not responsible for the content, availability, or practices of third-party services. Your use of those services may be subject to their own terms and privacy policies.

8. Privacy
Your use of this website and game is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how information is handled.

Where our game currently stores progress or settings locally on your device, that information is handled as described in the Privacy Policy. If future features introduce online services, advertising, analytics, or player identifiers, we may update our Privacy Policy and related disclosures accordingly.

9. No Warranties
This website, and all content on it, is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we make no representations or warranties, express or implied, about:
- the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of website content
- uninterrupted availability
- freedom from errors, bugs, or harmful components
- compatibility with your device, browser, or software

We may update, suspend, withdraw, or change any part of the website at any time without notice.

10. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Rob Dog Studios is not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive loss or damage arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, this website or any linked service.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits any rights or remedies that cannot lawfully be excluded under applicable law, including rights that may apply under New Zealand consumer law.

11. User Conduct
You agree not to use the website or any related service to:
- violate any law or regulation
- infringe any intellectual property or other rights
- upload or transmit malicious code
- harass, abuse, or harm others
- attempt to reverse engineer, exploit, or interfere with our website or game systems except where the law expressly allows it

12. Children
Our game is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through the website or game as described in our Privacy Policy.

Parents or guardians who have concerns may contact us using the details below.

13. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. When we do, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this page. Continued use of the website after changes are posted indicates acceptance of the updated Terms.

14. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand, unless otherwise required by applicable consumer law.

15. Contact
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, you can contact us at:

robdogstudios@gmail.com