Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Gomoku Guide ("the Service"), available at gomokuplay.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Gomoku Guide provides a free online gomoku (five in a row) game and educational content including rules, strategy guides, printable boards, and blog articles. The Service is provided at no cost and requires no user registration.

3. User Conduct

When using the Service, you agree not to:

• Use automated scripts, bots, or other means to interact with the game in an unnatural way
• Attempt to disrupt, overload, or impair the functionality of the website
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or infrastructure
• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
• Reproduce, duplicate, or copy any part of the Service without prior written permission

4. Intellectual Property

All content on Gomoku Guide — including text, graphics, game code, UI design, and logos — is the property of Gomoku Guide and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without prior written consent.

The game of gomoku itself is a public-domain board game. Our implementation, educational content, and presentation are original works.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the Service's reliability, accuracy, availability, or fitness for a particular purpose. We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Gomoku Guide and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service. Since the Service is provided free of charge, our total liability shall not exceed zero dollars ($0).

7. Third-Party Links and Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or display advertisements from third-party networks. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or policies of these third parties. Your interaction with third-party services is governed by their respective terms and policies.

8. Advertising

The Service may display advertisements provided by third-party advertising networks. These advertisements may use cookies and similar technologies to serve personalized content. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy.

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be resolved in the courts of the applicable jurisdiction.

11. Contact

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