Terms of Service

Last Updated: August 23, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using qTime (accessible at https://qtime.social or installed as a Progressive Web App), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not access or use our services.

2. Description of the Service

qTime is a digital platform offering logic puzzles and brain-training games (including Sudoku, Mahjong, Memory, Mastermind, Maze, and related logic formats). The platform provides two primary gameplay modes:

• Daily Challenges: A curated set of daily puzzles unlocked every 24 hours (UTC) to help players build consistent cognitive habits and streaks.
• Game Feed: A vertical, randomized stream of puzzles for continuous casual play.

The service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.

3. User Accounts and Guest Access

• Guest Sessions: You may enjoy qTime without creating an account. In guest mode, progress and energy levels are stored locally in your browser. We are not liable for lost guest progress if browser storage is cleared.
• Registered Accounts: Creating a free account enables cloud synchronization, cross-device access, streak preservation, profile customization, and the ability to purchase qTime Pro.
• Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials. Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access.
• Account Termination: You may delete your account at any time via the self-service "Delete Account" feature in your Profile settings, permanently wiping all data and canceling any active Stripe subscriptions in accordance with GDPR.

4. qTime Pro Subscriptions & Paid Services

qTime offers an optional premium tier ("qTime Pro") providing enhanced features and supporting the independent development of the platform. Due to tax, invoicing, and regulatory considerations, paid qTime Pro subscriptions are offered exclusively to individuals who are tax residents of Poland (PL).

• Pro Benefits: Pro members receive unlimited focus energy (no daily battery depletion), a distinctive Supporter golden profile badge, and early access to newly released logic game formats.
• Pricing & Billing Cycles: We offer Monthly (14.99 PLN) and Annual (119.99 PLN, equivalent to 9.99 PLN/month) plans. All prices displayed are inclusive of applicable Value Added Tax (VAT).
• Billing Types:
  • Auto-Renewing Subscription: Automatically renews at the end of each billing cycle (monthly or yearly) until canceled.
  • One-Time Purchase: Single non-recurring payment providing Pro access for the selected duration (30 days for monthly, 365 days for annual) without auto-charging your card.
• Secure Payment Processing: Payments are processed by Stripe Payments Europe, Ltd. We never receive, process, or store your raw payment card numbers or CVV codes.
• Self-Service Cancellation: You can cancel auto-renewal at any time with one click in your Profile settings or manage payment methods and download official VAT invoice receipts via the integrated Stripe Customer Portal. Upon cancellation, your Pro benefits remain active until the end of the paid period.
• Statutory Consumer Right of Withdrawal: Under EU consumer law, you have the right to withdraw from a distance purchase within 14 days without giving any reason. If you access and utilize digital Pro benefits during this period, you acknowledge and agree that statutory refund rights apply in accordance with mandatory consumer protection regulations. For refund inquiries, please contact our support team.

5. Virtual Economy: Points, Energy (Battery) & Hints

qTime features an in-game virtual economy designed to reward mindful puzzle completion and encourage healthy daily habits:

• Earning Points: Points are awarded upon successfully solving logic puzzles validated by our server:
  • Game Feed Puzzles: 5 points (Easy), 10 points (Medium), and 20 points (Hard).
  • Daily Challenges: Base points according to difficulty plus a Daily Streak Bonus of +5 additional points per consecutive streak day (up to a maximum bonus of +25 points per daily game).
• In-Game Utility & Spending: Accumulated points can be redeemed for tactical gameplay assistance:
  • Smart Hints: 50 points per hint to reveal a step or tile in difficult situations.
  • Streak Restoration: 100 points per missed day to rescue a broken daily challenge streak.
• Focus Energy / Battery Limits:
  • Guest accounts receive 3 energy bolts per day.
  • Registered free accounts receive 5 energy bolts per day, fully replenished daily at 00:00 UTC.
  • qTime Pro accounts benefit from unlimited energy without daily recharge restrictions.
• Legal Nature of Points: Points and virtual energy are strictly in-game indicators of progress. They possess no real-world monetary value, cannot be bought or sold for real money, cannot be redeemed for fiat currency, and are non-transferable.

6. Fair Play & Prohibited Conduct

To preserve a fun, fair, and secure environment for all players, you agree NOT to:

• Deploy automated scripts, bots, scrapers, solvers, or artificial intelligence agents to farm points or solve puzzles programmatically.
• Manipulate, reverse-engineer, or intercept network calls to our backend Cloud Functions or bypass server-authoritative validation checks.
• Attempt to exploit software vulnerabilities, bugs, or unintended glitches to gain unfair advantages.
• Choose player nicknames that are offensive, defamatory, harassing, or violate third-party trademarks.
• Interfere with or disrupt the site infrastructure, servers, or networks connected to qTime.

Violation of these rules may result in immediate streak forfeiture, point reset, temporary suspension, or permanent account termination.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

All trademarks, logos, custom UI/UX designs, animations, software code, sound effects, and graphical assets on qTime are the exclusive intellectual property of Jakub Garcarzyk, protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

Standard, traditional rules of classic logic games (e.g., Sudoku, Mahjong) belong to the public domain; however, our bespoke algorithmic generators, layout implementations, and visual presentations remain proprietary.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

qTime is provided for entertainment and personal focus purposes "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. We do not guarantee that the service will be uninterrupted, error-free, completely secure, or free from server downtime.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Jakub Garcarzyk shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use or inability to use qTime, including but not limited to loss of game streaks, points, device issues, or third-party outages.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Poland and the European Union, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the competent courts of Poland, subject to mandatory statutory consumer protection laws in your jurisdiction.

11. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to revise or replace these Terms of Service at any time. The latest revision date will always be reflected in the "Last Updated" section. Your continued use of qTime following any changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions, inquiries, or feedback regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

📧 support@qtime.social