Terms of Service

Last updated: July 11, 2026

Effective date: March 23, 2026. Developer: Appleague (Darren Lambert). Contact: dardevpro@gmail.com

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using Kurk Chronicles ("the App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.

These Terms constitute a legal agreement between you ("you" or "the user") and Appleague ("we," "us," or "our"), a Canadian business operated by Darren Lambert.

2. Description of the App

Kurk Chronicles is a dark interactive fiction RPG for iOS and Android. The App provides a narrative experience where players read story content, make choices at branching points, and experience consequences that affect future chapters. The App is distributed as a free download, supported by advertising on the free tier, with a one-time in-app purchase that unlocks the full story and removes advertising.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use the App. If you are between 13 and 18 (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction), you may use the App only with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian. By using the App, you represent that you meet these requirements.

4. No Account Required

The App does not offer or require an account. There is no sign-up, no email or password, and no third-party sign-in. Your game progress is saved locally on your device in a single save slot. You are responsible for your device and for any activity that occurs on it.

Because there is no account, uninstalling the App removes your local save data. There is no server-side account for us to close, and progress stored only on your device cannot be recovered by us once the App is uninstalled.

5. Content and Intellectual Property

5.1 Ownership

All content within the App, including but not limited to story text, character names and descriptions, world-building elements, artwork, illustrations, character portraits, music, sound effects, user interface design, code, and the Kurk Chronicles name and logo, is the exclusive intellectual property of Appleague and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the App for your personal, non-commercial entertainment purposes, subject to these Terms.

5.3 Restrictions

You may not:

• Copy, modify, distribute, sell, lease, or sublicense the App or its content
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App
• Extract, scrape, or republish story text, dialogue, character data, or any narrative content from the App
• Use the App's content to train machine learning models, language models, or similar systems without our explicit written consent
• Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
• Create derivative works based on the App or its content
• Use the App for any commercial purpose

5.4 Fan Content

We appreciate our community. You may create and share non-commercial fan content (fan art, reviews, commentary, discussion, let's-play videos, streaming) that references Kurk Chronicles, provided that:

• You do not reproduce substantial portions of the story text verbatim
• You clearly indicate that your content is unofficial and not endorsed by Appleague
• You do not monetize fan content in a way that implies official endorsement
• You do not use fan content to mislead others about the App's content or features

We reserve the right to request removal of fan content that violates these guidelines.

6. In-App Purchases

6.1 Available Purchase

The App offers a single in-app purchase: the Premium Unlock at $4.99 (USD), which unlocks the full story beyond the free opening and removes advertising. The Premium Unlock is a one-time, non-consumable purchase. Prices may vary by region and are subject to change. The applicable price is the one displayed in the App at the time of purchase.

6.2 Payment Processing

All purchases are processed by Apple (App Store) or Google (Google Play), not by Appleague directly. By making a purchase, you also agree to the terms of Apple or Google, as applicable.

6.3 Refunds

Refund requests are handled by Apple or Google in accordance with their respective refund policies. We do not process refunds directly. If you believe you were charged in error, please contact Apple (Report a Problem) or Google (Google Play Help).

6.4 Restore Purchases

If you reinstall the App or switch devices, you can restore your purchase through Settings > Restore Purchases within the App. This requires an internet connection and the same Apple ID or Google account used for the original purchase.

6.5 No Subscriptions

The App does not offer subscriptions, recurring charges, or auto-renewing payments. The Premium Unlock is a one-time transaction. Once you purchase it, you own access to that content permanently (subject to these Terms).

7. Free Content and Advertising

The opening of the story is provided free of charge. No account creation is required to access free content, and no time limit applies to it. Free content is supported by advertising served through Google AdMob and is subject to the same Terms as paid content. Purchasing the Premium Unlock removes advertising and unlocks the remainder of the story.

8. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the App in any manner that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the App, its providers' servers, or related systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the App or networks connected to the App
• Use automated tools, bots, or scripts to interact with the App
• Exploit bugs or vulnerabilities in the App (please report them to dardevpro@gmail.com instead)
• Impersonate Appleague or its representatives

9. Availability and Modifications

9.1 Availability

We strive to keep the App available and functional, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The App may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or circumstances beyond our control.

9.2 Updates

We may release updates to the App from time to time to add content, fix bugs, improve performance, or comply with platform requirements. Certain updates may be required to continue using the App.

9.3 Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the App at any time, with or without notice. We are not liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation.

10. Disclaimers

10.1 "As Is" Basis

The App is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory. We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

10.2 Content Disclaimer

Kurk Chronicles is a work of fiction. All characters, events, locations, and entities depicted are fictional. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is coincidental. The App contains themes of moral ambiguity, mild horror, mild violence, and emotional distress appropriate for its age rating (12+ / PEGI 12 / ESRB Teen). Player discretion is advised.

10.3 No Guarantee of Outcomes

We do not guarantee that the App will meet your expectations, that any errors will be corrected, or that the App will be compatible with all devices or operating system versions.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Appleague, its owner, or its affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages; any loss of data, profits, goodwill, or other intangible losses; any damages arising from your use of or inability to use the App; any damages arising from unauthorized access to your device or data; or any damages exceeding the total amount you have paid to us through the App in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages; in such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Appleague and its owner from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to your use of the App, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Quebec, Canada, and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13.2 Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the App shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, the dispute shall be submitted to the courts of competent jurisdiction in the Province of Quebec, Canada.

13.3 Class Action Waiver

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, you agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.

14. Termination

14.1 By You

You may stop using the App at any time by uninstalling it from your device.

14.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your access to the App at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, including but not limited to situations where we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms.

14.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your license to use the App is immediately revoked, you must cease all use of the App, and sections that by their nature should survive termination (including Intellectual Property, Disclaimers, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, and Governing Law) will survive. Termination does not affect any rights or obligations that accrued before the termination date, including any purchase you made.

15. Third-Party Services

The App integrates with third-party services as described in our Privacy Policy. Your use of these third-party services is subject to their respective terms. We are not responsible for the practices or policies of third-party services.

16. Open-Source Components

The App may include open-source software components. The applicable open-source licenses govern your use of those components and, in the event of a conflict, take precedence over these Terms with respect to those components.

17. Severability

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

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Appleague regarding the App. These Terms supersede all prior agreements, communications, and understandings regarding the App.

19. Changes to These Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document and displaying a notice within the App for significant changes. Your continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the App.

20. Contact Us

Email: dardevpro@gmail.com. Developer: Appleague (Darren Lambert). Location: Canada.

These Terms of Service are provided in English. A French translation is available for FR-FR and FR-CA locales.