1. Introduction
Welcome to Tidal Wave! These Terms of Service ("Terms") set out the rules for using our game. We have kept them as straightforward as possible.
2. The game
Tidal Wave is a non-violent, family-friendly arcade game in which players kayak through ocean obstacles. It is provided completely free of charge, with no account or payment required.
3. Who can play
Tidal Wave is intended for players of all ages. No personal information is collected and no registration is required, so there are no age restrictions. We still encourage parents and guardians to supervise children's general internet use.
4. Rules of use
You may play Tidal Wave for personal, non-commercial enjoyment. You must not:
- Use bots, scripts, or any automated means to play the game or manipulate scores
- Attempt to decompile, reverse-engineer, or modify the game for harmful purposes
- Attempt to overwhelm, disrupt, or interfere with our servers
- Use the game in any manner that violates applicable local or international laws
5. Our content
Everything in Tidal Wave — the code, design, artwork, text, and gameplay — is owned by or licensed to us. You receive a limited, personal, non-transferable licence to play it for free. You may not copy, redistribute, modify, or commercially exploit any part of the game without written permission.
6. Fair play
Tidal Wave is designed to be a fair and enjoyable experience. Exploiting technical bugs or vulnerabilities to gain an unintended advantage is not allowed and may result in restricted access.
7. No warranties
Tidal Wave is offered "as is." We make no guarantees that it will be available at all times, free of errors, or suitable for any specific purpose. We reserve the right to change, suspend, or remove the game at any time without prior notice.
8. Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential loss arising from your use of Tidal Wave. Since the game is free, our maximum liability is zero.
9. Third-party links
Any links to external websites are provided for convenience only. We have no control over those sites and are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
10. Governing law
These Terms are governed by applicable law. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of Tidal Wave will be subject to the jurisdiction of competent courts.
11. Changes to these Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect when changes were made. Your continued use of Tidal Wave after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
12. Questions
If you have any questions about these Terms, please use the contact form on our website.