Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

Welcome to Strands Games Collection! By accessing and using our website and word connection games, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our service.

Strands Games Collection provides online word connection puzzles including Strands, Letter Boxed, Spelling Bee, and other brain-challenging games for entertainment, education, and mental exercise.

2. User Eligibility

To use Strands Games Collection, you must:

• Be at least 13 years old (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction)
• Be a human user (automated access, bots, or puzzle-solving scripts are prohibited)
• Provide accurate information when required
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Use our games for personal, non-commercial purposes

Our word connection games are designed to be family-friendly and suitable for all ages with basic reading skills.

3. Service Description

Strands Games Collection offers various online word connection puzzles and brain games, including but not limited to:

• Strands Game - Daily themed word puzzles with spangram challenges
• Letter Boxed - Strategic word formation using letters around a square frame
• Spelling Bee - Honeycomb-based word building with pangram discoveries
• Additional word puzzles - Various other connection-based brain challenges
• Game guides and solutions - Helpful hints and strategies for puzzle solving

All games are provided for entertainment and educational purposes. While challenging and mentally stimulating, they should not be considered as professional cognitive assessments.

4. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities

While using Strands Games Collection, you agree NOT to:

• Use the service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or games
• Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Interfere with or disrupt the service, servers, or other users' gaming experience
• Use automated scripts, bots, or cheating tools to solve puzzles
• Copy, modify, redistribute, or create derivative works of our games without permission
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users in community features
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Sell, rent, or commercialize access to our word games

5. Privacy and Data Collection

We take your privacy seriously, especially regarding your gaming data and puzzle-solving patterns:

• Game progress and scores are stored locally in your browser whenever possible
• We do not store personal puzzle solutions or individual gaming patterns without your explicit consent
• Basic analytics may be collected to improve our game collection and user experience
• We do not sell or share personal gaming information with third parties
• Your puzzle achievements and sharing preferences are under your control

For detailed information about our data practices, please see our Privacy Policy.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

Strands Games Collection and its content are protected by intellectual property laws. This includes:

• Website design, layout, and user interface for all word games
• Puzzle algorithms, game mechanics, and scoring systems
• Game graphics, animations, and multimedia content
• Original puzzle content, themes, and word lists
• Software, source code, and technical implementations
• Tutorials, guides, and educational content

You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works of our games without our written permission. You may share your puzzle results and achievements for personal use.

7. Disclaimers and Limitations

Our service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim:

• Accuracy or availability of daily puzzles and game content
• Fitness for any particular educational or assessment purpose
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation of games
• Security of data transmission during gaming sessions
• Compatibility with all devices and browsers

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Strands Games Collection and its operators shall not be liable for:

• Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages from gaming activities
• Loss of game progress, scores, or achievements due to technical issues
• Damages resulting from puzzle difficulty, game performance, or user frustration
• Issues caused by third-party content, links, or services
• Addiction to word games or excessive gaming behavior

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid to use our service (if any), as our games are provided free of charge.

9. Game Content and Updates

Regarding our word connection games and puzzle content:

• We strive to provide fresh, challenging puzzles regularly
• Game difficulty may vary; some puzzles may be more challenging than others
• We may update game mechanics, add new features, or modify existing games
• Seasonal or special event puzzles may have different rules or formats
• We are not responsible for user frustration with puzzle difficulty

10. Third-Party Links and Content

Strands Games Collection may contain links to external websites, game resources, or puzzle-related content. We:

• Do not control or endorse third-party game content or websites
• Are not responsible for external website policies, practices, or game quality
• Recommend reviewing third-party terms and privacy policies
• Disclaim liability for any issues arising from external links or games

11. Changes to Service and Terms

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, add, or discontinue any word games or puzzle features
• Update these Terms of Service at any time
• Change game mechanics, scoring systems, or puzzle formats
• Suspend or terminate access for violations of these terms
• Implement new games or remove existing ones from our collection

We will notify users of significant changes when possible. Continued use constitutes acceptance of updated terms.

12. Termination

Either party may terminate this agreement at any time. We may suspend or terminate your access if you:

• Violate these Terms of Service
• Use cheating tools or automated puzzle-solving software
• Engage in prohibited activities that harm our service or other users
• Attempt to commercialize or redistribute our games without permission

Upon termination, your right to use the service and access our word games immediately ceases.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service are governed by applicable laws and regulations. Any disputes related to our word games or services will be resolved through appropriate legal channels in accordance with applicable jurisdiction.

If any provision of these terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full effect.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service or our word connection games, please contact us: