Terms of service.
Effective Date: July 16, 2025
1. Introduction & Agreement
1.1. These Terms of Service, along with its annexes hereunder, ("Terms") form a legally binding agreement between you ("you" or "Player") and Secret Arcade Society, a label operated by Bear Cave SRL, the owner and operator of Shuttle 11 (“the Game”) a Telegram-based mini-game available via the TON blockchain platform (“Secret Arcade Society”, "we", "us", or "our").
These Terms apply to your access and/or use of the Game, as well as to any other services that we may provide in relation to the Game, such as customer support, in-game purchases, community channels, access to leaderboards, participation in competitions, virtual items (such as lives) and any other related content or features that we may provide from time to time (we refer to our Game and other services collectively as the "Services" in these Terms).
1.2. These Terms are a legal agreement and contain important information about your rights and obligations in relation to our Services.
1.3. By accessing or using the Services, including starting the Game via Telegram, you confirm that :
you have read and understood these Terms, along with its annexes hereunder, and any other documents referred to herein, including without limitation our Privacy Policy, and that you agree to be bound by these Terms and documents referred to herein; and
you understand that you will provide certain information to Secret Arcade Society, or we may otherwise collect certain information about you, when you access or use our Services, in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which can be found here;
you are at least 18 years old, or the age of legal majority in your Country of Residence, or else you must not use our Services. THEREFORE, YOU MUST BE AND HEREBY AFFIRM THAT YOU ARE AN ADULT OF THE LEGAL AGE OF MAJORITY IN YOUR COUNTRY OR STATE OF RESIDENCE;
you understand that some aspects of the Services are free of monetary charge to use, while others require payment in TON currency.
1.4. For the purposes of these Terms, “Country of Residence” means the country in which you hold legal permanent residence, as well as any country from which you regularly access and use the services. If more than one country meets that definition for you, then your country of legal permanent residence will be your country of residence, and if you have more than one country of legal permanent residence, it will be the country with which you most closely are associated by permanent or most frequent residence.
1.5. If you do not agree to these Terms or any future updated version of them then you must not access and/or use and must cease all access and/or use of any of our Services. If we require that any future update to these Terms requires any action from you in order to accept the updated Terms, then you may not be able to continue to use the Services until you have taken such action.
1.6. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we shall be entitled to enforce any provision, right or remedy of these Terms at our sole discretion. Choosing not to enforce certain provisions, rights or remedies in some instances does not mean that we waive our right to enforce these terms in other instances.
2. About Services Provided
2.1. The specific game rules, scoring mechanics, life usage, level replay options, tie-break procedures, and other gameplay guidelines are described in Annex A of these Terms, and may also be presented within the Game interface. These rules form part of these Terms and you agree to comply with them.
2.2. We provide a Telegram-based skill game where players compete to achieve the highest scores in level-based challenges. The game is designed to reward player skill, speed, and strategy, not chance.
2.3. Our Services include:
● Access to the Game via Telegram;
●The ability to acquire or use certain digital goods (“Virtual Items”), such as additional lives, in exchange for TON or as part of gameplay. Virtual Items have no cash value, cannot be redeemed for real-world currency or property, and are non-transferable;
● Leaderboards and performance tracking;
● Support services for players;
● Optional community features, including promotional giveaways or engagement-based rewards offered via our official Telegram group or Discord server (these may be offered from time to time at our sole discretion and, in addition to these Terms, an official set of rules will be applicable for governing any promotions made available by us through or in connection with the Services (collectively, “Promotions”). Before you enroll in a Promotion, we may provide additional or alternative rules governing that Promotion which we will make available for your acceptance. For benefiting of such, you will have to agree to these additional or alternative rules, as applicable. If you participate in any Promotions, please review the applicable rules as well as our Privacy Policy. If the rules for a Promotion conflict with these Terms, the Promotion rules will govern);
● Additional features, content, or updates we may release in the future.
2.4. We operate the Game as a skill-based competition for a defined period (“Competition Period”), during which players may participate to achieve scores on the leaderboard and compete for prizes, according to the rules set out in these Terms and their Annexes.
This version of the Terms applies solely to this specific Competition Period as described herein. Any subsequent competitions, seasons, or new versions of the Game may be governed by separate Terms of Service, which will be made available to players for review and acceptance at that time.
3. Access and User Identity
3.1. To use our Services, you must be at least 18 years old or the age of legal majority in your Country of Residence, whichever is legally applicable.
3.2. If you are a parent or legal guardian and believe your child is using our Services inappropriately or without permission, please contact us at the following address contact@secretarcadesociety.
3.3. Our Services are intended for global users but are not available in countries or regions subject to trade sanctions, embargoes, or other restrictions under applicable laws. We reserve the right to block or suspend access to users in such restricted jurisdictions at our sole discretion.
By using the Game, you represent and warrant that you are not located in, a resident of, or accessing the Game from any country or territory subject to sanctions, embargoes, or export control restrictions imposed by the European Union, the United Nations, the United States (including those administered by OFAC), the United Kingdom, or any other applicable jurisdiction, and that you are not listed on any applicable government list of prohibited or restricted parties
3.4. You may only use our Services for personal, non-commercial, entertainment purposes.
3.5. Access to our Services is provided through the Telegram platform. By interacting with our game via Telegram, you acknowledge that your Telegram account ID may be used to track gameplay progress, leaderboard status, and eligibility for rewards.
3.6. To use certain features, such as purchasing Virtual Items (defined in Section 2), or to receive prizes, you must connect a TON-compatible wallet to your Telegram account. Each Telegram account is treated as a unique user. However, each individual may only claim one prize per Competition Period. If we detect multiple accounts being used to obtain additional prizes, we reserve the right to disqualify or withhold rewards, as detailed in Annex A (Competition Rules and Verification).
3.7. As our Services imply collection of personal data, please note that the data controller for all personally identifiable information or personal data that we collect about you through or in relation to our Games or other Services is Bear Cave SRL. We collect, process, use and share your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy (which can be found at the link under Section 1 above) and as set out in these Terms. If you do not agree to our Privacy Policy you should not access our Games or otherwise access and/or use our Services.
4. Payments, Virtual Items, and Refunds
4.1. Our Services may offer virtual items for use within the Game (“Virtual Items”), which may include, but are not limited to, additional lives or other in-game enhancements. Players may acquire certain Virtual Items automatically during normal use of the Game (such as lives that regenerate over time), while additional Virtual Items can be purchased directly within the Telegram interface using Toncoin (TON). Purchases are processed through your connected Telegram wallet or compatible TON wallet.
4.2. When you purchase Virtual Items, you are granted a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to use those Items within the Game, subject to your compliance with these Terms and for your own personal, non-commercial, entertainment purposes. Any use of the Services other than as specifically authorized in these Terms is strictly prohibited and will terminate this license.
4.3. You do not own Virtual Items and have no rights in Virtual Items other than the license granted by these Terms. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we reserve all rights, title, and interest in and to the Virtual Items. Your access and use of the Virtual Item may be revoked, including without limitation for breach of these Terms, as per the applicable provisions in these Terms.
4.4. You acknowledge and agree that all purchases related to the Game are final. Virtual Items have no cash value and cannot be redeemed or exchanged for any real-world currency or asset. Purchases of Virtual Items are processed directly through Telegram’s integrated payment system or compatible TON wallets, and by proceeding with such a purchase you expressly consent to the immediate delivery of the digital content, thereby waiving any right of withdrawal under Article 16 of OUG 34/2014.
4.5. They cannot be transferred between users or accounts, and we do not offer refunds for used, lost, or unused Virtual Items, except as required by applicable law or under exceptional circumstances, at our sole discretion.
4.6. Notwithstanding the foregoing, generally, if you are resident in the European Economic Area, you have the right to withdraw from the purchase and the associated purchase terms (which may also be subject to the terms of the payment provider used to complete it i.e. Telegram) within fourteen (14) calendar days. However, as a resident in the European Economic Area, by completing a purchase [in relation to the Game], you acknowledge and agree that the transaction is for digital content that is delivered immediately, and you understand this means you will lose your statutory right to withdraw within fourteen (14) calendar days from your purchase and no longer have the right to reimbursement. This right will be lost when you expressly consent to immediate delivery of the Virtual Item and acknowledge that doing so means you will lose your statutory right to withdraw from the purchase and the associated terms. Before purchasing a Virtual Item, we will display a confirmation step requiring you to acknowledge this waiver. This confirmation is presented via a pop-up or equivalent mechanism within the Game, bot or Telegram interface, ensuring that you provide clear, informed consent before the Virtual Item is supplied.
4.7. Thus, you understand and accept that Virtual Items to be delivered to you as soon as your order has been accepted and we shall be entitled to refuse a request for reimbursement or a refund, suspend or cancel payment of a reimbursement or refund that we have agreed to make, or revoke your access to a Virtual Item to which that reimbursement or refund relates.
4.8. We do not sell gameplay-enhancing items (such as boosters) in order to preserve a fair, skill-based competition environment. Regarding the Prices for Virtual Items are inclusive of applicable VAT or other indirect taxes, where required by law. We will calculate and remit any such taxes to the appropriate authorities in accordance with Romanian and EU tax regulations.
4.9. Payments are processed via connected TON wallets. You are responsible for ensuring that your wallet is properly connected and funded, and for covering any applicable network fees. We are not responsible for losses, delays, or fees resulting from wallet connectivity issues or network congestion.
4.10. Without prejudice to other provisions of these Terms, if we suspend or terminate your access in accordance with these Terms you may lose any Virtual Items that you may have and we will not compensate you for this loss or make any refund to you.
4.11. We will issue electronic invoices for purchases of Virtual Items in accordance with Romanian and applicable EU VAT laws. These invoices may be delivered electronically via Telegram
5. License and Acceptable Use
5.1. Subject to your continued compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to access and use our Game through Telegram and our Services for your own personal, non-commercial entertainment. Any use of our Services other than as specifically authorized in these Terms is strictly prohibited and will terminate this license. Such unauthorised use may also violate applicable laws, including copyright and trademark laws, without limitation.
5.2. Your use of the Services is licensed, not sold, to you, and you acknowledge and agree that you will have no ownership, intellectual property rights or other property interest using any of our Services.
5.3. You agree not to:
● Use our Services for any commercial purpose, including selling access, promoting third-party products, or soliciting users;
● Modify, reverse engineer, decompile, or otherwise tamper with any part of the game or its functionality;
● Use bots, automation, scripts, or any system to manipulate gameplay, scoring, leaderboards, or prize outcomes;
● Exploit bugs, vulnerabilities, or design flaws to gain an unfair advantage;
● Interfere with the proper functioning of the game, its server infrastructure, or wallet integration;
● Copy, reproduce, or redistribute any part of the game or its content without our prior written permission.
5.4. All rights not expressly granted to you are reserved by us.
6. User Conduct
6.1. You agree to use the Services in a lawful, fair, and respectful manner. These expectations apply to all interactions, including in our Telegram group, Discord server, and direct contact with our team.
6.2. You must comply with the laws that apply to you in the location that you access our Services from. If any laws applicable to you restrict or prohibit you from using our Services, you must comply with those legal restrictions and, if applicable, stop accessing and/or using our Services.
6.3. You agree that all the information you provide to us on accessing and/or using our Services is and will remain true, accurate and complete at all times.
6.4. You must not:
● Harass, abuse, or threaten others;
● Share offensive, illegal, or discriminatory content;
● Impersonate others or misrepresent your identity;
● Spread viruses, malicious code, or attempt to compromise the game’s technical integrity;
● Use the Services to distribute unsolicited messages, advertisements, or spam;
● Attempt to manipulate the outcome of competitions or prizes through deception, collusion, or unfair tactics;
● Infringe on the intellectual property or privacy rights of others;
● Circumvent or disable any security or moderation mechanisms we have in place.
6.5. We reserve the right to monitor activity, your gameplay information and/or your personal data and investigate suspected violations, as well as detect and enforce compliance with this Section and other provisions of these Terms.
6.6. Additional expectations for community behavior are outlined in our Community Guidelines attached to these Terms, which form an integral part of these Terms and may be updated from time to time.
6.7. If you believe that any content made available on our Services by users does not comply with these Terms, you may report this to us by contacting us at Contact@secretarcadesociety.com. However, you are solely responsible for your interactions with other users of our Services and, to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law, you agree that you will not hold us liable for any loss or damage arising from the information (yours or another user's) made available via our Services including without limitation in respect of any defamation, harassment, or false endorsement claims.
7. Third-Party Services and Links
7.1. Our Services may include integrations with or links to third-party platforms, websites, wallets, or tools including but not limited to Telegram, TON-compatible wallets, payment processors, and advertising or analytics providers.
7.2. However, your use of these third-party services is subject to their own terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for:
● The availability, accuracy, or functionality of third-party platforms;
● Any damages, losses, or disputes arising from your use of third-party services;
● The security of external wallets or transactions not processed directly by us.
7.3. You should review the relevant terms and policies before using any third-party services in connection with our game. The use of third-party services is at your own risk and governed by their respective terms and we will not be responsible or liable for any content, goods, or services provided by/ through third parties.
7.4. To the fullest extent permissible under applicable law, we may wish to transfer all or a part of our rights or responsibilities under these Terms to someone else without obtaining your consent. You agree that we may do so provided that the transfer does not significantly disadvantage you. You may not transfer any of the rights we give you under these Terms unless we first agree to this in writing.
8. Intellectual Property
8.1. All intellectual property rights in and to the Services, including but not limited to the Game’s design, graphics, gameplay logic, user interface, branding, bot behavior, wallet integrations, and any related content are owned by us or our licensors. These rights are protected under applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
8.2. You are granted a limited right to access and use the Services solely for your personal, non-commercial entertainment, in accordance with these Terms. This does not grant you ownership of any part of the Services.
8.3. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, publicly display, reverse engineer, or otherwise use any part of the Game without our express written consent. All trademarks, logos, and service marks displayed in connection with the Services are the property of their respective owners and may not be used without permission.
8.4. You may not link to or frame the Game in any other website, app, or platform without authorization. We will enforce our intellectual property rights to the fullest extent of the law.
9. Limitation of Liability
For residents in the United States:
9.1. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in these Terms and to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law, the Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, express or implied and we disclaim all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
9.2. We do not warrant that the Services or any content provided in or with our Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from bugs, viruses, or other harmful components.
9.3. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, compatibility, or availability of the Game, its features, or any third-party services (including Telegram, TON wallets, or payment processors).
9.4. Additionally, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we will not be liable in any way for damage or loss of any kind resulting from possession, use, or malfunction of the services (however caused and regardless of the theory of liability (contract, tort, or otherwise), including damages to property, computer failure or malfunction and, to the fullest extent permitted by law, damages for personal injuries, even if we have been advised of the possibility of these damages. To the extent permitted by law, in no event and under any theory of liability will our liability exceed the lesser of (a) the actual price paid by you (if any) for the licence to use Virtual Items or any other part of our Services or; (b) the amount you paid to us during the twelve (12) months prior to the time your cause of action arose. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or the exclusion or limitation of damages, so the above limitations and/or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
9.5. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we and our affiliates, officers, employees, and partners will not be liable to you in any way for damages or loss of any kind resulting from:
● Losses or harm not caused by our breach of these Terms or negligence;
● Losses or harm which are not reasonably foreseeable by you and us at the time of you agreeing to these Terms including those losses which happen as a side effect of foreseeable losses. This could include loss of data, loss of opportunity or other financial loss;
● Any inability to use the Services or any use by you of the Services which is not authorised by us under these Terms;
● Any system failures, errors, bugs, service interruptions, or downtime, which may result in damage to your equipment or a loss of your data or disruption of service, except where any defective digital content that we have supplied to you is caused by our failure to use reasonable care and skill in the provision of the applicable Services;
● Delays or failures caused by Telegram, blockchain networks, wallet providers, internet connectivity, or any third-party services, gameplay disruptions, technical failures, or loss of progress caused by system errors, device incompatibility, blockchain congestion, wallet issues;
● Loss or theft of Toncoin or other digital assets;
● Mistaken, unauthorized, or failed transactions;
● Missed prize payments due to failure to provide required data, wallet issues, or incorrect user information;
● The acts, omissions, defaults, breaches, or inactions of any other third party;
● Any failure of the Services to meet your expectations or intended use.
9.6. For any losses or harm in any period of twelve months, to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law, we will only be responsible for losses or harm which are a reasonably foreseeable consequence of our negligence or breach of these Terms up to the value of the amount that you have paid to us in the 60 day period, ending, on the date of your claim. If you have not made any payments, our liability shall be zero (0). Losses and harm are foreseeable only where they could be reasonably contemplated by you and us at the time of you agreeing to these Terms.
9.7. Subject to applicable law and unless otherwise specified in these Terms, we do not give any warranty, express or implied, in relation to our Services and you acknowledge that your only right with respect to any problems or dissatisfaction with any of our Services is to discontinue your use of our Services. Any additional legal rights, such as any applicable statutory rights of legal conformity which you may have as a consumer, remain unaffected by these Terms.
9.8. Users are solely responsible for ensuring their devices and accounts are properly configured.
9.9. We are not liable for any failure or delay in performance caused by events beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to force majeure events, power failures, internet outages, system vulnerabilities, third-party service interruptions, or network attacks.
9.10 You will bear sole responsibility for any damage caused to us, our partners, other users of the Services or any other individual or legal entity as a result of your use of all or part of the Services and/or Game in violation of the law or of your obligations as stipulated in these Terms.
9.11. Some jurisdictions do not allow disclaimer of certain warranties or the limitation or exclusion of liability for certain types of damages. Accordingly, some of the above disclaimers and limitations may not apply to you. In such jurisdictions, the exclusions and liability are limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.
9.12. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you release Secret Arcade Society and its affiliates, officers, employees, and partners from responsibility, liability, claims, demands, and/or damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown (including claims of negligence), arising out of or related to disputes you have with other users and the acts or omissions of third parties.
10. Indemnity
10.1 You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Secret Arcade Society, its affiliates, officers, employees, and partners from and against any and all claims, demands, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from or related to:
● Your use or misuse of the Services;
● Your violation of these Terms or any applicable law or regulation;
● Any breach of representations, warranties, or obligations under these Terms;
● Any fraudulent activity, cheating, or manipulation of the game or prize system;
● Claims made by third parties as a result of your actions or content submitted through the Services.
10.2. We reserve the right to assume exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which case you agree to cooperate fully with us in asserting any available defenses.
For residents in the United States:
10.3. You agree, to the full extent permitted by law, to indemnify and hold Bear Cave SRL, its directors, officers, employees, parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, agents, contractors, and licensors harmless with respect to any claims or demand, including attorneys’ fees, arising out of your breach or alleged breach of these Terms, your violation of rules for our Games, competitions, or tournaments, your violation of any law or the rights of a third party, or any action by you that requires enforcement of these Terms. Nothing in these Terms will be deemed to exclude or limit your liability in respect of any indemnity given by you under these Terms. You further agree that you will not sue or recover any damages from Secret Arcade Society, its directors, officers, employees, partner, subsidiaries, affiliates, agents, contractors, and licensors as a result of its decision to remove or deny access to any Service, to suspend or terminate your access to the Service, or to take any other action during the investigation of a suspected violation or as a result of our conclusion that a violation of these Terms has occurred. This waiver and indemnity provision applies to all violations described in or contemplated by these Terms.
11.Availability of Services
For residents in the United States:
11.1. We make no warranty or representation regarding the availability of our Services and reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Services with notice for technical reasons (such as technical difficulties experienced by us or on the internet) or to allow us to improve user experience.
11.2. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT ANY OR ALL OF OUR SERVICES MAY BE TERMINATED IN WHOLE OR IN PART AT OUR SOLE DISCRETION WITH 3 DAYS PRIOR NOTICE TO YOU. YOU ASSUME ANY AND ALL RISK OF LOSS ASSOCIATED WITH THE TERMINATION OF OUR SERVICES.
For residents outside the United States and the European Economic Area:
11.3. We do not guarantee that our Services will be available or error-free at all times, but we will provide our Services with reasonable care and skill. For any Virtual Items or other parts of our Services paid for with real money or virtual currency, we warrant that they will substantially conform to their description at the time of purchase and be of satisfactory quality, and that any related services will be provided with reasonable care and skill. We make no warranty or representation regarding the availability or performance of any Services provided free of charge.
We are entitled to modify or discontinue any paid-for Services at our discretion, provided that we give you at least 3 days’ prior notice. Notice may be given by posting an announcement on our official Telegram channel or by publishing updated Terms. Such modifications or discontinuations will take effect 3 days after the notice is provided.
We may also change or update our Services, in whole or in part, without prior notice where such changes do not materially degrade the functionality of any part of the Services paid for with real money or virtual currency.
11.4. Also, notwithstanding the foregoing, we are not liable or responsible for any failure to perform, or delay in performance of, any of our obligations that are caused by events outside our reasonable control. You also acknowledge and agree that we are not liable for any errors relating to Services which are provided wholly by a third party (Telegram platform functionality, TON blockchain operations, or external payment or wallet services.)
11.5. For residents in the European Economic Area: Notwithstanding the fact that we do not guarantee that any of our Services will be available, uninterrupted, or error-free at all times or at any given time, and you agree that we are not liable or responsible for any failure to perform, or delay in performance of, any of our obligations that are caused by events outside our reasonable control, your local laws may provide you with a legal guarantee that the Services will be in legal conformity at the time of supply and during the life of these Terms with you.
11.6. Under this legal guarantee, we will be liable for lack of conformity of the Game and/or Virtual Item and you may have a right under your local laws to have the Game and/or Virtual Item brought back into conformity. Other than this legal guarantee and to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, no other warranties of any kind, express or implied, are included as part of these Terms.
11.7. To the fullest extent permissible under applicable law, you also acknowledge and agree that we are not liable for any errors relating to any Services which are provided wholly by a third party (Telegram platform functionality, TON blockchain operations, or external payment or wallet services.).
11.8. We may change and update our Services in whole and in part, in order to, for example, to reflect any operational or technical changes or improvements in our Services, to ensure compliance with legal obligations, to fix bugs, to improve the security of Services or for other business practices. You also may need to update third-party software from time to time in order to access certain Services.
11.9. Unless otherwise required by applicable laws and provided that any such updates do not result in material derogation in the functionality of the Services, you grant us consent to perform the relevant amendments with 3 days` prior notification to you.
11.10. Nevertheless, when we make changes, we will inform users by posting an updated version of the Terms within the game, in the Telegram group, or through another appropriate channel. The updated Terms will take effect within 3 days from posting, unless otherwise stated. By continuing to use the Services after the effective date, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using the Services.
11.11. If any updates to our Services result in a negative impact to your access or use of the Services in a more than minor way), we will give you notice of such changes, by posting a notice within the Game, in the Telegram group, or through another appropriate channel 5 days in advance of the before the changes take effect.
11.12. If you do not agree to the changes, you will be able to terminate these Terms within 5 days from the date of any notice we provide, or 5 days from when the change comes into effect, whichever is later.
11.13. If you do not object to the changes or terminate these Terms within the stated time limit, we will take that as your acceptance of the changes.
11.14. All modifications and additions to the Services will be governed by these Terms, unless otherwise expressly stated by us in writing.
12. Termination of Services
12.1. You may stop using our Services at any time, without prior notification to us.
12.2. Without limiting any other remedies or any other provisions of these Terms, we reserve the right to suspend or permanently terminate your access to the Services and/or suspend or revoke the licence granted to you under these Terms, with 3 days prior notice, if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms, engaged in fraudulent activity, or acted in a way that harms the integrity or operation of the Game. If you think that a decision to suspend or terminate your access was taken wrongly, please contact us at Contact@secretarcadesociety.com within 2 days. We will restore any Virtual Items and/or game features if we have good cause to believe our actions were not sufficiently justified.
12.3. Upon termination:
● Your right to use the Services will immediately end;
● Any Virtual Items, in-game progress, or prize eligibility may be forfeited;
● You are not entitled to any compensation or refund for lost progress, unused Virtual Items, or unclaimed prizes;
● You may not create a new account or access the Services without our express permission.
12.4. We will notify you if we decide to terminate or suspend any licence we have granted to you under these Terms, unless: we are reasonably unable to notify you due to technical limitations (for example, we do not have your direct contact details); we are terminating or suspending it to comply with a legal obligation which does not include a prior notice obligation; notification is not possible due to a legal obligation to take immediate action; or if we reasonably believe that providing notice is likely to materially harm a third party.
12.5. We also reserve the right to discontinue the Services entirely, at any time and for any reason, without liability, by providing reasonable 2 days` notice in advance, where possible.
12.6. The following sections shall survive termination: Intellectual Property, Limitation of Liability, Indemnity, and any other provisions that by their nature should reasonably remain in effect.
13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
13.1. The interpretation of these Terms, as well as the claims for breach of it, are governed by the laws of Romania and mandatory applicable European Union regulations, unless the law of your Country of Residence states otherwise,
13.2. Most concerns can be solved quickly by contacting us at @community
13.3. In the unlikely event that we cannot solve your concern and you wish to bring legal action against us regarding these Terms, then that dispute will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Romania, unless the law in your Country of Residence allows you to choose the courts of that country for the dispute in question
13.4. You agree that any disputes shall be handled individually and not as part of a class, collective, or representative action, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.
14. Amendments and Updates
14.1. We may update these Terms from time to time, for example to reflect changes in our Services, legal obligations, or business practices. When we make material changes, we will notify users by posting an updated version of the Terms within the Game, in the Telegram group, or through another appropriate channel.
14.2. The updated Terms will take effect within 3 days from posting, unless otherwise stated. By continuing to use the Services after the effective date, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must immediately stop using the Services.
15. Miscellaneous
15.1. Severability. If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable for any reason, that part will be interpreted in a manner consistent with applicable law to reflect as nearly as possible our original intentions and the remainder of these Terms will remain valid and enforceable. If it is not possible to interpret an invalid or unenforceable part of these Terms in a manner consistent with applicable law, then that part will be deemed severable from these Terms without affecting the remaining provisions of these Terms. Waiver. Our failure to enforce any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
15.2. Assignment. You may not assign or transfer any rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign or transfer our rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
15.3. Headings. Section titles and headings are provided for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation of these Terms.
15.4. Entire Agreement. These Terms, along with the annexes hereunder and our Privacy Policy and any referenced documents or guidelines, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding your use of the Services and supersede, replace and extinguish all prior or contemporaneous communications and understandings between you and us.
16. Contact
For questions or concerns, contact us at:
Secret Arcade Society
Bear Cave SRL
Strada Teleajen 33
Bucharest, Romania
Email: contact@secretarcadesociety.com
Annex A: Competition Rules, Prizes, and Eligibility
Competition Period: The competition will run from July 16, 2025 at 00:00 EET until August 30, 2025 at 23:59 EET. All gameplay and scoring must occur within this timeframe to be considered for leaderboard placement.
Gameplay Mechanics
Each player starts with five (5) lives.
Each level presents a unique skill-based challenge. Players earn points based on their speed, efficiency, and strategies. Scores from all levels are cumulative, forming the player’s total score on the global leaderboard.
Players may replay any level as many times as they wish during the competition period to improve their score. Only the highest score achieved for each level will be counted toward the cumulative total.
Losing a level results in the loss of one life.
One life regenerates automatically every twenty-four (24) hours
Players may purchase additional lives through the Telegram Store. Prices are denominated in Toncoin (TON) and may be adjusted at our discretion in response to significant exchange rate fluctuations. All purchases are final and non-refundable.
By participating in the Game, you agree that your Telegram username and cumulative game score may be displayed on public leaderboards to reflect rankings and competition status. If you are a winner, your username may also be used to publicly announce competition results.
Each level presents a skill-based challenge, and players earn points based on speed, efficiency, and strategy. Scores are cumulative and publicly displayed on a global leaderboard, which is updated daily at 10:00 PM EET. Players may replay levels at any time during the competition to improve their score.
Prize Eligibility
Only players who successfully complete all levels and place among the top ten (10) cumulative scorers by the end of the competition (or its extensions) will be eligible to receive prizes.
If no eligible winners (i.e. no players have completed all levels) are identified by the end of the scheduled competition period, We reserve the right to extend the competition by additional seven (7)-day periods until at least one eligible winner qualifies.
We may, at our sole discretion, decide to end the competition without awarding prizes after a reasonable number of extensions, if no eligible winners are confirmed.
In the case of a tie:
The winner will be the player who reached the tied score first.
Leaderboard Prizes
The following TON-based prizes, calculated in Euros, will be awarded to the top ten (10) eligible players at the end of the competition:
First place: €300 worth of TON
Second place: €250 worth of TON
Third place: €125 worth of TON
Fourth place: €90 worth of TON
Fifth place: €80 worth of TON
Sixth place: €65 worth of TON
Seventh place: €50 worth of TON
Eight place: €45 worth of TON
Ninth place: €30 worth of TON
Tenth place: €15 worth of TON
Prizes will be sent to valid Telegram-linked TON wallets. The TON amount will be calculated at the time of payout.
Winners will receive the full advertised amount of TON, and are solely responsible for reporting and paying any applicable taxes in their country of residence that may arise from receiving the prize. We will pay any taxes required under Romanian law on these prizes separately.
Verification Requirements
We may require winners to complete a simple verification process before prizes are awarded. This may include providing proof of ownership of a Telegram-linked TON wallet or other reasonable evidence we request to confirm eligibility. Verification is primarily conducted to prevent fraud, confirm eligibility, and ensure fair play.
Winners will be contacted via Telegram within 48 hours of the competition’s end and must reply within three (3) days to begin the verification process. If requested, winners will have up to seven (7) days from the time of first notification to complete any required verification checks. If a winner fails to respond, does not complete the requested verification in time, or submits invalid documents, they may be disqualified and the prize may be offered to the next eligible player.
Once all winners have been verified, prizes will be distributed directly to their Telegram-linked TON wallets.
Geographic and Legal Restrictions
Prize eligibility is limited to players who are not residents of, or otherwise connected to, any country or territory subject to sanctions, embargoes, or trade restrictions imposed by the European Union, the United Nations, the United States, the United Kingdom, or any other applicable jurisdiction.
Disqualification and Conduct
Players may be disqualified and forfeit their prize for:
Using bots, scripts, or automated tools
Exploiting bugs or game mechanics
Submitting false or fraudulent verification documents
Abusing the TON wallet system or circumventing restrictions
Violating the Terms of Service or any applicable laws
Dispute Procedure
Players who believe they were wrongly disqualified or who did not receive the points they believe they are entitled to may submit a written complaint within twentyfour (24) hours of the leaderboard’s publication. We will review the claim and issue a final decision.
Fair Play Notice:
Cheating, bug exploitation, bot usage, or fraudulent documents will result in disqualification.
Users may only claim one prize per competition period.
Annex B: Community Guidelines
Our game community exists to support, inform, and encourage players. We welcome all users who want to participate respectfully and help build a fun, fair environment. These guidelines apply to our official Telegram group, Telegram channel, and any direct communication with our team.
By joining and participating in our community spaces, you agree to the following rules:
Be respectful. No harassment, hate speech, bullying, or personal attacks. Treat other players and our team with courtesy.
No spam or self-promotion. Don’t post unsolicited ads, external projects, referral links, or promotional content.
Use appropriate language. Avoid offensive, graphic, or overly aggressive language.
Do not impersonate others. This includes pretending to be a team member, moderator, or another player.
Do not share false or misleading information. This includes rumors about game mechanics, prizes, or policies.
Do not share harmful content. This includes malware, phishing links, NSFW material, or illegal content.
Respect moderators. If your post is removed or you are warned, accept the feedback. Repeated violations may result in a ban.
Important: Serious or repeated violations of these rules may result in:
Removal from the community group(s);
Temporary or permanent bans from our Services;
Disqualification from competitions or prize eligibility.
If you believe you have been banned or restricted in error, you may appeal the decision by contacting us at contact@secretarcadesociety.com. All appeals will be reviewed at our discretion and decisions are final.
These rules may be updated as needed. For full legal conditions, please refer to the Terms of Service.
Annex C: Data Retention and Privacy Rights
This annex outlines how we handle personal and gameplay data collected through participation in the Game, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Romanian laws.
1. Use of Location Data for Tax Compliance
We collect and use your declared country of residence together with your IP-based location to determine applicable VAT or other indirect tax obligations under EU law (including Article 24f of Regulation (EU) 282/2011). This processing is necessary to comply with our legal obligations.
Retention period: Location data for VAT and tax compliance is stored securely for ten (10) years from the date of each transaction, as mandated by EU and Romanian tax law.
2. Verification Data
If you win a prize and are required to complete verification, we will collect personal data necessary to confirm eligibility requirements under these Terms and comply with mandatory regulations. This may include:
Full legal name
Date of birth
Country of residence and nationality
Telegram-linked TON wallet address
Retention Period: verification related data is stored securely for five (5) years from the date of collection or the end of the competition, as mandated by EU and Romanian law.
Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18 or under the legal age of majority in the Country of Residence. If we discover or are informed that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a minor, we will delete it promptly upon verified request from a parent or legal guardian.
3. Gameplay and Leaderboard Data
In order to operate the Game and resolve disputes, we collect non-personal and pseudonymous data such as:
Telegram user ID
Score history and level progress
TON transaction logs (if relevant)
Retention Period: Gameplay-related data is retained for a maximum of twelve (12) months following the end of the competition period. After this, the data is either anonymized or deleted.
3. Your Data Rights
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have a number of rights relating to your personal data, which may be exercised at any time and free of charge, as provided below:
Right to information: To be informed about the purposes and means of the processing of your personal data.
Right of access: To obtain confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning you is being processed, and to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to rectification: To request that we update or correct the personal data we hold about you. We may need to verify the accuracy of any new data you provide.
Right to erasure (‘right to be forgotten’): To request the erasure of your personal data, subject to conditions specified in Article 17 GDPR.
Right to restriction of processing: To request that we restrict the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
Right to data portability: To receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format, where the conditions specified in Article 20 GDPR are met.
Right to object: To object to the processing of your personal data on grounds relating to your particular situation if processing is based on our legitimate interests.
Right of withdrawal: If processing is based on your freely given consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Right to lodge a complaint: To lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority or pursue judicial remedies. In Romania, this is the Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal (ANSPDCP).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@secretarcadesociety. We will respond in accordance with applicable legal timelines.
This Annex may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in data retention requirements or legal obligations. Any such updates will be posted within the game or via our official Telegram channel, along with the updated Privacy Policy.