Culprit — Terms of Service
Effective: July 6, 2026 · App: Culprit (com.culprit.game) · Developer: Michael Alemayehu
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Culprit mobile app ("Culprit", "the app", "we", "us"). By downloading, installing, or using the app, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the app.
1. The service
Culprit is a daily deduction puzzle game. Each day a new case is released; you read the clues, name a culprit, and your solve time is recorded. We may add, modify, or discontinue features at any time.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use Culprit. By using the app you represent that you meet this requirement.
3. Your account
An anonymous account is created automatically on first launch; no email or password is required. You may choose an optional detective name that is visible to friends and in standings. You are responsible for activity that occurs through your device and account. See our Privacy Policy for how your data is handled.
4. Detective's Pass subscription
- What it is. An optional auto-renewing subscription that removes ads: hints and archive cases open immediately instead of after a short video. Solving the daily case is always free, and every other case can also be opened free by watching one short ad. The Pass buys convenience, never answers.
- Plans and price. Monthly (US$4.99 / month) or yearly (US$29.99 / year), shown in your local currency at the time of purchase. Prices may change with notice.
- Billing. Purchases are processed by the app store you bought through and charged to your Apple Account or Google account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically for the same period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends.
- Managing and cancelling. Manage or cancel anytime — on iOS in your Apple Account settings under Subscriptions, on Android in the Google Play app under Subscriptions. Cancelling stops future renewals; access continues until the end of the paid period.
- Refunds. Purchases are handled under the refund policy of the app store that processed them (Apple or Google) and applicable law. We do not separately process payments or issue refunds.
5. Advertising
Free users may watch optional rewarded ads (for example, to reveal a hint) served via Google AdMob. Subscribers see no ads. Ads are optional and are never required to solve the daily case.
6. Acceptable use
You agree not to cheat, exploit, reverse-engineer, tamper with, or disrupt the app or its servers; not to abuse other players through your detective name or duels; and not to use the app for any unlawful purpose. We may suspend or terminate access for violations.
7. Intellectual property
The app and its cases, artwork, text, and branding are owned by the developer and protected by law. You receive a personal, non-transferable, revocable license to use the app for its intended purpose. You may not copy, distribute, or create derivative works without permission.
8. Disclaimers
The app is provided "as is" and "as available", without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the app will be uninterrupted, error-free, or always available.
9. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the developer is not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the app. Our total liability for any claim relating to the app will not exceed the greater of the amount you paid us in the 12 months before the claim or US$50.
10. Changes to these Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes are reflected by the "Effective" date above. Continued use after a change means you accept the updated Terms.
11. Termination
You may stop using the app at any time and delete your account from Settings. We may suspend or end your access if you violate these Terms.
12. Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Nevada, USA, without regard to its conflict-of-law rules. Disputes will be resolved in the courts located in Nevada, unless applicable law requires otherwise.