Terms of Use
Last updated: August 26, 2026
These Terms of Use apply to the LinHug mobile application, website, and related services. By accessing or using LinHug, you agree to follow these terms.
Limited Permission to Use LinHug
LinHug grants you a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable permission to use the app and website for their intended entertainment purposes. No ownership or intellectual property rights are transferred to you.
Intellectual Property
Access to the app or website does not transfer any intellectual property right belonging to LinHug.
Except where permitted by applicable law, LinHug source code, visual assets, characters, text, audio, data structures, and original interface elements may not be copied, reproduced, extracted, adapted, distributed, reverse engineered, or used in another product without prior written permission.
The LinHug name, logo, characters, graphics, sounds, music, written content, software, and original visual presentation are owned by LinHug or used under an applicable licence and are protected under relevant intellectual property laws.
These terms do not claim ownership over the general idea of a word game or over game mechanics as abstract ideas. They protect LinHug’s original code, assets, content, characters, branding, and specific expression and presentation.
Prohibited Uses
You may not:
- Copy, extract, republish, sell, sublicense, or commercially exploit LinHug assets or content
- Use the LinHug name, logo, characters, or other brand elements in a way that suggests approval, sponsorship, or affiliation
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to obtain source code except where applicable law expressly permits it
- Remove or alter copyright, attribution, trademark, or proprietary notices
- Use automated tools to disrupt, overload, scrape, or interfere with the app, website, servers, or other players
- Upload unlawful, infringing, abusive, deceptive, or harmful content
User-Provided Content
You remain responsible for usernames, words, room names, and other content you submit. You grant LinHug the limited permission necessary to process, display, transmit, moderate, and store that content for operating and securing the game.
Accounts and Sign-In
LinHug can be played as a guest. Users may optionally sign in with Google or Apple to link eligible game progress to their account and restore it on another device.
When you choose a third-party sign-in provider, that provider’s own terms and privacy policy also apply. LinHug does not receive or store your Google or Apple password.
You are responsible for using an account you are authorized to use. Signing out does not automatically delete linked account data or gameplay records. For information about data handling and deletion requests, please review our Privacy Policy.
Third-Party Services and Content
LinHug may rely on third-party platforms, stores, infrastructure, advertising services, authentication providers, or licensed assets. This includes Google when you choose Google Sign-In and Apple when you choose Sign in with Apple. Their own terms and policies may also apply. Third-party names and materials remain the property of their respective owners.
Availability and Changes
Features, content, game rules, availability, and these terms may change as LinHug develops. We may restrict access where reasonably necessary to protect users, enforce these terms, maintain security, or comply with legal obligations.
No Guarantee
LinHug is provided on an “as available” basis to the extent permitted by law. We do not guarantee uninterrupted availability, error-free operation, or preservation of every room, score, or gameplay record.
Reporting Infringement
If you believe LinHug content infringes your rights, or if LinHug’s protected content is being copied or misused, please send enough information to identify the material, the relevant right, and how we can contact you.
Email: accounts@linhug.com