EARWORM
Terms · Microtransactions
Microtransaction Terms
1. General Provisions
These terms (the "Terms") set out the rules for making in-game purchases (microtransactions) in the EarWorm game, as well as the related rights and obligations of the parties. The service provider is Robert Ratajczak, a sole trader operating under the business name ROBERT RATAJCZAK, Tax ID (NIP) 6972389419 (the "Provider").
These Terms supplement the Privacy Policy and apply only to paid features and digital content available in the EarWorm game on the Android, Android TV and iOS platforms.
2. Definitions
- Microtransaction — a voluntary purchase of digital content or an in-game feature, made through an app store (Google Play or the App Store) either as a one-off payment or as a subscription (a recurring fee that renews access to premium features for the next billing period).
- Digital content — data produced and supplied in digital form, e.g. unlocking additional playlists, game modes, premium features or the removal of ads.
- Store — the app distribution platform (Google Play operated by Google, the App Store operated by Apple) through which the payment is processed.
- Consumer — a natural person making a purchase for purposes not directly related to their business or professional activity.
3. Acceptance of the Terms
Making a microtransaction requires prior acceptance of these Terms. By placing an order you confirm that you have read and agree to them. If you do not accept the Terms, do not make in-game purchases.
4. Scope of Microtransactions
Use of the core features of the EarWorm game is free of charge. Microtransactions are entirely voluntary and cover only additional digital content and features, whose scope, availability and price are presented in the game before the purchase is confirmed.
The Provider may add, modify or withdraw individual paid digital content at any time. This does not affect content that has already been purchased and made available.
5. Prices and Payments
- Prices of digital content are shown in the game, in a currency depending on the country of the Store account, and include applicable taxes (including VAT) unless stated otherwise.
- Payment is processed solely through the Store (Google Play or the App Store) in accordance with that platform's terms. The Provider does not collect, store or process payment card data — this is handled by the Store operator.
- Settlement, invoices and payment data are subject to the terms and privacy policies of Google or Apple respectively.
- Subscriptions are fully managed by the Store: automatic renewal, cancellation, plan changes and resubscription are performed in your account settings on Google Play or the App Store. Cancelling a subscription preserves access to premium features until the end of the paid billing period.
6. Nature of Virtual Goods
Digital content and features acquired through microtransactions are purely virtual. In particular, they:
- have no monetary value and cannot be exchanged for cash;
- cannot be transferred, sold or exchanged between players;
- are made available under a licence to use the game and are tied to the account or device on which the purchase was made.
7. Fulfilment of the Purchase
Digital content is made available immediately after the Store confirms the payment — as a rule, instantly. By purchasing digital content delivered immediately, you consent to the start of its supply before the expiry of the withdrawal period.
8. Right of Withdrawal
As a rule, a consumer has the right to withdraw from a distance contract within 14 days. Under Article 38 of the Polish Consumer Rights Act of 30 May 2014, this right does not apply to digital content that has been supplied in full with the consumer's express and prior consent before the expiry of the withdrawal period, after the consumer has been informed of the loss of that right.
By accepting the purchase of digital content delivered immediately (section 7), you acknowledge the loss of the right of withdrawal once its supply has begun.
9. Complaints and Refunds
Complaints regarding digital content that does not conform to the contract may be submitted to contact@earworm.page, stating the purchase identifier (from the Store receipt) and a description of the issue. We review complaints within 14 days of receipt.
Refunds are handled in accordance with the policies of the Store (Google Play / App Store) through which the purchase was made. The above does not limit the consumer's statutory rights in respect of digital content not conforming to the contract.
10. Age Requirements
Microtransactions may only be made by adults or with the consent and under the supervision of a legal guardian. The person making the purchase is responsible for using the parental control features provided by the Store.
11. Prohibited Conduct
It is prohibited to circumvent payment mechanisms, to use paid features in a manner contrary to the law or these Terms, or to attempt to obtain digital content without the required payment.
12. Liability
The Provider makes every effort to ensure that digital content is supplied as described. The Provider is not liable for the unavailability or malfunction of Store services, telecommunications networks or the user's device. This provision neither excludes nor limits liability to the extent that doing so is impermissible under mandatory law.
13. Changes to the Terms
We reserve the right to amend these Terms. We will announce significant changes in the app and on the earworm.page website. Changes do not affect the terms of purchases made before they take effect. The current version is always available at earworm.page/terms.
14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
Matters not covered here are governed by Polish law, subject to the mandatory consumer-protection provisions of the consumer's country of habitual residence. A consumer may use out-of-court means of handling complaints and pursuing claims, including the European Commission's ODR platform available at ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.
15. Contact
Questions about microtransactions should be sent to contact@earworm.page.