Terms of Service

Effective Date: October 1, 2025

Last Updated: October 1, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and playing Pulse Dash, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Description of Service

Pulse Dash is a free-to-play web-based game where players compete to achieve high scores in timed reaction-based gameplay. The service includes:

• Core gameplay mechanics
• Score tracking and leaderboards
• Progressive Web App (PWA) functionality
• Offline play capabilities

3. User Responsibilities

3.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use Pulse Dash only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the service. You must not:

• Use offensive, inappropriate, or harmful player names
• Attempt to manipulate scores through cheating or exploiting bugs
• Use automated tools, bots, or scripts to play the game
• Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or hack the game
• Overload our servers through excessive requests or DDoS attacks
• Submit false or misleading information
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

3.2 Player Names and Content

When providing a player name, you agree that:

• You will not use names that are offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate
• You will not impersonate other players or public figures
• Your name will be publicly displayed on leaderboards
• We reserve the right to remove or modify inappropriate names

4. Fair Play and Anti-Cheating

4.1 Legitimate Gameplay

All scores must be achieved through legitimate gameplay. We prohibit:

• Use of automated clicking tools or macros
• Modification of game files or code
• Exploitation of bugs or glitches for unfair advantage
• Sharing accounts or coordinated score manipulation

4.2 Score Verification

We reserve the right to:

• Review and verify submitted scores
• Remove scores that appear fraudulent or impossible
• Reset leaderboards if widespread cheating is detected
• Implement additional anti-cheat measures as needed

5. Service Availability and Modifications

5.1 Service Availability

While we strive to maintain consistent service availability, we do not guarantee that Pulse Dash will be available at all times. The service may be temporarily unavailable due to:

• Maintenance and updates
• Technical difficulties
• Third-party service disruptions (e.g., Cloudflare)
• Circumstances beyond our control

5.2 Game Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, update, or discontinue the game at any time, including:

• Changing gameplay mechanics or rules
• Adding or removing features
• Updating the user interface
• Resetting leaderboards when necessary

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Game Content

All game content, including but not limited to graphics, code, design, and concept, is owned by the game developer or used under appropriate licenses.

6.2 User-Generated Content

By submitting player names or achieving scores, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide license to display this information publicly on leaderboards and in game statistics.

7. Privacy and Data Collection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the service, to understand our practices regarding your personal information.

8. Age Requirements

Pulse Dash is suitable for all ages. However:

• Users under 13 should obtain parental consent before playing
• Users under 18 should have parental supervision when providing personal information
• We recommend using nicknames rather than real names for privacy

9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

9.1 Service "As Is"

Pulse Dash is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

• The service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• All bugs or errors will be corrected
• The service will meet your specific requirements
• Data will never be lost or corrupted

9.2 Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly.

9.3 Gaming Addiction Notice

Please play responsibly. If you find yourself playing excessively, consider taking breaks or seeking help if needed.

10. Termination

10.1 Termination by You

You may stop using the service at any time. Your local data can be cleared by clearing your browser storage.

10.2 Termination by Us

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to the service for any user who:

• Violates these Terms of Service
• Engages in cheating or unfair play
• Uses inappropriate or offensive player names
• Attempts to harm or disrupt the service

11. Rate Limiting and Technical Restrictions

To ensure fair access for all users, we implement rate limiting:

• API requests are limited to prevent abuse
• Excessive requests may result in temporary restrictions
• These measures help maintain service stability

12. Third-Party Services

Pulse Dash uses third-party services including:

• Cloudflare: Hosting, security, and performance optimization

Use of these services is subject to their respective terms and policies.

13. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable law. Any disputes arising from these terms will be resolved through appropriate legal channels.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable.

16. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact: