Terms of Use

§ 1 Scope

(1) These Terms of Use (hereinafter “Terms”) govern the use of the mobile application “geoking” (hereinafter “App”), operated by Speakz Media GmbH, Kantstraße 127, 10625 Berlin (hereinafter “Provider”).

(2) These Terms apply to all users of the App, regardless of whether the free or the paid version (“geoking Pro”) is used.

(3) Conflicting or supplementary general terms and conditions of the user do not form part of the contract unless the Provider expressly agrees to their applicability in writing.

(4) The version of these Terms in effect at the time of use applies. The Provider reserves the right to amend these Terms at any time with future effect. Users will be notified of changes in a timely manner.

§ 2 Formation of Contract

(1) The contract for the use of the App is formed when the user downloads the App from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. No account registration is required.

(2) By installing and using the App, the user confirms that they have read and agree to these Terms.

(3) Users must be at least 16 years of age. For minors, the consent of a parent or guardian is required.

§ 3 Scope of Services

(1) The App provides a geography quiz game for mobile devices with various game modes (e.g. Pin the Map, Real or Fake, Daily Challenge, 1v1 Duel).

(2) The free version includes the core functionality of the App with all basic modes.

(3) The paid version (geoking Pro) includes additional features such as unlimited games, extended statistics, and further extras as described in the current product listing in the App Store.

(4) The Provider reserves the right to expand, restrict, or modify the features of the App at any time, provided this is reasonable for users. Users will be notified of material changes in a timely manner.

§ 4 User Obligations

(1) The user agrees to use the App solely as intended and in accordance with applicable law.

(2) The user is prohibited from:

• Using the App in a manner that jeopardizes the operation or security of the App
• Performing automated access (e.g. bots, scraping) on the App
• Reproducing or distributing App content without the Provider's prior consent
• Manipulating game results or leaderboards through technical means

§ 5 Pricing

(1) Use of the free version is free of charge.

(2) The paid version (geoking Pro) is available as a one-time purchase or subscription via in-app purchases in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Current prices are shown in the respective stores.

(3) Billing is handled by the respective store operator (Apple Inc. or Google LLC). The payment terms of the respective store apply.

(4) Subscriptions renew automatically for the selected period unless cancelled before the end of the current billing period. Cancellation is made through the settings of the respective store.

§ 6 Delivery

(1) The App is a digital service. Access to App features is granted immediately upon completion of the purchase or subscription.

(2) The Provider strives for the highest possible availability of the App. There is no right to uninterrupted availability. Temporary limitations may result from maintenance, software updates, or force majeure.

§ 7 Copyright and Intellectual Property

(1) All content in the App — including texts, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio files, software, and their compilation — is the property of Speakz Media GmbH or its licensors and is protected by German and international copyright law.

(2) The user receives a simple, non-transferable, non-sublicensable right to use the App for personal, non-commercial purposes.

(3) Any use beyond this, in particular reproduction, distribution, public communication, or modification of content, requires the prior written consent of the Provider.

§ 8 Warranty

(1) The App is provided “as is.” The Provider endeavors to keep the information and features of the App up to date, accurate, and complete, but makes no warranty in this regard, in particular regarding the accuracy of country data, flags, or maps.

(2) The statutory warranty provisions apply to defects in the App.

§ 9 Liability

(1) The Provider is liable without limitation for damages arising from injury to life, body, or health based on intentional or negligent breach of duty by the Provider, and for damages resulting from intentional or grossly negligent conduct by the Provider.

(2) For ordinary negligence, the Provider is only liable for breach of material contractual obligations (cardinal obligations). In this case, liability is limited to the foreseeable, typical contractual damage.

(3) Liability under the German Product Liability Act remains unaffected.

§ 10 Privacy

(1) The protection of users' personal data is of the highest priority for the Provider. The Provider processes personal data in compliance with applicable data protection law, in particular the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).

(2) Details on data collection, processing, and use are set out in the Privacy Policy, which forms an integral part of these Terms.

§ 11 Termination

(1) Since geoking does not require a user account, the contractual relationship ends when the App is uninstalled.

(2) geoking Pro (subscription): Subscriptions are cancelled through the respective platform (Apple App Store or Google Play Store) in accordance with their terms. Cancellation is possible at any time effective at the end of the current billing period. Amounts already paid for the current billing period are not refunded.

(3) The right to extraordinary termination for good cause remains unaffected for both parties.

§ 12 Final Provisions

(1) These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG).

(2) If the user is a merchant, legal entity under public law, or a special fund under public law, the exclusive place of jurisdiction for all disputes arising from or in connection with this contract is Berlin.

(3) If any provision of these Terms is or becomes wholly or partially invalid or unenforceable, the validity of the remaining provisions shall not be affected. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be replaced by a provision that most closely achieves the economic purpose of the original provision.

(4) The European Commission provides a platform for online dispute resolution (ODR): https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr. The Provider is neither willing nor obliged to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board.

Speakz Media GmbH
Kantstraße 127
10625 Berlin
Germany
dev@speakzmedia.de