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Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: November 5, 2024

Welcome to SHUFFALO. By accessing and using this word puzzle game, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By playing SHUFFALO, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use the game.

2. Use of the Game

SHUFFALO is provided for entertainment and educational purposes only. You may:

• Play the game for personal, non-commercial use
• Share your results on social media
• Access the game from any device with a web browser

3. Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of SHUFFALO, including but not limited to:

• Game design and mechanics
• Text, graphics, and user interface
• Source code and software

are owned by SHUFFALO and are protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

4. Educational Purpose Disclaimer

Important: SHUFFALO is created solely for educational and entertainment purposes. This game is an independent project and is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to The New York Times, The New Yorker, or any other publication or their word puzzle games. Any similarities to existing games are coincidental and unintentional.

5. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the game for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Attempt to reverse engineer or copy the game
• Distribute, modify, or create derivative works
• Use automated systems or bots to play the game
• Interfere with or disrupt the game's functionality

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

SHUFFALO is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that:

• The game will be uninterrupted or error-free
• All bugs or defects will be corrected
• The game will meet your specific requirements

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, SHUFFALO shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use or inability to use the game.

8. Game Availability

We reserve the right to:

• Modify or discontinue the game at any time
• Update game rules, word lists, or features
• Change these Terms and Conditions with notice

9. Local Storage

The game uses browser local storage to save your progress. You are responsible for managing your browser's storage settings. We are not responsible for loss of game data due to:

• Browser cache clearing
• Device changes or failures
• Browser updates or changes

10. Third-Party Links

The game may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or practices of these external sites.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the game after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

• Email: legal@shuffalo.com

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.