Summer Door Studios

Terms & Conditions

Word Rails

Effective Date: July 6, 2026
Last Updated: July 6, 2026

1. Agreement to These Terms

These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") form a binding agreement between you and Summer Door Studios LLC ("Summer Door," "we," "us," or "our") governing your use of the Word Rails mobile application and any related services, websites, or content we provide (collectively, the "Service").

By downloading, installing, or using the Service, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

Our Privacy Policy is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Event-specific rules that we publish in the app for competitions such as Rail Rally (see Section 8) also form part of these Terms.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service. If you are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you must be at least 16 years old, or have the consent of a parent or legal guardian.

If you are under the age of majority in your jurisdiction, you represent that your parent or legal guardian has reviewed and agreed to these Terms on your behalf. Parents and guardians are responsible for their minor children's use of the Service, including any purchases made.

You may not use the Service if you are barred from doing so under the laws of the United States or any other applicable jurisdiction, or if we have previously terminated your account for violating these Terms.

3. License to Use the Service

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to download and use one copy of the Service on a device you own or control, for your personal, non-commercial entertainment.

This is a license, not a sale. We reserve all rights not expressly granted.

3.1 Restrictions

You agree that you will not:

• Copy, modify, translate, or create derivative works of the Service;
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Service, except to the extent this restriction is prohibited by applicable law;
• Circumvent, disable, or interfere with security, anti-cheat, or entitlement-verification features;
• Use bots, scripts, automated tools, memory editors, modified clients, or any other means to gain an unfair advantage or to manipulate scores, leaderboards, or Rally results;
• Exploit bugs, glitches, or unintended behavior for advantage, and you agree to report them to us if discovered;
• Access the Service through unauthorized means, or scrape or harvest data from it;
• Sell, rent, sublicense, or commercially exploit the Service or any Virtual Items;
• Buy, sell, trade, or transfer accounts, entitlements, or Virtual Items for real-world value;
• Create a new account to evade a suspension, termination, or other enforcement action;
• Violate any applicable law or regulation.

3.2 Updates and Patches

We may develop and provide updates, patches, bug fixes, and modified versions of the Service, which may be installed automatically subject to your device settings. Updates are deemed part of the Service and are governed by these Terms. Some updates may be required to continue playing; if you do not install a required update, parts or all of the Service may become unavailable or may not function correctly, and we are not liable for issues caused by your decision not to update. You are responsible for any network or data charges incurred in downloading or using the Service.

4. Your Account and Player Profile

Some features require an account or a player profile. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity under your account.

Display names. You choose a display name that is visible to other players on leaderboards and in social features. You must not select a display name that is obscene, hateful, harassing, infringing, misleading, impersonating, or that contains personal information about you or anyone else. We may change or reclaim any display name at our discretion.

Inactive accounts. If your account has been inactive for at least 24 months, we may delete the account and its associated data, after attempting to notify you where we have a reasonable means of doing so. We will take reasonable steps to preserve or re-honor paid entitlements (including the Conductor's License), including through the app store's restore-purchases mechanism.

You may delete your account at any time through the in-app settings or by contacting us. See our Privacy Policy for details.

5. Code of Conduct and Interactions with Other Players

The Service includes social features such as friend connections, leaderboards, and competitive events. When interacting with other players, you agree that you will not:

• Harass, bully, threaten, defame, or abuse other players, or encourage others to do so;
• Post or transmit content that is hateful, obscene, sexually explicit, discriminatory, or that promotes violence or illegal activity;
• Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity, including Summer Door staff;
• Attempt to obtain other players' personal information, credentials, or account access, or engage in phishing or scams;
• Spam, advertise, or solicit other players;
• Submit false or bad-faith reports about other players;
• Wager or stake anything of value on the outcome of matches or Rallies.

Interactions are between you and other players. You are solely responsible for your interactions with other players. We are not obligated to monitor or intervene in disputes between players, though we may do so at our discretion. To the maximum extent permitted by law, you release Summer Door from claims arising out of or relating to your interactions with other players. If you are a California resident, you waive California Civil Code § 1542, which says: "A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release and that, if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party."

6. Purchases, the Conductor's License, and Virtual Items

6.1 In-App Purchases

The Service is free to download and offers optional in-app purchases, processed exclusively through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Your purchase is a transaction between you and the applicable app store, subject to that store's terms. We never receive or store your payment credentials.

Prices are shown at the point of purchase and may change over time, may vary by region, and may be offered at different prices during promotions. Price changes do not apply retroactively to completed purchases.

6.2 The Conductor's License

The Conductor's License is a one-time purchase that grants a permanent, account-linked entitlement to the benefits described in the app at the time of purchase, which may include removal of in-game advertisements, premium Passport access, enhanced daily bonuses, Rally perks, and cosmetic items.

The Conductor's License is not a subscription. No recurring charge is made and no renewal occurs.

The specific benefits included may be modified, rebalanced, added to, or replaced over time as the Service evolves. We will not remove the core benefit of ad removal from the Conductor's License for players who purchased it. If we make a material adverse change to the entitlement, we will give reasonable advance notice in the app.

6.3 Virtual Items

"Virtual Items" means any in-game currency, cosmetic, perk, boost, pass, entitlement, or other virtual good available in the Service.

When you "buy" or "purchase" a Virtual Item, you are acquiring a limited, revocable, non-transferable license to use it within the Service — not ownership of the item itself. (California residents: this disclosure is made in accordance with California Business & Professions Code § 17500.6.) Virtual Items have no monetary value and are not your property. Virtual Items:

• Cannot be redeemed for real money, goods, or anything of monetary value from us or anyone else;
• Cannot be transferred or sold outside the Service;
• May be modified, rebalanced, or discontinued by us at any time;
• Are forfeited without compensation if your account is terminated for violating these Terms, or if the Service is discontinued (subject to Section 6.6).

6.4 Refunds

All purchases are final and non-refundable, except as required by applicable law or as permitted by the app store's refund policy.

Because purchases are processed by Apple and Google, refund requests must be directed to them:

• Apple: https://reportaproblem.apple.com
• Google Play: https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/2479637

Consumers in the EEA and UK: You have a statutory right to withdraw from a distance contract within 14 days. However, by purchasing digital content that is delivered immediately, you request immediate performance and acknowledge that you lose your right of withdrawal once delivery begins. Nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights in respect of digital content that is faulty or not as described, including any legal guarantee of conformity.

6.5 Refund Abuse and Chargebacks

If a purchase is refunded, reversed, or charged back after the associated Virtual Items or entitlements have been delivered, we may revoke those Virtual Items or entitlements (including the Conductor's License). If we reasonably believe you are abusing the refund process — for example, repeatedly purchasing and refunding content you have used — we may suspend purchasing features or your account. Nothing in this section limits refunds required by applicable law.

6.6 Discontinuation of the Service

We may discontinue the Service or any part of it at any time. If we permanently discontinue the Service, we will provide at least 90 days' notice where reasonably practicable and will stop selling new in-app purchases at the time notice is given. Except where required by law, you will not be entitled to a refund for Virtual Items previously purchased and used.

7. Advertising

The Service is supported in part by advertising. By using the Service without a Conductor's License, you agree that we may display advertisements. Advertisements may be personalized subject to your consent and device settings, as described in our Privacy Policy.

We are not responsible for the content of third-party advertisements or for any goods or services offered through them. Your interactions with advertisers are solely between you and the advertiser.

8. Competitive Play, Rallies, and Leaderboards

The Service includes ranked play, seasonal Rail Rally events, and leaderboards.

• Rally schedules, rules, scoring, and rewards are set by us and may change between events. Event-specific rules published in the app form part of these Terms for that event.
• Rewards are Virtual Items only. No cash prizes are offered. Rallies are not sweepstakes, contests of chance, or gambling.
• Matchmaking and bracket placement are determined by us using factors such as skill, progression, region, and participation.
• By participating in leaderboards, Rallies, and social features, you consent to the display of your gameplay identity — your display name, avatar, scores, and standings — to other players in the Service, and in screenshots or recordings of public leaderboards and events that we may use to promote the Service.
• We may adjust, reset, or invalidate scores, standings, and rewards where we detect cheating, exploitation, or technical error.
• Our determinations regarding fair play and rankings are final, subject to the appeal process in Section 9.3.

9. User Content, Moderation, and Reporting

9.1 Your Content License to Us

If the Service allows you to submit content — including display names, avatars, messages, or other material ("User Content") — you retain ownership of your User Content and grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, transferable license to host, store, reproduce, display, and distribute it solely for the purpose of operating and promoting the Service.

You represent that you have the rights necessary to grant this license and that your User Content does not violate these Terms or any law.

9.2 Moderation

We may — but are not obligated to — monitor, review, filter (including with automated tools), remove, or refuse any User Content, and we may restrict features, suspend, or terminate accounts for conduct we determine, in good faith, violates these Terms or harms other players or the Service. Where required by applicable law, we will tell you the reason for a moderation or enforcement action taken against your content or account, unless doing so would compromise security, anti-cheat measures, or an investigation.

9.3 Reporting and Appeals

You can report content, display names, or player conduct that you believe violates these Terms through the in-app support option or by emailing support@summerdoor.com. We review reports and take action we consider appropriate in a timely manner.

If we take an enforcement action against your content, account, scores, or standings and you believe we made a mistake, you may appeal by contacting support@summerdoor.com within 30 days of the action. We will review appeals in good faith and restore content, accounts, or standings where we conclude the action was taken in error.

10. Copyright and Intellectual Property Complaints

We respect intellectual property rights and expect players to do the same. If you believe content in the Service infringes your copyright or other intellectual property rights, send a notice to support@summerdoor.com (subject line "IP Notice") or to our mailing address in Section 23, including:

1. Identification of the work you claim is infringed;
2. Identification of the material you claim is infringing, with enough detail for us to locate it (e.g., the display name or content and where it appears);
3. Your name, address, telephone number, and email address;
4. A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use is not authorized by the rights owner, its agent, or the law;
5. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the rights owner or authorized to act on the owner's behalf;
6. Your physical or electronic signature.

If your User Content is removed in response to a notice, we will make reasonable efforts to inform you, and you may submit a counter-notice containing the information required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(g)(3). We may reinstate content in response to a valid counter-notice unless the complaining party notifies us that it has filed a court action. We terminate the accounts of repeat infringers in appropriate circumstances. Misrepresentations in a notice or counter-notice may expose you to liability under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f).

11. Intellectual Property

The Service — including its software, code, gameplay systems, artwork, music, sound, text, puzzles, and the Word Rails name and logo — is owned by Summer Door Studios LLC and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not use our trademarks without our prior written permission, except as permitted by applicable fair use principles.

12. Feedback

If you send us suggestions, ideas, or feedback about the Service, you grant us an unrestricted, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free right to use them for any purpose without compensation or attribution to you. We are not obligated to keep feedback confidential.

13. Third-Party Services

The Service integrates with third-party platforms and services, including the Apple App Store, Google Play, Google Firebase, and Google AdMob. Your use of those services is governed by their own terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for third-party services and do not endorse them.

14. Health & Safety: Photosensitivity Warning

A very small percentage of people may experience seizures or blackouts when exposed to certain kinds of flashing lights or patterns, including while playing video games, even with no prior history of seizures or epilepsy. If you or anyone in your household has an epileptic condition or has had seizures, consult a doctor before playing. Stop playing immediately and consult a doctor if you experience dizziness, altered vision, eye or muscle twitching, loss of awareness, disorientation, involuntary movement, or convulsions while playing.

15. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE," WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement.

We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that your progress or Virtual Items will never be lost.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so some of the above may not apply to you. Nothing in these Terms limits any warranty, legal guarantee of conformity, or other statutory right that cannot lawfully be limited, including the statutory rights of consumers in the EEA and UK.

16. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, Summer Door Studios LLC and its officers, employees, and agents will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, data, goodwill, or Virtual Items, arising out of or relating to your use of the Service, whether based in contract, tort, strict liability, or any other theory, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total aggregate liability to you for all claims relating to the Service will not exceed the greater of (a) the total amount you paid to us or through the app stores for the Service in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim, or (b) twenty U.S. dollars (US$20.00).

Nothing in this section excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or for any liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law. Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability, so some of the above may not apply to you.

17. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Summer Door Studios LLC from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of your violation of these Terms, your User Content, or your misuse of the Service. This does not apply to the extent the claim arises from our own negligence or willful misconduct, or where such indemnity is prohibited by law.

18. Termination

You may stop using the Service and delete your account at any time.

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service, with or without notice, if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms, engaged in cheating or fraud, or created risk or legal exposure for us or other players. Where practicable and appropriate, we will give notice, the reason for the action, and an opportunity to respond (see Section 9.3).

On termination: your license under Section 3 ends immediately, and Virtual Items are forfeited as described in Section 6.3. If your account is closed other than for a violation of these Terms — including where you delete it voluntarily — we will take reasonable steps to preserve or re-honor paid entitlements as described in Section 4. Sections 5, 6.3, 9.1, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, and 22 survive termination.

19. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

19.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Washington, United States, without regard to its conflict-of-laws rules, and by applicable United States federal law.

If you are a consumer resident in the EEA or the UK, this choice of law does not deprive you of the protection of the mandatory consumer-protection provisions of the law of your country of residence, and you may bring proceedings in the courts of your country of residence.

19.2 Informal Resolution First

Before filing a claim, you agree to contact us at support@summerdoor.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will do the same. If the dispute is not resolved within 60 days, either party may pursue formal proceedings.

19.3 Venue

Except as provided in Section 19.1, you and Summer Door agree that any dispute not resolved informally will be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in King County, Washington, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts. Either party may bring an individual claim in small claims court.

19.4 Time Limit on Claims

To the extent permitted by applicable law, any claim arising out of or relating to the Service or these Terms must be filed within one (1) year after the claim accrued; otherwise, it is permanently barred. This limitation does not apply to consumers in jurisdictions where such a limitation is prohibited.

20. Export Controls and Sanctions

The Service may be subject to U.S. export control and sanctions laws, including the Export Administration Regulations and regulations administered by the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control. You represent that you are not located in, or a resident of, any country or region subject to a comprehensive U.S. Government embargo, and that you are not on any U.S. Government list of prohibited, denied, or restricted parties. You agree not to use, export, or re-export the Service except as authorized by U.S. law and the laws of the jurisdiction in which you obtained it.

21. Apple-Specific Terms

The following applies if you obtained the Service from the Apple App Store, and supplements the rest of these Terms:

1. These Terms are between you and Summer Door Studios LLC only, not with Apple. Apple is not responsible for the Service or its content.
2. The license granted in Section 3 is limited to use on Apple-branded products that you own or control, as permitted by the Usage Rules in the Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions.
3. Apple has no obligation to furnish any maintenance or support for the Service.
4. If the Service fails to conform to any applicable warranty, you may notify Apple, and Apple will refund the purchase price (if any). To the maximum extent permitted by law, Apple has no other warranty obligation with respect to the Service.
5. Summer Door, not Apple, is responsible for addressing any claims relating to the Service, including product liability claims, claims that the Service fails to conform to legal or regulatory requirements, and claims under consumer protection or similar legislation.
6. Summer Door, not Apple, is responsible for the investigation, defense, settlement, and discharge of any third-party claim that the Service infringes that party's intellectual property rights.
7. You represent that you are not located in a country subject to a U.S. Government embargo or designated as a "terrorist supporting" country, and that you are not on any U.S. Government list of prohibited or restricted parties.
8. Apple and its subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms and, upon your acceptance, will have the right to enforce these Terms against you.

22. General Provisions

Changes to these Terms. We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you in the app or by other reasonable means before the changes take effect. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date constitutes acceptance. If you do not agree, you must stop using the Service.

Communications. By using the Service, you consent to receive communications from us electronically — including in-app messages and, if you provide an email address, email — for service-related purposes such as notices about your account, purchases, entitlements, and changes to these Terms. Push notifications are sent only with your operating-system-level permission and can be disabled at any time in your device settings.

Severability. If any provision of these Terms is held unenforceable, that provision will be limited or severed to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force.

No waiver. Our failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver of our right to do so later.

Assignment. You may not assign these Terms. We may assign them to an affiliate or in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

Entire agreement. These Terms, the Privacy Policy, and any event-specific rules published in the app constitute the entire agreement between you and Summer Door regarding the Service, superseding any prior agreements.

Force majeure. We are not liable for any failure or delay caused by events beyond our reasonable control.

Notice for California users. Under California Civil Code § 1789.3, California users are entitled to know that they may file grievances and complaints with the Complaint Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Services of the California Department of Consumer Affairs, in writing at 1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N 112, Sacramento, CA 95834, or by telephone at (800) 952-5210.

23. Contact

Summer Door Studios LLC
600 1st Ave Ste 330 PMB 81025
Seattle, WA 98104-2246
United States

Email: support@summerdoor.com