By accessing and using Try Sudoku ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. These terms apply to all features, including optional user accounts, leaderboards, and cloud sync services. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.
Description of Service
Try Sudoku is a free online puzzle game platform that provides:
Progress tracking and statistics (stored locally or synced to cloud with an account)
Hints and learning features
Customizable themes and preferences
Optional user accounts with cloud sync
Leaderboards and achievements (requires account)
Cross-device synchronization (requires account)
The Service is provided free of charge. Account creation is optional but enables additional features.
Use License
Permission Granted
We grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited license to access and use Try Sudoku for
personal, non-commercial entertainment purposes.
You May:
Play Sudoku puzzles for free
Use all features of the website
Share links to Try Sudoku with others
Screenshot your completed puzzles for personal use
You May Not:
Copy, reproduce, or redistribute our puzzle generation algorithms
Use automated bots or scripts to solve puzzles
Attempt to reverse engineer or decompile the website
Use the Service for any commercial purpose without written permission
Frame or embed Try Sudoku on other websites without permission
Attempt to hack, disrupt, or damage the Service
Impersonate Try Sudoku or claim affiliation without authorization
Submit fraudulent scores or times to leaderboards
Create multiple accounts to manipulate leaderboards or circumvent restrictions
Use offensive, vulgar, or misleading usernames
User Accounts
Try Sudoku offers optional user accounts that enable additional features:
Account Creation
Username: Required. Must be unique, between 3-20 characters, alphanumeric with underscores allowed. Your username may be displayed publicly on leaderboards.
PIN: Required. A numeric PIN (minimum 4 digits) used to secure your account. Choose a PIN you can remember as it cannot be easily recovered without email verification.
Email: Optional. Providing an email enables account recovery and important notifications.
Country: Optional. Used for regional leaderboards and displayed as a flag on public leaderboards.
Account Security
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your PIN
You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account credentials
Accounts inactive for extended periods may be subject to deletion
Account Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms, engage in cheating, submit fraudulent scores, or use inappropriate usernames. You may also request deletion of your account at any time.
Leaderboards and Public Information
If you create an account and participate in leaderboards:
Your username will be publicly visible on leaderboards
Your puzzle times, scores, and performance data will be publicly visible
Your country flag (if provided) will be displayed next to your username
Your achievements and level may be visible to other users
Your daily challenge streaks may be displayed on leaderboards
By participating in leaderboards, you consent to this public display of your gaming information.
Fair Play Policy
We expect all users to play fairly. The following are prohibited:
Using automated tools, bots, or scripts to solve puzzles or submit times
Exploiting bugs or glitches to gain unfair advantages
Submitting falsified or manipulated times or scores
Colluding with other users to manipulate leaderboards
Using multiple accounts to circumvent bans or boost rankings
Using external solving tools while competing on leaderboards
We employ anti-cheat measures to detect suspicious activity. Violations may result in score removal, leaderboard bans, or account termination.
Intellectual Property
Our Content
All content on Try Sudoku, including but not limited to:
Puzzle generation algorithms
Website design and layout
Graphics, logos, and branding
Text, tutorials, and articles
Source code and software
...is owned by Try Sudoku and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
User Content
If you create an account, you retain ownership of any personal information you provide. By creating an account and participating in leaderboards, you grant us a license to display your username, scores, and related statistics publicly.
Disclaimer of Warranties
Try Sudoku is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without any warranties of any kind, either express or
implied, including but not limited to:
Warranties of merchantability
Fitness for a particular purpose
Non-infringement
Uninterrupted or error-free operation
We do not guarantee that:
The Service will always be available or accessible
All puzzles are solvable (though we strive to ensure they are)
The Service will be free from bugs or errors
Your locally stored data will never be lost
Cloud-synced data will never be lost or corrupted
Leaderboard rankings will always be accurate or fair
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Try Sudoku and its operators 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, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting
from:
Your use or inability to use the Service
Any unauthorized access to or use of the Service
Any interruption or cessation of the Service
Any bugs, viruses, or other harmful code
Any errors or omissions in content
Loss of locally stored game data
Loss of cloud-synced account data or progress
Data Storage
Local Storage (No Account)
Without an account, the Service uses your browser's localStorage to save:
Puzzle progress (current game state)
Game statistics (puzzles played, completed, best times, streaks)
User preferences (theme selection, sound settings, timer visibility)
Daily challenge completion status
This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to any server.
Cloud Storage (With Account)
With an account, the following data is stored on our servers:
Account information (username, hashed PIN, optional email)
Game statistics synchronized across devices
Leaderboard entries and rankings
Achievement progress and unlocks
Level progression and XP
User preferences
Daily challenge history and streaks
See our Privacy Policy for complete details on data collection and usage.
Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is
incorporated into these Terms by reference.
Key privacy points:
You can play without an account (no personal information required)
Account creation is optional and only requires a username and PIN
Without an account, game data is stored locally on your device
With an account, your data is synced to secure cloud servers
We don't sell or share your personal data with third parties
Leaderboard participation makes your username and scores publicly visible
Third-Party Links
Try Sudoku may contain links to third-party websites or services (like TrySolitaire.com). These links are
provided for convenience only. We are not responsible for:
The content of external sites
The privacy practices of external sites
Any damages resulting from use of external sites
Modifications to Service
We reserve the right to:
Modify or discontinue the Service at any time
Add, remove, or change features
Update difficulty levels or puzzle generation
Change these Terms of Service
Reset or modify leaderboards
Change account requirements or features
We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes, but we are not obligated to do so.
Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top will reflect when
changes were made. Your continued use of Try Sudoku after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated
terms.
Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for any
reason, including but not limited to:
Violation of these Terms
Abusive or harmful behavior
Automated or bot-based usage
Attempts to hack or damage the Service
Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict
of law provisions.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or
eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and
effect.
Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Try Sudoku
regarding use of the Service.
No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.
Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
By using Try Sudoku, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms of Service, understand them, and agree to
be bound by them. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately stop using the Service.
Thank you for playing Try Sudoku responsibly and fairly!
