Terms of Service
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App: Shellway: Path of Growth
Effective date: November 13, 2026
Agreement
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of the Shellway: Path of Growth iOS app (“App”). By downloading or using the App, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the App.
On the App Store the App may appear as “Shellway: Path of Growth” (and localized names such as “龟途：成长之路,” “龜途：成長之路,” and “かめみち：そだちの道”). On your Home Screen the App may appear as “Shellway,” “龟途,” “龜途,” or “かめみち.” These refer to the same application.
The Service
The App provides a soft growth-path companion experience: caring for a turtle companion (Kame) at home, raising growth along signposts, gathering moss slowly, optionally taking short quiet strolls that return moss only, and collecting mood letters, soft finds, and growth seals as signposts light up. Letters and finds are keepsakes tied to signpost progress at home—they are not rewards from strolls. Timing of strolls and moss returns may vary. Content is for personal entertainment and relaxation only.
You are solely responsible for how you use the App and for any decisions you make based on information in the App.
No Guarantee of Availability
Features may be delayed, incomplete, or unavailable due to device conditions, storage limits, network conditions for ads or analytics, maintenance, or territory / regulatory limits (including App Store availability). We do not warrant that any stroll length, moss return, letter, find, seal, or other reward will appear on a particular schedule.
Ads and In-App Purchases
The free version of the App may display advertisements (including via Google AdMob). A one-time non-consumable in-app purchase may be offered to remove ads (“Remove Ads”). Purchases are processed by Apple. Restore Purchases is available where required. Pricing and availability may vary by App Store storefront.
All sales are subject to Apple’s terms and refund policies. We cannot directly refund App Store purchases.
Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Misuse the App or attempt to disrupt related services or networks
- Reverse engineer the App except where allowed by law
- Use the App for unlawful purposes
- Abuse advertising, analytics, or purchase systems (including fraud or entitlement abuse)
Intellectual Property
The App, including its design, text, graphics, audio, and trademarks, is owned by us or our licensors. These Terms do not transfer ownership to you. You receive a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the App on Apple devices you own or control, as permitted by the App Store Terms of Use.
Third-Party Services
The App may depend on third-party services (Apple, Google advertising, analytics, hosting). We are not responsible for third-party services or their terms and privacy practices.
Disclaimer of Warranties
THE APP IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE APP WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR DATA ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE APP.
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF THESE TERMS OR THE APP SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US (IF ANY) FOR THE APP FEATURES IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS BEFORE THE CLAIM, OR USD $10 IF YOU PAID NOTHING.
Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations; in those cases, our liability is limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Indemnity
You agree to defend and indemnify us from claims arising out of your misuse of the App or violation of these Terms, to the extent permitted by law.
Termination
You may stop using the App at any time by deleting it. We may stop offering the App or change features without notice. Provisions that should survive (including disclaimers and limitations) will survive termination.
Privacy
Your use of the App is also governed by our Privacy Policy:
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. The Effective date will change when we do. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated Terms.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws applicable in your place of residence and where permitted, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Consumer protection rights that cannot be waived under local law remain unaffected.
Contact
Email: feedbackofapp@outlook.com
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