Terms of Service

Introduction

These Terms govern your use of Gomoku Zen, a free website for playing Gomoku against a computer opponent and reading educational content.

Use of Services

You may use Gomoku Zen for personal, lawful purposes. The game and content are provided "as is" and "as available." We do not guarantee uninterrupted access, perfect AI play, or error-free results.

No User Accounts

The current version does not require or provide user accounts. Game history is stored locally in your browser and may be lost if you clear browser data, change devices, or use private browsing.

Intellectual Property

The Gomoku Zen interface, original articles, branding, and software are protected by applicable intellectual-property laws. Gomoku as a traditional game is not claimed as our invention.

Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• violate applicable laws or regulations;
• interfere with the website or another visitor's use of it;
• attempt unauthorized access to systems or networks;
• distribute malware, automate abusive traffic, or evade technical limits;
• copy or republish original articles in a way that infringes our rights.

Availability and Changes

We may change, suspend, or discontinue any part of Gomoku Zen. We may also restrict access when necessary to protect the service or comply with law.

Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law, we are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of, or inability to use, Gomoku Zen.

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms by publishing a revised version on this page. The effective date at the top of the page identifies the latest revision.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us.