User Agreement

By downloading, installing, or using the Merx application ("the App"), you agree to be bound by this agreement. If you do not agree, do not install or use the App.

Merx is published by Schwenk Technology Group, LLC ("we," "us," or "our").

The App

Merx is a single-player mobile trading and strategy game. It is a work of fiction. All characters, factions, economies, and events depicted are imaginary and are not intended to represent, glorify, or instruct in any real-world illegal activity. Any resemblance to actual persons, organizations, or events is coincidental.

Purchase and License

Merx is sold as a one-time purchase through the Apple App Store and Google Play. Purchase validation — confirming that your payment was received and activating the App — is handled by RevenueCat on our behalf. All billing, refunds, and payment disputes are handled exclusively by Apple or Google under their respective store policies. Schwenk Technology Group, LLC does not process payments and is not responsible for billing issues. Please direct payment questions to the store through which you purchased the App.

Your purchase grants you a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to install and use the App on devices you own or control, for your personal, non-commercial use, subject to the terms of this agreement.

Intellectual Property

Schwenk Technology Group, LLC retains all right, title, and interest in and to the App, including all software, game mechanics, art, audio, text, and other content. Your license to use the App does not transfer any ownership rights to you.

You may not:

copy, modify, or create derivative works from the App or any of its content;
decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble, or attempt to derive the source code of the App;
remove, obscure, or alter any proprietary rights notices embedded in the App;
sublicense, sell, resell, transfer, or otherwise exploit the App or your license to it; or
use the App or any of its assets for commercial purposes without our prior written consent.

Acceptable Use

You agree to use the App only for its intended purpose and in compliance with all applicable laws. You may not use the App to:

cheat, exploit glitches, or use unauthorized third-party tools to manipulate gameplay or leaderboard standings;
interfere with the integrity of Apple Game Center, Google Play Games, or any other platform service; or
engage in any activity that violates Apple's or Google's platform terms of service.

We reserve the right to report confirmed cheating or abuse to platform operators.

Apple Game Center and Google Play Games

Use of leaderboard and achievement features is subject to Apple's and Google's terms of service, respectively. We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or integrity of those platform services.

Age

The App is intended for users 12 and older. By using the App, you represent that you are at least 12 years of age. If you are under 13, your parent or legal guardian must review and agree to this agreement on your behalf before you use the App.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The App is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Schwenk Technology Group, LLC expressly disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the App will be error-free, uninterrupted, or compatible with all devices or operating system versions.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Schwenk Technology Group, LLC and its officers, employees, and contractors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of or inability to use the App, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of game progress, or device damage.

Our total cumulative liability to you for any claim arising under this agreement shall not exceed the amount you paid to purchase the App.

Some jurisdictions do not permit exclusion or limitation of certain damages; the above limitations apply only to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Schwenk Technology Group, LLC and its officers, employees, and contractors from any claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your violation of this agreement or misuse of the App.

Updates and Modifications

We may release updates to the App from time to time. Updates may add, modify, or remove features. We may also revise this agreement at any time; material changes will be communicated through the App or our website. Continued use of the App after a revision constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Termination

Your license to use the App remains in effect until terminated. We may terminate or suspend your license if you violate this agreement. You may terminate at any time by deleting the App from your device. Upon termination, your license ends immediately. Sections addressing intellectual property, disclaimers, liability limitations, indemnification, and governing law survive termination.

Governing Law

This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of South Dakota, USA, without regard to its conflict-of-law provisions. Any dispute arising under this agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in South Dakota.

Entire Agreement

This agreement, together with our Privacy Policy, constitutes the entire agreement between you and Schwenk Technology Group, LLC regarding the App and supersedes any prior agreements on the same subject.

Contact

Schwenk Technology Group, LLC
[email protected]