Last updated: November 3, 2025

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern the use of the web game Proof-of-Work Maze (the “Game”), developed and operated by Lubos Veres (the “Author”).

By accessing or using this Game, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with them, please do not use the Game.

1. Nature of the Game

Proof of Work Maze is a web-based game with a Bitcoin theme, available for both desktop and mobile browsers.

The Game is intended for entertainment and educational purposes, introducing players to the concepts of Bitcoin and the Lightning Network through interactive gameplay.

The Game is currently in beta testing phase, which means that certain features may not function properly, and rewards may not always be paid out.

The Author reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the Game at any time.

2. Access and Use

The Game is free to play and publicly accessible without registration.

Users must be at least 13 years of age. Players under 13 may use the Game only with parental consent.

Users must not interfere with the Game’s operation or with the experience of other users.

3. Open-Source License

Proof of Work Maze is provided as an open-source project under a custom open license:

• The client-side game code, graphics, and assets that are publicly visible in the browser may be copied, modified, shared, and run locally by users.
• Users may not distribute modified versions of the Game as official versions of Proof of Work Maze or misuse the Game’s name or logo.
• The server-side code, including score validation and reward processing, is not public and may not be copied, altered, or reused without the Author’s permission.

The Author retains all rights to the name, design, and original assets of the Game.

4. Rewards

The Game allows players to earn symbolic rewards in satoshis (sats) via the Lightning Network.

Such rewards are voluntary, for entertainment purposes only, and not guaranteed.

Neither the Author nor any donors of sats are liable for technical errors, delays, or service unavailability related to reward payments.

The Game does not accept deposits, does not constitute gambling, and does not provide any financial or investment service.

Players participate at their own risk and acknowledge that all rewards are purely symbolic.

5. Sponsorships and Ads

The Game may include sponsored links or advertisements displayed within the gameplay environment.

These links are optional, and interacting with them is not required to play the Game.

The Author is not responsible for the content of any third-party websites or external resources linked from the Game.

6. Transparency and Public Data

For transparency purposes, the Game may publicly display:

• Player scores,
• Dates of saved games,
• Anonymous statistics (e.g., daily or monthly number of games, top scores).

These data are public and serve to provide insight into player activity and overall Game performance.

7. Data Collection and Processing

By using the Game, you consent to the collection and processing of the following data:

• Lightning address (for reward purposes),
• IP address, language, and country (for statistical purposes),
• Gameplay statistics (number of games, scores, timestamps, leaderboards).

These data are used solely for the operation and improvement of the Game.

The Author does not sell or share this information with third parties, except where required by law.

Data are retained only as long as necessary for technical and analytical purposes.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability

The Game is provided “as is”, without any warranty of functionality, availability, or fitness for a particular purpose.

The Author is not liable for:

• technical issues, service outages, or network failures,
• loss or non-payment of rewards,
• misuse of the Game by third parties.

By using the Game, you agree that the Author shall not be held liable for any direct or indirect damages arising from its use.

9. Changes to the Terms

The Author reserves the right to change or update these Terms at any time.

The most recent version will always be available on the official Game website.

Continued use of the Game after any changes implies acceptance of the revised Terms.

10. Contact

For questions, feedback, or data removal requests, please contact:

📧 info@powmaze.com