Effective Date: April 30, 2026 Last Updated: May 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of NotaMerican, a geography quiz game and related services accessible at nota.uno (the "Service"), operated by Data212 Inc. ("Data212," "we," "us," or "our"), a corporation incorporated in Ontario, Canada.
By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old (or 16 in the EEA/UK) to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent that you meet this requirement.
3. Accounts
3.1 Account Creation
You may use parts of the Service as a guest. To save progress, appear on the leaderboard, or subscribe, you must create an account using a valid email address or sign in with Google.
3.2 Account Security
You are responsible for safeguarding your credentials and for all activity under your account. Notify us promptly at privacy@nota.uno if you suspect unauthorized access.
3.3 Username and Profile
Usernames must be 3-20 characters, alphanumeric and underscores only. We reserve the right to reclaim or modify usernames that infringe trademarks, impersonate others, or violate community standards.
4. Subscriptions and Payments
4.1 Tiers
The Service offers a free tier ("Tourist Visa") and a paid subscription:
- Pro — $4.99 USD/month or annual equivalent
Features and pricing may change; current details are at nota.uno/pricing.
4.2 Free Trials
We may offer free trials (e.g., 10-day free trial). Trials convert automatically to paid subscriptions at the end of the trial unless you cancel before the trial ends. You can cancel anytime from your account dashboard.
4.3 Billing
Payments are processed by Stripe. Subscriptions auto-renew at the end of each billing cycle. You authorize us to charge your payment method on a recurring basis until you cancel.
4.4 Cancellation
You may cancel your subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period; you retain access to paid features until that date.
4.5 Refunds
Subscription fees are non-refundable except where required by law. We may issue refunds at our discretion for service outages or in good-faith resolution of disputes. Contact privacy@nota.uno for refund requests.
4.6 Price Changes
We may change subscription prices with at least 30 days' notice. Changes apply to the next billing cycle after the notice period.
5. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
- Attempt to circumvent paywalls, hearts/permits limits, or other access controls
- Use bots, scrapers, or automated tools to access the Service without our written permission
- Cheat or manipulate scores, leaderboards, or achievements
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or extract source code from the Service
- Resell or sublicense the Service without our written permission
- Upload or transmit malware, harmful code, or content that violates intellectual property rights
- Harass, abuse, or impersonate others
- Submit false or misleading information
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these rules.
6. Intellectual Property
6.1 Our Content
The Service, including its visual design, code, brand assets, mascots, quiz content, and game mechanics, is owned by Data212 Inc. and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You receive a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes.
6.2 User-Generated Content
If you submit content (e.g., usernames, feedback), you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and modify that content as necessary to operate the Service.
6.3 Third-Party Content
Flag images, country data, and other geographic content may be derived from public-domain or third-party sources. Trademarks and country symbols belong to their respective owners; their use here is for educational purposes.
7. Privacy
Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and share your information.
8. Third-Party Services
The Service integrates with third-party providers including Google, Stripe, Vercel, Supabase, Microsoft, and (when activated) Meta and TikTok. Their terms and privacy policies apply to your use of those services.
9. Disclaimers
The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.
The Service is for entertainment and educational purposes. Quiz content is curated for accuracy but may contain errors; we do not warrant the accuracy of any quiz answer or geographic data.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Data212 Inc. and its directors, officers, employees, and contractors will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising from your use of the Service.
Our total aggregate liability for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service will not exceed the greater of (a) the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or (b) USD $100.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability for consequential damages; in those jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Data212 Inc. from any claim, loss, or expense (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your violation of these Terms or misuse of the Service.
12. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms. You may close your account at any time by contacting privacy@nota.uno or using the deletion option in your account settings.
Upon termination, your right to use the Service ends immediately. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination (e.g., intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnification, governing law) will survive.
13. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated by email (where applicable) or via a notice on nota.uno at least 7 days before they take effect. Continued use of the Service after the effective date constitutes acceptance.
14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does not apply.
Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service will be resolved exclusively in the courts located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.
Nothing in this section limits your right to pursue claims in your local small-claims court if applicable, or to file complaints with consumer protection authorities.
15. Miscellaneous
- Severability: If any provision of these Terms is held invalid, the remaining provisions remain in effect.
- No Waiver: Our failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver of that provision.
- Assignment: You may not assign these Terms without our consent. We may assign these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
- Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Data212 Inc. regarding the Service.
16. Contact
Email: privacy@nota.uno Mailing address: Data212 Inc., [INSERT REGISTERED ADDRESS], Ontario, Canada