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Terms of Use

Last updated: 5 August 2026

These Terms of Use ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Insiders Digital Pty Ltd (ACN 698 801 151) ("we", "us", or "our") governing your use of the Dark Verdict mobile application and any related services (collectively, the "App"). By downloading, installing, or using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the App.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the App, you confirm that you are at least 17 years of age (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction to enter into a binding agreement), that you have read and understood these Terms, and that you agree to be bound by them. If you are using the App on behalf of an organisation, you represent that you have authority to bind that organisation to these Terms.

2. Licence to Use

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to download and use the App on a device you own or control, solely for your personal, non-commercial entertainment purposes. This licence does not include the right to:

• Modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the App
• Create derivative works based on the App or its content
• Rent, lease, lend, sell, sublicense, or otherwise transfer the App or your rights under these Terms
• Remove or alter any proprietary notices or labels on the App
• Use the App for any commercial purpose or for any public display

3. Subscription and In-App Purchases

Dark Verdict offers an optional subscription ("Dark Verdict Pro") that unlocks full access to all daily cases and the complete case archive. The following terms apply to subscriptions:

• Free trial: New subscribers receive a 7-day free trial. You will not be charged during the trial period. You may cancel at any time before the trial ends to avoid being charged.
• Monthly subscription: After the free trial, the monthly plan is charged at AUD $9.99 (or local equivalent) per month, billed automatically each month.
• Annual subscription: The annual plan is charged at AUD $59.99 (or local equivalent) per year, billed automatically each year.
• Auto-renewal: Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your Apple ID account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.
• Cancellation: You may cancel your subscription at any time through your Apple ID account settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period; you will retain access until then.
• Refunds: All purchases are processed by Apple through the App Store. Refund requests must be submitted directly to Apple in accordance with their refund policy.
• Price changes: We reserve the right to change subscription prices. We will provide reasonable notice of any price changes. Continued use of the subscription after a price change constitutes acceptance of the new price.

4. Intellectual Property

The App and all content within it — including but not limited to mystery cases, suspect profiles, clue descriptions, artwork, graphics, text, sound effects, music, and the "Dark Verdict" name and logo — are owned by or licensed to Insiders Digital Pty Ltd and are protected by Australian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, publish, display, perform, modify, create derivative works from, or otherwise exploit any content from the App without our prior written permission.

5. User Conduct

You agree not to use the App in any manner that:

• Violates any applicable law or regulation
• Infringes the rights of any third party
• Attempts to gain unauthorised access to the App, its servers, or related systems
• Interferes with or disrupts the integrity or performance of the App
• Uses automated means (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access or interact with the App

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The App is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we disclaim all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the App will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

All mystery cases and their solutions are fictional. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Insiders Digital Pty Ltd and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the App, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability to you for any claims arising from these Terms or your use of the App shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

8. Third-Party Services

The App integrates with third-party services including Apple App Store (for payment processing and distribution) and RevenueCat (for subscription management). Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the practices of these third parties.

9. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the App at any time, with or without notice, if you breach these Terms or if we discontinue the App. Upon termination, your licence to use the App ceases immediately. Sections 4, 6, 7, and 10 of these Terms survive termination.

10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales, Australia. If you are a consumer in the European Union or another jurisdiction with mandatory consumer protection laws, those laws may provide you with additional rights that these Terms cannot override.

11. Australian Consumer Law

Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts, or modifies any right or remedy, or any guarantee, warranty, or other term or condition, implied or imposed by the Australian Consumer Law (Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)) that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page with a revised date. Your continued use of the App after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using the App.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:

Insiders Digital Pty Ltd
ACN: 698 801 151
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Email: hello@insidersdigital.com.au