Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 23, 2026

Article 1 (Purpose)

These Terms of Service (the "Terms") aim to prescribe the rights, obligations, and responsibilities between heeaene (the "Company") and the user regarding the use of the mobile game service 'Merge Fish : Idle Aquarium' (the "Service") provided by the Company.

Article 2 (Definitions)

  1. "User" means a person who agrees to these Terms and uses the Service provided by the Company.
  2. "Open Market Provider" means an e-commerce provider that provides service installation and payment functions (e.g., Google Play Store, Apple App Store).
  3. "Paid Content" means virtual goods (tickets, coins, etc.) and items purchased through an Open Market Provider to enjoy specific effects or benefits within the Service.

Article 3 (Effect and Amendment of Terms)

  1. These Terms shall take effect immediately upon the User installing the application and agreeing to the Terms.
  2. The Company may modify these Terms within the scope of not violating relevant laws and regulations. If the Terms are amended, the effective date and reason for the amendment will be announced through in-game notices or pop-ups.
  3. If the User does not agree to the amended Terms, they may stop using the Service and delete the application.

Article 4 (Provision of Service and Advertising)

  1. The Company provides game services and related additional services to Users.
  2. The Company may post advertisements on the service screen, website, etc., for service operation. Users are deemed to have consented to the exposure of advertisements while using the Service.
  3. The Company may modify, suspend, or change part or all of the free services according to its policies and operational needs, and no separate compensation will be paid to the User unless otherwise specified by relevant laws.

Article 5 (Data Storage and Management) [IMPORTANT]

  1. Data Storage Method: This Service basically stores game data in the local storage of the User's device. Users may manually upload (backup) game data to the server or download (overwrite) it by linking external accounts (Google, Apple, etc.) provided by the Company.
  2. Local Data: Data stored in local storage may be lost, altered, or damaged due to the following reasons, and the Company is not responsible for recovery:
    • Deletion of the application, device change (replacement, loss, damage), or device reset (factory reset).
    • Automatic data optimization (deletion) due to lack of memory or storage space.
    • OS updates, security policy changes, or abnormal operation of the OS.
    • Other cases of poor device management or negligence by the User.
  3. Server Data Precautions:
    • Data uploaded to the server is based on the point in time when the User last manually uploaded it.
    • The Company is not responsible for temporary inability to access data due to network errors or server maintenance during account linking and data upload/download processes, unless there is intentional or gross negligence by the Company.
    • The User is responsible for any problems arising from stealing another person's account or manipulating data in an abnormal way.
    • When a User downloads data from the server to the device, the existing local data is immediately replaced (overwritten). The Company is not liable for any data loss or deletion caused by User carelessness or operational errors.
  4. Paid Content: Paid content and progress data not backed up to the server during device changes or data initialization may be permanently deleted and impossible to recover. Users are strongly encouraged to save data to the server after linking their accounts.

Article 6 (Purchase and Refund of Paid Content)

  1. Users can purchase Paid Content through payment methods provided by Open Market Providers.
  2. Paid Content sold in this App is digital content that is applied or activated immediately upon purchase. Accordingly, the right of withdrawal (refund) is restricted under relevant laws (e.g., Act on the Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce, etc.).
  3. In particular, refunds are strictly prohibited in the following cases:
    • If Paid Content (tickets, coins, etc.) is delivered to the account or local device immediately after purchase.
    • For subscription products or one-time consumables that take effect immediately at the time of purchase.
    • If the purchase was completed due to a User's mistake (accidental purchase).
  4. Since this App includes a local storage method where real-time server-based data retrieval is impossible, refunds for simple change of mind are not permitted to prevent unauthorized duplication of data.
  5. Purchases made by minors without the consent of a legal representative may be canceled under relevant laws. However, cancellation may be restricted if a minor makes a purchase using fraudulent methods, such as stealing an adult's name or account.

Article 7 (User Obligations)

Users shall not engage in the following acts:

  1. Using the Service or accessing the system through abnormal methods (macros, hacking tools, etc.) not provided by the Company.
  2. Reverse engineering, modifying the Service's client program, or hacking the server.
  3. Stealing someone else's name or payment information.
  4. Infringing on the Company's intellectual property rights or interfering with the Company's business.

Article 8 (Ownership of Copyright)

  1. All intellectual property rights (including copyrights) for content produced by the Company (e.g., code, images, text) belong to the Company. However, for content licensed from third parties (e.g., specific sound effects), the original author retains ownership, and the Company holds the right to use such content.
  2. Users must not use information obtained through the Service for commercial purposes (reproduction, transmission, distribution, etc.) or allow third parties to use it without the Company's prior consent.

Article 9 (Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability)

  1. The Company is exempt from liability for providing services if it is unable to provide services due to natural disasters, acts of God, war, national emergencies, failures of open market platforms, or other force majeure events.
  2. The Company is not responsible for data loss or service disruption caused by reasons attributable to the User (device change, app deletion, negligence in data management, operational mistakes, etc.).
  3. The Company is not liable for any damage caused to Users in connection with free services and additional services (ad-watching rewards, etc.).
  4. The Company is exempt from liability for the loss of expected profits or any tangible/intangible damage resulting from information obtained through the Service.

Article 10 (Jurisdiction and Governing Law)

  1. Disputes between the Company and the User arising from the use of the Service shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of Korea.
  2. Any lawsuit regarding disputes between the Company and the User shall be brought before a court of competent jurisdiction under the Civil Procedure Act of the Republic of Korea.
Terms of Service (Versions prior to 1.4.0)