LOCKED//IN TERMS OF USE

Effective Date: October 6, 2026
Last Updated: October 6, 2026

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) form an agreement between you and Pixelized Echo LLC (“Pixelized Echo,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) governing your access to and use of LOCKED//IN, including the LOCKED//IN mobile application, website, gameplay services, leaderboards, usernames, digital items, purchases, support services, and related functionality collectively referred to as the “Services.”

By downloading, installing, accessing, purchasing through, or using LOCKED//IN, you agree to these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Services.

1. Developer

LOCKED//IN is developed and published by:

Pixelized Echo LLC
Wisconsin, United States

Email:
contactus@pixelizedecho.com

2. No Traditional User Account

LOCKED//IN does not require users to create a traditional personal account.

Users do not need to create:

a LOCKED//IN email-and-password login;
a personal account;
a LOCKED//IN password; or
an identity profile

to play the game.

Players may choose a username or display name for leaderboard purposes.

A leaderboard username is not intended to function as a traditional personal account.

3. Eligibility

LOCKED//IN is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13.

You must be legally permitted to use the Services.

If you have not reached the age of legal majority where you live, a parent or legal guardian may need to authorize purchases or use of certain features as required by applicable law.

Users under 13 should not knowingly submit personal information through LOCKED//IN's Launch List or support systems.

4. License

Subject to these Terms, Pixelized Echo grants you a limited, revocable, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and non-sublicensable license to install and use LOCKED//IN for personal, noncommercial entertainment purposes on devices you own or control.

This license is also subject to applicable Apple App Store, Google Play, operating-system, and device rules.

LOCKED//IN is licensed, not sold.

No ownership interest in LOCKED//IN or its intellectual property is transferred to you.

5. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, LOCKED//IN and its protected content are owned by or licensed to Pixelized Echo LLC.

This may include:

source code;
object code;
game systems;
artwork;
graphics;
visual designs;
interfaces;
animations;
effects;
branding;
names;
logos;
written content;
sounds;
music;
characters;
audiovisual content; and
other protectable material.

You may not, except where applicable law expressly permits:

copy protected game assets;
reproduce protected content;
distribute unauthorized copies;
sell or commercially exploit protected content;
sublicense LOCKED//IN;
reverse engineer the application;
circumvent security;
create unauthorized derivative works; or
use Pixelized Echo intellectual property in a misleading or infringing manner.

6. Gameplay

LOCKED//IN is a timing, precision, and reflex-based entertainment game.

Gameplay may include features such as:

rotating or moving gameplay elements;
timing-based actions;
PERFECT, GOOD, MISS, or similar outcomes;
combinations;
multipliers;
streaks;
FULL LOCK or similar game states;
increasing difficulty;
achievements;
unlockable content;
virtual currency;
cosmetics;
personal records;
high scores; and
leaderboards.

Pixelized Echo may reasonably modify gameplay systems to:

balance difficulty;
improve performance;
correct bugs;
improve fairness;
add or remove features;
protect game integrity; or
improve the player experience.

7. Leaderboard Usernames

Players may select a username or display name for leaderboard purposes.

A leaderboard username may be shown to other players together with information such as:

score;
ranking;
achievements; or
similar gameplay statistics.

Do not use a username containing:

your home address;
phone number;
email address;
password;
payment information;
Social Security number;
government identification number; or
another person's private information.

8. Username Rules

Usernames may not contain material that:

is unlawful;
contains hate speech;
contains discriminatory slurs;
harasses or threatens another person;
promotes violence against a protected individual or group;
is sexually explicit;
exploits or endangers children;
impersonates another person or organization;
infringes intellectual-property rights;
reveals another person's private information;
promotes illegal activity;
contains malicious links or code; or
is otherwise materially abusive or inappropriate for the Service.

Pixelized Echo may:

filter;
reject;
remove;
restrict; or
replace

a username that violates these Terms or our Leaderboard & Community Rules.

9. Leaderboards

LOCKED//IN may provide global or other leaderboard functionality.

Players may not manipulate leaderboard results using:

cheats;
scripts;
bots;
unauthorized automation;
modified applications;
fraudulent network requests;
exploit tools;
intentionally abused bugs; or
other unfair methods.

Pixelized Echo may investigate suspicious leaderboard activity.

We may reasonably:

remove invalid scores;
correct technical errors;
reset fraudulent rankings;
remove inappropriate usernames;
restrict leaderboard participation; or
take other measures necessary to preserve fair gameplay.

10. Reporting Leaderboard Problems

Users may report:

inappropriate usernames;
suspected cheating;
suspicious scores;
leaderboard errors; or
other leaderboard concerns

through:

https://pixelizedecho.com/lock%2F%2Fincontactsupport

or:

contactus@pixelizedecho.com

Suggested subject:

LOCKED//IN Leaderboard Report

11. Gameplay Progress

LOCKED//IN may store certain game settings, progress, statistics, purchases, or related information locally on your device or using applicable platform or technical services.

LOCKED//IN does not guarantee that all locally stored progress can be recovered after:

deleting the application;
clearing application data;
replacing a device;
resetting a device; or
losing local data.

Where restoration or synchronization functionality is offered, its availability may depend on the applicable platform or technology.

12. Virtual Currency and Virtual Items

LOCKED//IN may offer digital content such as:

coins;
other virtual currency;
cosmetics;
themes;
effects;
trails;
revives;
boosts;
unlocks;
rewards; or
other virtual items.

Unless expressly stated otherwise:

virtual items have no cash value;
virtual currency is not cryptocurrency;
virtual items are not bank deposits;
virtual items cannot be exchanged for real money;
virtual items may not be sold outside authorized LOCKED//IN functionality; and
access to virtual items is licensed rather than transferred as ownership of intellectual property.

Pixelized Echo may reasonably adjust virtual-item systems where necessary for game balancing, technical operation, legal compliance, or security.

13. Advertising

LOCKED//IN may display advertising.

Advertising may include:

optional rewarded advertisements; and
occasional interstitial advertisements.

Rewarded advertisements allow a player to voluntarily view an advertisement in exchange for an identified gameplay benefit.

Advertisement availability is not guaranteed.

Availability may depend on:

network connection;
geographic location;
advertising inventory;
device;
privacy settings;
consent status; or
third-party advertising services.

14. Rewarded Advertisements

A rewarded advertisement may offer benefits such as:

a revive;
virtual currency;
bonus rewards; or
another optional gameplay benefit.

The reward offered should be shown before the user chooses whether to view the advertisement.

Users are not required to watch an optional rewarded advertisement merely to access ordinary gameplay.

15. Remove Ads

LOCKED//IN may offer a one-time Remove Ads purchase.

Unless the purchase screen expressly states otherwise, Remove Ads is intended to remove eligible ordinary non-rewarded advertising, such as interstitial advertisements.

Optional rewarded advertisements may remain available because the player chooses whether to watch them in exchange for an in-game reward.

The purchase information displayed immediately before payment controls if it provides more specific terms.

16. In-App Purchases

LOCKED//IN may offer optional purchases such as:

Remove Ads;
virtual currency;
cosmetics;
themes;
effects;
digital bundles; or
other optional digital content.

Prices will be displayed before purchase.

Purchases on iOS or Android are generally processed through Apple's App Store or Google Play.

Applicable taxes may be charged by the relevant platform.

17. Consumable and Non-Consumable Purchases

Some digital purchases may be consumable.

Examples may include virtual currency or other items intended to be used within gameplay.

Consumable purchases may not be restorable after delivery or consumption unless required by the applicable platform or law.

Other purchases, such as qualifying permanent unlocks, may be non-consumable.

Where applicable, eligible non-consumable purchases may be restorable through a Restore Purchases function or the relevant platform.

18. Restore Purchases

Where required or technically supported, LOCKED//IN may provide Restore Purchases functionality for eligible non-consumable purchases associated with the applicable Apple or Google account.

Restoration does not necessarily apply to consumable items.

19. Refunds

Purchases made through Apple's App Store are generally subject to Apple's applicable billing and refund procedures.

Purchases made through Google Play are generally subject to Google's applicable billing and refund procedures.

Nothing in these Terms limits refund, warranty, or consumer rights that cannot legally be waived.

20. Future Subscriptions

Recurring subscriptions are not required as part of LOCKED//IN's planned initial release.

If Pixelized Echo introduces optional subscriptions in the future, applicable terms will be disclosed before purchase, including information such as:

price;
billing period;
benefits;
automatic-renewal terms where applicable;
trial terms where applicable;
cancellation procedures; and
other information required by the relevant app store or applicable law.

These Terms may also be updated before subscriptions are introduced.

21. No Gambling

LOCKED//IN is intended as an entertainment game and not as a gambling service.

Unless Pixelized Echo separately introduces a legally compliant and separately governed promotional feature:

users do not wager real money on gameplay;
virtual currency is not redeemable for cash;
gameplay does not constitute a real-money wager;
scores do not guarantee monetary payment; and
leaderboard rankings do not guarantee cash prizes.

22. Acceptable Use

You may not:

cheat;
manipulate scores;
exploit bugs for an unfair advantage;
use unauthorized bots;
use unauthorized automation;
interfere with the game servers or infrastructure;
bypass security systems;
attempt unauthorized access;
distribute malicious software;
interfere with advertisement or purchase systems;
obtain digital items fraudulently;
abuse refund systems;
impersonate other people;
harass users;
submit unlawful content;
misuse customer support;
infringe another person's rights;
use LOCKED//IN for unlawful activity; or
encourage others to violate these Terms.

23. Anti-Cheat and Game Integrity

Pixelized Echo may use reasonable technical measures to:

identify abnormal scores;
detect manipulation;
investigate fraudulent gameplay;
protect leaderboard integrity;
prevent abuse; and
maintain fair competition.

A score may be withheld, reviewed, corrected, or removed if reasonably believed to result from:

cheating;
a technical malfunction;
an exploit;
unauthorized software;
manipulation; or
another violation of these Terms.

24. Updates

Pixelized Echo may release:

bug fixes;
performance improvements;
balancing changes;
security patches;
compatibility updates;
new content;
revised features; or
other game updates.

Some updates may be required to continue accessing particular functionality.

25. Availability

We aim to provide reliable Services but do not guarantee that LOCKED//IN will always be:

available;
uninterrupted;
error-free;
compatible with every device; or
free from temporary technical problems.

The Services may be interrupted by:

maintenance;
updates;
network failures;
device limitations;
server outages;
advertising-provider outages;
third-party service failures;
security incidents; or
circumstances outside our reasonable control.

26. Third-Party Services

LOCKED//IN may interact with independently operated services, including:

Apple;
Google;
advertising providers;
analytics providers;
crash-reporting providers;
payment systems;
application-distribution services;
hosting providers; and
other technology providers.

Third-party services may be subject to separate terms and privacy policies.

Pixelized Echo is not responsible for independent third-party services except to the extent applicable law provides otherwise.

27. Privacy

Use of LOCKED//IN is subject to the LOCKED//IN Privacy Policy:

https://pixelizedecho.com/lock%2F%2Finprivacypolicy

Privacy choices and requests:

https://pixelizedecho.com/lock%2F%2Finprivacychoices

Because LOCKED//IN does not create traditional user accounts, there is no traditional LOCKED//IN account-deletion process.

Users may nevertheless request applicable removal or anonymization of identifiable leaderboard information or other personal information as described in the Privacy Policy.

28. Launch List

The LOCKED//IN Launch List is optional and separate from ordinary gameplay.

Joining the Launch List does not create a LOCKED//IN game account.

Users may unsubscribe from eligible marketing communications using the provided unsubscribe mechanism.

29. Feedback

If you voluntarily submit ideas, suggestions, recommendations, or feedback about LOCKED//IN, you grant Pixelized Echo a worldwide, non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free right to use, reproduce, adapt, and incorporate that feedback for lawful business and development purposes without compensation to you.

This provision does not transfer ownership of unrelated intellectual property belonging to you.

30. Intellectual-Property Complaints

If you believe material associated with LOCKED//IN infringes your intellectual-property rights, contact:

contactus@pixelizedecho.com

Please provide enough information to identify:

the protected work;
the material you believe infringes it;
where the material appears;
your contact information; and
the basis of the claim.

31. Disclaimer of Warranties

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, LOCKED//IN and related Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

Pixelized Echo does not guarantee:

uninterrupted availability;
compatibility with every device;
identical performance on every device;
that every technical error will be corrected immediately;
preservation of every locally stored score or game state;
availability of every advertisement;
a particular score;
a particular ranking;
a particular reward; or
a particular gameplay result.

Nothing in these Terms excludes warranties or consumer protections that applicable law does not permit us to exclude.

32. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Pixelized Echo LLC and its owners, contractors, licensors, service providers, affiliates, officers, and representatives will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from use of or inability to use the Services.

Nothing in these Terms limits liability that applicable law does not permit us to limit.

Mandatory consumer rights remain unaffected.

33. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold Pixelized Echo LLC harmless from third-party claims arising from:

your unlawful use of the Services;
your material violation of these Terms;
material you submit through the Services;
your infringement of another person's rights; or
your fraud or intentional misconduct.

This provision does not apply where prohibited by applicable consumer law.

34. Apple App Store Users

If you obtain LOCKED//IN through Apple's App Store:

your use of LOCKED//IN is also subject to applicable Apple terms;
Pixelized Echo LLC, not Apple, is responsible for LOCKED//IN and its content;
Apple has no obligation to provide maintenance or support services for LOCKED//IN;
Pixelized Echo is responsible for addressing claims relating to the application to the extent required by applicable law;
Pixelized Echo is responsible for investigating and addressing intellectual-property claims relating to LOCKED//IN;
you must comply with applicable third-party agreements when using LOCKED//IN; and
applicable Apple licensing terms may supplement these Terms.

Where Apple's Standard Licensed Application End User License Agreement applies, it may govern additional aspects of your license.

35. Google Play Users

If you obtain LOCKED//IN through Google Play, your use of LOCKED//IN is also subject to applicable Google Play terms and policies.

Google may separately administer:

payment processing;
purchase history;
certain refund requests; and
other Google Play services.

Pixelized Echo remains responsible for obligations relating to LOCKED//IN that belong to the developer under applicable law.

36. Export and Sanctions Compliance

You may not use LOCKED//IN in violation of applicable:

sanctions;
export-control laws;
trade restrictions; or
other legal prohibitions.

37. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin and applicable United States federal law, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

If you are a consumer located elsewhere, mandatory protections or jurisdictional rights provided by the law of your place of residence remain unaffected where they cannot lawfully be waived.