Terms of Service
1. The service
StepMap is a mobile game for iOS and Android in which players walk in the real world to draw closed routes that become in-game territories. Players can place emojis on owned territories, swallow other players' territories under encirclement rules, or destroy emojis by tapping. By downloading, installing, or using the app you agree to these terms.
2. Eligibility & account
- You must be at least 13 years old to use StepMap. If your country requires a higher digital age of consent, that age applies.
- You must provide accurate information when signing up with Apple Sign In or Google OAuth. One person per account.
- You are responsible for activity that happens under your account and for keeping your device secure.
3. Premium subscription
- StepMap offers a Premium subscription at the local equivalent of ₺49.99 / month (price set by Apple App Store or Google Play in your region).
- Premium auto-renews each month unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the renewal date.
- Premium grants the Territory Shield benefit: you may protect one new territory for 48 hours, once per calendar month.
- Payment is charged to your App Store or Google Play account at purchase confirmation. You can manage or cancel the subscription in your store account settings.
- Refunds are handled by Apple App Store or Google Play under their policies. We cannot issue refunds directly.
4. Fair play rules
The integrity of the game depends on real-world walking. You must not:
- Use GPS spoofing, mock locations, jailbreak/root tweaks, or emulators
- Use automation tools, bots, or scripts that simulate walking
- Operate multiple accounts to gain in-game advantage
- Inflate steps through vehicles, treadmills, or wearable hacks
- Reverse engineer, modify, or repackage the app
- Disrupt other players or our backend infrastructure
We may run anti-cheat checks (speed limit, step-burst detection, server validation) and silently invalidate walks that fail these checks.
5. PvP rules
- Swallow: a player who closes a polygon that fully contains another player's territory and has a longer perimeter takes ownership of that territory.
- Tap-to-destroy: tapping an emoji deals damage up to your current session step count. Reducing an emoji's HP to zero neutralises the territory.
- Territory Shield (Premium): a shielded territory is immune to both swallow and tap-to-destroy for 48 hours.
6. Account suspension & termination
We may suspend or terminate any account that violates these terms, especially the fair play rules in section 4. Termination cancels active Premium benefits; refunds are subject to the store's policies. You can delete your account at any time from Profile or by emailing support@stepmap.app.
7. Intellectual property
The StepMap name, logo, source code, art, and gameplay design are owned by the StepMap team. You receive a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the app for personal, non-commercial play.
8. User-generated content
Display names, avatars, team names, and other user-supplied text must not be illegal, defamatory, hateful, sexual, or infringing. We may change or remove offending content without notice.
9. Disclaimer of warranty
The app is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the app is error-free, always available, or fit for any particular purpose. Walking carries physical risk. You are responsible for your own safety, awareness of traffic, weather, and surroundings. Do not use the app while driving or in unsafe areas.
10. Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, StepMap and its operators are not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, including personal injury, lost data, or in-game loss of territory or progress. Our total liability for any claim arising from the service is capped at the greater of (a) what you paid us in the past 12 months and (b) ₺200.
11. Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Türkiye. Disputes will be resolved before the Istanbul (Çağlayan) courts and enforcement offices, without prejudice to your consumer rights under local law.
12. Changes to these terms
We may update these terms. Material changes will be announced in-app with at least 7 days' notice. Continuing to use the app after the effective date constitutes acceptance.
13. Contact
Email: support@stepmap.app