Terms of Service

Last updated: May 20, 2026

Next Hand is a real-time multiplayer card game platform operated by Softry OÜ, a company registered in the Republic of Estonia (registration number 14786518, Sepapaja 6, Tallinn 15551) ("we", "us", "our"). By accessing or using Next Hand ("the Service"), you agree to these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use the Service. The minimum age for a child to consent to online services varies between countries; if your country sets a higher minimum (for example, 16 in some EU member states), you must meet that age or have your parent or legal guardian's consent. If you are under 18, you represent that a parent or legal guardian has consented to your use of the Service.

Your account

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. You agree to provide accurate information when creating your account and to keep it up to date. You may not sell, transfer, or share your account with anyone else.

Licence to use the Service

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a personal, limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to download, install, and use the Service on devices you own or control, solely for your personal, non-commercial entertainment.

Acceptable use

When using the Service, you agree not to:

• Cheat, exploit bugs, or use automation, bots, or unauthorised third-party software to gain an unfair advantage.
• Harass, abuse, threaten, or impersonate other players.
• Submit display names, avatars, or other content that is unlawful, offensive, infringing, or that impersonates another person.
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Service, its servers, or other players' experience.
• Create multiple accounts to circumvent bans, restrictions, or rating systems.
• Sell, trade, or transfer accounts, virtual coins, or in-game items outside the Service.
• Scrape, copy, or harvest content or data from the Service except as expressly permitted.
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code from the Service, except to the extent these restrictions are prohibited by applicable law.
• Use the Service in a way that breaches the terms of the Apple App Store, Google Play, or any other platform through which you obtain or use the Service.
• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose.

User content

You retain ownership of the limited content you provide to the Service, such as your display name and avatar selection. By submitting that content, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive licence to host, display, and use it strictly for the purpose of operating the Service (for example, showing your name and avatar to other players during gameplay). You represent that you have the rights necessary to grant this licence and that your content does not violate the Acceptable Use rules above.

In-app purchases and virtual currency

The Service may include virtual coins or other in-game items. The following terms apply:

• Virtual coins and in-game items are a limited, revocable licence to use a feature of the Service. They are not your property, have no real-world monetary value, and are not redeemable or exchangeable for cash or anything of monetary value outside the Service.
• Purchases are processed by Apple or Google through the relevant app store. All billing, taxes, and refund eligibility are subject to that store's terms.
• Refund requests should be made through the Apple App Store or Google Play. We do not directly process refunds for app-store purchases.
• Coins are tied to your account and cannot be transferred between accounts or to other users.
• The Service is not gambling. You cannot wager virtual coins against other users for real money or prizes of monetary value, and coins cannot be cashed out.
• If we permanently discontinue the Service, we will provide reasonable advance notice through the Service or by email. Unused virtual coins will be forfeited at the time the Service is discontinued, except where applicable consumer-protection law requires otherwise.

Right of withdrawal (EU consumers)

If you are a consumer resident in the European Union, you normally have a 14-day right to withdraw from contracts for digital content. By starting a download of the Service or purchasing virtual coins or other digital items, you expressly consent to immediate performance of the contract and acknowledge that, once delivery begins, your right of withdrawal is lost in accordance with Article 16(m) of Directive 2011/83/EU (as transposed into Estonian law).

Intellectual property

Next Hand, including its software, graphics, text, sound, game design, and the "Next Hand" name and logo, is owned by Softry OÜ or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual-property laws. Except for the licence expressly granted above, no rights are transferred to you.

Suspension and termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service, with or without notice, if we reasonably believe that you have violated these Terms or applicable law, or to protect the Service or other users. You may terminate your use of the Service at any time by deleting your account at Profile → Edit profile → Delete account or by contacting us. On termination by either party, your right to use the Service ends, and any unused virtual coins associated with the account are forfeited, except where applicable consumer-protection law requires otherwise. Sections that by their nature should survive termination (including Intellectual property, Disclaimer, Limitation of liability, Indemnification, and Governing law) will continue to apply.

Disclaimer

The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we disclaim all warranties, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and uninterrupted or error-free operation. We do not guarantee that the Service will always be available, secure, or free from defects.

Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Softry OÜ and its directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, goodwill, data, or other intangible losses arising out of or in connection with your use of the Service. Our total aggregate liability for any claims arising out of or related to the Service is limited to the total amount you have paid to us in the twelve months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes any liability that cannot be limited or excluded under applicable law, including the mandatory consumer-protection rights you have as a consumer in your country of residence.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Softry OÜ, its affiliates, and their respective directors, employees, and agents from any claim, demand, loss, or expense (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your breach of these Terms, your misuse of the Service, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.

Apple App Store additional terms

If you obtained the Service through the Apple App Store, the following terms also apply and prevail over any inconsistent provision of these Terms with respect to your use of the Service on iOS or other Apple platforms:

• These Terms are concluded between you and Softry OÜ only, and not with Apple Inc. ("Apple"). Apple is not responsible for the Service or its content.
• Apple has no obligation to furnish any maintenance or support services in respect of the Service.
• If the Service fails to conform to any applicable warranty, you may notify Apple, and Apple will refund the purchase price you paid for the Service (if any). To the maximum extent permitted by law, Apple has no other warranty obligation in respect of the Service.
• Softry OÜ, not Apple, is responsible for addressing any claims by you or any third party relating to the Service, including product-liability claims, claims that the Service fails to conform to any applicable legal or regulatory requirement, and claims arising under consumer-protection or similar legislation.
• In the event of any third-party claim that the Service or your possession and use of it infringes that third party's intellectual-property rights, Softry OÜ, not Apple, will be solely responsible for the investigation, defence, settlement, and discharge of any such claim.
• You represent that you are not located in a country subject to a US Government embargo or designated as a "terrorist supporting" country, and that you are not listed on any US Government list of prohibited or restricted parties.
• Apple and Apple's subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms, and upon your acceptance of these Terms, Apple has the right (and is deemed to have accepted the right) to enforce these Terms against you as a third-party beneficiary.

Governing law and disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Estonia, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms or the Service shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Estonia. If you are a consumer, this does not deprive you of the protection of the mandatory rules of the country in which you have your habitual residence, and you may also bring proceedings in the courts of that country.

EU online dispute resolution

If you are a consumer resident in the European Union, the European Commission provides an online dispute resolution platform at https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr. We are not obliged to and do not currently participate in alternative dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board.

Force majeure

We are not liable for any failure or delay in performance caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, civil unrest, labour disputes, internet or network failures, power outages, or the acts or omissions of third-party providers.

Changes to these terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the current version. Material changes will be communicated through the Service or by email. Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Miscellaneous

• Entire agreement. These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Softry OÜ regarding the Service and supersede any prior agreements.
• Severability. If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.
• No waiver. Our failure to enforce any right or provision is not a waiver of that right or provision.
• Assignment. You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, or by operation of law.

Contact

For questions regarding these Terms, contact us at support@nexthand.online or by post at: Softry OÜ, Sepapaja 6, Tallinn 15551, Estonia.