Terms of Service

Acceptance

These terms apply to the Pips2 website and iOS app. By using Pips2, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the service.

The Service

Pips 2 provides free browser-based domino logic puzzles, daily puzzle pages, archives, hints, answers, and related features for personal entertainment and practice.

We may change, pause, remove, or update features at any time. We may also correct puzzle data, hints, answers, or site content when we find errors.

iOS App Purchases and Included Features

Pips2 for iOS is a one-time download purchase through the App Store. The current price and currency are shown by the App Store for your region. Apple processes the payment. Classic Play, Repair, Daily challenges, the archive, Live Battles, hints, and solutions are included, with no advertising, subscriptions, or in-app purchases.

Users who already obtained Pips2, including while it was free, are not asked to purchase it again by this update. To redownload the app, use the original Apple Account. In iOS versions that support email sign-in, use the same verified email to retrieve synced game history and progress. Your Pips2 account and App Store download access are separate.

App Store purchases and downloads are also subject to Apple's applicable terms. Refund requests are handled by Apple according to its policies and applicable law. See Apple's refund instructions. Deleting player data does not request a refund or remove an App Store purchase.

Offline and Online Features

Classic Play and Repair work offline. Daily and archive boards are playable offline when included on your device. Live Battles, leaderboards, and online progress updates require an internet connection and available online services. Purchasing the app does not guarantee uninterrupted online service.

Unlimited play means there is no daily play limit in Classic Play or Repair; it does not mean an unlimited number of distinct boards. The built-in library may repeat boards after you work through it.

Independent Project

Pips2 is an independent website and iOS app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially connected to The New York Times. Any third-party names, marks, games, or references belong to their respective owners.

Some website daily, archive, hint, and answer features may reference publicly accessible Pips puzzle data published by The New York Times Games, including puzzle date, difficulty, board layout, regions, and solution data. We use those references so players can replay and learn from Pips-style puzzles on a free independent site.

The iOS app uses original Pips2 puzzle boards.

Pips 2 does not claim ownership of The New York Times' trademarks or official puzzle materials, and nothing on this site should be understood as an official New York Times product or service.

Scores and Fair Play

Some features may allow score submission, feedback, or public activity. You are responsible for the names, scores, feedback, and other content you submit.

Please do not submit false scores, abuse automated tools, interfere with leaderboards, or use the site in a way that harms other players or the service. We may remove suspicious scores or restrict access when needed.

Feedback

By submitting feedback or suggestions, you give us permission to review and use that content to operate, correct, and improve Pips 2. Do not include passwords, payment information, or other sensitive personal information.

Acceptable Use

You agree not to misuse Pips 2, including by attempting to disrupt the service, bypass security, scrape at an unreasonable rate, upload malicious content, impersonate others, or use the site for unlawful activity.

Intellectual Property

The Pips 2 site, branding, interface, generated content, and original materials are owned by Pips 2 or our licensors. You may use the site for personal, non-commercial play. You may not copy, resell, or redistribute substantial parts of the service without permission.

If you believe material on Pips 2 infringes your rights, email contact@pips2.com with the affected URL, identification of the work or mark, your contact details, and an explanation of the concern. We will review good-faith notices and may correct attribution, restrict access, or remove material when appropriate.

Third-Party Services

Pips 2 may link to or rely on third-party services for hosting, analytics, advertising, app distribution, or external content. We are not responsible for third-party websites or services.

Disclaimers

Pips 2 is provided as is and as available. We try to keep the site accurate and reliable, but we do not guarantee that every puzzle, hint, answer, score, or feature will be error-free or uninterrupted.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent allowed by law, Pips 2 will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for loss of data, profits, goodwill, or access arising from your use of the site.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms as the site changes. The updated date at the top of this page will show when the latest version took effect. Continued use of Pips 2 means you accept the updated terms.

Contact

For terms questions, contact us at contact@pips2.com.