Last updated: October 2, 2026
These Terms of Service explain the rules, billing terms, acceptable use, and legal framework for using Ply.
Welcome to Ply, an application created by Flynch MB ("Flynch," "we," or "us") that times chess games and board games. By accessing or using the Ply mobile application or related services (collectively, the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (the "Terms"). If you do not agree, you may not use the Service.
Ply is a chess clock and board game timer: it counts down each player's time, applies increments, delays, and overtime periods, warns when time is short, and keeps a history of finished games on your device. The Service may include experimental features and beta releases.
You must be at least 13 years old, or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction, to use Ply. For users in the European Union, you must be at least 16 years old unless a lower age is permitted by local law. Ply requires no account.
The two-player chess clock, its time controls, and the summary of each game are free of charge and have no advertising.
Ply Pro unlocks the additional features described in the app, such as the board game mode for more than two players, byo-yomi and tournament time controls, the mechanical clock face, extra themes and sounds, spoken warnings, and the full game history with charts. The features included in Ply Pro may change as the app is updated.
Ply Pro is offered as an auto-renewing weekly subscription and as a one-time lifetime purchase, as described in the purchase flow, with prices shown by the App Store or Google Play in your local currency. On iPhone and iPad, unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, the subscription renews automatically and payment is charged to your Apple Account. On Android, the subscription renews automatically until cancelled and payment is charged to your Google Play account; cancelling keeps Ply Pro active until the end of the paid period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in Google Play (Payments & subscriptions) or in your App Store account settings.
The weekly subscription may start with a free trial for new subscribers, as shown in the purchase flow. Unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends, the subscription starts and the first payment is charged when the trial ends.
The lifetime purchase is a single payment that does not renew. It unlocks Ply Pro for as long as the app is available, on devices signed in to the Apple Account or Google account that made the purchase.
Purchases are made through the Apple App Store, billed by Apple, and subject to the Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions; or through Google Play, billed by Google, and subject to the Google Play Terms of Service.
All purchases are made through the Apple App Store or Google Play and are subject to that store's refund policies. To request a refund, contact Apple through your Apple Account, or Google through Google Play. We are not able to issue refunds for store purchases.
An active subscription or a lifetime purchase can be restored on any device signed in to the same Apple Account or Google account, using "Restore Purchase" in the app.
We may provide promotional trials, offer codes, or beta features. We reserve the right to modify or revoke these benefits at any time. Promotional access has no cash value and expires as stated in the offer.
Our collection, use, and sharing of personal information are described in the Ply Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you consent to the practices described there.
We aim to keep Ply running smoothly but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may release updates that change how features work, and some updates may be required to continue using the Service. Support is available via hello@theflynch.com.
Ply is distributed through the Apple App Store and Google Play and relies on a third-party purchase-management provider to operate purchases. Your use of the Service is subject to the Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions or the Google Play Terms of Service, and to the policies of any provider we use to deliver the Service. We are not responsible for third-party services and do not guarantee their availability or behavior.
Ply, including its software, visual identity, trademarks, and documentation, is owned by Flynch or its licensors. Except for the rights expressly granted in these Terms, we reserve all rights, title, and interest in the Service. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to derive source code, nor may you remove proprietary notices.
You agree to:
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. FLYNCH DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, BE ACCURATE, SECURE, ERROR-FREE, OR UNINTERRUPTED. PLY IS NOT A CERTIFIED TOURNAMENT CLOCK. TIMES, MOVE COUNTS, AND GAME HISTORY ARE PROVIDED FOR CONVENIENCE AND ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL RECORD OF ANY GAME. YOU ASSUME ALL RISK FOR USE OF THE SERVICE.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, FLYNCH AND ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, LICENSORS, AND AFFILIATES WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUES, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS IN ANY 12-MONTH PERIOD WILL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNTS YOU PAID TO FLYNCH FOR THE SERVICE DURING THAT PERIOD.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Flynch and its affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to your use of the Service or your breach of these Terms.
We may suspend or terminate access to the Service if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms, legal requirements, or usage policies. You may cancel your subscription at any time through your App Store or Google Play account settings. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ends immediately. Sections that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect, including Sections 11, 13, 14, and 15.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Lithuania, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. The parties agree to exclusive jurisdiction in the courts of Vilnius, Lithuania. Where prohibited by law, mandatory consumer protection rights supersede this clause.
We may update these Terms to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or our business. When we make material changes, we will notify you via in-product messaging or by posting an update on our website. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree, you must stop using the Service.
For questions, feedback, or legal notices, contact hello@theflynch.com or write to Flynch MB, Vilnius, Lithuania.
By using Ply, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Service.