Terms of Service
This document is a translation of the Korean original. If there is any difference in meaning, the Korean original prevails.
Last updated: October 25, 2026
These terms set out the conditions for using Dot by Dot (점점, "the App"), made by Oneuldal Studio ("the Studio"). By downloading or using the App, you agree to these terms. Please read them before using the App.
1. Rights in the App
Copyrights and trademarks in the App and its images, characters, text and sounds belong to the Studio or the original rights holders. You may not copy, modify or distribute the App or any part of it without permission, extract its source code, or build another app by changing it.
2. Content you create
What you write and draw in your diaries, notebooks and Star Notebooks, and the photos you add, belong to you. They are stored only on your device and in your own backup storage (Google Drive or iCloud), and the Studio cannot see them.
This means your content can be lost if you lose your device or delete the App without a backup. We recommend backing up anything important.
When you share a notebook, please make sure it doesn't infringe on anyone else's rights or privacy.
3. Free play and Remove Ads
The App is free to use and shows ads. If you buy Remove Ads once at Coco's Shop in the App, ads no longer appear. There are no subscriptions.
Prices are shown on the purchase screen and in the store. If paid items or prices change, we will tell you clearly in advance.
4. Purchases and refunds
- Purchases are made through Google Play or the App Store, and refunds follow the refund policy of the store you bought from.
- If a purchase is refunded, Remove Ads is removed as well and ads appear again.
- One purchase applies to one game account. If you use Restore purchases on a different game account with the same store account, the purchase moves to that game account.
- If you reinstall the App or switch devices, tap the coin and gem counter at the top of the town screen and use Restore purchases to get it back.
5. In-game currency
In-game currency such as coins and gems, and the items you get with it, can be used only in the App. They cannot be exchanged for money, sold or transferred to anyone else.
If you delete your account, your in-game currency and items are deleted as well. For accounts not connected to Google or Apple, progress is deleted after 60 days without play.
6. Your responsibilities
- Please keep your device and account secure. We recommend against jailbreaking or rooting your device, which weakens its security and may stop the App from working properly.
- Please don't modify the App or tamper with your progress to get in-game currency or items unfairly. If we find this, we may reverse that currency and those items.
- Some features need an internet connection. Outside Wi-Fi, your carrier may charge data or roaming fees, which you are responsible for.
- The Studio is not responsible if you can't use the App because your battery runs out or you have no internet connection.
7. Third-party services
The App uses third-party services such as Google Play services, Google AdMob, Google Firebase, RevenueCat, Google Drive, iCloud and Sign in with Apple. Each follows its own terms.
8. Limitation of liability
The Studio works to keep the App accurate and working well, but does not guarantee it will be error-free or uninterrupted. Except in cases of the Studio's intent or gross negligence, the Studio is not liable for indirect damages arising from your use of the App.
9. Updates and ending the service
The Studio may update the App, and you may need to install updates to keep using it. We do not guarantee the App will keep working on every operating system version.
If we need to stop running the App, we will announce it in advance in the App or on our website. When the service ends, the rights granted under these terms end as well.
10. Changes to these terms
If these terms change, we will update this document and its last updated date. Important changes will also be noted in the App's update notes.