Responsible Gaming
Our position is unambiguous
- All games on Quizophrenia / Zvibe are games of skill — recognised as legal under Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution of India.
- The Platform is 100% free to play, for life. No entry fees. No wagers. No in-app purchases for gameplay.
- The Platform does not facilitate gambling, betting, or wagering in any form, on any game, at any time.
- Revenue comes from advertising, affiliate partnerships, and e-commerce — never from charging players.
1. Why Responsible Gaming Still Matters
Even in a free-to-play environment, gaming should remain a positive, balanced part of life. Excessive screen time, neglecting responsibilities, or compulsive behaviour around any digital activity is unhealthy. We design the Platform to support healthy habits.
2. Built-in Player Safeguards
- Age gating: Account creation requires users to be 13+. Purchases require 18+.
- Session reminders: Optional in-app reminders after 60 minutes of continuous play.
- Self-exclusion: Users can cool-off their account for 24 hours, 7 days, 30 days, or permanently delete via Settings → Privacy.
- Anti-cheat: Server-authoritative validation removes incentive for unfair-advantage tools.
- Ad controls: Personalised ads are opt-in. Sensitive-category ads (alcohol, tobacco, gambling) are blocklisted at the mediation layer.
- Block & report: One-tap blocking and reporting in chat, communities, and stories.
3. Guidelines for Healthy Play
- Set time limits before you start a session.
- Take a break every 60 minutes — stand up, stretch, drink water.
- Treat games as entertainment, not as obligations or routines you cannot break.
- Maintain a balance between online activity and offline life — work, family, sleep, exercise.
- Never use gaming as a way to avoid emotional distress; reach out to someone you trust.
4. Protecting Minors
Parents and guardians: we recommend
- Activating device-level parental controls (Google Family Link / iOS Screen Time).
- Reviewing your child's account periodically.
- Discussing online safety, in-app communication, and avoiding sharing personal information.
5. Industry Alignment
We voluntarily align with the principles of the All India Gaming Federation (AIGF) Charter for online skill-gaming, including:
- Age-appropriate access controls.
- Anti-fraud and anti-collusion measures.
- Transparent rules of play, randomness, and matchmaking.
- Player grievance redressal within statutory timelines.
- No promotion of real-money gambling content.
We also fully comply with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2023 insofar as they apply to free-to-play online gaming intermediaries.
6. Regional Restrictions
Even though our games are skill-based and free, we respect state-level regulations. Users in jurisdictions where any feature is restricted by local law are expected to refrain from using such features. We periodically review and update geo-restrictions as required.
7. Help & Support
If gaming is negatively affecting you or someone you know, please reach out:
National helplines (India)
- iCall — Psychosocial helpline: 9152987821 (Mon–Sat, 8 am – 10 pm)
- Vandrevala Foundation — 24×7: 1860-2662-345
- NIMHANS — 080-46110007 (Mental health, including behavioural addiction)
- Tele MANAS — Government of India 24×7: 14416 / 1800-891-4416
8. Contact Us
Questions or concerns about responsible gaming on our Platform: team@quizophrenia.in · Grievance Officer details on the Contact page.