Pickaxe Gems
Terms of Sale
Last updated: April 6, 2026
In case of discrepancy between language versions, the French version shall prevail.
1. Publisher
The Pickaxe Gems mobile application is published by:
- Mathieu Corne — Sole Proprietor (Entrepreneur Individuel)
- SIREN: 943 061 820
- Email: contact@opalegames.com
2. Purpose
These terms of sale govern in-app purchases made within the Pickaxe Gems mobile application. By making a purchase, you accept these terms in their entirety.
3. Products and prices
The products offered for sale are virtual gem packs, a virtual currency used within the Pickaxe Gems application.
- Gems are a virtual currency with no real-world value, non-exchangeable and non-refundable except as provided by the withdrawal right
- Prices are displayed inclusive of all taxes within the application, set by the publisher and subject to change
- VAT: VAT exemption under franchise (Article 293 B of the French General Tax Code) or applicable VAT depending on the publisher’s current tax regime
4. Order process
In-app purchases are made through Google Play Billing. Google acts as the intermediary (merchant of record).
- The player selects a gem pack in the application’s shop
- The player confirms their consent to immediate delivery and waiver of the withdrawal right
- The player validates the purchase through the Google Play interface and receives a confirmation receipt
5. Payment
Payment is handled entirely by Google Play (credit card, Google Pay and other methods accepted by Google). The publisher does not collect or store any payment data.
6. Right of withdrawal
In accordance with the French Consumer Code:
- The consumer has a 14-day withdrawal right from the date of purchase (Art. L221-18)
- Before gem delivery, the player gives express consent to immediate execution of the digital content and acknowledges waiving the right of withdrawal (Art. L221-28, 13°)
- Gems credited after explicit consent are non-refundable
Refund requests may also be submitted directly to Google Play, whose refund policy applies in parallel.
7. Digital conformity guarantee
In accordance with Articles L217-1 et seq. of the French Consumer Code, digital content provided must conform to its description and be functional. In the event of a conformity defect, the player may request that the content be brought into conformity within two years of delivery.
8. Nature of gems and liability
Virtual gems are subject to the following conditions:
- They have no monetary value outside the application
- They are non-transferable between accounts or players
- They may be lost in the event of account deletion or permanent game shutdown, with no right to compensation
9. Consumer mediation
In accordance with Article L612-1 of the French Consumer Code, in the event of an unresolved dispute with customer service, the consumer may freely resort to a consumer mediator. The designated mediator will be communicated at a later date.
European Online Dispute Resolution platform: https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr
10. Assignment and transfer
These terms of sale may be assigned or transferred by the publisher to any entity that succeeds it in operating the application, including in the event of a change in legal form or transfer of business. Such transfer shall not affect the consumer’s rights. The player will be notified of any change of publisher via in-app notification.
11. Changes to terms
These terms of sale may be modified at any time. Changes affecting consumer rights take effect 30 days after notification by email and in-app. Purchases made before the effective date remain subject to the terms accepted at the time of purchase. By continuing to make purchases after this period, you accept the modified terms.
12. Governing law
These terms are governed by French law. Any dispute relating to their interpretation or execution falls under the jurisdiction of the courts of Lyon, France.
13. Contact
For any questions: contact@opalegames.com
See also the Pickaxe Gems terms of use · opalegames.com website terms of use