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The permission is conditional on two distinct requirements—no ruining of other players' experience and no competitive advantage—meaning entitlements that meet only one condition are still prohibited.
Interpretive note: The excerpt appears to be a list item and may be one condition among several broader monetization rules; the full context is not visible.
You may sell entitlements that affect gameplay, but both conditions must be satisfied simultaneously: no ruined player experience and no competitive advantage.
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the license granted to you in Virtual Items will terminate in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, on the earlier of when Tinder ceases providing our Services, or your account is otherwise closed or terminated.
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The permission is conditional on two distinct requirements—no ruining of other players' experience and no competitive advantage—meaning entitlements that meet only one condition are still prohibited.
You may sell entitlements that affect gameplay, but both conditions must be satisfied simultaneously: no ruined player experience and no competitive advantage.
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