EU Compliance & Product Safety
Effective date: May 12, 2026
This page provides the required product safety and compliance information in accordance with European Union regulations, in particular the General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988 (GPSR).
1. Product Identification
- Product name: Sudoku:
- Product type: Mobile application (iOS)
- Distribution channel: Apple App Store
- Product category: Games / Puzzle – Classic Sudoku Logic Puzzle
The current version of the app can be found on the product page in the Apple App Store. Each release is uniquely identified by its version number.
2. Manufacturer / Economic Operator
The following entity is the manufacturer and responsible economic operator within the meaning of the GPSR and Regulation (EU) 2019/1020:
- Name: Detlev Voss
- Address: Katharina-Boll-Dornberger-Str. 8, 12489 Berlin, Germany
- Email: support@advoss.de
As the manufacturer is established within the European Union, no separate authorised representative is required.
3. General Product Safety (GPSR)
In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2023/988 of the European Parliament and of the Council (General Product Safety Regulation), the following information is provided:
3.1 Product Safety
Sudoku is a software-only product that does not control physical machinery, medical devices, or safety-critical systems. The app is a classic logic puzzle game and is designed to be safe for consumers of all ages.
3.2 Intended Use
The app is intended for personal, non-commercial entertainment and as a mental exercise. It is not intended for use in safety-critical, medical, industrial, or educational assessment contexts.
3.3 Warnings & Limitations
- The app is provided as-is for entertainment purposes. It does not claim any educational certification.
- As with any screen-based activity, users are encouraged to take regular breaks and follow healthy screen-time habits.
3.4 Incident Reporting
If you experience any safety concerns or incidents related to the use of this product, please contact the manufacturer immediately at support@advoss.de. You may also report product safety concerns to your national market surveillance authority.
4. Applicable EU Regulations
As a digital product distributed within the European Economic Area, Sudoku complies with the following regulations where applicable:
- Regulation (EU) 2023/988 – General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR)
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 – General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – see our Privacy Policy
- Directive 2011/83/EU – Consumer Rights Directive, as amended by Directive (EU) 2019/2161 (Omnibus Directive)
- Directive (EU) 2019/770 – Digital Content and Digital Services Directive
5. Consumer Rights for Digital Content
In accordance with Directive (EU) 2019/770 and the Consumer Rights Directive:
- Conformity: The app is provided in conformity with the description on the App Store product page. Updates are provided to maintain conformity and security.
- Functionality: The app provides classic 9×9 Sudoku puzzles with five difficulty levels, pencil notes, hints, Show, Check, an optional Challenge Mode, and a built-in strategy guide as described on the product page.
- Compatibility: The app requires iOS/iPadOS 26.0 or later. Detailed system requirements are listed on the App Store product page.
- Updates: The manufacturer provides updates to ensure continued functionality and security. Updates are delivered through the Apple App Store.
6. Market Surveillance
The competent market surveillance authority for this product is:
- Bundesnetzagentur (Federal Network Agency)
- Tulpenfeld 4, 53113 Bonn, Germany
- Website: www.bundesnetzagentur.de
Consumers may also contact their respective national market surveillance authority within the EU/EEA.
7. EU Online Dispute Resolution
The European Commission provides an online dispute resolution platform (ODR) for consumers: https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr
Our email for dispute resolution purposes: support@advoss.de
8. Contact
For any questions regarding product compliance or safety, please contact:
support@advoss.de