Credits and Attribution

Cross Word is built on public-domain scripture and licensed third-party work. The attributions below are published in fulfilment of those licences.

Biblical Content

King James Version (KJV) Bible

• Source: King James Version of the Holy Bible
• Status: Public Domain in the United States and most countries
• Content: 31,102 Bible verses (66 books)
• Usage: All biblical text, verses, and scripture used in games
• Website: https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

• Author: James Strong, LL.D., S.T.D.
• First Published: 1890
• Status: Public Domain
• Content: Hebrew and Greek word definitions, Strong's numbers, lexicon entries
• Usage: Word definitions, biblical references, and concordance data
• Note: Enhanced and expanded for modern use

Gazetteer Database

• Content: Biblical people, places, and entities
• Categories: 56 categories including PERSON (2,121 entries), LOCATION (681 entries), and more
• Source: Curated from public domain biblical reference materials
• Usage: Theme generation, word lists, and categorization

Third-Party Unity Assets

1. DOTween (HOTween v2)

• Developer: Demigiant
• Website: http://dotween.demigiant.com
• License: http://dotween.demigiant.com/license.php
• Version: Latest
• Usage: Animation system for UI transitions and effects
• Description: Fast, efficient, type-safe object-oriented animation engine

Features Used:

• UI element animations
• Menu transitions
• Smooth value interpolation
• Tween sequencing

License Summary: Free for both commercial and non-commercial use

2. UI Assistant

• Developer: UI Assistant Team
• Website: https://sites.google.com/view/uiassistant/
• License: Unity Asset Store Standard License
• Version: Latest
• Usage: UI components, credits builder, options builder, localization

Components Used:

• CreditsBuilder: Scrolling credits system
• OptionsBuilder: Settings and preferences UI
• TextStyler: Text styling and localization
• PopupManager: Dialog and popup systems
• Localization Dictionary: Multi-language support

Features:

• Animated show/hide functions
• Typewriter text effects
• Color profiles and themes
• Scalable UI elements
• Prefab management utilities

License Summary: Licensed for use in this project per Unity Asset Store EULA

3. Unity Effect Examples (Particle Pack)

• Developer: Unity Technologies
• License: Unity Companion License
• License URL: https://unity3d.com/legal/licenses/Unity_Companion_License
• Version: Legacy Pack (Unity 5.5+)
• Usage: Particle effects for visual feedback and celebrations

Effects Used:

• Victory celebration effects
• Sparkle and glow effects
• Background ambient effects

License Summary: Free to use and modify under Unity Companion License

4. Kamgam UI Toolkit Text Auto Size

• Developer: Kamgam
• Website: https://assetstore.unity.com/ (search: Kamgam UI Toolkit Text Auto Size)
• License: Unity Asset Store Standard License
• Requirements: Unity 6.2 or higher
• Usage: Automatic text sizing for UI Toolkit elements

Features:

• Automatic font size adjustment
• Minimum and maximum size constraints
• Text wrapping and overflow handling
• Runtime and editor support

License Summary: Licensed for use in this project per Unity Asset Store EULA

5. TextMesh Pro

• Developer: Unity Technologies
• License: Unity Companion License
• Type: Unity Package (included with Unity)
• Usage: All text rendering in the application

Features Used:

• High-quality text rendering
• Rich text markup
• Custom fonts and materials
• SDF (Signed Distance Field) rendering

License Summary: Free to use under Unity Companion License

Unity Engine

• Developer: Unity Technologies
• Website: https://unity.com/
• License: Unity Software License
• Version: Unity 6.2 or higher
• Usage: Game engine and runtime

Unity Modules Used:

• Core Engine
• UI Toolkit
• Unity UI (uGUI)
• TextMesh Pro
• Physics (minimal)
• Animation
• Particle System
• Android/iOS build support

License Summary: Licensed per Unity Terms of Service

Development Tools and Libraries

SQLite

• Type: Database Engine
• License: Public Domain
• Website: https://www.sqlite.org/
• Usage: Local database storage for biblical content, progress, and analytics

Databases:

• GoodBook.db (70MB - 31,102 Bible verses)
• BiblicalMasterResources.db (1.6MB - Gazetteer, themes)
• Accounts.db (Account and progress tracking)
• Analytics.db (Local usage statistics)
• CrosswordGame.db, CrosswordProgress.db

Mono.Data.Sqlite

• Type: .NET SQLite Adapter
• License: MIT License
• Usage: SQLite database access from C#

Fonts

Default Unity Fonts

• Source: Unity Technologies
• License: Unity Companion License
• Usage: UI text, buttons, labels

Liberation Sans (TextMesh Pro Default)

• License: SIL Open Font License (OFL)
• Usage: Primary game text rendering

Graphics and Icons

UI Icons

• Source: Custom-designed for Bible Game Platform
• Copyright: © 2025 Bible Game Platform
• Files: Cart icon, lock icon, complete icon, close icon, gem sprites

Biblical Imagery

• Status: Public domain or custom-designed
• Usage: Background elements, thematic graphics

Sound and Music

Music

• Source: Pixabay contributors (https://pixabay.com)
• License: Pixabay Content License. Attribution is not required; credited here as good practice.

Sound Effects (Unity Asset Store, under the Unity Asset Store EULA)

• Nature - Essentials: NoxSound
• FREE Casual Game SFX Pack: Dustyroom
• Hints Stars Points Rewards SFX - Lite: Cyberwave Orchestra
• Free UI Click Sound Pack: SwishSwoosh

Code and Architecture

Custom Code

• Copyright: © 2025 Bible Game Platform
• License: Proprietary (see LICENSE file)
• Components:

- Game controllers (Crossword, Word Search, Wordle, Cypher, Wordament, Trivia)

- Database management system

- Save/Load system with AES-256 encryption

- Content builder tools (ThemeBuilder, VerseBuilder, GazetteerBuilder)

- Account and progression systems

- Word-first crossword generator

- Question generation systems

- UI controllers and managers

Special Thanks

Testing and Feedback

• Beta testers and early users (thank you!)
• Unity Community forums
• Biblical scholars who reviewed content accuracy

Inspiration

• Classic word game genres
• Educational puzzle games
• Bible study applications

Open Source Components

Planned Integrations (Not Yet Implemented)

When implemented, the following services will be credited:

Firebase SDK (if implemented)

• Developer: Google LLC
• License: Apache License 2.0
• Usage: Analytics, crash reporting
• Website: https://firebase.google.com/

Unity In-App Purchasing (if implemented)

• Developer: Unity Technologies
• License: Unity Companion License
• Usage: In-app purchase functionality

Unity Ads / Google AdMob (if implemented)

• Developers: Unity Technologies / Google LLC
• Usage: Advertisement display
• Privacy: Subject to ad network privacy policies

Legal Notices

Copyright Notice

© 2025 Bible Game Platform. All rights reserved.

The following are proprietary to Bible Game Platform:

• Original game code and architecture
• Custom game mechanics and algorithms
• User interface designs (excluding third-party assets)
• Database structures and organization
• Branding, logos, and app identity

Third-Party Licenses

All third-party assets are used in compliance with their respective licenses. For full license texts, see:

• DOTween: http://dotween.demigiant.com/license.php
• Unity Companion License: https://unity3d.com/legal/licenses/Unity_Companion_License
• Unity Asset Store EULA: https://unity.com/legal/as-terms

Biblical Content

The King James Version of the Bible and Strong's Concordance are in the public domain. No copyright claim is made on biblical text or public domain reference materials.

Contact

For questions about attributions, licensing, or usage:

• Email: PiousPithGames@gmail.com
• Developer: The Pious Pith LLC