Welcome to Word Hop. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Word Hop website and word puzzle game (the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Word Hop, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and such modifications will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.
2. Description of Service
Word Hop is a free, browser-based word puzzle game designed for entertainment and educational purposes. The Service provides:
- Daily word ladder puzzles
- A challenge to connect two words by changing one letter at a time
- Progress tracking using browser local storage
- No registration or account creation required
We strive to provide consistent availability, but we make no guarantees regarding uptime, availability, or uninterrupted access to the Service.
3. User Conduct
By using Word Hop, you agree to:
- Use the Service for lawful purposes only and in accordance with these Terms
- Not attempt to interfere with, disrupt, or damage the Service or servers
- Not use automated tools, bots, or scripts to access or interact with the Service
- Not attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or extract source code from the Service
- Not engage in any activity that could harm, disable, or impair the Service
- Not use the Service to transmit viruses, malware, or other malicious code
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Service for any user who violates these Terms or engages in abusive behavior.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
All content, features, and functionality of Word Hop, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, puzzles, and software, are the exclusive property of Word Hop or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not:
- Copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on the Service
- Use the Service or any content for commercial purposes without our express written permission
- Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
5. Third-Party Advertising
Word Hop displays advertisements provided by third-party advertising networks, including Google AdSense. By using the Service, you acknowledge and agree that:
- Third-party advertisements are displayed on the Service to support its free availability
- We have no control over the content, quality, or accuracy of third-party advertisements
- Advertisements may use cookies and tracking technologies as described in our Privacy Policy
- We are not responsible for any products, services, or content advertised by third parties
- Interactions with advertisements, including purchases or transactions, are solely between you and the advertiser
Important: Please do not click on advertisements accidentally, repeatedly, or in any manner that could be considered fraudulent or abusive. Such behavior may result in termination of your access to the Service and may violate advertising network policies.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
- Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the Service or its content
- Warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or harmful components
We do not guarantee that daily puzzles will always be available, that solutions will always exist, or that the Service will meet your expectations. Use of the Service is at your own risk.
7. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WORD HOP AND ITS OWNERS, OPERATORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Loss of data, revenue, profits, or business opportunities
- Service interruptions or downtime
- Errors, bugs, or inaccuracies in the Service
- Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
- Third-party content, including advertisements
IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO USE THE SERVICE (WHICH IS ZERO, AS THE SERVICE IS FREE).
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Word Hop and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to:
- Your use of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of a third party
- Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
9. External Links
The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services, including advertisements, that are not owned or controlled by Word Hop. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that we are not liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any third-party websites or services.
10. Modifications to the Service
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time, with or without notice, for any reason. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.
11. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:
- Violation of these Terms
- Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
- Repeated attempts to manipulate the Service or advertising
Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including disclaimers, limitations of liability, and indemnification.
12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, or through the courts located in your jurisdiction.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
14. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Word Hop regarding the use of the Service and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.
15. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: playwordhop@gmail.com