Terms of Service

Last Updated: 24/01/2026

Welcome to WordyFun.com ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing WordyFun.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time, and your continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of any changes.

2. Description of Service

WordyFun is an online word game platform that allows users to create words, write creative stories, and participate in a family-friendly gaming community. Our services include:

• Interactive word chain games with Scrabble-style scoring
• AI-powered story evaluation using advanced language models
• Story submission and sharing features
• Achievement tracking and leaderboards
• Community showcase of approved user-generated stories

3. User Accounts and Registration

While much of WordyFun can be enjoyed without registration, creating an account enables additional features and benefits. When you create an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

4. User-Generated Content and Conduct

4.1 Content Guidelines

WordyFun is a family-friendly platform. All user-generated content, including words and stories, must comply with our community standards. You agree not to submit content that:

• Contains profanity, obscenity, or sexually explicit material
• Promotes violence, hatred, or discrimination against any individual or group
• Harasses, bullies, or intimidates other users
• Infringes on intellectual property rights of others
• Contains spam, advertising, or commercial solicitations
• Includes personal information of others without consent
• Violates any applicable laws or regulations

4.2 Content Moderation

We employ automated content filtering and AI-assisted moderation to maintain a safe environment. Content that violates our guidelines will be rejected or removed. We reserve the right to:

• Review, monitor, and moderate all user-generated content
• Remove content that violates these terms without notice
• Suspend or terminate accounts that repeatedly violate our policies
• Report illegal content to appropriate authorities

4.3 Content License

By submitting content to WordyFun, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content in connection with operating and promoting our service. You retain all ownership rights to your content. We will not sell or license your content to third parties without your permission.

5. AI-Generated Content and Scoring

WordyFun uses artificial intelligence to evaluate and score user-submitted stories based on grammar, creativity, and humor. You acknowledge and agree that:

• AI scoring is automated and may not always reflect subjective human judgment
• Scores are for entertainment purposes and are not guaranteed to be accurate or fair
• Your submitted content may be processed by third-party AI services (Anthropic) as necessary to provide scoring functionality
• We implement content safety checks as part of the AI evaluation process
• We are not responsible for AI misinterpretations or scoring inconsistencies

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Our Rights

All content on WordyFun.com, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, software, and game mechanics, is the property of WordyFun or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. The WordyFun name, logo, and all related product and service names are trademarks of WordyFun.

6.2 Your Rights

You retain all rights to the original content you create and submit through WordyFun. However, by submitting content, you represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to grant us the license described in Section 4.3 above.

7. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
• Using automated scripts, bots, or tools to interact with the service
• Reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembling any part of our service
• Interfering with or disrupting the service or servers
• Collecting or harvesting personal information of other users
• Impersonating another person or entity
• Manipulating scores, leaderboards, or voting systems

8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

8.1 Service Disclaimer

WordyFun is provided "as is" and "as available" 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. We do not warrant that:

• The service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Defects will be corrected promptly
• The service will meet your specific requirements
• AI scoring will be accurate or consistent

8.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, WordyFun and its operators, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from: (a) your use or inability to use the service; (b) any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein; (c) any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the service; (d) any bugs, viruses, or other harmful code transmitted through the service; or (e) any errors or omissions in content or for any loss or damage incurred as a result of your use of any content posted or shared through the service.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless WordyFun and its officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to: (a) your violation of these Terms of Service; (b) your use of the service; (c) your violation of any rights of another party; or (d) content you submit or share through the service.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to WordyFun at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, effective immediately. Reasons for termination may include, but are not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms of Service
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Requests by law enforcement or other government agencies
• Discontinuation or material modification of the service

Upon termination, your right to use the service will immediately cease. All provisions of these terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

11. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of WordyFun is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. We are committed to compliance with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act).

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Australia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these terms or your use of WordyFun shall be resolved through good faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Australia.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify users of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, by sending email notifications to registered users. Your continued use of WordyFun after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and WordyFun regarding your use of the service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

• Email: support@wordyfun.com
• Legal Inquiries: legal@wordyfun.com
• Website: https://wordyfun.com/contact