📋 Terms of Service

📖 Acceptance of Terms

✅ Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Smart Word Search ("we," "us," or "our") regarding your use of our free online word search game platform.

🔄 Updates to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of our game after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

🎯 Description of Service

🧠 What We Provide

Smart Word Search is a free online educational game platform that offers:

• Word Search Puzzles: Interactive letter grids with hidden words
• Multiple Themes: 20+ curated categories including family, animals, colors, and more
• Difficulty Levels: Easy, medium, and hard challenges
• Educational Content: Vocabulary building and English learning tools
• Progress Tracking: Game statistics and achievement records

🎓 Educational Purpose

Our game is designed for educational and entertainment purposes, helping users improve their English vocabulary and cognitive skills through engaging word search puzzles.

👤 User Responsibilities

✅ Acceptable Use

You agree to use Smart Word Search only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree to:

• Use the game for personal, non-commercial purposes
• Respect the intellectual property rights of others
• Not attempt to reverse engineer or modify the game
• Not use automated tools or bots to access the game
• Not interfere with the proper functioning of the game

🏆 Game Rules and Guidelines

🎮 Fair Play

To ensure a fair and enjoyable experience for all users:

• No Cheating: Do not use external tools or assistance to solve puzzles
• Respect Others: Be courteous and respectful in all interactions
• Follow Instructions: Adhere to game rules and instructions
• Report Issues: Help us improve by reporting bugs or problems

📊 Scoring and Progress

• Game progress is saved locally on your device
• Scores and achievements are for personal tracking only
• We reserve the right to reset progress in case of technical issues
• Leaderboards and rankings are for entertainment purposes

💡 Intellectual Property

🔒 Our Rights

Smart Word Search and all its content, including but not limited to:

• Game design, graphics, and user interface
• Word lists, themes, and puzzle content
• Software code and algorithms
• Branding, logos, and trademarks

are owned by us and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

📝 User-Generated Content

If you submit any content to us (such as feedback, suggestions, or bug reports):

• You retain ownership of your original content
• You grant us a license to use, modify, and distribute your content
• You represent that you have the right to submit such content
• You agree not to submit content that infringes on others' rights

🆓 Free Service

🎁 Premium Features

Some advanced themes or features may be available for purchase in the future. Any paid content will be clearly marked and optional.

🔧 Service Availability

📡 Best Effort Service

We strive to provide reliable service, but we cannot guarantee:

• Uninterrupted access to the game
• Error-free operation at all times
• Compatibility with all devices and browsers
• Availability of specific features or content

🛠️ Maintenance and Updates

We may:

• Perform scheduled maintenance that temporarily affects service
• Update the game with new features or improvements
• Discontinue certain features or content
• Modify the game interface or functionality

🚫 Disclaimers

⚖️ Limitation of Liability

🛡️ Our Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
• Damages resulting from use or inability to use the service
• Damages resulting from unauthorized access to your data

💰 Maximum Liability

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from these Terms or your use of the service shall not exceed the amount you paid us (which is currently zero).

🔚 Termination

⏹️ Your Right to Stop

You may stop using Smart Word Search at any time by simply closing your browser or navigating away from our website.

🚪 Our Right to Terminate

We may suspend or terminate your access to our service if you:

• Violate these Terms of Service
• Engage in prohibited activities
• Use the service in a way that harms other users
• Attempt to damage or disrupt our systems

🌍 Governing Law

⚖️ Legal Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

🏛️ Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our service will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

📞 Contact Information

📋 Additional Terms

🔗 Related Policies

These Terms work together with our other policies:

• Privacy Policy - How we protect your data
• Cookie Policy - How we use cookies and local storage

📝 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable.