The rules for using MeaningsLoop, plainly stated.
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of meaningsloop.com (the “Site”), operated by MeaningsLoop (“we”, “us”, “our”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you don’t agree, please don’t use the Site.
1. Use of the site
MeaningsLoop provides word definitions, pronunciations, and related language content for free, general informational and educational use. You may:
- Browse and read content on the Site for personal, non-commercial use
- Link to pages on the Site
- Quote short excerpts with proper attribution and a link back to the source page
You may not:
- Copy, scrape, republish, or redistribute substantial portions of our content without written permission
- Use automated tools to bulk-download or mirror the Site
- Use the Site in any way that disrupts its normal operation or security
- Misrepresent content from the Site as your own original work
2. Intellectual property
The compilation, organization, original write-ups, design, and layout of MeaningsLoop are our property or that of our licensors, and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Word definitions rely on the English language and established lexicographic knowledge, which itself is not owned by anyone — but our specific wording, examples, and presentation are original to this Site.
3. User submissions
If you submit suggestions, corrections, or other content to us (for example, through our contact form), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free right to use that submission to improve the Site. Please don’t submit anything you don’t have the right to share.
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4. No professional advice
Content on MeaningsLoop is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional, linguistic, legal, or academic advice. See our Disclaimer for more detail.
5. Accuracy of content
We work hard to keep definitions accurate and current, but language evolves and errors can occur. We make no guarantee that content is complete, error-free, or suitable for any particular purpose. If you spot a mistake, please let us know.
6. Third-party links and ads
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or display third-party advertising. We don’t control and aren’t responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party site.
7. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, MeaningsLoop and its team are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Site.
8. Changes to the site and these terms
We may update, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time. We may also revise these Terms periodically; continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms.
9. Governing law
These Terms are governed by applicable local law in the jurisdiction where MeaningsLoop operates, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
10. Contact
Questions about these Terms? Reach us via our Contact page.