Terms of Service

Last Updated: April 22, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Play Hangman, a website dedicated to providing a fun and interactive word game experience. By accessing or using our website at playhangman.org (the "Site" or "Service"), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Service (the "Terms"). Please read these Terms carefully before using our Site.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Play Hangman regarding your use of the Service. If you do not understand or do not agree to be bound by these Terms, please do not access or use the Service.

1. Acceptance of terms

By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy. If you are using the Site on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be effective when posted, and your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any changes.

2. Eligibility

Play Hangman is available to users of all ages. However, if you are under the age of 18, you should review these Terms with a parent or guardian to ensure that both you and your parent or guardian understand and agree to these Terms.

Some features of our Service may have additional age restrictions, which will be clearly indicated where applicable. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet all eligibility requirements for the specific features you access.

3. Account registration

While most of our games and features can be accessed without registration, certain features may require you to create an account in the future. If account creation becomes available, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and promptly update your account information
  • Keep your password secure and confidential
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
  • Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account

You may not share your account credentials with others or allow others to access or use your account. Play Hangman reserves the right to disable any user account at any time if we believe you have violated these Terms.

4. Intellectual property rights

4.1 Our intellectual property

All content on the Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, game designs, word lists, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of Play Hangman or its content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws including copyright, trademark, and trade secret laws.

The Play Hangman name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Play Hangman or its affiliates. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission.

4.2 Limited license

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, Play Hangman grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site and its content for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include:

  • The right to reproduce, distribute, publicly display, or publicly perform the Site or its content
  • The right to modify, adapt, or create derivative works based on the Site or its content
  • The right to use data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction methods
  • The right to use the Site or its content for any commercial purpose
  • Any rights not expressly granted in these Terms

4.3 User-generated content

If you create custom word lists or submit content to our Site (such as word suggestions or feedback), you grant Play Hangman a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform that content in connection with our Service.

You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to submit any content to our Site, and that such content does not violate the rights of any third party.

5. User conduct

When using the Site, you agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

  • Violating any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
  • Creating or submitting inappropriate, offensive, or obscene content
  • Harassing, threatening, or intimidating other users
  • Impersonating any person or entity, or falsely stating or misrepresenting your affiliation
  • Interfering with or disrupting the operation of the Site or servers
  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or other accounts
  • Using the Site for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Engaging in any activity that could disable, overburden, or impair the Site
  • Using automated means to access or collect data from the Site
  • Introducing viruses, trojans, worms, or other malicious code to the Site
  • Attempting to decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble any portion of the Site

Play Hangman reserves the right to investigate and take appropriate legal action against anyone who, in our sole discretion, violates this provision.

6. Custom game content

Play Hangman allows users to create custom word lists for personalized games. You are solely responsible for any content you create or submit through our custom game feature. Custom content must:

  • Be appropriate for general audiences
  • Not contain offensive, discriminatory, or obscene language
  • Not infringe on any third-party rights
  • Not promote illegal activities or violate any laws

We reserve the right to remove any custom content that, in our sole discretion, violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable. We are not responsible for reviewing or moderating all custom content, and the presence of any custom content on the Site does not imply our endorsement.

7. Privacy policy

Please review our %a{href: "/privacy"} Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and disclose information from our users. By using the Site, you consent to our collection and use of information as described in the Privacy Policy.

Our %a{href: "/cookie-policy"} Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies. By using the Site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in the Cookie Policy.

8. Third-party links and services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Play Hangman. 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 Play Hangman shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.

9. Disclaimer of warranties

THE SITE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. PLAY HANGMAN EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

PLAY HANGMAN MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT (i) THE SITE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, (ii) THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, (iii) THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE SITE WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE, OR (iv) THE QUALITY OF ANY PRODUCTS, SERVICES, INFORMATION, OR OTHER MATERIAL PURCHASED OR OBTAINED BY YOU THROUGH THE SITE WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS.

ANY MATERIAL DOWNLOADED OR OTHERWISE OBTAINED THROUGH THE USE OF THE SITE IS DONE AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION AND RISK. YOU WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM OR OTHER DEVICE OR LOSS OF DATA THAT RESULTS FROM THE DOWNLOAD OF ANY SUCH MATERIAL.

10. Limitation of liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL PLAY HANGMAN, ITS AFFILIATES, OR THEIR RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM (i) YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE SITE, (ii) ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SITE, OR (iii) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE, OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR CONTENT.

IN NO EVENT SHALL PLAY HANGMAN'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO PLAY HANGMAN, IF ANY, FOR ACCESSING OR USING THE SITE DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRIOR TO THE CLAIM.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Play Hangman, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including without limitation reasonable attorney fees and costs, arising out of or in any way connected with (i) your access to or use of the Site, (ii) your violation of these Terms, (iii) your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any intellectual property right, publicity, confidentiality, property, or privacy right, or (iv) any claim that your content caused damage to a third party.

12. Modification and termination

12.1 Modification of the service

Play Hangman reserves the right to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Site or any features or portions thereof without prior notice. You agree that Play Hangman will not be liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Site or any part thereof.

12.2 Termination

Play Hangman reserves the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site at any time for any reason without notice. Upon termination for any reason, your right to access and use the Site will immediately cease.

All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

13. Governing law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in San Francisco County, California for the resolution of any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site.

14. Dispute Resolution

You agree to first contact us and attempt to resolve any dispute informally before filing any formal legal action. If we cannot resolve the dispute informally, you agree that any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site will be finally settled by binding arbitration, except that either party may bring an individual action in small claims court.

You agree that arbitration will be conducted on an individual basis, and that class, consolidated, or representative arbitrations and proceedings are not permitted.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced to the fullest extent under law. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision.

16. Waiver

The failure of Play Hangman to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision. The waiver of any such right or provision will be effective only if in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of Play Hangman.

17. Entire agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other legal notices and agreements published by Play Hangman via the Site, shall constitute the entire agreement between you and Play Hangman concerning the Site and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, proposals, and agreements, whether oral or written, between you and Play Hangman with respect to the Site.

18. Feedback

We welcome your feedback, comments, and suggestions for improving the Site ("Feedback"). You acknowledge and agree that all Feedback you provide will be the sole and exclusive property of Play Hangman, and you hereby irrevocably assign to Play Hangman all of your right, title, and interest in and to all Feedback.

19. Contact information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service or need to contact us for any reason, please reach out to:

Email: [email protected]

By using the Site, you agree to abide by these Terms of Service. Thank you for visiting Play Hangman and enjoy your word gaming experience!

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