Acceptance of terms
By accessing and using WordFinder ("the site", "the service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the site. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time, and your continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of any changes.
Description of service
WordFinder is a free online word search tool that allows users to filter English words based on criteria including letter inclusion, letter exclusion, starting letters, ending letters, word length, and letter positions. The service is provided free of charge and is intended for personal, non-commercial use including word games such as Wordle, Scrabble, and crosswords.
Permitted use
You may use WordFinder for lawful purposes only. Permitted uses include:
- Personal word game assistance (Wordle, Scrabble, crosswords, etc.)
- Educational purposes
- Creative writing assistance
- General vocabulary research
Prohibited use
You agree not to:
- Use automated scripts, bots, or scrapers to access or extract data from the site in excessive volumes
- Attempt to reverse engineer, copy, or reproduce the site's word database for commercial use without permission
- Use the site in any way that could damage, disable, or impair its performance
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the site or its infrastructure
- Use the site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations
Intellectual property
The WordFinder website design, logo, code, and content are owned by WordFinder and are protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. The underlying word list data is sourced from the ENABLE (Enhanced North American Benchmark Lexicon) word list, which is in the public domain.
You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from the site's design or code without prior written permission.
Disclaimer of warranties
WordFinder is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:
- The service will be uninterrupted or error-free
- The word list is complete, accurate, or up to date for all purposes
- The service will meet your specific requirements
- Any results obtained from the service will be accurate or reliable for competitive word game use
The word list is intended as a general reference tool. We make no guarantees regarding the validity of words in any specific game's official dictionary (such as the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary or Wordle's accepted word list).
Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, WordFinder shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising out of or in connection with your use of the service, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Third-party advertising
WordFinder may display advertisements served by Google AdSense and other third-party advertising networks. These advertisements are governed by the privacy policies and terms of service of the respective advertising providers. We are not responsible for the content of third-party advertisements or the practices of advertisers.
Links to third-party sites
Our site may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the content of those sites and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.
Governing law
These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa.
Changes to these terms
We reserve the right to update these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the site. Your continued use of the site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
WordFinder
Website: yourwordfinder.net