Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using whatisa.net ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service. We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time, and will notify users of significant changes by updating the "Effective Date" above.

2. Service Description

whatisa.net provides a free online dictionary service that offers definitions for words and terms. The Service includes:

• Access to millions of word definitions
• Direct URL-based word lookup
• Related word suggestions
• Fast, cached content delivery

The Service is provided "as is" and is intended for educational and informational purposes only.

3. Acceptable Use Policy

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use whatisa.net for:

• Personal educational purposes
• Academic research and study
• Professional reference
• General knowledge acquisition

3.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

• Use automated systems or software to extract data from the Service (scraping) without written permission
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Transmit viruses, malware, or any destructive code
• Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to bypass any rate limiting or access controls
• Misrepresent the source of the content as your own

4. Content and Intellectual Property

4.1 Dictionary Content

The definitions and related content provided through whatisa.net are compiled from various sources and are intended for reference purposes. While we strive for accuracy, definitions may vary based on context and usage.

4.2 Copyright and Attribution

The Service respects intellectual property rights. Content provided through whatisa.net is either:

• Licensed for our use
• In the public domain
• Used under fair use provisions for educational purposes
• Originally created by our team

4.3 Your Use of Content

You may use definitions from whatisa.net for personal, educational, and non-commercial purposes. For any commercial use or large-scale reproduction, please contact us for permission.

When using our content in academic or professional work, we appreciate (but don't require) attribution to whatisa.net.

5. Disclaimers and Limitations

5.1 Accuracy Disclaimer

While we make every effort to ensure the accuracy and reliability of our definitions, we cannot guarantee that all information is complete, current, or error-free. Language evolves constantly, and definitions may vary by region, context, and field of use.

5.2 No Professional Advice

The Service provides general dictionary definitions and should not be considered as professional advice in any field, including but not limited to:

• Legal advice or legal definitions
• Medical or health information
• Financial or investment guidance
• Technical specifications or standards

Always consult qualified professionals for specific advice in these areas.

5.3 Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by whatisa.net. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, whatisa.net and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

• Your use or inability to use the Service
• Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers
• Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Service
• Any errors or omissions in any content
• Any content obtained from the Service

7. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless whatisa.net and its operators from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Service.

8. Service Modifications and Termination

8.1 Service Changes

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Service (or any part thereof) with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.

8.2 Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.

9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

9.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which whatisa.net operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

9.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall first be attempted to be resolved through good faith negotiations. If resolution cannot be reached, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with applicable arbitration rules.

10. General Provisions

10.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and whatisa.net regarding the use of the Service, superseding any prior agreements.

10.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

10.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

10.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under them without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights under these Terms without restriction.

11. Accessibility

We are committed to making whatisa.net accessible to all users. If you encounter any accessibility issues, please contact us so we can address them promptly.

12. Children's Use

whatisa.net is an educational resource suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone, including children under 13. Parents and educators are encouraged to supervise young users.