Terms of Service

Welcome to SyllableCounting.com. By accessing or using our website, tools, or content, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our site.

Use of the Site

SyllableCounting.com provides free online tools for counting syllables, looking up word information, and exploring the English language. You may use the site for personal, educational, and non-commercial purposes.

You agree not to:

• Use the site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
• Attempt to access, scrape, or harvest data from our site in bulk without permission
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the site or its servers
• Use automated tools to query our API at a rate that burdens our infrastructure
• Reproduce, duplicate, or copy material from the site for commercial purposes without written permission
• Attempt to bypass any security measures or rate limits

Tool Accuracy Disclaimer

Our syllable counting tool uses a combination of a curated dictionary database and algorithmic rules to determine syllable counts for English words. While we strive for accuracy, syllable counting can be ambiguous — linguists, dictionaries, and style guides sometimes disagree on the correct syllable count for certain words.

SyllableCounting.com provides syllable counts as a reference and educational tool. We do not guarantee that our syllable counts are authoritative or will match every dictionary or style guide. For professional, academic, or medical use cases requiring precision, we recommend consulting a professional linguist or authoritative dictionary.

SyllableCounting.com is not responsible for any errors or inaccuracies in syllable counts, definitions, pronunciations, Scrabble scores, or other word data displayed on the site.

Intellectual Property

The content, design, code, and branding of SyllableCounting.com are the property of SyllableCounting.com and are protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without explicit written permission.

Word lists and dictionary data sourced from public domain resources (such as the ENABLE word list) are used in accordance with their respective licenses.

Blog articles published on SyllableCounting.com are original works and may not be republished without attribution and a link back to the original.

Third-Party Links and Services

Our site may contain links to third-party websites and uses third-party services (such as Google Analytics and Google AdSense). We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of any third-party sites or services. Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, SyllableCounting.com and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of, or inability to use, the site or its tools — including but not limited to damages for loss of data, revenue, or goodwill.

The site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SyllableCounting.com and its operators from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from your use of the site or violation of these Terms of Service.

Advertising

SyllableCounting.com displays advertisements provided by Google AdSense and potentially other advertising networks. These ads are clearly labeled. We do not control the content of third-party advertisements and are not responsible for their accuracy or claims.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective when posted. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects when the terms were last revised. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the site shall be resolved in the appropriate courts of the United States.

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