Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 15, 2025

Welcome to Verbify! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Verbify website and services. By accessing or using Verbify, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Verbify (https://verbify.be and all subdomains), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our service.

2. Description of Service

Verbify is a free, educational platform that provides:

Verb conjugation practice in multiple languages (German, French, English, Dutch)
Interactive exercises and quizzes
Custom verb set creation and sharing
Progress tracking and statistics
Community features for sharing learning materials

3. User Eligibility

Verbify is available to users of all ages. Users under 13 years old should use the service with parental guidance. If you are under 18, you confirm that you have your parent or guardian's permission to use Verbify.

4. User Responsibilities

4.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use Verbify only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:

Use the service in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
Interfere with or disrupt the service or servers
Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
Scrape, copy, or download content in bulk without permission
Impersonate others or provide false information
Harass, abuse, or harm other users

4.2 Content You Create

When you create verb sets or other content on Verbify:

You retain ownership of your content
You grant Verbify a license to display and share your content (if made public)
You confirm that you have the right to share the content
You agree not to upload copyrighted material without permission
You agree your content will not contain offensive, inappropriate, or illegal material

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Verbify's Content

The Verbify website, including its design, code, logos, and original content, is owned by Verbify and protected by copyright laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or reproduce any part of Verbify without permission.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

Verbify is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

Accuracy or completeness of verb conjugations
Uninterrupted or error-free operation
Freedom from viruses or harmful components
Suitability for any particular purpose

We do not guarantee that Verbify will meet your requirements or that it will be suitable for learning purposes. Use the service at your own risk.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Verbify and its creators shall not be liable for any:

Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
Damages resulting from use or inability to use the service
Damages from errors or inaccuracies in content

In no event shall our total liability exceed the amount you paid to us in the last 12 months (which is €0 for free users).

10. Educational Purpose Disclaimer

Verbify is an educational tool intended to supplement your language learning. It should not be used as the sole source for:

Academic exams or official language tests
Professional or legal translations
Language certification preparation

Always verify important conjugations with authoritative grammar resources or qualified language teachers.

11. Third-Party Links and Services

Verbify may contain links to third-party websites or services (such as donation platforms). We are not responsible for:

The content or practices of third-party sites
Privacy policies of external services
Transactions conducted on third-party platforms

You access third-party sites at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.

12. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to:

Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of Verbify at any time
Change features, functionality, or content without notice
Remove user-generated content that violates these Terms
Limit access to certain features or users

We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes, but we are not obligated to do so.

13. Termination

13.1 Termination by You

You may stop using Verbify at any time. To delete your data, clear your browser's localStorage or contact us at siebe.verbify@gmail.com.

13.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your access to Verbify if:

You violate these Terms
You engage in fraudulent or abusive behavior
Required by law or legal process
We discontinue the service entirely

14. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

Updating the "Last Updated" date
Displaying a notice on the website
Sending an email (if we have your email address)

Your continued use of Verbify after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. If you don't agree to the changes, please stop using the service.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of Belgium. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of Verbify shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Belgium.

16. Severability

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

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Verbify regarding the use of our service.

18. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Email: siebe.verbify@gmail.com
Website: https://verbify.be

19. Special Provisions for Educational Use

Teachers and educational institutions may use Verbify in their classrooms. We encourage:

Sharing Verbify with students as a learning tool
Creating custom verb sets for your classes
Providing feedback to help us improve

However, Verbify should be used as a supplementary tool, not as a replacement for formal language instruction.

20. Open Source and Attribution

Verbify uses various open-source libraries and resources. Full attribution is provided on our Credits page. We comply with all applicable open-source licenses.

Summary (TL;DR)

✅ Verbify is free to use for language learning
✅ Be respectful and don't abuse the service
✅ Content you create is yours, but we can display it if you make it public
✅ We provide the service "as is" without guarantees
✅ Use Verbify as a learning tool, not as your only source
✅ We can modify or discontinue the service at any time
✅ Donations are voluntary and non-refundable
✅ These Terms can change - we'll notify you of major updates

Thank you for using Verbify! Happy learning! 📚