Terms of Service

Last Updated: September 6, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Lingible! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Lingible mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service") provided by Lingible ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

2. Description of Service

Lingible is a mobile application that provides:

• Translation services between English and GenZ slang
• Trending slang terms and definitions
• User profiles and usage tracking
• Premium subscription features
• Ad-supported free tier with banner and interstitial advertisements
• Ad-free premium experience for subscribers

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

• You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• You must be at least 13 years old to use our Service

3.2 Account Security

• You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms

4. Usage Limits and Subscriptions

4.1 Free Tier

• Limited daily translations (specific limits may vary and are subject to change)
• Limited text length per translation (specific limits may vary and are subject to change)
• Access to basic trending terms
• No translation history storage or access
• Display of banner advertisements on all screens
• Display of interstitial advertisements at regular intervals
• Ad interaction tracking for analytics and optimization

4.2 Premium Subscription

• Significantly higher daily translation limits
• Increased text length limits per translation
• Translation history storage and access
• Advanced trending features and analytics
• **Completely ad-free experience** with no advertisements displayed
• **No advertising data collection** or sharing with third parties
• Subscription fees are charged through your device's app store

4.3 Usage Monitoring and Limits

• We monitor usage to enforce limits and prevent abuse
• Excessive usage may result in temporary or permanent restrictions
• We reserve the right to modify usage limits, features, and service terms at any time
• Changes to limits will be communicated through the app or other appropriate channels

5. User Content and Conduct

5.1 Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service
• Use automated tools to access the Service
• Submit harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
• Block, disable, or interfere with advertisements (free users)
• Use ad-blocking software or tools to prevent ad display
• Automatically click or interact with advertisements
• Attempt to manipulate ad delivery or frequency

5.2 Content Ownership

• You retain ownership of any content you submit
• You grant us a license to use your content to provide the Service
• We may remove content that violates these Terms

6. Advertising and AdMob Integration

6.1 Free Tier Advertising

Free users will see advertisements through Google AdMob, including:

• **Banner Advertisements**: Displayed on all screens below the header
• **Interstitial Advertisements**: Shown at regular intervals during app usage
• **Ad Interaction Tracking**: We collect data on ad views, clicks, and interactions for analytics

6.2 Premium Ad-Free Experience

Premium subscribers receive:

• **No Advertisements**: Complete removal of all banner and interstitial ads
• **No Ad Tracking**: No advertising data collection or sharing
• **Enhanced Experience**: Uninterrupted translation experience

6.3 Ad Content and Third Parties

• Advertisements are provided by Google AdMob and third-party advertisers
• We do not control the content of advertisements
• Advertisers may collect data about your interactions with their ads
• Please review Google AdMob's privacy policy for their data practices

6.4 Ad Blocking and Manipulation

• Free users may not block, disable, or interfere with advertisements
• Automated ad interaction or manipulation is prohibited
• Violation may result in account suspension or termination

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

8. Intellectual Property

8.1 Our Rights

• The Service and its content are protected by intellectual property laws
• You may not copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
• "Lingible" and related trademarks are our property

8.2 Your Rights

• You retain rights to your original content
• You grant us necessary licenses to provide the Service

9. Disclaimers and Limitations

9.1 Service Availability

• We strive to maintain high availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service
• We may modify or discontinue features with reasonable notice

9.2 Translation Accuracy

• Translations are provided for entertainment and educational purposes
• We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of translations
• Users should verify important translations through other sources

9.3 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

10. Subscription and Billing

10.1 Subscription Terms

• Subscriptions are billed through your device's app store
• Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled
• You can manage subscriptions through your device's settings

10.2 Refunds

• Refund requests are handled by your device's app store
• We do not process direct refunds

11. Termination

11.1 By You

• You may stop using the Service at any time
• You may delete your account through the app settings

11.2 By Us

We may terminate or suspend your access if you:

• Violate these Terms
• Engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
• Abuse the Service or other users

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify users of material changes through the app or email. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of the United States.

14. Contact Information

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

• Email: legal@lingible.com
• Website: https://lingible.com

15. Severability

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

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By using Lingible, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.