Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using WordAuth's verification code service, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this service.

Description of Service

WordAuth provides a verification code service that generates two-word codes (combining adjectives/verbs with nouns) as an alternative to traditional six-digit codes. The service offers better security compared to traditional codes while being more memorable for users. We provide API access, SMS delivery, and email delivery capabilities for verification codes.

Account Registration

To use our service, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or are inactive for extended periods.

Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to use WordAuth for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could damage, disable, or impair our service. Prohibited activities include:

• Sending unsolicited or unauthorized messages (spam)
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Using the service to facilitate fraud or phishing attacks
• Reverse engineering or attempting to extract our word lists or algorithms
• Exceeding rate limits or attempting to overwhelm our systems
• Reselling or redistributing our service without authorization
• Using the service for harassment or malicious purposes

Service Plans and Billing

Free Tier

Our free tier includes up to 100 verification requests per month with no credit card required. Free accounts are subject to standard rate limits and may have limited access to certain features.

Pro Tier

Pro subscriptions are billed monthly or annually in advance. You agree to:

• Provide valid payment information
• Pay all fees on time
• Accept that fees are non-refundable except as required by law
• Understand that your subscription will auto-renew unless cancelled

We reserve the right to change pricing with 30 days notice. Price changes will not affect your current billing period.

API Usage and Rate Limits

All API access is subject to rate limits based on your subscription tier. Free tier accounts are limited to 10 requests per minute, while Pro accounts receive higher limits. Exceeding rate limits may result in temporary service restrictions. You must implement appropriate retry logic and respect our rate limit headers.

Service Availability

We strive to maintain 99.9% uptime for our service, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may temporarily suspend service for maintenance, updates, or in response to circumstances beyond our control. We will provide advance notice of scheduled maintenance when possible.

Intellectual Property

The WordAuth service, including our word lists, algorithms, API, documentation, and all related intellectual property, are owned by WordAuth and protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You receive a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use our service in accordance with these terms.

Data and Privacy

Your use of our service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. We collect and process data as described in that policy. You are responsible for ensuring you have the right to provide any phone numbers or email addresses to our service for verification purposes and for complying with applicable laws regarding consent and communication.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, WordAuth shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from your use of our service.

Warranty Disclaimer

Our service is provided "as is" and "as available" 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. We do not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these terms. Upon termination, your right to use the service will immediately cease. You may cancel your account at any time by contacting our support team.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes via email or through the service. Your continued use of the service after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the service shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in San Francisco County, California.

Contact Information

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