Terms of Service

Last updated: September 17, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Hourdle (accessible from https://hourdle.com), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site.

2. Description of Service

Hourdle is a free, web-based word puzzle game providing synchronized hourly word puzzles, unlimited practice modes, and player statistics. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time without notice.

3. Fair Play and Acceptable Use

You agree to use Hourdle fairly and respectfully. You agree not to:

• Use automated scripts, bots, spiders, or scrapers to access the Service or submit guesses.
• Interfere with, disrupt, or attack the server infrastructure or APIs of the Service.
• Attempt to reverse-engineer, manipulate, or artificially inflate rankings or statistics on the public leaderboards.

4. Intellectual Property

All original game design, artwork, logos, graphics, and code on Hourdle are the property of Hourdle and its creator. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without prior written permission.

5. Advertising and Third-Party Links

The Service may display advertisements served by third-party ad networks (such as Google AdSense) and may contain links to external third-party websites. We are not responsible for the availability, content, or privacy practices of such third-party sites or services.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

Hourdle is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

7. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Hourdle or its operators be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Service.

8. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update or replace these Terms of Service at any time. Your continued use of the Service following any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions or feedback regarding these Terms, please contact us at support@hourdle.com.