Terms of Use

Last updated: December 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using ConnectionsHints.Today ("the Site"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site.

2. Description of Service

ConnectionsHints.Today is a free, fan-made educational resource that provides hints, strategies, and practice tools for word puzzle games. The Site is not affiliated with The New York Times Company.

3. Intellectual Property

Third-Party Trademarks

"Connections" and "NYT" are trademarks of The New York Times Company. All references to these trademarks are for identification purposes only and do not imply any affiliation, endorsement, or sponsorship.

Our Content

Original content created for this Site (including our hints, commentary, educational materials, and website design) is provided freely for personal, non-commercial use.

4. Fair Use

We believe our use of puzzle-related information constitutes fair use under copyright law for the following reasons:

• Purpose: Educational and commentary purposes
• Nature: Factual information about word puzzles
• Amount: Limited to what is necessary for educational purposes
• Effect: We encourage users to play the official game and do not serve as a market substitute

5. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site
• Use automated systems to access the Site in a manner that exceeds reasonable use
• Reproduce or redistribute our content for commercial purposes

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We make no guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content.

7. Limitation of Liability

We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of the Site.

8. DMCA Compliance

We respect intellectual property rights and will respond promptly to any valid DMCA takedown notices. We are committed to working in good faith with rights holders and will promptly comply with legitimate requests.

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable law, without regard to conflict of law principles.