Last Updated: November 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Emoji Hangman ("the Game", "the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.
2. Description of Service
Emoji Hangman is an online word-guessing game where users can create emoji-based challenges and invite others to guess the answers. The Service is provided "as is" for entertainment purposes.
3. User Accounts and Registration
- No account registration is required to use the Service
- You may be asked to provide a name when creating or joining games
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any room codes you create
4. Acceptable Use
You agree NOT to:
- Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Create content that is offensive, harmful, defamatory, or violates any laws
- Create content that promotes hate speech, violence, or discrimination
- Create content that infringes on intellectual property rights
- Attempt to hack, disrupt, or interfere with the Service
- Use automated systems or bots to access the Service
- Impersonate others or provide false information
- Spam or abuse the room code system
Content Moderation: While we do not actively monitor all user-generated content, we reserve the right to remove any content that violates these terms or is otherwise inappropriate.
5. User-Generated Content
5.1 Your Content
- You retain ownership of any content you create (emoji phrases, answers, hints)
- By using the Service, you grant us a license to use, display, and store your content solely for the purpose of providing the Service
- You are solely responsible for the content you create
5.2 Content Standards
All user-generated content must:
- Be appropriate for all ages
- Not contain personal information of others without consent
- Not violate any third-party rights
- Comply with all applicable laws
6. Intellectual Property
- The Game, its design, code, and features are owned by Emoji Hangman or its licensors
- You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without permission
- Emoji characters are subject to their respective copyrights and trademarks
7. Microphone and Voice Recognition
- Voice recognition features are optional and require your explicit permission
- You can revoke microphone access at any time through your browser settings
- We do not record or store audio data (see Privacy Policy)
- Voice recognition may not work on all devices or browsers
8. Service Availability
- We strive to keep the Service available, but do not guarantee uninterrupted access
- The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues
- We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time
- Game data and room codes may expire after periods of inactivity
9. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, EMOJI HANGMAN 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.
The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Emoji Hangman, its operators, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.
11. Third-Party Links and Services
The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., affiliate links). We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites. Your interactions with third parties are solely between you and the third party.
12. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
13. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for any violation of these Terms or for any other reason we deem necessary.
14. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
15. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
16. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: hello@emojihangman.com