Welcome to ABCYelp.com (“the Site,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) and ABCYelp governing your access to and use of the Site, including all content, features, functionality, games, tools, and services offered through the Site (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing, browsing, using, or interacting with the Site in any manner, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree with any provision of these Terms, you must immediately cease all use of the Site.

These Terms apply to all users of the Site, including but not limited to visitors, learners, educators, parents, guardians, students, and any other individuals or entities that access or use the Site. We reserve the right to update, modify, or replace these Terms at any time as described in Section 16 below. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

ABCYelp.com is a free educational website that provides interactive online games designed to help learners of all ages improve their English language skills. The Site offers games across four core skill categories: Grammar, Vocabulary, Listening, and Spelling. Each game is organized according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), spanning five proficiency levels from A1 (Beginner) to C1 (Advanced).

The educational content on the Site is provided for general learning and supplementary educational purposes only. Our games are designed to reinforce language concepts through interactive gameplay, quizzes, matching exercises, listening comprehension tasks, and spelling challenges. Each game includes a study guide or introductory section that explains the relevant language concepts before gameplay begins.

You represent and warrant that you meet the following eligibility requirements to use the Site:

• You are at least 13 years of age or older. If you are under 13, you may only use the Site under the direct supervision and with the consent of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms on your behalf.
• You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement under applicable law. If you are using the Site on behalf of an organization or entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
• Your use of the Site does not violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation, including but not limited to laws governing the use of the internet and online services in your jurisdiction of residence.
• You are not located in a country or region where access to or use of the Site or its content is prohibited by law or would subject us to any legal obligations that are inconsistent with these Terms.

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable right to access and use the Site and its Services for your personal, non-commercial, educational purposes. You may use the Site to:

• Play educational games for learning English grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and listening skills.
• Browse and read the educational content, study guides, and learning materials provided on the Site.
• Access resources organized by category and CEFR level to find games appropriate for your skill level.
• Share links to individual game pages or content on the Site through social media, email, or messaging platforms, provided that you do not misrepresent the content or its source.
• Use the Site in educational settings such as classrooms, tutoring sessions, or homeschooling environments, as a supplementary learning tool.
• Leave comments on game pages and blog posts, subject to the User-Generated Content rules outlined in Section 7.

When using the Site, you agree NOT to engage in any of the following activities. These prohibitions are in place to protect the integrity of the Site, the safety of all users, and the rights of content creators:

• Copying or Reproducing Content: You may not copy, reproduce, download, distribute, publish, display, sell, or exploit any content from the Site, including but not limited to game code, graphics, text, study guides, design elements, or any other materials, without our prior written consent.
• Modifying or Reverse Engineering: You may not modify, adapt, alter, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, or create derivative works based on any games, software, or content available on the Site.
• Automated Access: You may not use bots, scripts, crawlers, scrapers, spiders, or any other automated means to access, extract, index, or collect data from the Site without our express written permission.
• Interfering with the Site: You may not attempt to interfere with, disrupt, overload, impair, or compromise the proper functioning, security, or integrity of the Site, its servers, or the networks connected to the Site. This includes transmitting malware, viruses, or other harmful code.
• Circumventing Security: You may not attempt to bypass, disable, circumvent, or interfere with any security measures, access controls, rate limits, or usage restrictions implemented on the Site.
• Impersonation: You may not impersonate any person or entity, or falsely represent your affiliation with any person or entity, while using the Site.
• Unauthorized Commercial Use: You may not use the Site or its content for any commercial purpose without our prior written authorization, including selling access, incorporating content into paid products, or using the Site for advertising purposes.
• Ad Interference: You may not block, hide, obscure, or otherwise interfere with the display of advertisements served on the Site. Our Site is supported by advertising revenue, and any attempt to circumvent ad delivery is strictly prohibited.
• Unlawful Activities: You may not use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Site or interfere with any other party’s use and enjoyment of the Site.
• Harassment and Abuse: You may not harass, threaten, intimidate, abuse, or harm other users through comments, messages, or any other form of communication on or through the Site.

All content, materials, and resources on ABCYelp.com, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, logos, icons, illustrations, photographs, audio clips, sound effects, video content, game designs, game mechanics, source code, HTML/CSS/JavaScript code, user interfaces, data compilations, study guides, educational articles, the overall “look and feel” of the Site, and the organization and arrangement of content (collectively, “Content”), are the exclusive property of ABCYelp or its content suppliers and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws, including but not limited to copyright, trademark, patent, and trade secret laws.

6.1 Copyright

All Content on the Site is protected by copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any Content from the Site without our prior written consent, except as expressly permitted under these Terms or as required by applicable law. Unauthorized use of any Content may violate copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws and may result in civil and criminal penalties.

6.2 Trademarks

The “ABCYelp” name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans used on the Site are trademarks or trade names of ABCYelp. You may not use, display, or reproduce any of these marks without our prior written consent. All other trademarks, logos, and trade names displayed on the Site that are not owned by ABCYelp are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only.

6.3 License Grant

Subject to your full compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site and its Content solely for your personal, non-commercial, educational purposes. This license does not include the right to modify, reproduce, distribute, sublicense, transfer, or create derivative works from any Content. This license terminates automatically if you violate any provision of these Terms.

The Site may allow you to submit, post, upload, or otherwise contribute content, including but not limited to comments on game pages and blog posts, feedback, ratings, and other materials (“User Content”). By submitting any User Content to the Site, you agree to the following:

7.1 Your Responsibilities

• You are solely responsible for the accuracy, quality, originality, and legality of all User Content you submit to the Site.
• You represent and warrant that you own or control all rights to your User Content and that such User Content does not infringe upon or violate any third party’s intellectual property rights, privacy rights, publicity rights, or any other legal rights.
• You agree not to submit any User Content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, invasive of another’s privacy, hateful, or otherwise objectionable.
• You agree not to submit any User Content that contains spam, advertising, promotional material, or links to commercial products or services without our prior written approval.
• You agree not to submit any User Content that contains personal information of others (such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, or addresses) without their consent.

7.2 License to User Content

By submitting User Content to the Site, you grant ABCYelp a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, fully sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, display, and perform your User Content in connection with the operation, improvement, and promotion of the Site, in any media now known or hereafter developed.

7.3 Moderation

We reserve the right, but have no obligation, to monitor, review, edit, remove, or refuse to display any User Content at our sole discretion, for any reason or no reason, and without notice to you. We are not responsible for any User Content posted by users of the Site and do not guarantee the accuracy, quality, or appropriateness of any User Content.

ABCYelp.com is supported by advertising revenue, which allows us to provide free educational games and content to all users. We display advertisements on the Site through third-party advertising platforms and networks, including but not limited to Google AdSense. By using the Site, you acknowledge and accept the following regarding advertising:

• Ad Display: Advertisements displayed on the Site are delivered by our advertising partners and may include text ads, image ads, video ads, animated ads, and interactive ad formats. The placement, frequency, and content of advertisements are determined by our advertising partners and may vary based on factors such as your geographic location, browsing behavior, device type, and the content of the page you are viewing.
• Personalized Advertising: Our advertising partners may use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activity across our Site and other websites in order to display personalized (interest-based) advertisements that are relevant to your inferred interests. For more information about how your data is used for advertising purposes, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
• No Endorsement: The appearance of advertisements on the Site does not constitute an endorsement, sponsorship, recommendation, or guarantee by ABCYelp of the advertised products, services, companies, or claims made in such advertisements. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party advertisers or their websites.
• Ad Interference: You agree not to use any ad-blocking software, browser extensions, scripts, or other tools that block, hide, obscure, or otherwise interfere with the display of advertisements on the Site. Our ability to provide free content depends on ad revenue, and blocking ads undermines this model.

The Site may contain or link to third-party websites, content, services, tools, plugins, widgets, APIs, and other resources that are not owned, operated, or controlled by ABCYelp (“Third-Party Content”). Third-Party Content is provided for informational and convenience purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation by ABCYelp.

We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, completeness, legality, suitability, or quality of any Third-Party Content. Your access to and use of Third-Party Content is at your own risk, and you should review the terms of service and privacy policy of any third-party website before using it.

We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. Third-party content may change, be removed, or become unavailable at any time without notice. The inclusion of any Third-Party Content on our Site does not imply any affiliation with, endorsement of, or recommendation by ABCYelp.

The Site and its Content are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, ABCYelp expressly disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Implied Warranties of Merchantability: We do not warrant that the Site or its Content are fit for a particular purpose, including the purpose of achieving specific educational outcomes or language proficiency levels.
• Implied Warranties of Non-Infringement: We do not warrant that the Site or its Content do not infringe upon the intellectual property rights or other rights of any third party.
• Accuracy of Content: While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date educational content, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or correctness of any content, including grammar rules, vocabulary definitions, game questions, answers, study guides, or any other educational materials. Language rules and conventions may vary by region, dialect, and context.
• Availability: We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from viruses, malware, or other harmful components. The Site may experience downtime, errors, or interruptions due to maintenance, updates, server issues, or circumstances beyond our control.
• Results: We do not guarantee any specific educational outcomes, skill improvements, test scores, or proficiency levels from using the Site. Results depend on many factors, including individual effort, prior knowledge, consistency of use, and aptitude.
• Professional Advice: The content on the Site is not intended to constitute professional educational advice, language instruction certification, or professional teaching services. If you require professional English language instruction, please consult a qualified teacher or accredited language institution.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, ABCYelp, its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, successors, assigns, and licensors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, goodwill, data, use, or other intangible losses, regardless of the theory of liability (whether based on contract, tort, strict liability, negligence, or any other legal theory), even if ABCYelp has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Without limiting the foregoing, ABCYelp shall not be liable for any damages arising from or related to:

• Your access to, use of, or inability to access or use the Site.
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Site, including User Content.
• Any content obtained from the Site, including educational materials and game content that may contain errors or inaccuracies.
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.
• Interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Site.
• Any bugs, viruses, malware, or similar harmful code that may be transmitted to or through the Site by any third party.
• Any errors, mistakes, inaccuracies, or omissions in any content on the Site.
• Any loss or damage incurred as a result of your reliance on information or content obtained from the Site.
• Any advertisements, products, services, or content provided by or through third-party advertising partners.

In no event shall ABCYelp’s total aggregate liability to you for all claims arising from or related to these Terms or the Site exceed the amount of one hundred US dollars ($100.00) or the equivalent in your local currency.

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless ABCYelp, its parent company, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and service providers (collectively, the “ABCYelp Parties”) from and against any and all claims, demands, suits, actions, proceedings, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs) arising out of or related to:

1. Your access to, use of, or inability to use the Site or any of its Services.
2. Your violation of any provision of these Terms.
3. Your violation of any applicable law, regulation, or third-party right.
4. Any User Content you submit, post, or transmit through the Site.
5. Your infringement of any intellectual property right, privacy right, or other proprietary right of any person or entity.
6. Your conduct that causes harm to any other user of the Site or any third party.
7. Any misrepresentation made by you regarding your identity, affiliation, or authority.

ABCYelp reserves the right, at its own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you. In such event, you agree to cooperate with ABCYelp’s defense and to provide all reasonably requested information and assistance. This indemnification obligation shall survive the termination of these Terms and your use of the Site.

ABCYelp respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. We comply with the provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), 17 U.S.C. Section 512, and other applicable intellectual property laws. If you believe that any content on the Site infringes upon your copyright or the copyright of someone you represent, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice to our designated copyright agent.

DMCA Takedown Notice Requirements

To be effective, your DMCA notice must include the following elements as required by the DMCA:

1. A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright that has allegedly been infringed.
2. Identification of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed. If multiple copyrighted works are involved, provide a representative list of the works.
3. Identification of the specific material on the Site that you claim is infringing and that is to be removed or have access disabled, with sufficient detail so that we can locate the material (e.g., the URL of the specific page or content).
4. Your contact information, including your full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
5. A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
6. A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

Counter-Notification

If you believe that your content was removed or disabled as a result of a mistake or misidentification, you may send a counter-notification to our designated copyright agent. Your counter-notification must include your physical or electronic signature, identification of the material removed and its location prior to removal, a statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification, your name, address, telephone number, and a statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the federal court in your district.

We reserve the right to terminate, suspend, or restrict your access to the Site, in whole or in part, at any time, for any reason, and without prior notice or liability to you. In particular, we may terminate or suspend your access if:

• You violate any provision of these Terms.
• You engage in any prohibited activity as described in Section 5.
• You submit User Content that is unlawful, harmful, or violates the rights of others.
• We are required to do so by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
• We reasonably believe that your actions may cause harm to other users, the Site, or third parties.
• We discontinue or modify the Site or any part of its Services.

Upon termination or suspension of your access, your right to use the Site will immediately cease. The provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall remain in effect after termination, including but not limited to intellectual property provisions, disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnification, and governing law provisions.

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which ABCYelp operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms or the Site shall be resolved as follows:

15.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing any formal legal claim, you agree to first attempt to resolve any dispute with us informally by contacting us at legal@abcyelp.com. We will attempt to resolve the dispute within 30 days. If the dispute is not resolved within this period, either party may proceed with formal dispute resolution.

15.2 Jurisdiction

Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the courts of the jurisdiction in which ABCYelp is located, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts. You waive any objection to the laying of venue in any such court and agree not to plead or claim in any such court that any such action brought in any such court has been brought in an inconvenient forum.

15.3 Waiver of Class Actions

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree that any claims or disputes arising from or related to these Terms or the Site must be brought in your individual capacity, and you waive any right to bring or participate in class actions, collective actions, private attorney general actions, or representative proceedings of any kind. You agree that any claims may not be consolidated or joined with claims of other users or parties.

We reserve the right to revise, amend, update, modify, or replace these Terms at any time, in whole or in part, at our sole discretion. When we make changes to these Terms, we will:

• Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page to reflect the date of the most recent revision.
• Post the revised Terms on the Site with the new effective date.
• For material changes that significantly affect your rights or obligations, we may provide additional notice through a prominent banner on the Site homepage, an email notification (if you have provided your email address), or other reasonable means.

It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any changes. Your continued use of the Site after the publication of revised Terms constitutes your binding acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree with any changes to these Terms, you must immediately stop using the Site.

17.1 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, void, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, or if modification is not possible, it shall be severed from these Terms. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions, which shall continue in full force and effect.

17.2 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other agreements or policies referenced herein or posted on the Site, constitute the entire agreement between you and ABCYelp regarding the use of the Site and supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements, representations, warranties, and understandings, whether oral or written, with respect to the same subject matter.

17.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms will be effective only if in writing and signed by us. Any waiver of a particular provision shall not be deemed a waiver of any other provision or a continuing waiver of the same provision.

17.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or any rights or obligations hereunder, in whole or in part, without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms to any party at any time without your consent, provided that the assignee agrees to be bound by these Terms.

17.5 Language

These Terms are written in English. If these Terms are translated into any other language, the English version shall prevail in the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the English version and any translated version.

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms and Conditions, or if you need assistance with any matter related to your use of the Site, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly and professionally.

You can also reach us through the following channels:

• General Inquiries: contact@abcyelp.com
• Copyright / DMCA Notices: dmca@abcyelp.com
• Privacy Concerns: privacy@abcyelp.com
• Website: https://abcyelp.com
• Response Time: We will endeavor to respond to all legitimate inquiries within 30 days of receipt.