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Terms of Service

Last updated: February 22, 2026

By accessing and using playwordladder.com, you accept and agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions.

Use of the Site

Word Ladder is a free online word puzzle game provided for entertainment purposes. You may use the Site for personal, non-commercial use. You agree not to misuse the Site or help anyone else do so.

Intellectual Property

The game design, code, visual assets, and content on this Site are owned by Word Ladder. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on our content without permission. The word ladder puzzle concept itself is in the public domain, having been invented by Lewis Carroll in 1877.

User Conduct

You agree not to use the Site in any way that could damage, disable, or impair the Site or interfere with any other party's use. You agree not to attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its systems. Automated access (bots, scrapers) is prohibited without written permission.

Advertising

The Site may display third-party advertisements. We are not responsible for the content of these advertisements or for any products or services they promote. Your interactions with advertisers are solely between you and the advertiser.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Site will be available at all times or that it will be free of errors. Game progress stored in your browser's local storage may be lost if you clear your browser data.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Word Ladder shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective when posted on this page. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.