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Terms of Service

Effective date: April 3, 2026 · Last updated: April 3, 2026

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of zslang.com (the “Site”), including dictionary entries, articles, and related materials. By using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

1. The service

The Site provides general information about slang and informal language, including definitions, examples, and educational context for parents, educators, and other readers. Content is for informational and educational purposes only.

2. Not professional advice

Nothing on the Site is legal, medical, psychological, or other professional advice. Decisions about language, parenting, teaching, or workplace communication should be based on your own judgment and, where appropriate, qualified professionals.

3. Acceptable use

You agree not to:

4. Intellectual property

The Site’s design, branding, original text, and compilation of content are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by copyright and other laws. You may view and print reasonable portions for personal, non-commercial use. You may not copy, republish, or redistribute substantial portions of the Site without our prior written permission, except as allowed by law (such as fair use).

Slang terms themselves are part of language and are not exclusively “owned” by anyone; our explanations and presentation are our creative work.

5. Third-party links and services

The Site may link to third-party websites or integrate third-party services (for example analytics or advertising). We do not control those services. Their use is subject to their own terms and privacy policies.

6. Disclaimer of warranties

The Site is provided “as is” and “as available.” To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

7. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we and our affiliates, officers, and contributors will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising from your use of the Site or inability to use the Site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total liability for any claim arising out of these Terms or the Site is limited to the greater of (a) the amount you paid us to use the Site in the twelve months before the claim (if any) or (b) fifty US dollars (USD $50), except where prohibited by law.

8. Indemnity

You agree to defend and indemnify us against any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your misuse of the Site or violation of these Terms, to the extent permitted by law.

9. Changes

We may modify the Site or these Terms at any time. We will post updated Terms on this page and update the “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree, stop using the Site.

10. Termination

We may suspend or terminate access to the Site at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms.

11. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State in which the Site operator is established, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where mandatory consumer protection laws of your country apply.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

13. Contact

Questions about these Terms: legal@zslang.com. See also our Privacy Policy.