Changes to Terms of Service

At Dictionary, we are committed to providing a transparent and evolving service that meets your needs. We are implementing updates to our Terms of Service to reflect new features, clarify data usage practices, and align with current industry standards. These changes will take effect on February 1, 2025.

Summary of Key Changes

• Feature Update

  AI-Powered Language Tools

  We are introducing AI-driven definitions, contextual translations, and smart synonym suggestions. These tools process queries server-side and do not store personal search history without explicit consent.

• Policy Update

  Subscription & Billing Clarifications

  Updated provisions regarding Pro and Enterprise subscription tiers, including prorated refunds, auto-renewal notices (sent 7 days before billing), and grace periods for failed payments.

• Data & Privacy

  Enhanced Data Minimization

  Revised Section 8 to reflect our commitment to data minimization. We now retain anonymized usage analytics for a maximum of 13 months, and all personal identifiers are encrypted at rest and in transit.

• Policy Update

  Acceptable Use Guidelines

  Clarified restrictions on automated scraping, commercial redistribution of dictionary content, and API rate limits for non-paid tiers to ensure service stability for all users.

How to Review the Full Terms

You can view the complete updated Terms of Service, including tracked changes and redline comparisons, in our legal documentation portal. We encourage all users to review the full text before the effective date.

If you continue to use Dictionary after February 1, 2025, you will be bound by the updated terms. You may export your saved word lists, collections, and settings at any time via your Account Settings panel.