Customer Responsibilities

Account Security & Access

You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

Use strong, unique passwords and enable multi-factor authentication where available.
Do not share your credentials, API keys, or session tokens with unauthorized parties.
Immediately notify support@dictionary.com if you suspect unauthorized access or a security breach.
Review active sessions and connected integrations regularly from your account dashboard.

⚠️ Important Dictionary will not be liable for any losses or damages resulting from your failure to safeguard account credentials. You must report compromised credentials within 24 hours of discovery.

Permitted Use & Compliance

You may use Dictionary for lawful purposes only, in accordance with these responsibilities, our Terms of Service, and applicable local, state, and international laws.

Use the platform solely for the purpose for which your subscription tier was intended.
Respect rate limits, fair-use policies, and service availability guidelines.
Ensure that any commercial or educational use complies with licensing restrictions.
Do not attempt to circumvent, disable, or interfere with security-related features or usage controls.

Data & Content Submission

When you submit, upload, or generate content through Dictionary, you retain ownership but grant us necessary licenses to process and deliver responses.

You warrant that all submitted content does not infringe third-party intellectual property rights.
You are responsible for verifying the accuracy, appropriateness, and legality of user-generated content.
Dictionary may filter or block content that violates our Acceptable Use Policy or applicable regulations.
Do not submit personally identifiable information (PII) or sensitive data unless encrypted or processed under a DPA.

API & Technical Usage

Customers utilizing the Dictionary API must adhere to technical best practices to maintain service stability and data integrity.

Authenticate all requests using provided API keys or OAuth tokens as documented.
Implement exponential backoff and respect `RateLimit-Remaining` headers.
Cache responses appropriately to reduce redundant calls and improve latency.
Do not reverse-engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract underlying models or datasets.

💡 Tip Refer to our API Reference Guide for detailed implementation examples, SDK downloads, and webhooks documentation.

Prohibited Activities

The following activities are strictly prohibited and may result in immediate suspension or termination of your account:

Scraping, crawling, or bulk-extracting content without explicit written permission.
Reselling, sublicensing, or redistributing Dictionary data without an Enterprise or Commercial license.
Using the service to generate, host, or distribute illegal, harmful, or non-consensual content.
Impersonating Dictionary, misrepresenting affiliation, or creating confusingly similar branding.
Introducing malware, botnets, or automated systems designed to disrupt service availability.

Support & Communication

Timely and accurate communication helps us maintain a secure and reliable platform for all users.

Provide accurate billing, contact, and organization details during onboarding.
Respond to security vulnerability reports or compliance requests within the agreed timeframe.
Use official support channels for technical issues, abuse reports, or data removal requests.
Keep your subscription information current to avoid service interruptions.

Limitations & Acknowledgments

Dictionary provides linguistic data, definitions, and AI-assisted insights for informational and reference purposes only.

Definitions and translations are not guaranteed to be legally, medically, or technically authoritative.
AI-generated suggestions may occasionally produce inaccuracies; always verify critical information.
Service availability is subject to scheduled maintenance and不可抗力 events.
Users assume responsibility for how they apply Dictionary's output in professional, academic, or commercial contexts.

Updates & Changes

We periodically update this document to reflect product changes, security improvements, or regulatory requirements. Substantive changes will be communicated via email or in-app notifications at least 30 days prior to taking effect. Continued use of Dictionary services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised responsibilities.

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