Terms of Service
Last updated: January 26, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to SlangWatch.com ("we," "our," "us," or "SlangWatch"). SlangWatch is an informational website that provides definitions, explanations, cultural context, and educational content about global slang, modern internet language, and cultural expressions from around the world.
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of SlangWatch.com and all related services, features, and content provided by SlangWatch (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.
If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not access or use SlangWatch. Your continued use of the Service after these Terms are updated constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
2. Acceptable Use
When using SlangWatch, you agree to use the Service lawfully and in accordance with these Terms. The following activities are strictly prohibited:
2.1. Misuse of the Service
You may not use SlangWatch in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Service or interfere with any other party's use and enjoyment of the Service. This includes but is not limited to introducing viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
2.2. Scraping and Automated Access
You may not use automated systems, software, or bots to scrape, crawl, spider, or otherwise extract data from SlangWatch without our express written permission. This includes but is not limited to automated data collection, web scraping, screen scraping, or bulk downloading of content.
2.3. Automated Bots and Scripts
You may not use bots, scripts, or automated tools to access, interact with, or manipulate SlangWatch in any way. This includes automated submission systems, automated voting systems, or any other automated interaction with our Service.
2.4. Illegal Activity
You may not use SlangWatch for any illegal or unauthorized purpose. You agree to comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations when using our Service. Any use of SlangWatch in violation of applicable laws is strictly prohibited.
2.5. Harassment and Abusive Behavior
You may not harass, abuse, threaten, defame, or otherwise harm other users or third parties through your use of SlangWatch. This includes submitting content that is harassing, threatening, or abusive, or using the Service to harass or harm others in any way.
2.6. Spam and Fraudulent Activity
You may not use SlangWatch to transmit spam, unsolicited communications, or fraudulent content. You may not use the Service to engage in any fraudulent activity, including but not limited to phishing, identity theft, or financial fraud.
3. User-Submitted Content
SlangWatch allows users to submit slang terms, definitions, examples, and related content. When you submit content to SlangWatch, you understand and agree to the following:
3.1. Submission and Review Process
You may submit slang terms, definitions, examples, origins, and other content through our submission form or contact channels. All submissions are subject to review, moderation, and editorial approval before being published. SlangWatch reserves the right to accept, reject, edit, modify, or remove any submission at our sole discretion without prior notice.
3.2. License to Use Submissions
By submitting content to SlangWatch, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, perform, and display such content (in whole or in part) for any purpose, including commercial purposes, in connection with SlangWatch and our business operations.
3.3. Content Modifications
SlangWatch may edit, modify, expand, or reformat submitted content at our discretion. We may combine your submission with other content, add additional context, correct errors, or make other changes to ensure accuracy, quality, and consistency with our editorial standards. Your submission may be published in modified form or combined with other submissions.
3.4. Prohibited Content
You may not submit content that is harmful, discriminatory, hateful, offensive, defamatory, obscene, illegal, or that violates the rights of others. This includes but is not limited to:
- Content that promotes discrimination, hatred, or violence against individuals or groups
- Content that is sexually explicit, pornographic, or inappropriate
- Content that infringes on intellectual property rights of others
- Content that contains false, misleading, or fraudulent information
- Content that violates privacy rights of others
- Content that is spam, unsolicited advertising, or promotional material
SlangWatch reserves the right to remove any content that violates these guidelines or that we determine to be inappropriate, harmful, or in violation of these Terms, without prior notice.
3.5. Your Responsibility for Content
You are solely responsible for any content you submit to SlangWatch. You represent and warrant that you have the right to submit the content, that the content does not infringe on the rights of any third party, and that the content complies with these Terms and all applicable laws. You agree to indemnify and hold SlangWatch harmless from any claims arising from your submitted content.
4. Intellectual Property
4.1. SlangWatch Content and Branding
All content on SlangWatch, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of SlangWatch or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
The SlangWatch name, logo, design, and branding are trademarks or registered trademarks of SlangWatch. You may not use our trademarks, logos, or branding without our express written permission.
4.2. Limited License to Use Content
SlangWatch grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use SlangWatch for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may:
- View and read content on SlangWatch
- Share links to SlangWatch pages on social media or other websites
- Quote brief excerpts from SlangWatch content with proper attribution
You may not republish, reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, or commercially exploit SlangWatch content without our express written permission. This includes but is not limited to copying content to other websites, creating competing services, or using content for commercial purposes.
4.3. Respect for Third-Party Rights
SlangWatch respects intellectual property rights and expects our users to do the same. If you believe that content on SlangWatch infringes your copyright or other intellectual property rights, please contact us at hello@slangwatch.com with details of your claim. We will investigate and take appropriate action in accordance with applicable law.
5. Accuracy of Information
SlangWatch strives to provide accurate, up-to-date information about slang terms, definitions, origins, and cultural context. However, we make no warranties or representations regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any information on our website.
5.1. Language Evolution
Language, particularly slang, evolves rapidly. Terms may change in meaning, usage, or popularity over time. What was accurate yesterday may not be accurate today. Regional variations, cultural contexts, and usage patterns may differ from what is documented on SlangWatch.
We cannot guarantee that all information on SlangWatch is 100% accurate, current, or complete. Slang usage varies by region, community, context, and time period, and documentation may not capture all nuances or variations.
5.2. Content Provided "As Is"
All content on SlangWatch is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely accurate. You use SlangWatch and rely on its content at your own risk.
5.3. Reporting Errors
If you notice errors, inaccuracies, or outdated information on SlangWatch, we encourage you to contact us at hello@slangwatch.com or use our contact form. We appreciate your help in maintaining accuracy and will review reported issues promptly.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, SlangWatch and its operators, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:
- Your use or inability to use SlangWatch
- Any errors or omissions in content
- Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers or data
- Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from SlangWatch
- Any bugs, viruses, trojan horses, or similar harmful code transmitted through SlangWatch
- Any content posted by users or third parties
- Any reliance placed by you on the completeness, accuracy, or existence of any content
6.1. No Service Guarantees
SlangWatch does not guarantee that the Service will be available, uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. We may experience downtime for maintenance, updates, technical issues, or other reasons beyond our control. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time without prior notice.
6.2. User Responsibility
You are solely responsible for how you use information from SlangWatch. SlangWatch is not responsible for any consequences resulting from your use of our content, including but not limited to misunderstandings, miscommunications, or decisions made based on information from our website.
7. Links to External Sites
SlangWatch may contain links to external websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by SlangWatch. These links are provided for your convenience and information only.
7.1. Third-Party Websites
When you click on links to external websites, you leave SlangWatch and are subject to the terms and privacy policies of those external websites. SlangWatch has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
We do not endorse, guarantee, or make any representations about third-party websites. Your use of external websites is at your own risk, and you should review their terms of service and privacy policies before using them.
7.2. Advertising and Affiliate Links
SlangWatch may display advertisements or include affiliate links that direct you to third-party websites. These advertisements and links are provided by third-party advertisers and affiliates, and SlangWatch is not responsible for their content, practices, or any transactions you enter into with them.
8. Termination
SlangWatch reserves the right, at our sole discretion, to restrict, suspend, or terminate your access to all or any part of the Service at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:
- Violation of these Terms of Service
- Misuse of the Service
- Abusive, harmful, or illegal behavior
- Submitting prohibited or harmful content
- Engaging in spam, fraud, or other deceptive practices
- Any other conduct that we determine, in our sole discretion, violates these Terms or harms SlangWatch or other users
8.1. Effect of Termination
Upon termination of your access, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. We may, but are not obligated to, delete any content you have submitted. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including intellectual property rights, limitation of liability, and governing law provisions.
9. Governing Law
These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of SlangWatch shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the United Kingdom, unless you are a consumer in which case you may also have rights under the laws of your country of residence.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
10. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
11. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page with a new "Last updated" date. We may also post a notice on our website for significant changes.
Your continued use of SlangWatch after any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree with any changes, you must discontinue use of SlangWatch.