Terms of Service - Gematria Search Engine

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Gematria Search Engine ("the Service", "we", "us", or "our"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our online platform that provides Gematria calculations, Hebrew text analysis, and search functionality for terms from Biblical and Rabbinical sources.

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

The Service provides:

Gematria Calculator: A tool that calculates the numerical value of Hebrew text using the classical Gematria method (where each Hebrew letter corresponds to a specific numerical value)
Term Search: Search functionality to find Hebrew terms and phrases in our database
Reverse Indexing: The ability to find all terms that share the same Gematria value
Source Information: Attribution of terms to their original sources (Tanakh, Talmud, Mishna, etc.)

The Service is designed for educational, research, and entertainment purposes related to Hebrew text analysis and Gematria studies.

3. Acceptable Use

3.1 Permitted Uses

You may use the Service for:

Personal, educational, and research purposes
Calculating Gematria values of Hebrew text
Searching for terms and exploring Gematria relationships
Academic and scholarly research related to Hebrew texts and Gematria

3.2 Prohibited Uses

You agree NOT to:

Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service, its servers, or databases
Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access the Service without prior written permission
Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers connected to the Service
Transmit any viruses, malware, or harmful code
Use the Service to generate or distribute spam, unsolicited messages, or harmful content
Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or resell any portion of the Service without authorization
Use the Service in a manner that could damage, disable, or impair the Service

4. User-Generated Content and Searches

4.1 Search Terms

When you search for a term using the Service:

Your search query may be processed and stored in our database if the term does not already exist
By using the search functionality, you consent to the addition of your search term to our database (if it meets our validation criteria)
You represent that any Hebrew text you search for does not violate any third-party rights
Search terms are normalized (Nikud and special characters removed) for consistent matching

4.2 No User Accounts

The Service does not require user accounts. We do not collect personally identifiable information beyond what is necessary for the operation of the Service. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for details on data collection and processing.

5. Gematria Calculations and Results

5.1 Nature of Gematria

Gematria is a traditional method of assigning numerical values to Hebrew letters. The Service uses the classical Gematria method where:

א (Aleph) = 1, ב (Bet) = 2, and so forth through ת (Tav) = 400
Final letters (ך, ם, ן, ף, ץ) have values of 500, 600, 600, 800, and 900 respectively

5.2 Accuracy and Disclaimers

Educational Purpose Only: Gematria calculations and results are provided for educational, research, and entertainment purposes only
No Religious Authority: The Service does not claim any religious authority or interpretation of Gematria values
No Guarantees: We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of Gematria calculations or search results
No Endorsement: The appearance of terms in search results does not constitute endorsement of any particular interpretation, meaning, or significance
User Responsibility: You are solely responsible for how you interpret and use Gematria calculations and results
No Liability for Interpretation: We are not responsible for any decisions, actions, or consequences based on Gematria calculations or results

5.3 Source Attribution

Terms in our database are attributed to their sources (Tanakh, Talmud, Mishna, etc.) based on our source data. We strive for accuracy but do not guarantee the completeness or correctness of source attributions.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Service Content

All content, features, and functionality of the Service, including but not limited to:

Website design, layout, and user interface
Gematria calculation algorithms and methods
Database structure and organization
Software code and applications
Logos, trademarks, and branding

are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 Source Materials

The Hebrew texts and terms in our database are derived from:

Public domain sources (Tanakh, Talmud, Mishna)
User-contributed search terms (with user consent)
Other publicly available Hebrew text sources

We do not claim ownership of the original Hebrew texts themselves, only the compilation, organization, and presentation of this data.

6.3 Limited License

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

Access and use the Service for personal, educational, and research purposes
View and download individual search results for your personal use

This license does not include the right to:

Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from the Service
Use the Service for commercial purposes without authorization
Access the Service through automated means without permission

7. Third-Party Services and Advertising

7.1 Advertising

The Service may display advertisements through third-party advertising networks (such as Google AdSense). These advertisements are provided by third parties and are not under our control.

We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of advertisements
Your interactions with advertisements are subject to the terms and policies of the advertising network
We may receive compensation for displaying advertisements

7.2 Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of these external sites.

8. Service Availability and Modifications

8.1 Service Availability

We strive to maintain the Service's availability but do not guarantee:

Uninterrupted or error-free operation
That the Service will be available at all times
That all features will function perfectly at all times

The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:

Maintenance and updates
Technical issues or server problems
Force majeure events

8.2 Service Modifications

We reserve the right to:

Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time
Add, remove, or change features and functionality
Update the database and content
Change these Terms (with notice as described below)

We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes, but are not obligated to do so.

9. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

9.1 Service Provided "As Is"

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
NON-INFRINGEMENT
ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF INFORMATION

9.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY INTERPRETATION OR USE OF GEMATRIA CALCULATIONS OR RESULTS
ANY ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES IN THE SERVICE OR CONTENT

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IF ANY), OR €10, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

9.3 Exclusions

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitations of liability, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless us, our officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with:

Your use of the Service
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any third-party rights
Any content you submit or search for using the Service

11. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in the Privacy Policy.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable.

12. Termination

12.1 Termination by You

You may stop using the Service at any time.

12.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause or notice, for any reason, including if you violate these Terms.

12.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

Your right to use the Service will immediately cease
We may delete or retain your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy
Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will survive

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will:

Post the updated Terms on this page
Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms
Provide notice of material changes through the Service or by email (if available)

Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Service.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

14.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which we operate, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

14.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through good faith negotiation between the parties. If negotiation fails, disputes may be brought in the appropriate courts of the jurisdiction in which we operate.

15. General Provisions

15.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service.

15.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

15.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

16. Acknowledgment

BY USING THE SERVICE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF SERVICE.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us through our website.