📜 Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 25, 2026

                🎯 TL;DR: Use Engage Wheel responsibly and fairly. It's free, no registration required. We're not liable for decisions made using the wheel. Don't abuse the service. Be nice!
            

📋 1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Engage Wheel! By accessing or using our website at engagewheel.com ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, please do not use our Service.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

🎡 2. Description of Service

Engage Wheel is a free, web-based random decision-making tool that allows users to:

🎯 Create customizable spin wheels with multiple options
🎨 Customize wheel appearance, sounds, and settings
📱 Use the service on any device with a web browser
💾 Store wheel data locally in their browser
🔗 Share wheels with others via URL
📴 Use the service offline as a Progressive Web App (PWA)

✅ 3. User Eligibility

The Service is available to users of all ages. However:

Users under 13 must have parental consent to use the Service
Users under 18 must have parental consent for any commercial use
Educational institutions may use the Service for classroom activities
Businesses may use the Service for internal purposes

🆓 4. Free Service

Engage Wheel is provided free of charge. We reserve the right to:

Introduce premium features in the future (with notice)
Display non-intrusive advertisements
Modify or discontinue features with reasonable notice
Limit usage to prevent abuse

💡 Our Commitment: The core functionality of Engage Wheel will always remain free. Any future premium features will be optional enhancements.

👤 5. User Accounts and Data

Engage Wheel does not require user accounts or registration. However:

Your wheel data is stored locally in your browser
You are responsible for backing up your data
Clearing browser data will delete your wheels
We cannot recover deleted data
Shared wheels are encoded in URLs and can be saved by anyone

🚫 6. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could harm the Service or other users. Prohibited activities include:

❌ Using the Service for illegal gambling or betting
❌ Making legally binding decisions without proper verification
❌ Attempting to manipulate or hack the randomization algorithm
❌ Overloading our servers with excessive requests
❌ Scraping or automated data collection
❌ Distributing malware or malicious content
❌ Impersonating others or misrepresenting affiliation
❌ Violating any applicable laws or regulations

🎲 7. Randomization and Fairness

Engage Wheel uses cryptographically secure random number generation. However:

We provide both "Fair" and "Unfair" modes for entertainment
"Unfair" mode allows weighted outcomes for fun and engagement
The Service is for entertainment and decision-making assistance only
Results should not be used for legally binding decisions
We do not guarantee specific outcomes or distributions

⚠️ Important: Engage Wheel is not suitable for high-stakes decisions, legal matters, or situations requiring certified randomization. Use appropriate tools for such purposes.

🔗 8. Sharing and User Content

When you share a wheel:

The wheel configuration is encoded in the URL
Anyone with the URL can view and use your wheel
You retain ownership of your content
You grant us a license to display and transmit your shared content
You are responsible for the content you share
Do not share offensive, illegal, or inappropriate content

📱 9. Progressive Web App (PWA)

Engage Wheel can be installed as a PWA:

Installation is optional and can be done through your browser
The PWA works offline using cached data
Updates are delivered automatically when online
You can uninstall the PWA at any time
PWA data is stored locally on your device

🛡️ 10. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Engage Wheel and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not:

Copy, modify, or distribute our code without permission
Use our branding or trademarks without authorization
Create derivative works based on our Service
Reverse engineer or decompile the Service

Open Source: Portions of Engage Wheel are based on open-source software. See our Credits page for attributions.

⚠️ 11. Disclaimer of Warranties

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 or fitness for a particular purpose
Warranties of non-infringement
Warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
Warranties regarding the accuracy or reliability of results

🚨 12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ENGAGE WHEEL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
Damages resulting from decisions made using the Service
Damages from unauthorized access to your data
Damages from Service interruptions or errors

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED $100 USD OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US (WHICH IS $0 FOR FREE USERS).

🔄 13. Changes to Service

We reserve the right to:

Modify or discontinue the Service at any time
Change features, functionality, or appearance
Impose usage limits or restrictions
Update these Terms with reasonable notice

We will provide notice of material changes through the Service or via email if you've provided one.

📜 14. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be effective when posted. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

We will indicate the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

⚖️ 15. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

🌍 16. International Use

The Service is controlled and operated from the United States. If you access the Service from other locations, you are responsible for compliance with local laws.

✂️ 17. 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.

🤝 18. Entire Agreement

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

📧 19. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Website: engagewheel.com

🎓 20. Educational Use

Teachers and educators are welcome to use Engage Wheel in their classrooms:

✅ Free for educational purposes
✅ No registration required
✅ Safe for students of all ages
✅ Works on school devices and networks
✅ Can be used offline as a PWA

💼 21. Commercial Use

Businesses may use Engage Wheel for internal purposes:

✅ Team building and icebreakers
✅ Decision making and brainstorming
✅ Training and workshops
❌ Not for gambling or betting services
❌ Not for resale or redistribution

💬 Questions About These Terms?

We're happy to clarify! Contact us at [email protected] with any questions or concerns.