Terms of Service

Last updated: January 15, 2024
Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using Bucket Of Names (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

Description of Service

Bucket Of Names provides a free online tool that allows users to:

  • Enter a list of names or items
  • Randomly select names from their list using various themed "bucket" animations
  • View draw history and manage their entries
  • Choose from different visual themes and bucket styles

The Service is supported by advertising and is provided free of charge to users.

Acceptable Use

You agree to use our Service only for lawful purposes. You agree NOT to:

  • Enter inappropriate content: No profanity, hate speech, discriminatory language, or offensive material
  • Attempt to harm the service: No hacking, reverse engineering, or attempts to disrupt functionality
  • Violate others' rights: No harassment, impersonation, or violation of privacy
  • Spam or abuse: No excessive use that could overload our servers
  • Commercial misuse: No unauthorized commercial use or reselling of the service
  • Illegal activities: No use for gambling, illegal lotteries, or unlawful purposes
  • Circumvent ads: No blocking, modifying, or interfering with advertisements

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access for violations of these terms.

User Content and Privacy

Your Data: The names and information you enter into our tool are stored locally in your browser and are not transmitted to our servers. You retain full ownership and control over this data.

Responsibility: You are solely responsible for the names and content you enter. Ensure you have permission to use any names of real people, especially minors.

No Warranty: While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that our random selection process is perfectly random or that your data will be permanently preserved.

Intellectual Property
Our Rights

The Service, including its design, code, graphics, bucket animations, and user interface, is owned by us and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or reverse engineer our Service.

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our Service for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.

Trademarks

"Bucket Of Names" and our logos are trademarks of our company. You may not use our trademarks without our prior written consent.

Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with various third-party services:

  • Advertising Partners: Google AdSense, Freestar, and other ad networks may display advertisements
  • Analytics: Google Analytics tracks usage patterns to improve our service
  • Content Delivery: We may use CDNs to deliver content efficiently

These third-party services have their own terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for their content or practices.

Advertising

Our Service is supported by advertising. By using our Service, you agree that:

  • We may display advertisements alongside our content
  • Advertisements may be targeted based on your interests and browsing behavior
  • We are not responsible for the content of third-party advertisements
  • Clicking on ads may redirect you to external websites
  • You should not artificially click on ads or attempt to manipulate ad performance
Service Availability

No Guarantee: We provide our Service on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. We do not guarantee that the Service will be available 24/7 or free from errors.

Maintenance: We may temporarily suspend the Service for maintenance, updates, or improvements without prior notice.

Changes: We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our Service at any time.

Limitation of Liability

Disclaimer: Our Service is provided for entertainment and utility purposes. We are not responsible for decisions made based on our random selections.

No Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for:

  • Any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
  • Service interruptions or technical difficulties
  • Actions of third-party advertisers or their content
  • Any damages arising from your use or inability to use the Service

Maximum Liability: If we are found liable, our total liability shall not exceed $50.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including attorney fees) arising from your use of the Service, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Age Requirements

Our Service is intended for users aged 13 and older. If you are under 18, you may only use our Service with parental or guardian consent. By using our Service, you represent that you meet these age requirements.

Termination

By You: You may stop using our Service at any time by simply discontinuing access.

By Us: We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or our Service.

Effect: Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. Data stored locally in your browser will remain on your device.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting the new Terms on this page with an updated "Last modified" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Dispute Resolution
Informal Resolution

Before filing a formal dispute, please contact us to try to resolve the issue informally.

Binding Arbitration

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration rather than in court, except for claims that may be brought in small claims court.

Class Action Waiver

You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of United States Federal Law, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the courts located in United States.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Contact Information

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

Effective Date: These Terms are effective as of January 15, 2024 and will remain in effect until replaced by a newer version.