Terms & Conditions

Last updated: December 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Zungue ("the Application"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Application.

2. Description of Service

Zungue is a free, open-source German vocabulary learning application. The Application provides vocabulary flashcards, practice exercises, and learning articles to help users learn German.

3. Educational Content Disclaimer

Important: The content provided in Zungue, including vocabulary, grammar explanations, and learning articles, is for educational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy:

  • Content may contain errors or inaccuracies
  • Some content is AI-generated and may not be perfect
  • The Application should not be your sole resource for learning German
  • We recommend verifying information with official language learning resources

4. No Warranty

The Application is provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied. We do not guarantee that:

  • The Application will be error-free or uninterrupted
  • All content is accurate, complete, or current
  • The Application will meet your specific learning needs
  • Your progress data will be preserved indefinitely

5. User Responsibilities

As a user of Zungue, you agree to:

  • Use the Application for personal, non-commercial purposes
  • Not attempt to reverse engineer or modify the Application
  • Back up your own data if desired (using the export feature)
  • Report any bugs or issues constructively

6. Intellectual Property

The Zungue application code is open source. However:

  • Vocabulary content is based on publicly available Goethe Institute word lists
  • Articles and educational content are original or AI-generated and belong to the project
  • Third-party libraries are used under their respective licenses

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of data or learning progress.

8. Data and Privacy

Your use of Zungue is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review it to understand how we handle your data.

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the Application after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

10. Open Source

Zungue is an open-source project. You can view, fork, and contribute to the source code on GitHub.

11. Contact

For questions about these terms, please visit our GitHub page or open an issue in the repository.