Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Amharic Keyboard ("we," "us," "our," or the "Service"). By accessing or using our website at amharictypingtest.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to all of these Terms, please do not use our Service.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Service following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

2. Description of Service

Amharic Keyboard provides a free, browser-based virtual keyboard and related tools for typing in the Amharic language using the Ethiopic (Ge'ez/Fidel) script. Our Service includes:

• A virtual on-screen Amharic keyboard
• Phonetic transliteration from Latin characters to Amharic script
• AI-powered translation assistance
• Typing speed tests and games
• Educational resources about the Amharic language and script
• Document creation and management tools for registered users

3. User Accounts

Some features of our Service require you to create an account. When you create an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in fraudulent or abusive behavior.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Service to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on the intellectual property rights of others
• Transmit harmful, threatening, abusive, or defamatory content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers connected to the Service
• Use automated means (bots, scrapers) to access the Service without our written permission
• Collect or harvest personal information about other users

5. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content (excluding user-generated content), features, and functionality are owned by Amharic Keyboard and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

The Ethiopic script and the Amharic language are part of the cultural heritage of Ethiopia and are not owned by us. Our tool facilitates the use of this script but does not claim ownership over the script itself.

6. User-Generated Content

When you create content using our Service (such as documents or typed text), you retain ownership of that content. By using our Service, you grant us a limited license to process your content solely to provide the Service to you.

We do not claim ownership of your content and do not store it on our servers beyond your active session, unless you explicitly save it using our document management features.

7. AI Translation Service

Our AI-powered translation assistant is provided for convenience and educational purposes. While we strive for accuracy, we make no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of AI-generated translations. Users should verify important translations with qualified human translators.

8. Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

We use Google AdSense for advertising. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet. Please see our Privacy Policy for more information.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, or that any defects will be corrected.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL AMHARIC KEYBOARD, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICE.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Amharic Keyboard and its licensees, licensors, employees, contractors, agents, officers, and directors from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the appropriate courts.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us via our Contact page.