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Terms & Conditions.
Last updated: October 16, 2026
These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Middle English Translator website and services (the "Service"). By using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.
1. Acceptance of terms
By accessing or using the Service, you confirm that you can form a binding contract and that you accept these Terms in full. If you use the Service on behalf of an organisation, you represent that you have authority to bind that organisation.
2. Use of the Service
We grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to use the Service for lawful, personal, educational, or professional purposes. You agree not to:
- Use the Service for any unlawful, harmful, or fraudulent activity.
- Attempt to disrupt, overload, or interfere with the Service or its infrastructure.
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Service.
- Scrape, resell, or redistribute the Service in a way that violates applicable law.
3. Translations and accuracy
The Service provides automated translations between modern English and Middle English for informational and entertainment purposes. Historical languages contain variation across regions and periods, and automated output may not be perfect. We make no warranty that any translation is complete or error-free. Do not rely on the Service for academic submission, legal, or other high-stakes purposes without independent verification.
4. Intellectual property
The Service, including its design, code, text, and branding, is protected by intellectual property laws and remains the property of its owners or licensors. You retain ownership of the text you enter. Middle English literary works referenced on this site are in the public domain; modern editions and translations may be subject to their own rights.
5. Third-party links
The Service may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third party, and you access such links at your own risk.
6. Availability
We aim to keep the Service available and free, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time without notice.
7. Disclaimer and limitation of liability
The Service is provided "as is" and "as available", without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including fitness for a particular purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Service.
8. Changes to these terms
We may revise these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date above. Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
9. Contact us
If you have any questions about these Terms, email us atcontact@middleenglishtranslator.comor visit the Contact Us page.