Terms of Service

1. Agreement to these terms

By accessing or using Spell It Now (the "Service") at spellitnow.com, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

2. The Service

Spell It Now provides a web-based tool that converts text into phonetic alphabet representations using various international and regional spelling alphabet standards, including the International Radiotelephony Spelling Alphabet (commonly known as the NATO or ICAO phonetic alphabet) and others. The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old and able to form a binding contract in your jurisdiction. If you are under the age of majority, you may use the Service only with a parent or guardian's consent. If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to accept these Terms for that organization.

4. Acceptable use

You agree not to misuse the Service or interfere with its normal operation. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:

• Attempting to gain unauthorized access or probe the Service for vulnerabilities.
• Reverse engineering, scraping, or automated high-volume access without permission.
• Using the Service for unlawful, harmful, abusive, or fraudulent activities.
• Interfering with or disrupting the Service, its infrastructure, or other users.
• Circumventing any security or access controls.

5. User content

You retain ownership of the text you enter into the Service. You grant us a limited, non-exclusive license to process that text solely to provide the Service. You are responsible for the content you submit and for ensuring you have the right to use it.

6. Intellectual property

Spell It Now and its branding are owned by Mikasa Labs. You may use the Service for personal or internal business purposes, but you may not copy, modify, or redistribute the Service without permission.

7. Third-party trademarks and standards

The Service references various phonetic alphabet standards and systems for educational and utility purposes. Names including, but not limited to, "NATO," "ICAO," "LAPD," "Western Union," and "DIN" are used solely to identify the respective phonetic alphabet systems and are the property of their respective owners or standards organizations.

Spell It Now is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any organization whose phonetic alphabet systems or standards are referenced herein, including but not limited to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), Western Union Holdings, Inc., and the Deutsches Institut für Normung (DIN).

The phonetic alphabet data used in this Service is based on publicly available international standards and historical records. All third-party trademarks, service marks, trade names, and other intellectual property referenced in this Service are the property of their respective owners.

8. Third-party services and ads

The Service uses Firebase Analytics (powered by Google Analytics) to understand usage patterns and improve the Service. Analytics only runs after you provide consent. We do not currently display ads. If we enable advertising in the future (for example, Google AdSense), it will only run after you opt in. These providers may collect data as described in their policies. You can manage analytics consent and any future ad preferences via the privacy preferences link in the footer.

9. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. We only enable analytics and advertising after you provide consent, and we honor Global Privacy Control where supported.

10. Termination

We may suspend or terminate access to the Service at any time if you violate these Terms or if we discontinue the Service. We may also remove or limit access for security or operational reasons.

11. Disclaimer of warranties

The Service is provided without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

12. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Mikasa Labs will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues. Our total liability for any claim relating to the Service will not exceed $100 USD or the amount paid by you to use the Service in the 12 months before the claim, whichever is greater.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold Mikasa Labs harmless from any claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the Service or your violation of these Terms.

14. Governing law and venue

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles. You agree to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in California.

15. Changes to the Service or terms

We may update the Service or these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date on this page.

16. Severability and entire agreement

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Mikasa Labs regarding the Service.

17. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us at hello-spellitnow@mikasa-labs.com.