Clear rules for fair play

SpellsBee.net provides browser-based word puzzles and related features such as hints, definitions, ranks, statistics, sharing, and archived games. These terms apply whenever you access or use the site.

If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the service. The Privacy Policy separately explains how browser storage and third-party services may process information.

SpellsBee.net is provided for personal and other lawful use. When using the site, you agree not to:

• Disrupt, overload, damage, or interfere with the service or another person’s use of it.
• Use automated tools to scrape puzzle datasets, submit words at scale, or generate abusive traffic.
• Attempt to bypass security, access controls, rate limits, or technical restrictions.
• Misrepresent your relationship with SpellsBee.net or use the site for unlawful or harmful activity.

Ordinary browser accessibility tools, personal note-taking, classroom display, and casual sharing of results are welcome when they do not interfere with the service or violate another person’s rights.

The SpellsBee.net interface, branding, original copy, visual assets, software, and puzzle compilations are owned by or licensed to the project and may be protected by intellectual-property laws.

You may share ordinary screenshots and result cards for personal, classroom, commentary, review, or social use. You may not redistribute puzzle datasets in bulk, operate a mirror of the service, remove ownership notices, or imply affiliation with SpellsBee.net or The New York Times.

SpellsBee.net is an independent project and is not affiliated with The New York Times or its “Spelling Bee” game. Third-party names and trademarks belong to their respective owners.

The service is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We do not guarantee uninterrupted availability, that every submitted word will be accepted, or that puzzle data will always be error-free.

We may correct words, update puzzles, change scoring or interface details, add or remove features, or temporarily limit access for maintenance, security, or operational reasons.

Game progress is stored locally in your browser. Clearing site data, using private browsing, changing browsers or devices, or browser storage limits can remove that progress. SpellsBee.net does not guarantee recovery of locally stored scores, streaks, found words, or settings.

SpellsBee.net may display advertising, including ads served by Google AdSense, or use other third-party services to support hosting, measurement, security, and site operation. Those services may be governed by their own terms and privacy policies.

You agree not to create invalid ad impressions or clicks, interfere with ad delivery, misrepresent traffic, or encourage others to interact with ads dishonestly. Advertising does not give an advertiser ownership of your locally stored puzzle progress.

For information about browser storage, advertising technologies, and available privacy controls, review the Privacy Policy.

No game account is required. If you are not legally able to agree to these terms, a parent or guardian should review them and supervise your use where appropriate.

Do not send sensitive personal information through ordinary email. If a parent or guardian believes a child has sent personal information directly to us, they may contact us so the message can be reviewed and, where appropriate, deleted.

We may restrict or block access when reasonably necessary to protect the site, users, service providers, or legal rights—for example, in response to abusive traffic, scraping, security attacks, fraud, or repeated violations of these terms.

We may update these terms when the service, business model, or legal requirements change. The date at the top will be revised when changes are published. Continued use after an update means the revised terms apply from that point, subject to rights provided by applicable law.

For questions about these terms, email [email protected]. Include enough detail for us to understand the question, but do not include sensitive information unless it is necessary.