Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 4, 2025
Last Updated: January 4, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Warrior Cats Name Generator website at catclannames.com (the "Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement.

If you do not agree to these Terms of Service, please do not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

The Warrior Cats Name Generator is a free online tool that uses artificial intelligence to generate fictional cat names inspired by the Warriors book series by Erin Hunter. Our Service includes:

• AI-powered name generation based on user inputs
• Two generation modes: Basic (with dropdown selections) and Story (with text descriptions)
• Educational blog content about warrior cats naming conventions
• Free access without registration requirements

3. Use License and Restrictions

Permitted Uses

You are permitted to:

• Use the Service for personal, educational, or creative purposes
• Generate names for your fan fiction, roleplaying games, or creative writing
• Share generated names in your personal projects
• Use the Service without creating an account
• Access our educational content about warrior cats naming

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Attempt to reverse engineer, modify, or create derivative works of our AI algorithms
• Use automated tools to generate excessive requests that may harm our Service
• Claim ownership of the underlying technology or algorithms
• Use generated names in ways that infringe on the Warriors trademark or copyrights
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users or our service providers
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or data

4. Generated Content and Intellectual Property

Ownership of Generated Names

Names generated by our Service are considered original creations based on common naming patterns. However:

• We do not claim ownership of generated names
• You may use generated names in your personal and creative projects
• Generated names are not guaranteed to be unique or original
• You are responsible for ensuring your use doesn't infringe on existing copyrights or trademarks

Warriors Intellectual Property

Important notice regarding the Warriors series:

• Warriors is a trademark and copyright of Working Partners Limited and HarperCollins Publishers
• Our Service is a fan-created tool inspired by the series
• We are not affiliated with or endorsed by the official Warriors publishers
• Users should respect the official Warriors intellectual property in their use of generated names

Website Content

All content on our website (text, design, code, blog articles) is owned by us and protected by copyright. You may:

• Link to our website and content
• Quote small portions with proper attribution
• Share our blog articles with proper credit

5. Service Availability and Modifications

Service Availability

We strive to maintain continuous service availability, but:

• We do not guarantee 100% uptime
• Maintenance, updates, or technical issues may cause temporary interruptions
• We may implement usage limits to ensure fair access for all users
• Service availability may vary by geographic location

Service Modifications

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service
• Update our algorithms and generation methods
• Change features, functionality, or user interface
• Implement new terms or policies with appropriate notice

6. User Responsibilities

As a user of our Service, you agree to:

• Use the Service responsibly and in accordance with these terms
• Respect intellectual property rights of all parties
• Not attempt to circumvent any security measures or limitations
• Report any bugs, security issues, or inappropriate content
• Understand that generated names are for creative inspiration and may not be unique
• Take responsibility for how you use generated names in your projects

7. Privacy and Data

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policyto understand how we handle data. Key points:

• We do not collect personal information
• No account creation or registration required
• Generated names may be cached temporarily for performance
• We use privacy-focused analytics for service improvement

8. Disclaimers and Limitations

Service Disclaimers

Our Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim:

• Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
• Guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or uniqueness of generated names
• Responsibility for how generated names may be similar to existing works
• Warranties about uninterrupted or error-free service

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Damages arising from your use of generated names
• Issues arising from service interruptions or modifications
• Any amount exceeding the fees paid for our Service (which is currently free)

9. Third-Party Services

Our Service uses third-party AI providers and other services. Please note:

• Third-party services have their own terms and privacy policies
• We are not responsible for third-party service availability or policies
• AI providers may process your generation requests according to their terms
• We select reputable providers but cannot guarantee their service quality

10. Termination

These terms remain in effect while you use our Service. You may stop using the Service at any time. We may terminate or suspend access to our Service immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that:

• Violates these Terms of Service
• Is harmful to other users or our Service
• Violates applicable laws or regulations
• Involves abuse or misuse of our Service

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date
• Significant changes will be communicated to users
• Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of new terms
• You should review these terms periodically

12. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through appropriate legal channels.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

14. Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms of Service shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.