Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using CiteWise, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using this site.

Description of Service

CiteWise provides educational tools and resources for learning about in-text citations and annotated bibliographies, including:

• Interactive practice exercises
• Citation generators and checkers
• Annotated bibliography builder
• Educational guides and examples
• Citation style comparison tools

All services are provided free of charge for educational purposes.

Educational Purpose Only

CiteWise is designed to teach you proper citation skills. You are responsible for:

• Verifying all citations against official style guides
• Understanding your institution's citation requirements
• Consulting with your instructor when uncertain
• Reviewing and editing all generated content

No Warranties - Use at Your Own Risk

CiteWise is provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied. We make no guarantees about:

• The accuracy of citation formats
• Completeness of examples or practice questions
• The availability or reliability of the service
• The suitability of content for your specific needs

Academic Responsibility: You are solely responsible for the accuracy and appropriateness of citations in your academic work. Always verify citations against authoritative sources and your institution's requirements.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, CiteWise and its creators shall not be liable for any damages arising from:

• Use or inability to use the service
• Errors or inaccuracies in generated citations
• Loss of data or work product
• Academic consequences from incorrect citations
• Interruption of service or technical issues

User Responsibilities

When using CiteWise, you agree to:

• Use the service for lawful, educational purposes only
• Not attempt to compromise the security or availability of the service
• Not use automated tools to scrape or download content en masse
• Respect intellectual property rights
• Backup your work regularly using export features

Intellectual Property

Your Content: You retain all rights to the citations, annotations, and other content you create using CiteWise. This content is stored locally in your browser and belongs to you.

Our Content: The CiteWise platform, including its design, code, examples, practice questions, and educational content, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

Data and Privacy

Your use of CiteWise is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Key points:

• All your work is stored locally in your browser
• We do not collect or store your personal information
• You are responsible for backing up your work
• Data may be lost if you clear your browser storage

Academic Integrity

CiteWise is designed to support proper citation practices and academic integrity. You agree to:

• Use citations to properly credit sources
• Not use this tool to facilitate plagiarism
• Follow your institution's academic integrity policies
• Understand that proper citation is your responsibility

Third-Party Links

CiteWise may contain links to partner websites and external resources. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these external sites.

Advertising

CiteWise may display advertisements through Google AdSense. These ads help support the free availability of the service. Advertised products or services are not endorsed by CiteWise.

Service Modifications

We reserve the right to:

• Modify or discontinue the service at any time
• Update features, content, or functionality
• Change these terms of service
• Limit access to certain features

Significant changes will be indicated by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

Citation Style Guides

CiteWise provides guidance on APA, MLA, and Chicago citation styles based on publicly available style guides. For authoritative information, always consult:

• The official APA Publication Manual
• The official MLA Handbook
• The Chicago Manual of Style
• Your institution's citation guidelines

Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Contact and Questions

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please review this document carefully. By continuing to use CiteWise, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms.