Terms of Use

Please read these Terms of Use (“Terms”) carefully before using BlossomWordGame.uk (the “Website” or “Service”). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Service.

1. Definitions

Website means BlossomWordGame.uk, accessible at https://blossomwordgame.uk and its subpages, including the playable Blossom Word Game, Today hints, Answers archive, Word Games section, blog links, and legal pages.

Service means all content, features, software, games, hints, answer lists, newsletters and tools made available through the Website.

You or User means any person who visits, browses, plays games on or otherwise uses the Service.

We, Us and Our refer to the operators of BlossomWordGame.uk.

Content means text, graphics, puzzles, word lists, code, logos, layout and other materials published on the Website.

2. Acceptance and Eligibility

Your use of the Service constitutes acceptance of these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference. You must be at least 18 years old to use the Service, or have verifiable parental or guardian consent if you are younger. The Service is offered for personal, non-commercial entertainment and educational use unless we agree otherwise in writing.

3. Nature of the Service

BlossomWordGame.uk is an independent fan resource. We provide a free, browser-based Blossom-style daily word puzzle (seven letters in a flower layout with a mandatory centre letter), strategy articles, daily hints, answer archives, and additional word games such as Quordle, Waffle, Tightrope and Octordle. We are not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by Merriam-Webster, any newspaper publisher or any official “Blossom” game rights holder. Puzzle letters and word lists on our site are generated for entertainment; official daily puzzles may differ.

4. Licence to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and use the Service for personal use in accordance with these Terms. You may not copy, scrape, mirror, frame, resell, sublicense or commercially exploit the Service or Content without our prior written permission, except for temporary copies necessarily made in the normal course of viewing or sharing links to our pages.

5. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

6. Intellectual Property

The Service, including site design, branding, original explanations, and compiled editorial content, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Trademarks such as “Merriam-Webster” belong to their respective owners; we use descriptive references for identification only. User messages sent via contact forms remain yours; you grant us a licence to use them to respond and improve the Service.

7. Hints, Answers and Accuracy

We strive to publish helpful, accurate hints and word lists for daily puzzles. However, Content is provided “as is” without guarantee of completeness or error-free operation. Dictionary choices, puzzle rotation and game rules may change. You are responsible for how you use hints and answers. See our Disclaimer for additional limitations.

8. Third-Party Links and Advertising

The Website may contain links to third-party sites (including our blog) and advertisements served by networks such as Google AdSense. We do not control third-party content, cookies or privacy practices. Your dealings with advertisers and external sites are solely between you and those parties. Review their terms and policies before use.

9. Newsletter and Communications

If you subscribe to email tips, you consent to receive messages about Blossom Word Game and related content. You may unsubscribe using the link in any email or by contacting us. We process subscription data as described in our Privacy Policy.

10. Suspension and Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, if we reasonably believe you have breached these Terms or if required for security, legal or operational reasons. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ends immediately. Sections that by nature should survive (including liability limits and governing law) will survive.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Service is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement or uninterrupted availability. We do not warrant that the Service will be error-free, secure or free of harmful components.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we and our operators, contributors and hosting providers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, data, goodwill or opportunities arising from your use of the Service. Our total aggregate liability for any claim relating to the Service shall not exceed the greater of (a) £100 sterling or (b) the amount you paid us to use the Service in the twelve months before the claim (typically zero for free use).

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or other liability that cannot be excluded under UK law.

13. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from claims, damages and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your breach of these Terms, misuse of the Service, or violation of third-party rights.

14. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Courts in England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction over disputes, subject to mandatory consumer rights in your country of residence if you qualify as a consumer under local law.

15. Changes to Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. If you disagree with revised Terms, stop using the Service.