Terms of Service
Last updated: 6/5/2025
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of Adey's Ethiopian digital tools and calculators ("Services") provided by Adey ("we," "our," or "us"). By using our Services, you agree to these Terms.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Adey's Ethiopian digital tools, including our Amharic keyboard, calculators, dictionary, calendar converter, and other tools, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services.
2. Description of Services
Adey provides free, client-side digital tools including:
- Amharic Keyboard: Online typing tool for Amharic text
- Ethiopian Calendar Converter: Date conversion between Ethiopian and Gregorian calendars
- Calculators: Various calculators including scientific, BMI, GPA, fraction, age, and Ethiopian tax calculators
- English-Amharic Dictionary: Translation tool between English and Amharic
- Amharic Alphabet Guide: Educational resource for learning Fidel script
- Geez Number Converter: Conversion between Geez and Arabic numerals
All tools operate entirely in your browser without requiring registration or data transmission to our servers.
3. Service Usage and Restrictions
Our Services are provided free of charge for personal, educational, and commercial use. You agree to use our Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
3.1 Permitted Uses
- Personal productivity and communication
- Educational and learning purposes
- Business and professional activities
- Cultural and linguistic preservation efforts
- Academic research and study
3.2 Prohibited Uses
You agree not to:
- Use the Services for any illegal or unauthorized purposes
- Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or extract source code
- Interfere with or disrupt the Services or servers
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Services
- Use automated scripts or bots to access the Services excessively
- Create derivative works or competing services based on our tools
- Remove or obscure any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
4. Intellectual Property Rights
All content, features, design, functionality, and code of our Services are owned by Adey and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
4.1 Our Content
- Website design, layout, and user interface
- Calculator algorithms and implementations
- Dictionary database and translation data
- Educational content and learning materials
- Logos, trademarks, and branding elements
4.2 Your Content
Since our tools operate client-side, any content you create or input (text, calculations, etc.) remains entirely yours. We do not claim ownership of your content, nor do we store or access it.
5. Service Availability
We strive to maintain high availability of our Services, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may:
- Temporarily suspend Services for maintenance or updates
- Modify or discontinue features with reasonable notice
- Implement usage limits to ensure fair access for all users
- Block access that appears automated or abusive
6. Accuracy and Reliability
While we strive for accuracy in our tools and calculations, we cannot guarantee that all results are error-free:
- Tax Calculator: For informational purposes only; consult tax professionals for official calculations
- BMI Calculator: General health indicator; consult healthcare providers for medical advice
- Calendar Converter: Based on standard conversion algorithms; verify important dates independently
- Dictionary: Translations may vary by context; consider multiple sources for critical translations
Users are responsible for verifying results for their specific needs and consulting professionals when appropriate.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Adey shall not be liable for:
- Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
- Errors or inaccuracies in calculations or translations
- Service interruptions or technical difficulties
- Decisions made based on information from our tools
Our total liability for any claims shall not exceed the amount you paid for the Services (which is zero, as our Services are free).
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
Our Services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:
- Merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
- Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of information
- Uninterrupted or error-free operation
- Security or freedom from viruses or malicious code
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Adey from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Services, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any rights of another party.
10. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ethiopia. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ethiopia.
11. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
12. Termination
Since our Services require no registration, there are no accounts to terminate. However, we reserve the right to deny access to users who violate these Terms. Users may stop using the Services at any time.
13. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Email: nbirhanu80@gmail.com
Address: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Subject Line: Terms of Service Inquiry - Adey Tools
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Summary
📋 In Simple Terms: Our Ethiopian digital tools are free to use for any lawful purpose. We don't collect your data, but we also can't guarantee perfect accuracy. Use our tools responsibly and verify important results independently.