Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of terms

By creating an account or using SignHello at signhello.com, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use SignHello.

2. What SignHello is

SignHello is an educational web application that teaches hearing people about Deaf culture through short, interactive lessons. It is free to use. We reserve the right to introduce paid features in the future.

3. Your account

• You must be at least 13 years old to create an account
• You are responsible for keeping your login credentials secure
• You may not share your account with others or create accounts on behalf of others
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms

4. Acceptable use

You agree not to:

• Attempt to manipulate, exploit, or reverse-engineer any part of the app
• Use automated tools to access the app (bots, scrapers, etc.)
• Impersonate another person or entity
• Use the app for any unlawful purpose

5. Intellectual property

All content in SignHello — including lesson text, illustrations, the Helo mascot, and app design — is owned by SignHello. You may not copy, distribute, or reproduce any part of it without our written permission.

6. Educational content disclaimer

SignHello's lessons are designed to build awareness and cultural understanding. They are not a substitute for formal ASL instruction or professional Deaf culture education. We strive for accuracy but cannot guarantee that all content is complete or current.

7. Availability

We aim to keep SignHello running at all times but do not guarantee uninterrupted availability. We may update, pause, or discontinue features at any time without notice.

8. Limitation of liability

SignHello is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the app.

9. Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or in-app notice. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact

Questions? Email us at hello@signhello.com.