Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using whychemistry.com (the "Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Description of Service

Why Chemistry is an educational website dedicated to making chemistry accessible through fundamental "why" questions. Our service includes:

• The WHYs: Answering fundamental chemistry questions
• Interactive Periodic Table: Detailed element information
• Learning Hub: Comprehensive chemistry learning materials
• Home Experiments: Safe, DIY chemistry experiments

3. Educational Use

This website is intended for educational purposes only. The content provided is for informational and learning purposes and should not be considered as professional scientific advice. Always consult with qualified professionals for specific scientific or educational needs.

4. Safety Disclaimer

While we strive to provide safe home experiments, users must exercise caution and follow all safety guidelines. We are not responsible for any injuries, damages, or accidents that may occur from following our experimental procedures. Always:

• Follow all safety instructions provided
• Use appropriate safety equipment
• Supervise children during experiments
• Work in well-ventilated areas
• Dispose of materials properly

5. Intellectual Property Rights

The content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, and educational materials, is the property of Why Chemistry and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may use the content for personal, non-commercial educational purposes only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

6. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the website for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the website
• Use automated systems to access the website
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

7. Third-Party Content and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these external sites. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.

8. Advertising and Third-Party Services

This website displays advertisements through Google Ads and other third-party advertising networks. By using our website, you acknowledge and agree to the following regarding advertising:

8.1 Google Ads

We use Google Ads to display relevant advertisements on our website. Google Ads may:

• Use cookies and similar technologies to serve personalized ads
• Collect information about your browsing behavior and interests
• Show ads based on your visits to our site and other websites
• Measure ad performance and effectiveness

8.2 Ad Content and Accuracy

We do not endorse, guarantee, or take responsibility for the accuracy, quality, or safety of any advertised products or services. Advertisements are provided by third-party advertisers, and your interactions with these ads are solely between you and the respective advertisers.

8.3 Ad Revenue

We may receive compensation from Google and other advertising partners based on ad clicks, impressions, or other engagement metrics. This revenue helps us maintain and improve our educational content and website functionality.

8.4 User Control

You have the right to control how advertisements are displayed to you. You can:

• Opt out of personalized advertising through Google Ad Settings
• Use browser settings to block or limit cookies
• Install ad-blocking software (though this may affect website functionality)
• Contact us if you have concerns about specific advertisements

8.5 Third-Party Advertisers

Third-party advertisers may have their own terms of service, privacy policies, and data collection practices. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of these third-party advertisers. We encourage you to review their terms and policies before engaging with their advertisements.

9. Data Collection and Analytics

By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of data as described in our Privacy Policy. This includes:

• Automatic collection of usage data and analytics
• Use of cookies and tracking technologies
• Sharing of anonymized data with advertising partners
• Collection of data for website improvement and personalization

We use this data to improve our educational content, provide relevant advertisements, and enhance your user experience. You can control data collection through browser settings and opt-out mechanisms provided by our advertising partners.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

The information on this website is provided "as is" without any representations or warranties, express or implied. We make no representations or warranties in relation to the educational content or the information and materials provided on this website.

11. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Why Chemistry, its officers, directors, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of the website.

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Why Chemistry and its affiliates from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from your use of the website or violation of these terms.

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

15. Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

16. Contact Information

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

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect.