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Terms of Service

Effective Date: March 3, 2026
Last Updated: March 3, 2026

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the CitationEasy website at www.citationeasy.com (the “Service”), operated by CitationEasy (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

1. Description of Service

CitationEasy provides a free, web-based citation generator and a collection of writing and research tools. The Service supports over 10,000 citation styles and includes educational guides, how-to-cite references, style comparison tools, and other academic resources. The Service is provided free of charge and does not require account creation.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Service, you represent that you are at least 13 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are under 18, you represent that your parent or legal guardian has reviewed and agrees to these Terms on your behalf. Your continued use of the Service constitutes your ongoing acceptance of these Terms and any future modifications.

3. Use of the Service

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use the Service for lawful, personal, educational, and academic purposes. This includes generating citations, formatting bibliographies, using our writing tools, and reading our educational content.

3.2 Prohibited Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any parts of the Service, the server on which the Service is hosted, or any server, computer, or database connected to the Service
  • Use any automated system, including bots, scrapers, or spiders, to access the Service for any purpose without our express written permission
  • Introduce any viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful
  • Attempt to decompile, reverse-engineer, or disassemble any software contained in the Service, except as permitted by applicable law
  • Remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices, labels, or markings on the Service
  • Use the Service in any manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the Service or interfere with any other party's use of the Service
  • Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works of the Service or its content without our prior written consent

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 Our Content

The Service and its original content (excluding user-generated citations), features, and functionality are owned by CitationEasy and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Our educational guides, tool interfaces, page designs, and original text are proprietary.

4.2 Your Content

Citations, bibliographies, and other content you generate using the Service are yours. We claim no ownership over the citations you create. As described in our Privacy Policy, your citation data is processed in your browser and stored locally on your device — we do not have access to it.

4.3 Open-Source Components

The Service uses open-source components including Citation Style Language (CSL) and Citation.js. These components are subject to their own respective open-source licenses. Nothing in these Terms restricts any rights you may have under those licenses.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE.

We do not warrant that:

  • The Service will function uninterrupted, be secure, or be available at any particular time or location
  • Any errors or defects will be corrected
  • The Service is free of viruses or other harmful components
  • The results of using the Service (including generated citations) will meet your requirements or be accurate, reliable, or complete

5.1 Citation Accuracy

While we strive to generate accurate citations, citation formatting standards are complex and subject to interpretation. Citations generated by the Service are provided as a starting point and should be reviewed and verified by the user before submission in academic or professional work. We are not responsible for any errors in generated citations or any consequences arising from reliance on such citations, including but not limited to academic penalties, rejected submissions, or allegations of plagiarism.

6. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL CITATIONEASY, ITS OWNER, OR ITS CONTRIBUTORS 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 access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the Service
  • Any conduct or content of any third party on the Service
  • Any content obtained from the Service
  • Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
  • Errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in generated citations or other content

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE SERVICE EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, WHICH, AS THE SERVICE IS FREE, IS ZERO DOLLARS ($0.00 USD).

7. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless CitationEasy, its owner, and its contributors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Service.

8. Third-Party Services and Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by CitationEasy. This includes but is not limited to the Open Library API, DOI resolution services, and advertiser websites displayed through Google AdSense. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. Your interactions with third-party services are governed by those services' own terms and policies.

9. Advertising

The Service is supported by advertising provided through Google AdSense. By using the Service, you acknowledge that advertisements may be displayed alongside the content. We do not endorse any products or services advertised on the Service. Your interactions with advertisers and any purchases you make are solely between you and the advertiser. Please review our Privacy Policy for information about how advertising data is collected and used.

10. Availability and Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time, with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service. We also reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will post the revised Terms on this page and update the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Service after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Termination

We may restrict or terminate your access to the Service at any time, for any reason, without prior notice or liability. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If such negotiation fails, the dispute shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, or you may bring a claim in a court of competent jurisdiction.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and CitationEasy regarding your use of the Service and supersede all prior and contemporaneous agreements, proposals, or representations, whether written or oral.

15. Contact Us

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