Terms of Service

Last updated: November 8, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using GenderMyName ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

GenderMyName provides a gender classification API that determines the likely gender of a given name based on official government data from 23 countries. The Service also offers country inference capabilities.

3. Account Registration

3.1 Account Creation

To use the Service, you must create an account by providing a valid email address and password. You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use

3.2 Account Requirements

You must:

  • Be at least 13 years of age
  • Provide accurate and complete information
  • Have the legal authority to enter into this agreement
  • Not create multiple accounts to circumvent usage limits

4. API Keys and Security

4.1 API Key Management

You will receive API keys to authenticate your requests. You must:

  • Keep your API keys confidential and secure
  • Not share API keys with unauthorized parties
  • Rotate keys regularly for security
  • Immediately revoke compromised keys

4.2 Unauthorized Use

You are responsible for all use of the Service through your API keys. Unauthorized use may result in immediate termination of your account and legal action.

5. Subscription Plans and Billing

5.1 Free Tier

The free tier includes 100 lifetime requests. No credit card is required. Free tier accounts may be subject to additional restrictions.

5.2 Paid Plans

Paid subscription plans include:

  • Basic: $16/month - 25,000 requests/month
  • Standard: $48/month - 250,000 requests/month
  • Plus: $144/month - 2.5M requests/month
  • Premium: $432/month - 25M requests/month

5.3 Billing

Subscriptions are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis. Annual subscriptions receive a 20% discount. All fees are non-refundable except as required by law.

5.4 Usage Limits and Rate Limiting

Free Tier: Limited to 100 lifetime requests. When this limit is reached, API requests will be blocked with a 429 status code until you upgrade to a paid plan.

Paid Tiers: No rate limiting (requests per second throttling) is applied. However, monthly usage limits are enforced based on your plan tier:

  • Basic: 25,000 requests/month
  • Standard: 250,000 requests/month
  • Plus: 2,500,000 requests/month
  • Premium: 25,000,000 requests/month

When your monthly limit is reached, further requests will be blocked with a 429 status code until the next billing cycle or until you upgrade to a higher tier.

5.5 Cancellation and Refunds

You may cancel your subscription at any time from your dashboard. Cancellations take effect at the end of the current billing period. We offer a 7-day money-back guarantee for first-time purchases.

6. Acceptable Use Policy

6.1 Permitted Use

You may use the Service for:

  • Legitimate business purposes
  • Research and development
  • Personal projects
  • Educational purposes

6.2 Prohibited Use

You may NOT:

  • Use the Service for illegal activities
  • Discriminate against individuals based on gender
  • Attempt to reverse engineer the Service
  • Resell or redistribute API access without permission
  • Send excessive requests to bypass rate limits
  • Use automated tools to scrape or download large datasets
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Transmit malicious code or viruses
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations

7. Rate Limits and Service Levels

7.1 Rate Limiting

We enforce rate limits based on your subscription tier. Exceeding rate limits may result in temporary throttling or blocking of requests.

7.2 Service Availability

While we strive for 99.9% uptime, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the Service. Scheduled maintenance will be announced in advance when possible.

8. Data Accuracy and Limitations

8.1 Data Sources

Our classifications are based on official government data from 23 countries. While we strive for accuracy, the Service:

  • Provides statistical predictions, not definitive determinations
  • May have lower accuracy for uncommon or culturally diverse names
  • Should not be used as the sole basis for important decisions

8.2 No Warranty

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:

  • The Service will meet your specific requirements
  • The Service will be uninterrupted, timely, or error-free
  • Results obtained will be accurate or reliable
  • Any errors will be corrected

9. Intellectual Property

9.1 Our Rights

The Service, including its original content, features, and functionality, is owned by GenderMyName and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

9.2 Your Data

You retain all rights to the data you submit through the API. We do not claim ownership of your input data.

9.3 API Responses

You may use API responses in your applications. You may not:

  • Create a competing service using our data
  • Redistribute bulk data obtained from the API
  • Remove or obscure attribution requirements

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, GENDERMYNAME SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
  • Damages resulting from use or inability to use the Service
  • Damages exceeding the amount paid by you in the past 12 months

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless GenderMyName from any claims, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Unauthorized use of your API keys

12. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you consent to our collection and use of personal data as described in the Privacy Policy.

13. Modifications to Service and Terms

13.1 Service Changes

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time, with or without notice. We will not be liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance.

13.2 Terms Changes

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email or a notice on our website. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

14. Termination

14.1 By You

You may terminate your account at any time from your dashboard settings. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately.

14.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your account if:

  • You violate these Terms
  • Your account is inactive for more than 12 months
  • We discontinue the Service
  • Required by law

14.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • All API keys will be revoked immediately
  • You will lose access to your account
  • You remain responsible for any outstanding fees
  • Provisions that should survive termination will remain in effect

15. Governing Law and Disputes

15.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law provisions.

15.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms will first attempt to be resolved through good faith negotiations. If unsuccessful, disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration.

16. General Provisions

16.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and GenderMyName regarding the Service.

16.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.

16.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

16.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our written consent. We may assign these Terms to any successor or affiliate.

17. Contact Information

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

Email: legal@gendermyname.com


By using GenderMyName, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.