Last updated: November 8, 2025
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.
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.
To use the Service, you must create an account by providing a valid email address and password. You are responsible for:
You must:
You will receive API keys to authenticate your requests. You must:
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.
The free tier includes 100 lifetime requests. No credit card is required. Free tier accounts may be subject to additional restrictions.
Paid subscription plans include:
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.
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:
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.
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.
You may use the Service for:
You may NOT:
We enforce rate limits based on your subscription tier. Exceeding rate limits may result in temporary throttling or blocking of requests.
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.
Our classifications are based on official government data from 23 countries. While we strive for accuracy, the Service:
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:
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.
You retain all rights to the data you submit through the API. We do not claim ownership of your input data.
You may use API responses in your applications. You may not:
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, GENDERMYNAME SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless GenderMyName from any claims, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
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.
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.
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.
You may terminate your account at any time from your dashboard settings. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately.
We may suspend or terminate your account if:
Upon termination:
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law provisions.
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.
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and GenderMyName regarding the Service.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.
You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our written consent. We may assign these Terms to any successor or affiliate.
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.