# Terms of Service — Word Word Count

> **Canonical URL:** https://wordwordcount.com/terms  
> **Last Updated:** September 2026

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## 1. Use of Service
Word Word Count (wordwordcount.com) is provided as a free online document utility for counting words and characters in Microsoft Word files, Google Docs links, and typed text. By using the site, you agree to use it only for lawful purposes. Automated agent querying via standard HTTP `Accept: text/markdown` content negotiation is expressly supported and permitted.

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## 2. Accuracy & Warranties
Word Word Count follows Microsoft Word's counting rules, but some documents can still count differently, so check the final count in the program your instructions name before you submit. Counts are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. Publishers, universities, and organizations may have distinct institutional guidelines regarding headers, footnotes, or appendices.

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## 3. Intellectual Property
You keep full ownership of all documents and text you process. Word Word Count asserts no intellectual property claims over your documents.

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## 4. Trademarks
Microsoft Word is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Google Docs is a trademark of Google LLC. wordwordcount.com is an independent web application not affiliated with or endorsed by either company.