Terms of Service

By accessing and using FormatMyCitation ("the Service"), 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.

FormatMyCitation is a free online citation generation tool that helps users create properly formatted citations in various academic styles including APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, IEEE, Vancouver, and AGLC.

Our service includes:

• Manual citation generation tools
• AI-powered citation assistance
• Citation style guides and examples
• Educational resources and tutorials

By using our service, you agree to:

• Provide accurate information when creating citations
• Verify all citations for accuracy before use
• Use the service for legitimate academic and research purposes
• Not attempt to overwhelm our servers or disrupt service
• Not use the service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Respect intellectual property rights of cited sources

IMPORTANT: While we strive to provide accurate citation formats, FormatMyCitation is a tool to assist with citation creation. You are responsible for:

• Verifying the accuracy of all generated citations
• Ensuring compliance with your institution's specific requirements
• Double-checking against official style guides
• Making necessary adjustments for special cases

We recommend always consulting the official style manuals (APA Publication Manual, MLA Handbook, etc.) and your institution's guidelines.

Our AI-powered citation generation features are designed to assist users but are not infallible. When using AI features:

• AI-generated citations are suggestions and require human verification
• You remain responsible for the accuracy of your citations
• AI processing may have limitations in understanding context
• Complex or unusual sources may require manual verification

The FormatMyCitation website, including its design, code, and content, is owned by FormatMyCitation and protected by copyright laws. You may:

• Use the service for personal and academic purposes
• Share links to our website and resources
• Reference our guides with proper attribution

You may not:

• Copy, reproduce, or distribute our content without permission
• Create derivative works based on our service
• Use our content for commercial purposes without authorization

FormatMyCitation is provided "as is" without any warranties, expressed or implied. We do not warrant that:

• The service will meet your specific requirements
• The service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Generated citations will be 100% accurate
• The service will be compatible with all devices or browsers

In no event shall FormatMyCitation be liable for any damages including, without limitation, direct or indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of our service.

We strive to maintain high availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service. We reserve the right to:

• Temporarily suspend service for maintenance
• Modify or discontinue features with notice
• Block access if terms are violated
• Implement usage limits to ensure fair access

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Key points:

• We do not store your citation inputs permanently
• Local storage is used for user convenience only
• AI processing is done securely and temporarily
• We use analytics to improve our service

FormatMyCitation is designed to support proper academic practices. Users are expected to:

• Use citations to properly credit original authors
• Follow their institution's academic integrity policies
• Understand that proper citation does not substitute for original work
• Use our tools to enhance, not replace, their understanding of citation practices

You may not use our service to:

• Violate any laws or regulations
• Harass, abuse, or harm others
• Spam or send unsolicited communications
• Interfere with or disrupt our service
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Use automated tools to access our service excessively

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

We may terminate or suspend your access to our service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason including breach of these terms. Upon termination, your right to use the service ceases immediately.

These terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Australia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes shall be resolved in the appropriate courts of Australia.

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

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: Contact Form