Terms of Service
Last updated: May 2026
By accessing and using Miklem (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.
Use of the Service
Miklem provides a digital Maltese dictionary for educational and research purposes. You may use the Service to:
- Search for Maltese words and their definitions.
- Browse entries, roots, and etymologies.
- Create an account to save favourites and track recently viewed entries.
- Contribute corrections or suggestions via the report feature.
User Accounts
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You agree to provide accurate information when creating an account and to notify us of any unauthorised use.
Content and Intellectual Property
The dictionary content on Miklem is curated from public domain sources, scholarly works, and community contributions. While we strive for accuracy, we make no guarantees about the completeness or correctness of any entry. The Miklem name, logo, and website design are our intellectual property.
User Contributions
Any corrections, suggestions, or reports you submit become part of the Miklem project. By submitting content, you grant us a perpetual, royalty-free license to use, modify, and incorporate your contributions.
Acceptable Use
You agree not to misuse the Service. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Attempting to gain unauthorised access to the Service or its systems.
- Using automated tools to scrape, crawl, or overload the Service.
- Submitting false, misleading, or abusive content via reports or contributions.
- Using the Service for any unlawful purpose.
Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms. You may delete your account at any time.
Disclaimer
The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. Miklem is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the dictionary content.
Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
Contact
For questions about these Terms, contact us at terms@miklem.com.