Last Updated: January 26, 2026
Agreement to Terms
By using wheelofnames.ph (the Site), you agree to these Terms of Service (Terms). If you don’t agree, don’t use the Site.
These Terms are a legal agreement between you and us. Read them. Seriously.
The Simple Version
- What you can do: Use the wheel for free. Spin as much as you want. No restrictions on legitimate use.
- What you can’t do: Try to break the site. Steal our code. Use it for illegal stuff. Claim you made it.
- Our promise: Keep it free. Keep it working. Protect your privacy.
- Our limits: We provide this as-is with no guarantees. We’re not liable if something goes wrong.
Want details? Keep reading.
Using the Site
Acceptable Use
You may use this Site for any lawful purpose, including:
- Classroom activities
- Events and raffles
- Business decisions
- Personal use
- Commercial use (giveaways, promotions, etc.)
Prohibited Use
You may NOT:
Illegal Activities: Use the Site for anything illegal under Philippines law or the laws of your jurisdiction.
Harmful Content: Input content that is defamatory, harassing, threatening, hateful, pornographic, or otherwise offensive.
System Abuse:
- Attempt to hack, break, or exploit the Site
- Use automated tools to scrape or overload the Site
- Try to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Introduce viruses, malware, or malicious code
Intellectual Property Theft:
- Copy our source code (it’s protected)
- Claim you created this Site
- Remove copyright notices
- Create competing sites using our code
Impersonation: Pretend to be us or claim affiliation you don’t have.
We reserve the right to block users who violate these rules.
Content You Enter
Your Responsibility
You’re responsible for everything you type into the wheel. Names, words, entries – it’s all on you.
If you enter something illegal, offensive, or harmful, that’s your problem, not ours. We don’t see what you enter (it stays on your device), so we can’t monitor or control it.
Our Rights to Your Content
We don’t claim ownership of entries you make. They’re yours.
However, since we don’t collect this data anyway, it’s not really relevant. Your entries stay on your device.
If you contact us (email, contact form), you give us permission to use your message to respond and improve the Site.
Intellectual Property
What We Own
The Site’s code, design, logo, and content are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
We own (or have licenses for):
- The website code and software
- The design and layout
- The Wheel of Names branding
- Original content we’ve written
What You Can Do
- Use the Site: Free to use as intended.
- Link to us: Share our URL. Encourage others to use it.
- Fair Use: Quote small portions of our content with attribution (like in articles or reviews).
What You Can’t Do
- Don’t copy our code. It’s not open source. Don’t steal it to make your own site.
- Don’t use our branding to misrepresent affiliation or create confusion.
- Don’t republish our content without permission (except fair use quotes).
Want to use something beyond basic fair use? Contact us and ask.
Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites (like social media, payment processors, or resources we recommend).
We don’t control those sites. We’re not responsible for their content, privacy policies, or practices. Clicking external links is at your own risk.
Read their terms and privacy policies before using their services.
Disclaimer of Warranties
Legal speak time:
THE SITE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
In normal words:
We try to keep the Site working well, but we don’t guarantee:
- It’ll be available 100% of the time
- It’ll be error-free or bug-free
- It’ll meet your specific needs
- The randomization will solve all your problems
- Using it will result in perfect fairness in all situations
Software has bugs. Servers go down. Internet connections fail. We do our best, but we can’t promise perfection.
Limitation of Liability
Legal speak:
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.
In normal words:
If something goes wrong with the Site:
- We’re not responsible for lost profits
- We’re not responsible for lost data (back up your lists!)
- We’re not responsible for business interruptions
- We’re not responsible for indirect consequences
Example: If our site goes down and you can’t run your planned raffle, we’re sorry, but we’re not liable for any inconvenience or losses.
We provide this free. We’re not professional service providers with guarantees. Use at your own risk.
Some jurisdictions don’t allow these limitations, so they might not apply to you.
Indemnification
Legal speak:
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless wheelofnames.ph and its operators from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.
In normal words:
If you do something that gets us sued (like entering illegal content, violating someone’s rights, or misusing the Site), you’re responsible. Not us.
We won’t pay for problems you cause.
Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms occasionally.
How we’ll notify you:
- Update the Last Updated date at the top
- For major changes, post a notice on the Site
- Potentially send an email if we have your contact info (from previous messages)
Your options:
- Keep using the Site = you accept new Terms
- Don’t accept = stop using the Site
Changes take effect when posted. Check back occasionally to stay informed.
Changes to the Site
We can:
- Modify features
- Add or remove functionality
- Change design
- Discontinue the Site entirely (hopefully not!)
We’ll try to give notice for major changes, but we’re not obligated to.
The core promise: Keep it free. Keep it useful. But exactly how it works may evolve.
User Accounts
Currently, this Site doesn’t require accounts. If we add account features in the future, additional terms will apply.
Termination
We can terminate or suspend your access if you violate these Terms.
You can stop using the Site anytime. Just close the browser. (Your local data stays until you delete it.)
These Terms survive termination where relevant (like IP protection, liability limits).
Privacy
Your privacy is covered in our Privacy Policy.
Quick summary: We don’t collect your wheel data. It stays on your device. See the full policy for details.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of the Philippines.
Disputes will be handled in Philippine courts.
If you’re outside the Philippines, your local laws may also apply (especially consumer protection laws).
Dispute Resolution
- First step: If you have a problem, contact us. Most issues can be resolved through friendly communication.
- If that fails: Disputes will be resolved through Philippine courts or arbitration as required by law.
- Small claims: You can always take small claims to appropriate small claims court.
Entire Agreement
These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Site.
They replace any prior agreements or understandings.
Severability
If any part of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the rest still applies.
Waiver
If we don’t enforce a right immediately, that doesn’t mean we’ve waived it forever. We can still enforce it later.
Assignment
You can’t transfer your rights under these Terms to someone else.
We can transfer our rights to a new operator if we sell the Site or change ownership.
Contact About Terms
Questions about these Terms?
Email: admin@wheelofnames.ph
Contact Form: Contact page – select General Question
Special Terms for Specific Uses
For Educational Use
Teachers: You’re responsible for compliance with educational data privacy laws (FERPA in US, Data Privacy Act in Philippines, etc.). Since data stays on your device, you control it.
Students: If you’re under 18, get parent permission before using this Site in ways that could share personal information publicly.
For Commercial Use
Businesses: You can use this Site for raffles, giveaways, and internal decisions. You’re responsible for compliance with local raffle/lottery laws.
Content Creators: You can use this Site for giveaways. You’re responsible for complying with platform rules (YouTube, Twitch, Facebook terms).
For Events
Public Events: You can use this Site at events. You’re responsible for ensuring selections comply with any applicable regulations (raffle permits, gambling laws, etc.).
Fair Use Statement
We built this tool to be useful. We want people to use it. These Terms are meant to:
- Protect us from liability for how people use it
- Prevent abuse and illegal use
- Clarify intellectual property
They’re not meant to restrict legitimate, reasonable use.
If you’re using the Site normally for its intended purpose, you’re fine.
Age Restrictions
This Site is general-audience. No age restrictions.
However:
- If you’re under 13, your parent should supervise your use
- If you’re under 18, get parent permission before entering personal information publicly
We don’t collect age information. Parents/guardians are responsible for monitoring their children’s internet use.
Updates and Communications
We don’t spam.
If we have your email (from contacting us), we may email about:
- Your support requests
- Critical Site updates (if necessary)
- Legal notices (if required)
That’s it. No marketing unless you specifically opt in.
Final Note:
These Terms might seem formal and scary. That’s legal language for you.
Reality: Use the wheel fairly for its intended purpose, and you’ll never have problems. Don’t try to break things or do illegal stuff. We keep the Site running and free.
Simple as that.