Terms of Service

Effective Date: May 1, 2026

Welcome to The Picker Wheel (the "Service"), operated by The Picker Wheel ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our website at thepickerwheel.net, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

Please read these Terms carefully before using our random picker wheel. They affect your legal rights and obligations.

1. Nature of the Service

The Picker Wheel is a free, digital utility designed to randomly select an option from a list of user-provided inputs. The Service simulates a physical spinning wheel to provide a visual and randomized outcome for entertainment, educational, and informal decision-making purposes.

The Service utilizes a mathematically random algorithm (specifically relying on standard browser-based random number generation) to determine where the wheel stops. While designed to be fair and unbiased, the Service is intended for casual and recreational use.

2. Acceptable Use and User Conduct

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Service:

In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation.
To conduct illegal lotteries, unauthorized gambling, or any activity that requires a license or regulatory approval without obtaining such approval.
To transmit, input, or share any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
To attempt to interfere with, compromise the system integrity or security, or decipher any transmissions to or from the servers running the Service.
To use any automated system, including but not limited to robots, spiders, or scrapers, to access the Service for any purpose without our express written permission.

3. User Content and Inputs

You are solely responsible for the text, names, numbers, and options you input into the Service ("User Content"). We do not control, endorse, or assume any responsibility for User Content.

By inputting User Content, you represent and warrant that you have all rights necessary to submit that content and that it does not violate the intellectual property rights or privacy rights of any third party.

3.1 Data Storage and Privacy

The Service primarily operates client-side. Your custom wheel inputs are processed within your browser and are not permanently stored on our servers unless you utilize the "Share this Wheel" feature. When using the share feature, your options are encoded into the URL parameters. You acknowledge that sharing this URL makes your User Content visible to anyone with the link. For more information, please review our Privacy Policy.

4. Giveaways, Raffles, and Business Promotions

DISCLAIMER REGARDING CONTESTS: While the Service may be used for "Business Promotions," giveaways, or raffles, you are solely responsible for ensuring that your use complies with all local, state, national, and international laws governing contests, lotteries, and gambling. The Picker Wheel is not a certified random number generator (RNG) audited by a third party for high-stakes or legally mandated draws. We explicitly disclaim any liability arising from the use of this Service for formal or high-stakes random selections.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

The Service, including its original content, features, functionality, software, and design, is and will remain the exclusive property of The Picker Wheel and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without the prior written consent of The Picker Wheel.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for your personal or internal business use, subject to these Terms.

6. Third-Party Services and Advertisements

The Service may display advertisements provided by third-party advertising networks (such as Profitable CPM Rate Network). We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party websites or services accessed through or advertised on the Service. You acknowledge and agree that The Picker Wheel shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such third-party content, goods, or services.

7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

7.1 "As Is" Basis

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE.

7.2 No Guarantee of Randomness for Legal Purposes

While we strive to provide a genuinely random result using standard browser algorithms, we do not guarantee that the Service is suitable for applications requiring verifiable, cryptographic, or legally certified randomness.

7.3 Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE PICKER WHEEL, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM (A) YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF (OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE) THE SERVICE; (B) ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SERVICE; (C) ANY CONTENT OBTAINED FROM THE SERVICE; OR (D) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE, OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR CONTENT, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, WHETHER OR NOT WE HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless The Picker Wheel and its licensee and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers, and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt arising from: (a) your use of and access to the Service; (b) your violation of any term of these Terms; or (c) your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right.

9. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.

10. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which The Picker Wheel is registered, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved exclusively in the competent courts located in that jurisdiction, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish its objectives to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.