Terms of Service

Last Updated: February 5, 2026

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Ibid. ("the Service"), available at ibid.law, including our web application, Chrome browser extension, and Microsoft Word add-in, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Service.

Geographic Restrictions

THE SERVICE IS INTENDED FOR USE ONLY BY RESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES. The Service is not offered to, and is not intended for use by, residents of the European Union, European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or Switzerland.

By using the Service, you represent and warrant that:

• You are located in the United States;
• You are not a resident or citizen of the European Union, European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or Switzerland; and
• You are not accessing the Service from any of these jurisdictions.

If you do not meet these requirements, you must not use the Service. We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access for users who do not comply with these geographic restrictions.

Description of Service

Ibid. is a legal citation generator that helps users create properly formatted legal citations following The Bluebook (22nd ed.). The Service includes:

• Citation generation tools for various legal source types
• Search functionality for legal sources
• Citation classification and formatting
• Source library management
• Browser extension and Word add-in integrations

Not Legal Services — Important Disclaimer

IBID. IS NOT A LAW FIRM AND DOES NOT PROVIDE LEGAL ADVICE, LEGAL SERVICES, OR LEGAL REPRESENTATION. The Service is a citation formatting tool only. No attorney-client relationship is created by your use of the Service.

The Service is not a substitute for the advice of a qualified attorney. If you require legal advice, you should consult with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction. We do not review, approve, or endorse any legal document, filing, or work product that may incorporate citations generated by the Service.

Confidentiality Warning

Do not upload or submit attorney-client privileged communications, attorney work product, or highly sensitive personal data to the Service. We cannot guarantee the confidentiality or preservation of privilege for any content you submit. By submitting content to the Service, you acknowledge that you have considered and accepted any risks to confidentiality or privilege that may result.

User Accounts

Account Creation

• You may create an account using Google OAuth authentication.
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
• You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration.
• You must be at least 13 years of age to create an account or use the Service.
• If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent or guardian's permission to use the Service.

Account Responsibilities

• You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
• Your account is personal to you and may not be shared, transferred, or used by any other person.
• You may not share your login credentials with others or allow others to access your account.
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
• Violate or infringe upon the rights of others, including intellectual property rights
• Transmit any harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or its related systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers connected to the Service
• Use the Service to create citations for fraudulent or deceptive purposes

Automated Access Prohibited

• You may not use any robot, spider, scraper, crawler, or other automated means to access or collect data from the Service
• You may not circumvent any rate-limiting, access controls, or technical measures designed to protect the Service
• You may not send automated queries of any sort to the Service without our express written consent

Reverse Engineering and Competitive Use Prohibited

• You may not modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or create derivative works based on the Service or any portion thereof
• You may not access or use the Service to build a similar or competitive website, product, or service
• You may not copy, imitate, or replicate any features, functions, graphics, or content of the Service

AI Training Prohibited

• You may not use the Service, its output, or any data obtained from the Service to train, develop, or improve any artificial intelligence, machine learning model, large language model, or similar technology
• This prohibition applies whether for commercial or non-commercial purposes
• You may not aggregate, collect, or compile data from the Service for the purpose of creating or enhancing any database or dataset for AI training

Intellectual Property

Our Content

• The Service, including its design, features, and functionality, is owned by Ibid. and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
• You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on the Service without our express written permission.

Your Content

• You retain ownership of any citations, sources, and content you create using the Service.
• By using the Service, you grant us a license to store, process, and display your content solely for the purpose of providing the Service to you.

Resale and Redistribution Prohibited

• You may not resell, redistribute, sublicense, or commercially exploit the Service or access to the Service without our prior written consent.
• You may not provide access to the Service to third parties on a service bureau, time-sharing, or similar basis.
• Citations generated by the Service are for your personal or internal business use only and may not be sold or distributed as a standalone product or service.

Citation Accuracy Disclaimer — No Guarantees

IMPORTANT: The Service generates citations automatically based on the information you provide and data obtained from third-party sources. WE MAKE NO GUARANTEES WHATSOEVER regarding the accuracy, completeness, correctness, or fitness for any purpose of any citation generated by the Service.

Citations may contain errors, omissions, outdated information, or formatting mistakes. Third-party data sources may be incomplete, inaccurate, or unavailable. You are solely responsible for:

• Verifying the accuracy of all citations generated by the Service before use
• Ensuring citations comply with applicable citation standards and requirements
• Reviewing all citations before using them in legal documents, court filings, or academic work
• Confirming all source information independently

Reliance on any citation generated by the Service is entirely at your own risk. The Service is provided as a tool to assist with citation formatting, not as a substitute for professional legal or academic review. We are not responsible for any consequences arising from errors in citations, including but not limited to rejected filings, missed deadlines, sanctions, or adverse rulings.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

• THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
• WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
• WE MAKE NO WARRANTY THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT CITATIONS WILL BE ACCURATE OR COMPLETE.
• WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES ARISING FROM:
  • Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in citations
  • Rejected court filings or legal documents
  • Missed deadlines or statutes of limitations
  • Sanctions, penalties, or adverse rulings
  • Academic penalties or rejected submissions
  • Any other consequences of relying on the Service
• OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRIOR TO THE CLAIM (OR $100 IF YOU HAVE NOT PAID ANYTHING).

Indemnification

To the extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Ibid., its officers, directors, employees, and agents from claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any applicable law or the rights of another party
• Content you submit through the Service that infringes or is unlawful

Service Availability

The Service is provided on an "as available" basis. We do not guarantee that the Service will be available at any particular time or that it will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free. You acknowledge that:

• The Service may be unavailable due to scheduled or unscheduled maintenance
• We may experience technical difficulties, outages, or service disruptions
• Third-party services we rely on may become unavailable or change
• We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from Service unavailability

Service Modifications

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time, with or without notice
• Change features, functionality, or availability, and we may provide notice where practicable
• Update these Terms from time to time
• Limit certain features or restrict access to parts or all of the Service

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service, with or without notice, in situations such as:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Extended periods of inactivity
• To protect the security or integrity of the Service or other users

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. We may delete your account and associated data, subject to our Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Services

The Service may integrate with third-party services, including Google OAuth for authentication, CourtListener API for case search, and GovInfo API for federal regulations and statutes. Your use of these third-party services is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the practices of third-party services.

Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations where such failure or delay results from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to:

• Natural disasters, acts of God, floods, fires, earthquakes, or severe weather
• Acts of war, terrorism, civil unrest, or armed conflict
• Epidemics, pandemics, or public health emergencies
• Government actions, laws, regulations, embargoes, or sanctions
• Power outages, internet service provider failures, or telecommunications failures
• Cyberattacks, denial of service attacks, or other malicious activities
• Failures or outages of third-party services we depend on

Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Ibid. regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at .

By using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.