Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: May 4, 2025
Welcome to NYTimesMini.com — a trusted source for educational, entertaining, and insightful content centered on the New York Times Mini Crossword. By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions.
We are committed to maintaining a transparent, user-first platform rooted in Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness (E-E-A-T).
1. ✅ Acceptance of Terms
By using NYTimesMini.com, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of the terms, please refrain from using the site.
2. 👥 Who We Are
NYTimesMini.com is an independently managed fan site developed by crossword enthusiasts and educators. Our mission is to:
- Provide accurate and timely NYT Mini Crossword solutions
- Educate users on solving strategies, clue interpretation, and wordplay techniques
- Curate relevant resources and archives for puzzle fans worldwide
We are not affiliated with The New York Times Company, and we clearly acknowledge all trademarks, intellectual property, and original puzzle rights held by them.
3. 📚 Educational Purpose and Content Integrity
Our editorial team consists of puzzle solvers, writers, and word game educators who:
- Test and verify crossword solutions daily
- Reference authoritative sources (dictionary databases, etymology libraries, pop culture indexes)
- Use AI tools responsibly to assist in clue explanation and content generation
- Include structured data and factual accuracy as part of our publishing protocol
We continuously refine our publishing workflow to ensure our information remains current and correct.
4. 🧠 Intellectual Property & Fair Use
- All logos, brand names, and puzzle formats relating to the New York Times Mini Crossword are owned by The New York Times Company.
- Our use of crossword content and clues follows U.S. Fair Use doctrine, under the purposes of commentary, teaching, research, and transformative use.
We do not reproduce entire puzzles and always direct readers back to official sources when necessary.
5. 🚫 User Responsibilities and Restrictions
As a user, you agree not to:
- Scrape, copy, or reproduce site content without written permission
- Misrepresent our information as your own
- Use the website for illegal or fraudulent purposes
- Interfere with our site’s functionality, security, or analytics systems
6. 🔗 Third-Party Relationships
We may link to third-party websites such as:
- The New York Times Crossword portal
- Educational or puzzle-solving tools
- Social media platforms
We do not control these third-party websites and disclaim liability for their policies or practices.
7. ❗ Accuracy, Experience, and Editorial Disclaimer
While we apply cross-checking, proofreading, and AI-based validation to our crossword content:
- Some answers may vary due to puzzle updates, alternate clue wording, or typographic differences
- We provide all content “as is” and make no warranties on 100% accuracy
- Our team is experienced, but we encourage users to verify answers independently when in doubt
We regularly review and update posts, especially when community feedback points out inconsistencies.
8. 🛡️ Limitation of Liability
NYTimesMini.com and its operators shall not be held liable for:
- Any direct or indirect damages from using or relying on site content
- Crossword errors due to changes in source puzzles
- Loss of data, access delays, or technical issues
9. 🔄 Updates and Revisions
We may revise these Terms and Conditions as our services evolve or to comply with legal changes. When updated, the “Effective Date” at the top of this page will change.
You are responsible for reviewing the Terms regularly. Continued use of the site means you accept any changes.
10. 🔒 Trust & Contact
We’re committed to transparency, data protection, and user trust. You can always reach us with questions, suggestions, or requests.
📩 support@nytimesmini.com
📍 Based in: Kathmandu, Nepal
🕓 Support Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM (GMT+5:45)
NYTimesMini.com is a free, fan-supported educational platform that exists to enhance your puzzle-solving journey — not to replace or replicate the original NYT Mini Crossword experience.