Terms of use
Last updated: 30 October 2026 — the French version is the reference version.
1. Purpose
These terms govern the use of the game “One word, once” (wordfirstgame.com), published by the person named in the legal notice. Creating an account means accepting these terms.
2. The game
Every day at 10 am (Paris time), there is a new theme: answers are open until 9 am the next day, then the board stays visible until 10 am. Each correct answer earns points for every player who finds it, fewer and fewer in order of arrival: the first scores the most. The same answer, in any language or spelling, scores only once per player. On the board, a word belongs to the first player who found it. Accepted answers come from lists built from open databases or by hand: they may contain omissions or errors, and the publisher may correct them at any time, including during the day. Points have no monetary value.
3. Account
- The account is free. It requires a valid email address that you own, or a Google, GitHub, Discord or Twitch account in your name. These services apply their own terms.
- One account per person. You are responsible for keeping your password, and the accounts you log in with, confidential.
- If you are under 15, ask a parent before creating an account.
- You can delete your account at any time from the game (leaderboard menu).
- Your profile (points, ranks, titles, pace) is visible to other players: it is computed from your answers, which are public.
4. Nickname and answers
Your nickname and your answers are public. You must not use a nickname or write an answer that is insulting, hateful, discriminatory, violent or sexual; that impersonates someone; that contains personal information about you or others; or that is unlawful. The publisher may, without notice, remove an answer, rename a nickname, or suspend or delete an account that breaks these rules.
5. Fair play
You must not play with automated programs (bots, scripts), bypass the site’s limits, try to access another player’s account or disrupt the service.
6. Availability
The game is currently in beta: it may contain errors, and its rules, points and leaderboards may change.
The game is provided free of charge, as is. The publisher does its best to keep it running but does not guarantee continuous availability, and may change, suspend or stop the game, its themes or its rules.
7. Liability
The publisher is not responsible for content written by players, nor for indirect damage related to the use of the site. To report content, write to contact@lettrenuage.fr.
8. Intellectual property
The site’s code, design and texts belong to the publisher, except the openly licensed items listed in the legal notice. Brand names that appear as answers belong to their owners.
9. Personal data
See the privacy policy.
10. Governing law
These terms are governed by French law. In case of dispute, an amicable solution will be sought first; failing that, the French courts have jurisdiction.