Terms of Use

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Welcome to apacitationgenerator.org. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the service.

Service Description

apacitationgenerator.org is a free online tool that helps users generate citations formatted in APA 7th edition style. The service allows users to search for sources by URL, ISBN, DOI, or title, auto-fill citation metadata, edit citation details, and export formatted references and in-text citations.

Citation Accuracy

apacitationgenerator.org strives to provide accurate APA 7th edition citations, but does not guarantee the correctness or completeness of any generated citation. Users are responsible for verifying all citations against the official Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th Edition) before use in academic or professional work. apacitationgenerator.org shall not be held liable for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in generated citations.

Acceptable Use

The service is provided free of charge for personal and educational use. When using apacitationgenerator.org, you agree not to:

  • Use automated scripts, bots, or other tools to excessively access the service
  • Attempt to interfere with, disrupt, or overload the service infrastructure
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract the source code of the service
  • Use the service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
  • Redistribute, resell, or commercially exploit the service without prior written consent

apacitationgenerator.org reserves the right to restrict or terminate access for any user who violates these terms or engages in excessive or abusive usage.

Intellectual Property

All content, design, code, and branding on apacitationgenerator.org are the property of apacitationgenerator.org and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Citations generated by users are the responsibility of the users themselves. "APA" refers to the citation style defined by the American Psychological Association; apacitationgenerator.org is not affiliated with or endorsed by the American Psychological Association.

Third-Party Services

apacitationgenerator.org may rely on third-party data sources to auto-fill citation metadata. apacitationgenerator.org is not responsible for the accuracy, availability, or reliability of any third-party data. The service may also use third-party analytics tools; please refer to the Privacy Policy for details.

Data Storage

All citation data you create is stored locally in your browser using localStorage. apacitationgenerator.org does not store your citation data on any server. You are responsible for backing up your own data; apacitationgenerator.org is not liable for any loss of locally stored citations.

Disclaimer of Warranties

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 warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. apacitationgenerator.org does not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, apacitationgenerator.org and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of the service, including but not limited to academic penalties, lost grades, or professional consequences resulting from incorrect citations.

Changes to These Terms

apacitationgenerator.org may update these terms at any time. Continued use of the service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. Users are encouraged to review this page periodically.

Contact

If you have any questions about these terms, please contact support@apacitationgenerator.org.