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TERMS
Terms of Service
This page sets out the terms for using Berlingo to practice German. Berlingo is free and requires sign-in for learning.
Last updated: September 2026
For personal learning use
Practice content is for personal, non-commercial German learning only.
Exam content is for reference
The citizenship exam practice mirrors the real format but is not an official document.
Terms may be updated
We may update these terms as the product develops further.
Terms for using Berlingo
Welcome to Berlingo — a tool for listening practice, dictation, shadowing, vocabulary and German citizenship exam prep. By using Berlingo, you agree to the terms below. If anything is unclear, contact us before continuing.
Account and learning progress
You need to sign in with Google before using learning screens:
- Google may share an account identifier, name and email for authentication
- Vocabulary review schedules sync with your account across devices
- Progress in other learning modules stays in your browser and may be lost if you clear browser data or switch devices
- Offline vocabulary events sync after the device reconnects
Content usage rules
Berlingo's content — sample sentences, vocabulary, grammar and exam questions — is for personal learning use only:
- Don't copy, redistribute or commercially exploit Berlingo's content
- Don't use bots or automated scripts to bulk-download content or interfere with the system
Exam content disclaimer
The Exam Prep feature mirrors the format of the Einbürgerungstest (33 questions, at least 17 correct to pass):
- This is an unofficial practice question set, not affiliated with or certified by the BAMF or any German government body
- We try to keep content close to the real exam, but we don't guarantee absolute accuracy or completeness
- Practicing well on Berlingo doesn't guarantee a result on the real exam
Always double-check against official BAMF sources before your real exam.
Browser requirements
Some features depend on technology built into your browser:
- Shadowing needs a browser that supports the Web Speech API (Chrome or Edge recommended)
- We don't guarantee every feature works fully on every browser or device
Disclaimer
Berlingo is provided "as is" while in this MVP stage:
- We don't guarantee the service is always available or error-free
- Berlingo isn't liable for any damages arising from using, or being unable to use, the service
Changes to these terms
We may update these terms as Berlingo grows new features. The latest version is always posted on this page; continuing to use Berlingo after an update means you accept the revised terms.