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By using Toolsuz, you agree to these terms. We've written them in plain language to ensure you understand your rights and responsibilities.

Last updated: December 17, 2024Effective date: January 1, 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Toolsuz ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.

  • These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service
  • We reserve the right to update and change the Terms at any time without notice
  • Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms
  • You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service
  • 2. Description of Service

    Toolsuz provides free online tools for various purposes including but not limited to:

  • Text processing and manipulation
  • Image editing and conversion
  • PDF operations
  • Encoding and decoding
  • Development utilities
  • Design tools
  • Security utilities
  • All tools operate client-side in your browser, meaning:

  • Your data is processed locally on your device
  • We do not have access to the content you process
  • No files or data are uploaded to our servers unless explicitly stated
  • 3. User Responsibilities

    When using Toolsuz, you agree to:

    Acceptable Use:

  • Use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with the Terms
  • Not use the Service to process or distribute illegal content
  • Not attempt to harm, disrupt, or unauthorized access the Service
  • Not use the Service for any commercial purposes without permission
  • Respect intellectual property rights of others
  • Your Content:

  • You retain all rights to content you process using our tools
  • You are responsible for ensuring you have the right to process any content
  • You acknowledge that we do not monitor or have access to your content
  • You are responsible for maintaining backups of your important data
  • 4. Intellectual Property Rights

    Our Property:

  • The Service and its original content (excluding user content), features, and functionality are owned by Toolsuz
  • The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws
  • Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used without our prior written permission
  • Your Rights:

  • You retain ownership of all content you process through our Service
  • We do not claim any ownership rights to your content
  • By using the Service, you grant us no rights to your content as we don't access it
  • Open Source Components:

  • The Service may include open source software
  • Such software is licensed under their respective licenses
  • We provide attribution where required
  • 5. Privacy and Data Protection

    Your privacy is fundamental to our Service:

  • We do not collect, store, or have access to the content you process
  • All processing happens locally in your browser
  • We use minimal analytics to improve the Service
  • We do not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties
  • For full details, please review our Privacy Policy
  • Data Security:

  • While we implement security measures, no internet service is 100% secure
  • You use the Service at your own risk
  • We recommend not processing sensitive information through any online service
  • 6. Disclaimers and Limitations

    No Warranty:

    The Service is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Merchantability
  • Fitness for a particular purpose
  • Non-infringement
  • Accuracy or reliability of results
  • Meeting your requirements
  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation
  • Use at Your Own Risk:

  • We do not guarantee the accuracy of tool outputs
  • You are responsible for verifying results for critical applications
  • We are not responsible for decisions made based on tool outputs
  • Always maintain backups of important data
  • 7. Limitation of Liability

    To the maximum extent permitted by law:

  • Toolsuz shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • This includes but is not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
  • Our liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us (which is $0 as the Service is free)
  • This limitation applies regardless of:

  • The legal theory on which the claim is based
  • Whether we have been advised of the possibility of such damages
  • Whether the remedy fails of its essential purpose
  • 8. Indemnification

    You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Toolsuz and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and partners from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees arising out of or relating to:

  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Any content you process through the Service
  • Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
  • This defense and indemnification obligation will survive termination of these Terms and your use of the Service.

    9. Termination

    Termination Rights:

  • We may terminate or suspend access to our Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason
  • Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately
  • All provisions of the Terms shall survive termination
  • User Termination:

  • You may stop using the Service at any time
  • Simply close your browser or navigate away from our website
  • No formal termination process is required as there are no user accounts
  • Effect of Termination:

  • Termination does not affect content you've already processed and downloaded
  • We have no obligation to maintain or forward any content
  • 10. Governing Law

    These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Toolsuz operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

  • Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of competent jurisdiction
  • You waive any objection to jurisdiction and venue in such courts
  • If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in effect
  • International Use:

  • The Service is accessible globally
  • You are responsible for compliance with local laws
  • We make no representation that the Service is appropriate for use in all locations
  • 11. Changes to Terms

    We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time:

  • Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date
  • Material changes will be notified through the Service or via email if provided
  • Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance
  • We encourage you to review the Terms periodically
  • If you disagree with changes, you should discontinue use of the Service
  • Version Control:

  • All changes are tracked with dates
  • Previous versions may be available upon request
  • The "Last Updated" date at the top always reflects the most recent changes
  • 12. Contact Information

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

  • Email: legal@toolsuz.com
  • Website: toolsuz.com/contact
  • Response Time: We aim to respond within 48-72 hours
  • For urgent matters:

  • Security issues: security@toolsuz.com
  • Privacy concerns: privacy@toolsuz.com
  • General support: support@toolsuz.com
  • We take all inquiries seriously and will provide clear, helpful responses.

    13. Additional Terms

    Entire Agreement:

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

    No Waiver:

    Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

    Assignment:

    You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under them without our prior written consent.

    Severability:

    If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

    Headings:

    Section headings are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect.

    Relationship:

    Nothing in these Terms creates any agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship.

    By Using the Service, You Accept These Terms

    If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.