Terms of Service

1) Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using ToolsDock (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and ToolsDock.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Service. Your continued use of the Service following any changes to these Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes.

If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2) Service Description

What We Provide

ToolsDock provides free, browser-based utilities including but not limited to:

• Converters: Image, document, unit, color, and format converters
• Generators: QR codes, barcodes, signatures, text, and more
• Calculators: Various mathematical and utility calculators
• Editors: Image, PDF, signature, and text editing tools
• Validators: Format and compatibility checking tools

Client-Side Processing

• Local execution: All tools run in your web browser using JavaScript. In typical operation, we do not receive, access, or store your tool inputs or uploaded files.
• No accounts: You can use the Service without registration, login, or providing personal information.
• No file uploads: Files you process remain on your device; they are not transmitted to our servers.

Your Responsibility

You are solely responsible for:

• The data and files you choose to process
• Validating outputs before relying on them for any purpose
• Maintaining backups of your original files
• Ensuring your use complies with applicable laws

3) No Professional Advice

The Service and all outputs are provided for informational and convenience purposes only. Nothing provided through the Service constitutes:

• Legal advice
• Financial or investment advice
• Medical or healthcare advice
• Engineering or technical certification
• Professional advice of any kind

For matters requiring professional expertise, consult a qualified professional in the relevant field. Do not make important decisions based solely on outputs from our tools.

4) User Content and Data

Your Content

You retain all rights to the content you process using our tools. We do not claim ownership of your files, data, or outputs.

Content Guidelines

You agree not to use the Service to process, create, or distribute content that:

• Violates any applicable law or regulation
• Infringes on intellectual property rights of others
• Contains malware, viruses, or harmful code
• Is fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading
• Is defamatory, obscene, or hateful
• Violates the privacy rights of others
• Constitutes spam or unauthorized advertising

Sensitive Data Warning

While processing occurs locally, we recommend against processing highly sensitive data (such as medical records, financial credentials, or classified information) using any web-based tool. If you choose to do so, you accept all associated risks.

5) Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
• Attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Service
• Attempt to circumvent any security measures or access restrictions
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access the Service without permission
• Overwhelm or disrupt the Service through excessive requests or denial-of-service attacks
• Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation
• Collect information about other users without their consent
• Use the Service to distribute malware or harmful content
• Resell, sublicense, or commercially exploit the Service without authorization

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access for any user who violates these Terms.

6) Intellectual Property

Our Rights

The Service, including but not limited to its design, code, graphics, logos, and documentation, is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. All rights not expressly granted are reserved.

Third-Party Libraries

The Service may incorporate open-source libraries and third-party code. Such components are subject to their respective licenses, which we comply with and respect.

Your Rights

• Linking: You may link to our pages from your website
• Outputs: You own the outputs you create using our tools
• Restrictions: You may not copy, clone, or redistribute our tools, code, or substantial portions of our content without written permission

Trademarks

"ToolsDock" and associated logos are trademarks of ToolsDock. You may not use our trademarks without prior written consent.

7) Third-Party Services and Links

The Service may include:

• Links to external websites
• Third-party advertising
• Analytics services
• Content delivery networks

We do not control and are not responsible for third-party content, privacy practices, or terms of service. Your interactions with third-party services are governed by their respective terms and policies.

Inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement, approval, or affiliation.

8) Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we expressly disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Accuracy: We do not warrant that outputs will be accurate, complete, or error-free
• Availability: We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Security: We do not warrant that the Service is free of viruses or harmful components
• Fitness for purpose: We disclaim any implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose
• Merchantability: We disclaim any implied warranty of merchantability
• Non-infringement: We do not warrant that use of the Service will not infringe third-party rights

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so some of the above exclusions may not apply to you.

9) Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TOOLSDOCK AND ITS OWNERS, OPERATORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, CONTRIBUTORS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

• Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or goodwill
• Business interruption or lost business opportunities
• Damages arising from your reliance on any output or information from the Service
• Damages arising from unauthorized access to or alteration of your data

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory (contract, tort, negligence, or otherwise) and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential damages, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

Maximum liability: In no event shall our total liability exceed $100 USD or the amount you paid us in the past 12 months (if any), whichever is greater.

10) Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ToolsDock and its owners, operators, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of any third party
• Any content you process, create, or distribute using the Service

We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification, in which case you agree to cooperate with our defense.

11) Modifications to Service and Terms

Service Changes

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, update, or discontinue any tool or feature at any time
• Change the Service's appearance, functionality, or availability
• Impose limits on certain features or restrict access

We will endeavor to provide notice of significant changes, but are not obligated to do so.

Terms Changes

We may revise these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective when posted with a new "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance.

For material changes, we may provide additional notice (such as a banner on the homepage). However, you are responsible for reviewing these Terms periodically.

12) Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, if:

• You breach any provision of these Terms
• We are required to do so by law
• We decide to discontinue the Service

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Service ceases immediately
• Provisions that by their nature should survive (disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnification) will remain in effect

13) Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws applicable in your jurisdiction, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Informal Resolution

Before initiating any formal dispute resolution, you agree to first contact us at legal@toolsdock.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days.

Arbitration (Where Applicable)

In jurisdictions where permitted, any dispute that cannot be resolved informally may be submitted to binding arbitration. Class action lawsuits and class-wide arbitrations are not permitted where legally waivable.

Exceptions

Nothing in this section prevents either party from seeking injunctive relief in court to prevent imminent harm or protect intellectual property rights.

14) General Provisions

• Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and ToolsDock regarding the Service.
• Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
• No Waiver: Our failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver of our right to enforce it later.
• Assignment: You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights without our consent. We may assign our rights freely.
• Headings: Section headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.
• Language: These Terms are written in English. Any translations are provided for convenience only.

15) Accessibility

We strive to make the Service accessible to all users. If you encounter accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us at accessibility@toolsdock.com.

16) Feedback

We welcome your feedback, suggestions, and ideas. By submitting feedback, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, modify, and incorporate that feedback into the Service without compensation or attribution.

17) Contact Us

Questions or concerns about these Terms?

• General inquiries: support@toolsdock.com
• Legal matters: legal@toolsdock.com

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 5 business days.