Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

Welcome to Online Tools. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website and online tools (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Terms on this page. Your continued use of the Services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

2. Description of Services

Online Tools provides a collection of free, browser-based online tools, including but not limited to:

• Text Tools: Bold text generator, case converter, mirror text generator, word counter, URL slug generator, and fancy text generators
• Encoding Tools: Base64 encoder/decoder and other encoding utilities
• Health Tools: BMI calculator and other health-related calculators
• Additional Tools: Various other utilities as we expand our offerings

All tools are provided free of charge and operate entirely in your web browser. We do not store or transmit the data you process using our tools.

3. User Responsibilities and Acceptable Use

3.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use our Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:

• Use the Services in any way that violates any applicable law or regulation
• Use the Services to transmit or process any unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable material
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Services or any other systems or networks
• Use any automated system (including robots, spiders, or scrapers) to access the Services in a manner that sends more request messages than a human can reasonably produce
• Interfere with or disrupt the Services or servers or networks connected to the Services
• Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Services
• Remove, circumvent, disable, damage, or otherwise interfere with security-related features
• Use the Services to create, distribute, or facilitate malware, viruses, or any harmful code

3.2 Account Security

While our Services do not currently require user accounts, if we introduce account features in the future, you will be responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Our Content

The Services and their entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by Online Tools, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

4.2 Your Content

You retain all rights to any content you process using our tools. We do not claim any ownership rights to your content. Since our tools operate entirely in your browser, we never receive, store, or have access to your content.

4.3 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our Services for personal or commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.

5. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using our Services, you also agree to our Privacy Policy.

Key points:

• Tool data is processed entirely in your browser and never sent to our servers
• We use cookies and third-party services (Google Analytics, AdSense, Hotjar) for analytics and advertising
• We comply with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations

6. Disclaimers and Limitations

6.1 "As Is" and "As Available"

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
• Warranties that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content or results

6.2 No Professional Advice

Our tools, including health calculators, are for informational purposes only and do not constitute professional advice. Specifically:

• Health Tools: Results from health calculators (e.g., BMI calculator) are not medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns.
• Text Tools: Generated text may not be suitable for all platforms or purposes. Verify compatibility before use.
• Encoding Tools: We are not responsible for data loss or corruption. Always keep backups of important data.

6.3 Third-Party Content

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL ONLINE TOOLS, ITS AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
• Damages resulting from your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the Services
• Damages resulting from any conduct or content of any third party on the Services
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE PAST SIX MONTHS, OR $100, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Online Tools and its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your use of the Services
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Any content you process using our tools

9. Advertising

Our Services are supported by advertising. By using our Services, you agree that:

• We may display advertisements on our website
• Advertisements may be targeted based on your browsing behavior (via Google AdSense)
• We use cookies and tracking technologies for advertising purposes
• You can opt-out of personalized advertising through your browser settings or ad settings

We are not responsible for the content of advertisements or the practices of advertisers. Clicking on advertisements is at your own risk.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• At our sole discretion for any other reason

Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

11.2 Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be resolved through:

1. Informal Resolution: We encourage you to contact us first to resolve any disputes informally.
2. Arbitration: If informal resolution fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of [Arbitration Organization].
3. Class Action Waiver: You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.

12. Changes to Services

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Services at any time
• Add or remove tools and features
• Change pricing (if we introduce paid features in the future)
• Update these Terms as needed

We will make reasonable efforts to notify you of significant changes, but we are not obligated to do so.

13. Severability and Waiver

13.1 Severability

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

13.2 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms will be effective only if in writing and signed by us.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Online Tools regarding the use of our Services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

15. Contact Us

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

• By visiting this page on our website: Online Tools
• By email: [Your contact email]

16. Acknowledgment

BY USING OUR SERVICES, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM.