📋 Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to ToolInit ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.

These Terms apply to all users of our website, including without limitation users who are browsers, developers, or contributors of content. Your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any modifications to these Terms.

2. Service Description

2.1 What We Provide

ToolInit provides a collection of free, privacy-first developer tools and utilities, including:

• JSON formatter and validator
• XML formatter and validator
• Base64 encoder and decoder
• Timezone converter
• Cron expression generator
• Regular expression tester
• Java heap dump analyzer
• Email subscription and notification services

2.2 Service Availability

We strive to provide reliable and accessible services, but we do not guarantee:

• Uninterrupted or error-free service
• Specific response times or performance levels
• Compatibility with all devices or browsers
• Availability of all features at all times

2.3 Service Modifications

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue any service at any time
• Add new features or remove existing ones
• Change service functionality or user interface
• Update service requirements or compatibility

3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Account Creation

While most of our tools are available without registration, you may choose to create an account for additional features such as:

• Email subscription management
• Service notifications and updates
• Usage history and preferences
• Advanced tool features

3.2 Account Responsibilities

If you create an account, you are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Providing accurate and up-to-date information
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use

3.3 Account Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account if:

• You violate these Terms of Service
• You engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
• You abuse our services or resources
• Required by law or regulation

4. Email Subscriptions and Notifications

4.1 Subscription Types

We offer various email subscription categories:

• Service Updates: Important changes to our tools and services
• Security Alerts: Critical security updates and vulnerabilities
• New Features: Announcements about new tools and capabilities
• Maintenance Notifications: Scheduled maintenance and downtime alerts
• Newsletter: Educational content and developer tips (optional)

4.2 Subscription Terms

By subscribing to our email notifications, you agree to:

• Provide a valid email address
• Confirm your subscription when requested
• Receive emails based on your selected preferences
• Use the unsubscribe link if you wish to stop receiving emails
• Not use false or misleading information when subscribing

4.3 Email Frequency and Content

We commit to:

• Sending emails only for the categories you've selected
• Including clear unsubscribe options in every email
• Respecting your communication preferences
• Providing valuable, relevant content
• Not sharing your email address with third parties for marketing

4.4 Unsubscribe Rights

You have the right to:

• Unsubscribe from any email category at any time
• Update your email preferences
• Request complete removal from our email lists
• Contact us for assistance with subscription management

5. Acceptable Use Policy

5.1 Permitted Uses

You may use our services for:

• Legitimate development and programming tasks
• Personal and professional projects
• Educational and learning purposes
• Testing and debugging applications

5.2 Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

• Use our services for illegal or unauthorized purposes
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt our services
• Use our services to harm others or their property
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Spam or abuse our email subscription services
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract our source code

5.3 Content Guidelines

When using our tools, you agree not to process:

• Malicious code or scripts
• Personally identifiable information without consent
• Copyrighted material without permission
• Content that violates third-party rights

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Our Rights

ToolInit retains all rights to:

• Our website design, layout, and functionality
• Our tools, algorithms, and software
• Our trademarks, logos, and branding
• Our content, documentation, and materials

6.2 Your Rights

You retain rights to:

• Content you create using our tools
• Your personal data and information
• Your feedback and suggestions (which you grant us license to use)

6.3 License Grant

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:

• Access and use our services for permitted purposes
• Use our tools for your development projects
• Receive and manage email subscriptions

7. Privacy and Data Protection

7.1 Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of your information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

7.2 Data Processing

We process your data in accordance with:

• Our Privacy Policy
• Applicable data protection laws
• Industry best practices
• Your consent and preferences

7.3 Email Data

For email subscribers, we process:

• Your email address for sending notifications
• Your subscription preferences and settings
• Engagement data to improve our communications
• Unsubscribe requests and preferences

8. Disclaimers and Limitations

8.1 Service Disclaimers

Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, including:

• No warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• No warranty that services will be uninterrupted or error-free
• No warranty regarding accuracy or completeness of results
• No warranty that defects will be corrected

8.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, ToolInit shall not be liable for:

• Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Damages resulting from use of our tools
• Third-party actions or content

8.3 Email Service Disclaimers

For email subscriptions, we do not guarantee:

• Delivery of all emails to all subscribers
• Specific delivery times or frequencies
• Compatibility with all email clients
• Absence of technical issues or delays

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ToolInit, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt arising from:

• Your use of our services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Your content or data processed through our tools

10. Termination

10.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your use of our services at any time by:

• Stopping use of our website and tools
• Deleting your account (if applicable)
• Unsubscribing from all email notifications
• Contacting us to request account deletion

10.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your access to our services if:

• You violate these Terms of Service
• You engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
• You abuse our services or resources
• Required by law or regulation
• We discontinue the service

10.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to use our services ceases immediately
• We may delete your account and data
• Email subscriptions will be cancelled
• Provisions that survive termination remain in effect

11. Governing Law and Disputes

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where ToolInit is incorporated, without regard to conflict of law principles.

11.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or our services shall be resolved through:

• Good faith negotiations between parties
• Mediation if negotiations fail
• Binding arbitration as a last resort
• Small claims court for disputes under $10,000

11.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration.

12. Changes to Terms

12.1 Modification Rights

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website.

12.2 Notification of Changes

For significant changes, we will:

• Notify email subscribers at least 30 days in advance
• Post prominent notices on our website
• Update the "Last Updated" date
• Provide clear explanations of changes

12.3 Continued Use

Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

13. Miscellaneous

13.1 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

13.2 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and ToolInit regarding our services.

13.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

13.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights under these Terms. We may assign our rights and obligations to any party at any time.

14. Contact Information

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