Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using DevTinyTools ("the Website," "we," "our," or "us"), you acknowledge, accept, and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this comprehensive legal agreement. If you do not agree to abide by these terms in their entirety, please refrain from using our services.

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement that governs your use of our website, developer tools, utilities, and services. By accessing or using any of our services, you explicitly agree to these Terms in full and acknowledge that you have read, understood, and accepted all provisions contained herein.

2. Description of Service

DevTinyTools provides a comprehensive suite of free online developer tools and utilities designed to enhance your development workflow, including:

• JWT Decoder and Validator
• Color Converter and Palette Generator
• Timestamp Converter and Date Utilities
• Cron Expression Builder and Validator
• UUID Generator and Validator
• URL Encoder/Decoder and Query String Parser
• Base64 Encoder/Decoder and Data Conversion
• JSON Formatter and Validator
• Hash Generator and Password Utilities
• Text Diff Checker and Comparison Tools
• HTTP Status Code Explainer and Reference

We reserve the right to add, modify, enhance, or discontinue any tool, feature, or service at any time without prior notice, while maintaining our commitment to providing reliable and useful developer utilities.

3. Use License

3.1 Permission to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use our services for legitimate personal, educational, or commercial purposes, subject to strict compliance with these Terms and applicable laws.

3.2 Restrictions

You expressly agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

• Use our services for any illegal, unauthorized, or malicious purposes
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, servers, or infrastructure
• Interfere with, disrupt, or compromise the integrity of our services
• Use our services to transmit harmful code, malware, or malicious content
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract our source code
• Use our services for spam, harassment, or abusive behavior
• Exceed reasonable usage limits or engage in excessive automated requests
• Circumvent any security measures or access controls
• Use our services to violate third-party rights or intellectual property
• Attempt to manipulate or exploit our services for unintended purposes

4. User Responsibilities

As a user of our services, you acknowledge and accept the following responsibilities:

• Data Security: Ensuring the confidentiality and security of any sensitive data you process through our tools
• Legal Compliance: Complying with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
• Result Verification: Independently verifying the accuracy and suitability of results from our tools
• Data Backup: Maintaining appropriate backups of your data before using our services
• Privacy Protection: Respecting the privacy rights and data protection requirements of others
• Responsible Usage: Using our services in a manner that does not harm our infrastructure or other users
• Content Validation: Ensuring that any content processed through our tools is legally obtained and properly licensed

5. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy and data protection are fundamental to our service philosophy. Our comprehensive collection, processing, and protection of personal information is governed by our detailed Privacy Policy, which is fully incorporated into these Terms by reference and forms an integral part of this agreement.

Key principles governing our data handling practices:

• Real-time Processing: Data you input into our tools is processed in real-time and is not stored permanently on our servers
• Analytics Consent: We may collect anonymous usage analytics and performance metrics with your explicit consent
• Security Implementation: We implement industry-standard security measures and encryption protocols
• Regulatory Compliance: We maintain full compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable privacy regulations
• Data Minimization: We collect and process only the minimum data necessary to provide our services
• Transparency: We maintain transparency about our data practices and provide clear information about data usage

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Rights

All content, features, functionality, design elements, and software components on DevTinyTools, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, user interfaces, algorithms, and proprietary code, are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, and other intellectual property laws and international treaties.

6.2 Your Rights

You retain full ownership and control of any content, data, or materials you submit to our tools. By using our services, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive license to process your data solely for the purpose of providing the requested services, with no right to retain, store, or use your data beyond the immediate processing requirements.

6.3 Open Source Components

Some components of our services may incorporate or be built upon open-source software. We respect and strictly comply with all applicable open-source licenses and make reasonable efforts to acknowledge and attribute open-source contributions appropriately.

7. Disclaimers

7.1 Service Availability

While we strive to provide reliable and consistent services, we cannot guarantee:

• Uninterrupted, continuous, or error-free operation of our services
• 100% uptime, availability, or accessibility of our platform
• Compatibility with all browsers, devices, or operating systems
• Immediate resolution of technical issues or service disruptions
• Consistent performance levels across all tools and features
• Availability of specific tools or features at all times

7.2 Accuracy and Reliability

While we maintain high standards for accuracy, we cannot guarantee:

• 100% accuracy of tool outputs, calculations, or conversions
• Completeness or comprehensiveness of results or recommendations
• Fitness for any specific purpose or particular use case
• Absence of errors, bugs, or technical limitations
• Compatibility with all input formats or data types
• Suitability for critical or production environments

7.3 Security

We implement comprehensive security measures, but we cannot guarantee:

• Complete protection against all potential security threats or vulnerabilities
• Absolute security of data transmitted over the internet or through our services
• Protection against all types of cyber attacks, malware, or unauthorized access
• Security of data processed through third-party integrations or services
• Protection against user error, misconfiguration, or improper usage

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, DevTinyTools, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for:

• Any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, business opportunities, or goodwill
• Damages resulting from use, inability to use, or reliance on our services
• Damages caused by third-party services, content, or integrations
• Damages resulting from security breaches, data loss, or unauthorized access
• Damages arising from service interruptions, modifications, or discontinuation
• Damages caused by user error, misconfiguration, or improper usage

Our total aggregate liability shall not exceed the amount you have paid for our services (if any) in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or one hundred dollars ($100), whichever is greater.

9. Indemnification

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

• Your use, misuse, or abuse of our services
• Your violation of these Terms or any applicable laws or regulations
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
• Any content, data, or materials you submit, process, or transmit through our tools
• Your failure to comply with security requirements or best practices
• Any unauthorized access to or use of our services through your account or credentials

10. Third-Party Services

Our services may include, integrate with, or link to third-party services, content, websites, or applications. We explicitly disclaim responsibility for:

• The content, accuracy, reliability, or availability of third-party services
• The privacy practices, data handling, or security measures of third parties
• The availability, performance, or reliability of third-party integrations
• Any damages, losses, or issues caused by third-party services or content
• The terms of service, privacy policies, or practices of third-party providers
• Any changes, modifications, or discontinuation of third-party services

Your use of any third-party services is subject to their respective terms of service, privacy policies, and applicable laws. We recommend reviewing these policies before using third-party integrations.

11. Termination

We may terminate, suspend, or restrict your access to our services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms or any applicable laws or regulations
• Fraudulent, illegal, or unauthorized activity or behavior
• Excessive resource usage, abuse, or disruption of our services
• Attempts to circumvent security measures or access controls
• Violation of intellectual property rights or third-party rights
• At our sole discretion for any reason we deem appropriate

Upon termination, your right to access and use our services will cease immediately, and you must discontinue all use of our platform and tools.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where DevTinyTools operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions or principles.

Any disputes, claims, or controversies arising from these Terms, your use of our services, or any related matters shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of competent jurisdiction in our operating jurisdiction, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify, update, or revise these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will:

• Notify users of material changes through our website or email communications
• Update the "Last updated" date prominently displayed on this page
• Provide reasonable notice of changes and their effective date
• Maintain transparency about modifications and their impact on users

Your continued use of our services after any changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the modified terms, you must discontinue use of our services immediately.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, invalid, or contrary to applicable law, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies or agreements referenced herein, constitute the complete and entire agreement between you and DevTinyTools regarding your use of our services, superseding all prior or contemporaneous agreements, representations, or understandings.

16. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or need clarification about these Terms of Service, please contact us: