Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using ZeroServerTools.org ("Service", "Website", "we", "our"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

ZeroServerTools provides free, browser-based web utilities that process files locally using WebAssembly and JavaScript. Our tools include but are not limited to:

• Image format conversion (HEIC to JPG, PNG, WebP)
• OCR (Optical Character Recognition) text extraction
• Video bitrate calculation and compression guidance
• GIF frame extraction and image manipulation
• SVG optimization and cleaning
• Password generation using cryptographic standards
• Batch image processing and resizing

3. User Responsibilities

You agree to use our Service only for lawful purposes. You must not:

• Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or hack our Service
• Use automated tools to scrape or overload our servers
• Process illegal, harmful, or copyright-infringing content
• Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation
• Interfere with other users' access to the Service
• Bypass any security features or access restrictions

4. Privacy and Data Processing

As outlined in our Privacy Policy, all file processing occurs locally in your browser. We do not upload, store, or have access to files you process using our tools. However, we do collect anonymous analytics data to improve our Service.

5. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, code, logos, and content, is owned by ZeroServerTools and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute our code without permission
• Use our trademarks or branding without authorization
• Create derivative works based on our Service

Open Source Components: Some tools use open-source libraries (e.g., Tesseract.js, heic2any) governed by their respective licenses. These components remain under their original licenses.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Accuracy, reliability, or quality of output
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Security or absence of viruses

We do not guarantee that our tools will meet your specific requirements or produce perfect results in all scenarios.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ZEROSERVERTOOLS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Direct damages: Loss of data, revenue, profits, or business opportunities
• Indirect damages: Consequential, incidental, or punitive damages
• Technical issues: Service interruptions, bugs, or browser incompatibilities
• Third-party actions: Damages caused by CDN providers, advertisers, or external services

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties or liability, so the above may not apply to you.

8. Advertising and Monetization

We display advertisements through Google AdSense to support our free Service. By using our Service, you acknowledge that:

• Ads are served by third-party networks beyond our control
• Ad blockers may affect site functionality
• We are not responsible for ad content or advertiser actions

9. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service may contain links to external websites or use third-party libraries (CDNs). We are not responsible for:

• Content, privacy practices, or availability of external sites
• Functionality or security of third-party JavaScript libraries
• Changes or discontinuation of external services

10. Service Modifications and Termination

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time
• Update these Terms of Service with notice posted on this page
• Block access for users who violate these terms
• Change features, tools, or pricing (if we ever introduce premium features)

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

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ZeroServerTools, its operators, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the Service
• Violation of these Terms of Service
• Infringement of third-party rights
• Content you process using our tools

12. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of [Your State]. Any disputes shall be resolved through:

• Informal Resolution: Good-faith negotiation between parties
• Binding Arbitration: If negotiation fails, disputes will be resolved through arbitration rather than court proceedings

You waive the right to participate in class-action lawsuits against ZeroServerTools.

13. Severability

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

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and ZeroServerTools regarding the use of our Service.

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact:

Email: legal@zeroservertools.org