1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the ToolMate website and its free online tools, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you disagree with any part of the terms, then you may not access the service.
2. The Service
ToolMate provides a suite of free, client-side web utilities including, but not limited to: Markdown to HTML converter, Text Length Counter, Reading Time Estimator, Grammar Checker, and Lorem Ipsum Generator. These services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.
3. User Responsibilities and Conduct
- Lawful Use: You agree to use the service only for lawful purposes.
- Prohibited Use: You may not use the service to process content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, or obscene.
- Automated Access: You may not use automated scripts, bots, or other means to access or use the Service without express written permission.
4. Intellectual Property Rights (IP)
- Our IP: All content on the ToolMate website, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of ToolMate and is protected by intellectual property laws.
- User Content: You retain all rights to the content you input, process, or generate using our tools.
5. Data Processing and Content Handling
Privacy First: ToolMate utilizes client-side processing for its core utilities. This means:
- The text you input into tools like the Text Length Counter, Reading Time Estimator, or Grammar Checker is processed **entirely within your web browser.**
- Your content is **not** sent to or stored on our servers. ToolMate has no access to the proprietary or personal data you process using these tools.
For more details on data collection (such as contact forms and analytics), please see our Privacy Policy.
6. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
- No Warranty: The service is provided without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. We do not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely accurate (e.g., the Grammar Checker may miss some complex errors).
- Limitation of Liability: In no event shall ToolMate be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of, or inability to use, the Service.
- Third-Party Content: ToolMate is not responsible for the content of third-party websites linked from our Service.
7. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Korea, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
8. Changes to the Terms of Service
We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.