Terms of Service

Welcome to DevToolVault. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of DevToolVault's website, tools, and services (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

DevToolVault provides a collection of browser-based utility tools for developers, AI engineers, and SEO specialists, including but not limited to:

• AI and machine learning tools (token counters, cost estimators, text chunkers)
• Developer utilities (code formatters, converters, validators)
• Image processing tools (compressors, converters, resizers)
• SEO tools (meta tag generators, sitemap generators, keyword analyzers)

Key Features:

• Client-Side Processing: 90%+ of operations run entirely in your browser
• No Account Required: Most tools can be used without registration
• Free Access: Core tools are free to use for personal and commercial purposes
• Privacy-First: Your data is processed locally and not sent to our servers

When using DevToolVault, you agree to:

3.1 Acceptable Use

• Use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms
• Not use the Service in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Not use the Service to process illegal, harmful, or malicious content
• Not attempt to circumvent any security features or limitations of the Service
• Not use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Service in a way that sends more requests than a human could reasonably produce

3.2 Prohibited Activities

You may not:

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other malicious code
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Use the Service to spam, phish, or engage in fraudulent activities
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service (except where permitted by law)
• Remove or modify any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices

3.3 Your Data

You are solely responsible for:

• The content you process using our tools
• Ensuring you have the right to process any data you input
• Complying with applicable data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
• Backing up important data before processing
• Verifying the accuracy of tool outputs before use in production

4.1 Our Rights

The Service, including its design, code, features, and content (excluding user-generated content), is owned by DevToolVault and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Service without our express written permission.

4.2 Your Rights

You retain all rights to the data you process using our tools. We claim no ownership or intellectual property rights over your input data or output results.

4.3 Open Source

Some components of DevToolVault may be open source and subject to separate license terms. Where applicable, those license terms will be clearly indicated.

5.1 Free Tools

Core tools on DevToolVault are free to use for both personal and commercial purposes. There are no usage limits, subscription fees, or hidden costs for basic functionality.

5.2 Future Paid Features

We may introduce premium features, advanced tools, or API access in the future. If we do:

• Core tools will remain free
• Pricing will be clearly displayed
• Separate terms may apply to paid services
• Refund policies will be clearly stated

5.3 No Guarantee of Availability

We provide the Service free of charge and make no guarantees about its availability, uptime, or continued operation. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time without notice.

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use the Service.

Key points:

• We process 90%+ of data client-side in your browser
• We don't collect, store, or transmit the data you process using our tools
• We don't use tracking cookies or analytics that identify you
• Your data remains under your control at all times

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.

7.1 No Warranties

We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
• Warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of tool outputs
• Warranties that defects will be corrected

7.2 Accuracy of Results

While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that tool outputs are error-free or suitable for your specific use case. You should:

• Verify critical outputs before use in production
• Test tools with sample data first
• Not rely solely on our tools for mission-critical operations
• Maintain backups of important data

7.3 Third-Party Content

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or content of such external sites.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DEVUTILITYHUB SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
• Damages resulting from errors, bugs, or inaccuracies in tool outputs
• Damages from unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
• Damages from service interruptions or unavailability
• Damages from third-party actions or content

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless DevToolVault, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your violation of applicable laws or regulations
• Content you process using our tools

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, for any reason including:

• Violation of these Terms
• Suspected fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Extended periods of inactivity (if accounts are implemented)
• At our sole discretion

You may stop using the Service at any time. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.

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 disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through:

• Good faith negotiations between the parties
• If negotiations fail, binding arbitration or court proceedings as permitted by law

11.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes with us on an individual basis and waive any right to participate in class actions or class-wide arbitration.

12.1 Entire Agreement

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

12.2 Severability

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

12.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.

12.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

12.5 Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Posting a notice on our website
• Sending an email (if we have your email address)

Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

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

We will respond to legal inquiries within 30 days.