Terms of Service - JSON Formatter

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using JSON Formatter ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("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. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Description of Service

JSON Formatter is a free online tool that provides:

JSON formatting and beautification
JSON validation and error detection
JSON minification
Code generation from JSON (TypeScript, Python, Java, etc.)
JSON comparison and diff visualization
Tree view for JSON data exploration

All processing is performed client-side in your browser. We do not store, transmit, or have access to your JSON data.

3. User Responsibilities

3.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

Use the Service in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or its related systems
Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers/networks connected to the Service
Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Service in a manner that sends more requests than a human could reasonably produce
Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service
Remove or modify any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices

3.2 Your Content

You retain all rights to the JSON data you process using the Service. You are solely responsible for:

The accuracy, quality, and legality of your data
Ensuring you have the right to process the data
Complying with applicable data protection laws
Not processing data that infringes on third-party rights

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 Our Rights

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

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for personal or commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.

4.2 Open Source

The Service uses open-source libraries and components. These components are governed by their respective licenses. We comply with all applicable open-source licenses.

4.3 Generated Code

Code generated by the Service from your JSON data belongs to you. You may use, modify, and distribute the generated code without restriction.

5. Privacy and Data Protection

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

Key points:

All JSON processing happens in your browser
We do not store or transmit your JSON data
We collect minimal analytics data with your consent
We comply with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations

6. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

6.1 "As Is" Service

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

Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
Warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
Warranties regarding the accuracy or reliability of results

6.2 Limitation of Liability

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

Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
Damages resulting from your use or inability to use the Service
Damages resulting from unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
Damages resulting from errors, bugs, or inaccuracies in the Service

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED $100 USD OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (WHICHEVER IS GREATER).

6.3 No Warranty for Generated Code

Code generated by the Service is provided as-is. We do not warrant that generated code is:

Free from errors or bugs
Suitable for production use
Compliant with any specific coding standards
Optimized for performance or security

You are responsible for reviewing, testing, and validating all generated code before use.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless JSON Formatter, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

Your use of the Service
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any rights of another party
Your data or content processed through the Service

8. Service Availability

8.1 Uptime

We strive to maintain high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be unavailable due to:

Scheduled maintenance
Emergency maintenance
Technical issues beyond our control
Third-party service disruptions

8.2 Modifications and Termination

We reserve the right to:

Modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time
Change features, functionality, or pricing
Impose usage limits or restrictions

We will provide reasonable notice for significant changes when possible.

9. Termination

9.1 By You

You may stop using the Service at any time. Since we don't require accounts, simply discontinue use.

9.2 By Us

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without notice, if:

You violate these Terms
Your use poses a security risk
Your use causes excessive load on our systems
Required by law or legal process

9.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

Your right to use the Service ceases immediately
Sections of these Terms that should survive termination will remain in effect
Since we don't store your data, there is nothing to delete

10. Third-Party Links and Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for:

The content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites
Any damages or losses caused by third-party services

Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms.

11. Export Control

The Service may be subject to export control laws. You agree not to export, re-export, or transfer the Service or any technical data derived from it in violation of applicable laws.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.

12.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through:

Good faith negotiation between the parties
If negotiation fails, binding arbitration in [Your Jurisdiction]
Arbitration shall be conducted in English

12.3 Class Action Waiver

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

13. General Provisions

13.1 Entire Agreement

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

13.2 Severability

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

13.3 Waiver

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

13.4 Assignment

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

13.5 Force Majeure

We are not liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, pandemics, strikes, or shortages of transportation, facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.

14. Contact Information

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

Email: admin@jsontools.cc Response time: We aim to respond within 7 business days

15. Acknowledgment

BY USING THE SERVICE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM.