Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using ToolCookie.com (“Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”), our Privacy Policy, and our Disclaimer. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Site or its tools including Client-Side File Encryptor, Advanced Password Generator, or any other utility in our tools collection.

2. Use of Free Tools

ToolCookie.com offers comprehensive text, image, security, and utility tools including Text Trimmer, Case Converter, Image to Text Converter, Dummy Image Generator, Color Converter, Bulk Link Checker, Client-Side File Encryptor, Advanced Password Generator, Advanced Regex Builder & Tester, Markdown ↔ HTML Converter, Meta Tag Generator, and Image Converter at no charge. These tools may be used for lawful, personal, or professional purposes only. Commercial use is permitted, but ToolCookie.com does not guarantee uninterrupted service or specific results.

3. Intellectual Property

All content, logos, tool designs, code, graphics, and trademarks on ToolCookie.com including the algorithms used in Client-Side File Encryptor, Advanced Password Generator, Advanced Regex Builder & Tester, and Markdown ↔ HTML Converter are owned by ToolCookie.com or licensed accordingly. Users may not copy, redistribute, or create derivative works from the Site or its content without explicit written consent. However, outputs generated by our tools (processed text, converted images, generated passwords, regex patterns, HTML/Markdown content, meta tags, etc.) belong to the user.

4. User Conduct

You agree to use the Site and tools including Text Trimmer, Bulk Link Checker, Meta Tag Generator, and all security tools only for lawful purposes. You shall not use the Site to:

• Transmit any material that is unlawful, harmful, or violates third-party rights through tools like Image to Text Converter or Markdown ↔ HTML Converter.
• Attempt to access data not intended for you or breach Site security, particularly when using privacy-focused tools like Client-Side File Encryptor.
• Upload malicious software, use bots to abuse our tools, or engage in any form of hacking or automated misuse of our tools collection.
• Use security tools like Advanced Password Generator to create passwords for unauthorized access to third-party systems.

5. Security Tools Specific Terms

For security-focused tools such as Client-Side File Encryptor and Advanced Password Generator:

• You are solely responsible for maintaining the security and confidentiality of generated passwords, encryption keys, and encrypted files.
• Lost passwords or encryption keys cannot be recovered due to the client-side nature of our security tools.
• You agree to use these tools in compliance with applicable laws and regulations regarding encryption and data security.
• You acknowledge that while our tools use industry-standard security practices, no system is completely impenetrable.

6. Developer Tools Terms

For development-focused tools including Advanced Regex Builder & Tester, Markdown ↔ HTML Converter, and Meta Tag Generator:

• Generated code, regular expressions, HTML output, and meta tags should be tested and validated before production use.
• You are responsible for ensuring generated content meets your specific technical requirements and standards.
• ToolCookie.com is not liable for any issues arising from the implementation of generated code or content.

7. No Warranties

ToolCookie.com and all its tools including Case Converter, Color Converter, Image Converter, Client-Side File Encryptor, Advanced Password Generator, and all other utilities are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind (express or implied). We make no representations regarding accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of our tools for any purpose.

8. Limitation of Liability

ToolCookie.com, its owners, contributors, or affiliates shall not be liable for any damages (direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential) arising from use of the Site, tools including Dummy Image Generator, Bulk Link Checker, Advanced Regex Builder & Tester, Markdown ↔ HTML Converter, or any other utility, or reliance on any results provided. This includes but is not limited to data loss, security breaches, business interruption, or any damages arising from the use of encryption, password generation, or any other tool functionality. All use is strictly at your own risk.

9. Third-Party Links and Integrations

This Site may link to external websites for reference, which may be incorporated into tools like Meta Tag Generator, Bulk Link Checker, or Markdown ↔ HTML Converter. These links do not imply endorsement, and we are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy policies of such external sites. Users should exercise appropriate caution when following external links or integrating third-party content.

10. Privacy and Data Processing

See our dedicated Privacy Policy for comprehensive details on information handling, cookies, client-side processing (especially relevant for Client-Side File Encryptor and Advanced Password Generator), and your legal rights under GDPR and other privacy laws. All tools in our collection are designed with privacy-first principles.

11. Service Availability

While we strive to maintain continuous availability of all tools including Text Trimmer, Image to Text Converter, Client-Side File Encryptor, and other utilities, ToolCookie.com reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any service temporarily or permanently without prior notice. We are not liable for any disruption of service or loss of functionality.

12. Modifications to Terms

ToolCookie.com reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted to this page with effective dates and will apply to all current and future tools in our expanding collection. Continued use after changes means acceptance of updated Terms. Users are encouraged to review these Terms periodically.

13. Termination

We may restrict or terminate your access to the Site and all associated tools including Client-Side File Encryptor, Advanced Password Generator, Advanced Regex Builder & Tester, and other utilities if you violate these Terms or conduct yourself in a harmful, prohibited, or illegal manner.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising from the use of ToolCookie.com or its tools shall be resolved through appropriate legal channels. Users agree to comply with all local, national, and international laws when using our tools, particularly security tools like Client-Side File Encryptor which may be subject to export control regulations.

15. Contact & Notices

For questions about these Terms, issues with any tools including Meta Tag Generator, Markdown ↔ HTML Converter, or any other utility, please contact us via our contact page. All notices regarding these Terms will be posted prominently on this page or communicated through the Site.