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Last updated: June 18, 2026. By accessing or using our website and the tools and services provided thereon, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

These Terms of Service govern your use of our website and services. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site.

Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to OurToolVault. By accessing or using our website https://ourtoolvault.com (the "Site") and the tools and services provided thereon, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site.

These Terms of Service govern your use of our website and services. Please read them carefully. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the service. By accessing or using the service you agree to be bound by these terms. If you are using the service on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization to these terms and conditions, and "you" refers to that organization.

We reserve the right to refuse access to the service to anyone for any reason at any time, including but not limited to violations of these terms or for any other reason we deem appropriate.

Description of Services

OurToolVault provides free browser-based tools and software recommendations, including but not limited to: image compression, resizing, and format conversion tools, PDF utilities and document processing tools, QR code generation tools, color picker and palette tools, software reviews, comparisons, and buying guides, productivity and design software recommendations.

Our services are provided for informational and utility purposes only. We strive to keep our tools and content up-to-date, but we make no guarantees about accuracy, completeness, or availability. Our services may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, technical issues, or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

We do not guarantee that the service will meet your specific requirements or that it will be compatible with all devices, operating systems, or software configurations. The features and functionality of our tools may change without prior notice as we continue to improve and update our services.

Eligibility and Account Registration

Our services are intended for use by individuals who are at least 18 years of age or the age of majority in their jurisdiction. By using our services, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

Currently, we do not require account registration to use our free tools. However, we may introduce account-based features in the future. If account registration becomes required, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

Use of Our Tools

Browser-Based Processing

Most of our tools are designed to process data locally in your browser. This means: your files are processed on your own device, we do not store the content of your files on our servers, and processing happens in real-time without permanent storage. For tools that do require server-side processing, files are held temporarily in volatile memory only and are immediately deleted after processing completes.

Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use our tools only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms. You agree not to:

Limitations of Tools

Our tools are provided on an "as is" basis. While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee: perfect output quality for all file types and use cases, compatibility with all devices and browsers, uninterrupted or error-free operation, or preservation of all metadata in processed files.

We recommend that you always keep backups of your original files before using any online processing tools. You acknowledge that you use our tools at your own risk and that we are not responsible for any data loss, corruption, or quality issues resulting from the use of our tools.

Content and Reviews

Editorial Content

Our website contains software reviews, comparisons, buying guides, and recommendations. This content is based on our independent research and analysis, written by our editorial team, and updated periodically to reflect changes in software features, pricing, and market conditions.

While we strive for accuracy in all our content, software features, pricing, and availability change frequently. We cannot guarantee that all information on our website is completely current or accurate at the time of your visit. You should always verify critical information from official vendor websites before making purchasing decisions.

Affiliate Disclosure

Some links on our website are affiliate links. This means we may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. This commission comes at no additional cost to you and helps support the continued operation of our website.

Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content. We strive to provide honest, unbiased recommendations regardless of potential commission. Our affiliate relationships are clearly disclosed in our Affiliate Disclosure page and on relevant content pages as required by applicable laws and regulations.

No Professional Advice

The content on our website is for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute: legal advice, financial advice, technical advice, or professional consultation of any kind.

You should not rely solely on our content for purchasing decisions. Always verify information from official sources before making software purchases or technology decisions. Any action you take upon the information on our website is strictly at your own risk.

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content and Trademarks

All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, software, tool interfaces, and the compilation of content on the site, is the property of OurToolVault and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not: reproduce, distribute, publicly perform, or publicly display our content without our explicit written permission; modify or create derivative works from our content or tools; or use our trademarks, service marks, trade names, or branding without our explicit written permission. You may print or download one copy of the content for your personal, non-commercial use only, provided that you keep all copyright and other proprietary notices intact.

Third-Party Intellectual Property

Our website may mention software products, services, brand names, logos, and trademarks that belong to third parties. All third-party trademarks, product names, and company names are the property of their respective owners. Their appearance on our website does not imply endorsement or affiliation with OurToolVault.

User Submissions and Feedback

If you submit feedback, suggestions, ideas, reviews, comments, or other content to us, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display that submission in connection with our services.

We are not obligated to compensate you for any submissions or to respond to feedback. You represent and warrant that any content you submit does not infringe on the intellectual property rights of any third party and that you have the right to grant us the license described above.

Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, software, and services. We are not responsible for: the content, policies, or practices of any third-party websites, the quality or performance of third-party software, any transactions you may have with third-party vendors, or any damages resulting from your use of third-party services.

You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be liable for any loss or damage caused by your use of any third-party products or services. We encourage you to review the terms of service and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit through links from our site.

Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

No Warranties

Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to: implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement of intellectual property, and accuracy or reliability of informational content.

We do not warrant that our services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free; that defects will be corrected; or that the website or the servers that make it available are free of viruses or other harmful components.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, OurToolVault, its owners, operators, employees, contractors, affiliates, suppliers, or licensors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation: loss of profits, loss of data, loss of business opportunities, loss of goodwill, business interruption, personal injury, property damage, and any other intangible losses.

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory (contract, tort, strict liability, or otherwise) on which the claim is based. Our total aggregate liability for any claim arising out of or relating to these terms or your use of the services shall not exceed $100 USD or the amount you have paid to us, whichever is greater, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain types of damages, so this limitation may not apply to you in its entirety. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless OurToolVault, its owners, operators, employees, contractors, affiliates, and licensors from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of: your use of and access to the Site and services, your violation of these Terms of Service, your infringement of any third-party rights including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right, or any content you submit, post, transmit, or otherwise make available through the Site.

This defense and indemnification obligation will survive these Terms of Service and your use of the services.

Modifications to Services

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Site or any service or feature with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the services or any part thereof.

We may also impose limits on certain features and services or restrict your access to parts or all of the Site without notice or liability. We will not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, price change, suspension, or discontinuance of the service.

Termination

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to terminate your access to the Site and related services or any portion thereof at any time, without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to a breach of these Terms of Service.

Upon termination, all provisions of these Terms of Service which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity obligations, and limitations of liability.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute arising from or relating to these terms shall first be resolved through good faith negotiation for a period of at least 30 days. If we cannot resolve the dispute through negotiation, either party may submit the matter to binding arbitration in accordance with applicable rules of arbitration, or as otherwise required by mandatory applicable law.

You agree that regardless of any statute or law to the contrary, any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to use of the services or these Terms must be filed within one year after such claim or cause of action arose or be forever barred.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect. The failure of us to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under these Terms due to causes beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, strikes, or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by us on the website, constitute the entire agreement between you and OurToolVault concerning the services and govern your use of the service, superseding any prior agreements between you and us including any prior versions of these Terms of Service.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update or change these Terms at any time. We will post the updated version on this page and update the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

We recommend reviewing these Terms periodically to stay informed of any changes. If we make material changes to these terms, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you through a notice on our website or by other means where appropriate.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: contact@ourtoolvault.com

We will respond to all legitimate inquiries within 30 business days. For urgent matters, please include "URGENT" in the subject line of your email.