Terms of Service | Free QR Creator

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Free QR Creator ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you should not use our service.

Description of Service

Free QR Creator is a web-based tool that allows users to generate QR codes for various purposes including URLs, WiFi networks, contact information, SMS messages, emails, and plain text. The service is provided free of charge and processes QR code generation locally in your browser.

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:

For any unlawful purpose or to solicit the performance of unlawful acts
To violate any international, federal, provincial, or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances
To infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others
To harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate
To submit false or misleading information
To upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code
To spam, phish, pharm, pretext, spider, crawl, or scrape
For any obscene or immoral purpose
To interfere with or circumvent the security features of the Service

User Responsibilities

As a user of Free QR Creator, you are responsible for:

Ensuring the accuracy and legality of any content you encode in QR codes
Respecting copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property rights
Not creating QR codes that link to malicious, harmful, or illegal content
Complying with applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction
Using the Service in a manner that does not interfere with other users

Service Availability

We strive to keep the Service available at all times, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:

Scheduled maintenance or updates
Technical issues beyond our control
Third-party service outages
Security incidents requiring service interruption

We will make reasonable efforts to provide advance notice of planned maintenance when possible.

QR Code Usage Rights

QR codes generated using our Service are yours to use as you see fit, subject to the following:

You retain full ownership and rights to any content you encode in QR codes
We do not claim any ownership over the QR codes you generate
You may use generated QR codes for personal and commercial purposes
You are responsible for ensuring your use of QR codes complies with applicable laws
QR codes are generated using open standards and are not proprietary

Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, functionality, and code, is owned by Free QR Creator and protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not:

Copy, modify, distribute, or reverse engineer any part of the Service
Use our trademarks, logos, or branding without permission
Create derivative works based on the Service
Remove any copyright or proprietary notices

Disclaimers and Limitations

Service Provided "As Is"

The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the Service's reliability, accuracy, or fitness for any particular purpose.

No Warranty on QR Code Functionality

While we strive to generate accurate QR codes, we do not warrant that all QR codes will work perfectly with every device or scanner. QR code functionality depends on various factors including the scanning device, software, and environmental conditions.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Free QR Creator be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of the Service. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the Service (which is zero for our free service).

Privacy and Data

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Service, you agree to our Privacy Policy.

QR code generation happens locally in your browser. We do not store or have access to the content you encode in QR codes during the generation process.

Advertising and Third-Party Content

Our Service may display advertisements or include links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for:

The content, accuracy, or opinions expressed in third-party advertisements
The privacy practices of third-party advertisers or websites
Any damages or issues arising from your interaction with third-party content
The availability or functionality of linked third-party services

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.

You may stop using the Service at any time. Since we do not require user accounts, simply discontinuing use of the website constitutes termination from your end.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, when appropriate, providing additional notice.

Your continued use of the Service after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Free QR Creator operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Free QR Creator regarding the use of the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.