Terms & Conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to Techie Crate ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our website at techiecrate.com (the "Website") and any related services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Website.

Techie Crate provides free online utility tools for developers, including but not limited to code formatters, image processors, PDF tools, and converters. These Terms govern your access to and use of our Website and services.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Website.

3. Use of Services

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use our services for lawful purposes only. You agree to use the Website and its tools in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

3.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Use the Website in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website or any systems or networks connected to the Website
• Use any robot, spider, or other automatic device to access the Website for any purpose
• Introduce any viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs, or other malicious or technologically harmful material
• Attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Website or any transactions being conducted on the Website
• Use the Website to transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material without our prior written consent
• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Website for commercial purposes without express written permission

4. User Content and File Processing

4.1 Client-Side Processing

Most of our tools process files directly in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Files processed this way are not uploaded to our servers and remain on your device.

4.2 Server-Side Processing

Some tools require server-side processing. When you use these tools:

• Files are temporarily uploaded to our servers for processing
• Processed files are automatically deleted after 1 hour
• We do not store, analyze, or share your files with third parties
• You retain all rights to your content

4.3 User Responsibility

You are solely responsible for:

• The content of any files you process using our tools
• Ensuring you have the right to process and use such content
• Compliance with all applicable laws regarding your use of the content
• Backing up important files before processing

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Website and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, code, text, displays, graphics, photographs, video, audio, design, and the selection and arrangement thereof) are owned by Techie Crate, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

5.2 Limited License

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

5.3 Restrictions

You must not:

• Modify, copy, or create derivative works based on the Website
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any software used on the Website
• Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notices
• Use the Website or its content for any commercial purpose without our written permission

6. Third-Party Links and Services

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Techie Crate. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We encourage you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policy of any third-party website that you visit.

7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

7.1 "As Is" Basis

The Website and services are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
• Warranties that the Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content

7.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Techie Crate, its affiliates, agents, directors, employees, suppliers, or licensors be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

• Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Website
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Website
• Any content obtained from the Website
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

7.3 Data Loss

We are not responsible for any loss or corruption of data, or any costs of recovering such data, that may occur as a result of using our services. You should always maintain backup copies of your files.

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Techie Crate and its licensors, licensees, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, and representatives from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Website.

9. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information in connection with your access to and use of the Website is described in our Privacy Policy. By using the Website, you consent to our collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. We will provide notice of any material changes by:

• Posting the new Terms on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms
• Providing notice through the Website or via email (if applicable)

Your continued use of the Website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in India.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Techie Crate regarding your use of the Website and supersede all prior and contemporaneous written or oral agreements.

15. No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms will be effective only if in writing and signed by Techie Crate.