Agreement to Terms
By accessing and using SoundTools.io (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Site.
Description of Service
SoundTools provides free online tools for audio file manipulation, including but not limited to adding cover art to FLAC files, audio format conversion, and metadata editing. Our services are provided "as is" and are available free of charge.
Acceptable Use
You agree to use our Site only for lawful purposes. You may not:
- Upload or process files that contain malware, viruses, or malicious code
- Upload or process files that infringe on copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights
- Use our tools to process illegal content or content that violates others' rights
- Attempt to interfere with, disrupt, or damage our Site or services
- Use automated systems or bots to access our services in a manner that sends more requests than a human can reasonably produce
- Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or extract source code from our tools
Intellectual Property
The Site and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by SoundTools and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Your Content: You retain all rights to any files you upload and process using our tools. We do not claim ownership of your files. As stated in our Privacy Policy, your files are processed on your device and are not stored on our servers.
User Responsibilities
You are solely responsible for:
- Ensuring you have the legal right to use and modify any files you process with our tools
- Complying with all applicable copyright and intellectual property laws
- Backing up your original files before processing them
- Verifying that processed files meet your quality and compatibility requirements
Disclaimer of Warranties
OUR SITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
- Warranties that our services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
- Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or quality of any content or results
We do not guarantee that our tools will work with all file types, browsers, or devices. Processing results may vary based on your device's capabilities and the files you upload.
Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SOUNDTOOLS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Loss of data, files, or content
- Loss of profits or revenue
- Loss of business or opportunities
- Damage to your device or system
Our total liability for any claims arising from your use of our Site shall not exceed $100 USD.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SoundTools and its operators from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of our Site or services
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
- Any files you upload or process using our tools
Third-Party Services
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services, including advertising networks. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
Modifications to Service
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our Site or services at any time without notice. We may also impose limits on certain features or restrict access to parts or all of the Site without liability.
Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitute acceptance of the updated Terms.
Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to our Site immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of Illinois, without regard to conflict of law provisions.
Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our Site shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, conducted in Illinois.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and SoundTools regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: contact@soundtools.io