Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using QR Helper ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

QR Helper is a free web-based tool that allows users to generate QR codes for various purposes, including:

• Website URLs
• Wi-Fi network credentials
• Contact information (vCards)
• Social media profiles
• Plain text and SMS messages
• Phone numbers

All QR code generation happens locally in your browser. We do not store your data.

3. Use of Service

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use QR Helper to:

• Generate QR codes for personal or commercial purposes
• Download generated QR codes in PNG format
• Use QR codes in marketing materials, business cards, products, etc.
• Create unlimited QR codes without registration

3.2 Prohibited Use

You agree NOT to:

• Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Create QR codes that link to malicious, fraudulent, or harmful content
• Create QR codes that violate intellectual property rights
• Create QR codes containing hate speech, threats, or explicit content
• Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or hack the Service
• Use automated tools to excessively access or scrape the Service
• Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the Service

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 QR Codes You Generate

You own the QR codes you create. You may use them freely for any lawful purpose. We claim no ownership over your generated QR codes.

4.2 Website Content

The QR Helper website, including its design, code, text, graphics, and logos, is owned by us and protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our website content without permission.

4.3 Open Source

We use open-source libraries for QR code generation. These libraries are subject to their respective licenses.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

We do not warrant that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Generated QR codes will function in all devices or applications
• The Service will meet your specific requirements
• Any errors or defects will be corrected

6. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Loss of business or business opportunities
• Loss of data or information
• Malfunction of generated QR codes
• Unauthorized access to QR code content
• Inability to scan or use generated QR codes

7. User Responsibility

You are solely responsible for:

• The content you encode in QR codes
• Ensuring your QR codes comply with applicable laws
• Testing QR codes before printing or mass distribution
• Backing up any important QR codes you generate
• The security of URLs or information you encode
• Any consequences of scanning your QR codes

8. Third-Party Services

8.1 Analytics and Advertising

We use Google Analytics and Google AdSense on our website. These services have their own terms of service and privacy policies:

• Google Terms of Service
• Google Privacy Policy

8.2 External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content, terms, or privacy practices. Clicking these links is at your own risk.

9. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.

10. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated terms.

Material changes will be communicated through a notice on our website or via email if you've subscribed to our updates.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Service at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe:

• Violates these Terms of Service
• Is harmful to other users, us, or third parties
• Is illegal or fraudulent

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless QR Helper, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Content you encode in QR codes

13. Governing Law

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

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved in the courts located in the United States.

14. Severability

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

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and QR Helper regarding the use of the Service and supersede any prior agreements.

16. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

• Email: support@qr-helper.com
• Website: qr-helper.com/about

17. Age Requirement

You must be at least 13 years old to use this Service. If you are under 18, you should have parental or guardian consent before using the Service.

18. No Spam Policy

Do not use QR codes generated by our Service to spam, send unsolicited marketing, or distribute malicious content. Violation may result in termination of your access.