Terms of Service
Last Updated: May 19, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Kestrel Tools ("we," "us," "our"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website, kestreltools.com (the "Site"), and the services and tools provided thereon (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services.
2. Services Description
Kestrel Tools provides a collection of online utility tools such as JWT decoders, JSON formatters, and various converters. Our tools are designed to be used in a web browser and generally do not require installation.
3. User Accounts
Some features of Kestrel Tools may require registration for a user account. When you register, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to keep your account credentials secure. You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
4. Privacy Commitment
Our commitment to your privacy is paramount. We process most data client-side whenever possible and minimize server-side storage of your inputs. For detailed information on how we collect, use, and protect your information, please refer to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms.
5. User Content
When using our Services, you may input, upload, or otherwise provide content such as code, text, data, or files ("User Content"). You retain all ownership rights to your User Content. We do not claim ownership of any User Content you provide. However, you are solely responsible for ensuring that you have all necessary rights to use, process, and submit such User Content through our Services and that it does not violate any applicable laws or third-party rights.
6. Acceptable Use
You agree not to use our Services for any unlawful purpose or in any way that violates these Terms. Specifically, you agree not to:
7. Intellectual Property
All content, features, and functionality of Kestrel Tools, including but not limited to the Site design, software code, text, graphics, logos, and trademarks (collectively, "Kestrel Tools IP"), are owned by Kestrel Tools or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Services for your personal or internal business purposes, subject to these Terms. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our Kestrel Tools IP without our express written permission.
8. Third-Party Services and Links
Our Services may integrate with or contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Kestrel Tools. We do not endorse or assume any responsibility for any such third-party sites, information, materials, products, or services. If you access a third-party website or service from our Services, you do so at your own risk, and you understand that these Terms and our Privacy Policy do not apply to your use of such sites.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ANY WARRANTIES ARISING OUT OF COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE ERROR-FREE, SECURE, UNINTERRUPTED, OR THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED. YOUR USE OF OUR SERVICES IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK.
10. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL KESTREL TOOLS, ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE, THE SERVICES, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STATUTE, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, WHETHER OR NOT WE HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE, AND EVEN IF A REMEDY SET FORTH HEREIN IS FOUND TO HAVE FAILED OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS RELATING TO THE SERVICES SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE GREATER OF ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS (USD $100) OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US, IF ANY, IN THE PAST SIX MONTHS FOR THE SERVICES GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.
11. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes to these Terms, we will provide notice through our Services (for example, by posting a notice on the Site or updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms) or by other means, to provide you the opportunity to review the changes before they become effective. Your continued use of Kestrel Tools after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
12. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account (if any) and access to our Services at our sole discretion, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease.
13. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction, e.g., State of California, USA], without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms or the Services shall be instituted exclusively in the federal or state courts located in [Your Jurisdiction, e.g., County, State].
14. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at support@kestreltools.com.