Terms of Service

1.1 Definitions

• "Service" refers to the Macrohard Academic Tools website and all associated tools
• "User", "You" refers to individuals accessing or using our Service
• "Content" refers to text, data, information, or materials processed through our tools
• "Academic Tools" refers to all educational utilities provided on our platform

1.2 Acceptance

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

1.3 Eligibility

Our Service is available to users of all ages. However, if you are under 13 years old, you should use our Service under the supervision of a parent or guardian who agrees to these Terms.

2.1 Academic Writing Tools

• Citation generators (APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard)
• Bibliography formatters
• Word and character counters
• Text analysis and comparison tools

2.2 Scientific and Mathematical Tools

• Scientific calculators
• Unit converters
• Statistical calculators
• LaTeX converters and editors

2.3 Data Processing Tools

• JSON formatters and validators
• CSV/TSV converters
• Base64 encoding/decoding
• Hash generators for data integrity

2.4 Key Features

All tools operate entirely within your browser using client-side JavaScript. No user data is transmitted to our servers, ensuring complete privacy and data security. Tools are free to use without registration or account creation.

3.1 Grant of License

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our Service for legitimate academic and educational purposes.

3.2 Permitted Uses

• Access and use tools for personal academic work
• Use tools for educational instruction and research
• Share links to our tools with others
• Incorporate tool outputs into your academic work with proper attribution
• Use tools for legitimate commercial academic services (tutoring, editing)

3.3 License Restrictions

This license does not allow you to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Service without express written permission from us.

4.1 Violates Laws or Regulations

• Violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law
• Infringes on intellectual property rights of others
• Constitutes academic dishonesty or plagiarism
• Violates academic integrity policies of educational institutions

4.2 Harms the Service or Others

• Attempts to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interferes with or disrupts the Service or servers
• Introduces viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Uses automated systems, bots, or scrapers without permission
• Attempts to probe, scan, or test system vulnerabilities

4.3 Misuses the Service

• Reverse engineers or attempts to extract source code
• Modifies, adapts, or hacks the Service
• Creates derivative works based on the Service
• Uses the Service to develop competing products
• Removes, obscures, or alters legal notices

5.1 "As Is" Service

THE SERVICE IS 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, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

5.2 No Guarantee of Accuracy

We do not warrant or guarantee:

• The accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any tool outputs
• That the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• That defects will be corrected in a timely manner
• That the Service will meet your specific academic requirements
• The quality of any tools, services, or information obtained

5.3 Academic Responsibility

You acknowledge that you are solely responsible for verifying the accuracy and appropriateness of all tool outputs for your specific academic purposes. Always consult official style guides and institutional requirements.

6.1 Exclusion of Damages

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL MACROHARD ACADEMIC TOOLS, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Loss of profits, data, or academic work
• Academic penalties or consequences
• Errors or inaccuracies in tool outputs
• Service interruptions or system failures
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data

6.2 Maximum Liability

Our total liability to you for all claims arising from or related to the Service shall not exceed the amount you have paid us in the past twelve months, which for free users is zero dollars ($0).

6.3 Jurisdictional Limitations

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitations of liability, so some of the above exclusions may not apply to you.

7.1 Privacy Policy

Your use of our Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices.

7.2 Data Processing

All data processing occurs client-side in your browser. We do not collect, store, or have access to the content you process through our tools. Your academic work remains completely private and under your control.

7.3 Analytics and Cookies

We use Google Analytics and display Google AdSense advertisements. These services may use cookies and collect certain anonymous usage data as described in our Privacy Policy.

8.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Macrohard Academic Tools and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used without our prior written consent.

8.2 User Content

You retain all rights to the content you process through our tools. We claim no ownership or control over your academic work. By using our Service, you grant us no rights to your content.

8.3 Feedback

Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide about the Service may be used by us without any obligation to compensate you and without any retention of confidentiality.

9.1 Third-Party Services

Our Service uses the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics: For usage analytics
• Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements
• Cloudflare: For content delivery and security

These services have their own terms and privacy policies. Your use of our Service constitutes acceptance of these third-party terms.

9.2 External Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11.1 Termination by You

You may stop using our Service at any time without notice to us.

11.2 Termination by Us

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

11.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive.

12.1 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.

12.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

12.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve any disputes on an individual basis and waive your right to participate in any class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

14.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Macrohard Academic Tools regarding the use of the Service.

14.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable.

14.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

14.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.