Terms of Service

Last updated: February 14, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

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

2. Description of Service

BestOfTool provides online JSON processing tools including formatters, validators, converters, and other utilities. We offer both free and premium subscription tiers.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features, you must create an account by:

  • Authenticating through an OAuth provider (Google, GitHub)
  • Providing accurate and complete information
  • Maintaining the security of your account

3.2 Account Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

  • All activities under your account
  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account
  • Notifying us of unauthorized access
  • Compliance with these Terms

4. Acceptable Use

4.1 Permitted Use

You may use the Service to:

  • Process JSON data for legitimate purposes
  • Use our tools for personal or commercial projects
  • Share processed results

4.2 Prohibited Use

You may NOT:

  • Use the Service for illegal activities
  • Attempt to bypass usage limits or access restrictions
  • Reverse engineer or copy our tools
  • Abuse or overload our infrastructure
  • Violate intellectual property rights
  • Harass or harm other users
  • Distribute malware or malicious content
  • Scrape or automatically extract data

5. Subscription and Payments

5.1 Free Tier

Free users have access to basic tools with standard usage limits. We reserve the right to modify free tier limitations.

5.2 Premium Subscription

Premium subscriptions include:

  • Large file processing
  • Advanced features
  • Priority support
  • API access

5.3 Billing

  • Subscriptions are billed monthly
  • Prices are in USD
  • Payment is processed through Stripe
  • Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled

5.4 Refunds

We offer a 14-day money-back guarantee for first-time premium subscribers. Refunds are processed within 5-10 business days.

5.5 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time. You will retain access until the end of your billing period. No partial refunds for mid-cycle cancellations.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Rights

All content, features, and functionality of the Service are owned by BestOfTool and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

6.2 Your Content

You retain all rights to the JSON data you process. We do not claim ownership of your content. We do not store or access the JSON data you process through our tools.

6.3 License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Service for your personal or business purposes.

7. Privacy and Communications

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

7.1 Data Processing

Important: All JSON processing occurs in your browser. We do not transmit, store, or log the content you process.

7.2 Electronic Communications

By subscribing to our newsletter or creating an account, you consent to receive electronic communications from us, including platform updates and administrative notices. You can opt-out of marketing emails at any time via the unsubscribe link.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Accuracy or reliability of results
  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation
  • Fitness for a particular purpose
  • Non-infringement

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BESTOFTOOL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Loss of data, profits, or business
  • Service interruptions or errors
  • Third-party actions

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless BestOfTool from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Violation of these Terms
  • Infringement of third-party rights
  • Your content or data

11. Service Modifications

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify or discontinue features
  • Change pricing with 30 days notice
  • Update these Terms
  • Suspend or terminate accounts for violations

12. Termination

12.1 By You

You may terminate your account at any time through account settings.

12.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your account if you:

  • Violate these Terms
  • Engage in fraudulent activity
  • Abuse the Service
  • Fail to pay subscription fees

12.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your right to use the Service ends immediately
  • We may delete your account data
  • Outstanding fees remain due

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

13.2 Arbitration

Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except for claims that may be brought in small claims court.

14. General Provisions

14.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and BestOfTool.

14.2 Severability

If any provision is found invalid, the remaining provisions remain in full force.

14.3 Waiver

Failure to enforce any right does not constitute a waiver of that right.

14.4 Assignment

You may not assign these Terms. We may assign our rights without restriction.

15. Updates to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. We will notify you of material changes.

16. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact us:

  • Email: legal@bestoftool.com
  • Website: https://bestoftool.com/contact

17. API Terms (Premium Users)

If you use our API:

  • You must include proper attribution
  • Rate limits apply per your subscription tier
  • You may not resell API access
  • API keys must be kept confidential

18. Beta Features

Some features may be labeled as "beta" or "experimental." These features are provided as-is and may be modified or removed without notice.

By using BestOfTool, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.