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.