Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using PKTools ("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.

These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

2. Description of Service

PKTools provides free online tools for developers, designers, and professionals, including but not limited to:

• Text encoders, decoders, and converters
• Hash generators and encryption tools
• File format converters
• Code beautifiers and minifiers
• Image processing tools
• PDF utilities
• And 50+ other utilities

All tools process data client-side in your browser without uploading to our servers.

3. User Responsibilities

You agree to:

• Use the Service only for lawful purposes
• Not attempt to harm, disrupt, or overload our servers
• Not use automated scripts or bots excessively
• Not reverse engineer or copy our source code without permission
• Respect intellectual property rights
• Take responsibility for any data you process using our tools

4. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its original content, features, and functionality, is owned by Muhammad Hammad and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute our website design or code
• Use our branding or logo without written permission
• Create derivative works based on the Service

Fair use for educational or personal projects is permitted with proper attribution.

5. 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: We strive for accuracy but cannot guarantee error-free results
• Availability: We aim for 24/7 uptime but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service
• Security: While we use best practices, we cannot guarantee absolute security
• Fitness: Tools may not be suitable for all purposes or industries

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Muhammad Hammad and PKTools shall not be liable for:

• Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
• Errors or inaccuracies in tool outputs
• Unauthorized access to your device or data
• Third-party actions or content

Important: Our tools are for general use. For critical applications (medical, legal, financial, etc.), always verify results with professional tools or experts.

7. Privacy & Data

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we handle data.

Key points:

• All tool processing happens locally in your browser
• We do not store or access your files or input data
• Minimal anonymous analytics may be collected

8. Free Service

PKTools is 100% free with no subscriptions or hidden fees. We reserve the right to:

• Add or remove tools at any time
• Modify features or functionality
• Introduce optional premium features in the future (free tools will remain free)
• Display non-intrusive advertisements

9. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for:

• The content or privacy practices of external sites
• Damages or losses from using third-party services

Use third-party links at your own risk.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

11. Governing Law

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

Any disputes shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation or mediation before resorting to legal action.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms
• Abusive or harmful behavior
• Excessive automated requests

13. Contact & Support

PKTools is a personal project maintained by Muhammad Hammad. While we strive to provide excellent tools, please note:

• Support is provided on a best-effort basis
• Response times may vary
• Feature requests are welcome but not guaranteed