Terms of Service
Last Updated: November 14, 2024
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to AlgoKit.dev. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website.
AlgoKit.dev is a free, non-commercial website that provides cryptographic and algorithm tools for developers. We are funded solely through advertisements.
2. Description of Service
AlgoKit.dev provides free online tools for:
- Cryptographic hash functions (SHA, MD5, Keccak, etc.)
- Password generation and validation
- Algorithm demonstrations and calculations
- Educational content about cryptography and algorithms
All tools operate entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript. No data is sent to or stored on our servers.
3. Use License
3.1 Permitted Use
You are permitted to:
- Use our tools for personal, educational, or commercial projects
- Access our website from anywhere in the world
- Use our tools without creating an account
- Share links to our website and tools
3.2 Prohibited Use
You are NOT permitted to:
- Copy, modify, or distribute our website's code without permission
- Use automated tools to scrape or harvest data from our website
- Attempt to hack, reverse engineer, or compromise our website
- Use our tools for illegal activities
- Remove or obscure any copyright notices or attributions
- Use our website to distribute malware or viruses
- Overload our servers with excessive requests
4. Disclaimer of Warranties
IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY
THE WEBSITE AND ALL TOOLS ARE 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
- Fitness for a particular purpose
- Non-infringement
- Merchantability
- Security or freedom from errors
While we strive to provide accurate and reliable tools, we do not guarantee that:
- The tools will always produce correct results
- The website will be available 24/7 without interruptions
- Defects will be corrected immediately
- The tools are suitable for production or security-critical applications
5. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, AlgoKit.dev AND ITS OPERATORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY:
- Direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
- Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
- Damages resulting from use or inability to use our tools
- Security breaches or data exposure
- Errors in calculations or results
You use our tools at your own risk. Always verify critical calculations and use production-grade libraries for security-sensitive applications.
6. Security Disclaimer
CRITICAL SECURITY WARNING
- DO NOT use weak algorithms (MD5, MD4, SHA-1) for security-critical applications
- DO NOT use generated passwords for high-security accounts without additional verification
- DO NOT trust results blindly - always verify for production use
- DO NOT use this website for processing sensitive or classified information
- This is an educational tool - use professional libraries for production systems
- We are not responsible for any security breaches resulting from misuse of our tools
7. Intellectual Property
Website Content: The design, layout, and content of AlgoKit.dev are protected by copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute without permission.
Third-Party Libraries: Our tools use open-source cryptographic libraries. Each library has its own license, which we respect and comply with.
Generated Output: You own any output generated by our tools (hashes, passwords, etc.). We claim no ownership or rights to your generated data.
8. Advertisements
AlgoKit.dev is funded solely through advertisements:
- We display ads through Google AdSense and other ad networks
- We do not control the content of third-party advertisements
- Clicking on ads is at your own risk
- We are not responsible for products or services advertised on our website
- Ad blockers may affect website functionality
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not:
- Endorse or verify the content of third-party websites
- Take responsibility for their privacy practices
- Guarantee the accuracy of information on external sites
10. Termination
We reserve the right to:
- Terminate or suspend access to our website at any time
- Modify or discontinue any tool without notice
- Block IP addresses that violate these Terms
11. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. The "Last Updated" date at the top will reflect changes. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
12. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with international laws and conventions. Any disputes shall be resolved through amicable negotiation or binding arbitration.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
14. Contact
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us through our Contact Page.
Summary
AlgoKit.dev is a free, educational tool. Use it responsibly. We're not liable for damages. Don't use weak algorithms for security. Verify results for production use. We fund the site through ads. Respect our intellectual property.