Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to String Art Generator. By accessing or using our website at https://www.stringartgenerator.app (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms").

If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and String Art Generator ("we," "us," or "our").

2. Description of Service

String Art Generator is a free, web-based tool that allows users to:

• Upload images to generate string art patterns
• Customize parameters (pins, lines, colors, opacity, etc.)
• Export generated patterns in multiple formats (PNG, SVG, JSON, TXT)
• Save and load projects locally in the browser

The Service processes all images locally in your browser using Web Workers. We do not upload, store, or have access to your images on our servers.

3. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:

Prohibited Content:

• Upload images that are illegal, obscene, defamatory, or violate third-party rights
• Upload images containing child exploitation material or non-consensual intimate images
• Upload images that promote hate speech, violence, or discrimination
• Upload images that infringe copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights

Prohibited Activities:

• Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or extract the source code of the Service (except as permitted by open source licenses)
• Use automated tools (bots, scripts) to access the Service in excessive volumes
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Use the Service to transmit malware, viruses, or malicious code
• Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Our Intellectual Property

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

Our source code is licensed under the MIT License and available on GitHub. You may use, modify, and distribute the code according to the MIT License terms.

4.2 User Content Ownership

You retain all rights to your images and generated string art patterns. We do not claim any ownership over your content.

Since all processing happens in your browser, we never receive, store, or have access to your images or generated patterns.

4.3 Trademarks

"String Art Generator" and related logos (if any) are trademarks of String Art Generator. You may not use our trademarks without prior written permission.

5. User-Generated Content

Privacy and Local Processing: All images you upload and patterns you generate are processed locally in your browser using Web Workers. This means:

• Your images never leave your device
• We do not upload, store, or access your content
• Your projects are saved only in your browser's LocalStorage (under your control)

Responsibility for Content:

You are solely responsible for:

• Ensuring you have the right to use any images you upload
• Compliance with applicable laws regarding your content
• Any consequences of uploading or sharing inappropriate content

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

7. Limitation of Liability

8. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time
• Change features, functionality, or user interface
• Impose limits on certain features or access
• Update these Terms at our discretion

We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of material changes, but we are not obligated to do so. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance.

9. Termination

9.1 By You

You may stop using the Service at any time. Since no account is required, simply clearing your browser's LocalStorage will remove all saved data.

9.2 By Us

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, if:

• You violate these Terms
• You engage in prohibited activities (Section 3)
• We are required to do so by law
• We discontinue the Service

9.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. Provisions regarding intellectual property, disclaimers, limitations of liability, and dispute resolution survive termination.

10. Governing Law and Disputes

10.1 Governing Law

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

10.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through:

1. Informal Negotiation: Contact us at support@stringartgenerator.app to attempt resolution
2. Binding Arbitration: If negotiation fails, disputes will be settled by binding arbitration (if applicable in your jurisdiction)

10.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree that disputes will be resolved individually, not as a class action or collective proceeding.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us: