Terms of Service

Last Updated: June 2024

Welcome to QRForge ("Service," "we," "us," "our," or "Company"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, platform, and services. By accessing or using QRForge, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, accessing our website, or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you may not use our service.

2. User Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction to use our service. By using QRForge, you represent and warrant that you meet these age requirements. We do not knowingly permit users under 13 to use our service.

3. Account Registration

To use certain features of our service, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, complete, and current information
  • Maintain the confidentiality of your password
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
  • Notify us immediately of unauthorized access
  • Not share your account with others

4. User Content and Responsibilities

You are solely responsible for the content you create, upload, or generate using our service. You warrant that you have the right to use all content and that it does not infringe any third-party rights.

You agree not to use QRForge to:

  • Create QR codes for phishing, spam, or malicious purposes
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe on intellectual property rights
  • Harass, threaten, or abuse others
  • Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
  • Engage in fraudulent or deceptive practices
  • Bypass security measures or access controls
  • Resell or redistribute our service without authorization

5. Intellectual Property Rights

QRForge owns or licenses all intellectual property rights in our service, including software, features, designs, and documentation. You retain ownership of content you create but grant us a license to use, reproduce, and display your content to provide our service.

You may not reproduce, modify, translate, or create derivative works from our service without permission.

6. Payment and Billing

Free Plan

Our free plan is available indefinitely and subject to these Terms.

Paid Plans

By selecting a paid plan, you authorize us to charge your payment method. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate payment information
  • Keep payment methods current
  • Notify us of billing errors

Billing Cycles

Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless canceled. You can cancel anytime through your account settings or by contacting support.

Refunds

We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee for annual subscriptions. Monthly subscriptions are non-refundable after initial purchase. Contact us at support@qrforge.io for refund requests.

7. Service Features and Limitations

Different subscription plans include different features and usage limits. You are responsible for understanding your plan's limitations. We reserve the right to modify features, add or remove functionality, or change pricing with 30 days' notice.

8. Data Storage and Deletion

We store your data on secure servers. Analytics data is retained according to your plan (Free: none, Pro: 90 days, Business: 365 days). You can request data deletion at any time, which will permanently remove all associated information.

9. Acceptable Use Policy

You must use QRForge in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Prohibited uses include:

  • Phishing, spam, or fraudulent schemes
  • Malware or security attacks
  • Copyright or trademark infringement
  • Harassment or abusive behavior
  • Illegal activities or content
  • Automated abuse or attacks on our systems

Violations may result in account suspension or termination without refund.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

QRForge is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability, and non-infringement.

We do not warrant that our service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, QRForge is not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our service, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless QRForge, its officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your use of our service
  • Content you create or upload
  • Your violation of third-party rights

13. Term and Termination

These Terms are effective as of your first use of our service and continue unless terminated. We may terminate your account at any time for:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Illegal or harmful activities
  • Non-payment of fees
  • Suspension due to 30+ days of inactivity (for free accounts)

Upon termination, your right to use our service ends immediately, though you may request your data.

14. Third-Party Services

Our service may integrate with third-party services. We are not responsible for third-party services or their terms. Your use of third-party services is governed by their terms and privacy policies.

15. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Continued use of our service constitutes acceptance of modified Terms. We will notify users of material changes.

16. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where QRForge is located, without regard to conflicts of law principles.

17. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms, please contact us: