Terms of Service

1. Introduction and Acceptance

Welcome to QuickToolbox ("we", "our", "us", or "Service") operated by InnowebNZ. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website located at quick-toolbox.com and all related services, features, and content.

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access or use our Service.

2. Description of Service

QuickToolbox provides 80+ free online tools across multiple categories, designed to help users with calculations, conversions, productivity tasks, and entertainment:

• Calculator Tools (25+): Financial calculators (mortgage, investment, tax, salary), health calculators (BMI, TDEE, pregnancy due date, calorie needs), mathematical calculators (scientific, grade, percentage), and specialized calculators (numerology, age, date calculations)
• Converter Tools (20+): Unit conversions (length, weight, temperature, volume), format converters (image, text, data), currency converters, and measurement tools
• Generator & Utility Tools (15+): Password generators, QR code tools, random number generators, text utilities (diff checker, case converter), URL tools, and productivity utilities (todo list, timer)
• Entertainment & Fun Tools (10+): Divination tools (tarot reading, I Ching oracle, angel cards, cowrie shell divination), games (dice roller, coin flip, magic 8 ball), decision makers, and interactive entertainment
• Developer Tools (10+): Code formatters, hash generators, regex testers, color pickers, and web development utilities
• Community Features: Advanced feature request system with voting, comprehensive bug reporting, user feedback collection, and community-driven tool improvement
• Educational Resources: Comprehensive how-to guides, step-by-step tutorials, interactive FAQ sections, and detailed tool explanations

All tools operate within your browser using client-side processing for privacy and speed. No registration is required for basic tools. Community features require secure email-based authentication to ensure quality feedback and prevent spam. Divination tools are provided for entertainment, spiritual guidance, and personal reflection purposes.

3. Permitted Use

3.1 License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use our Service for:

• Personal Use: Individual calculations, conversions, and utility tasks
• Educational Use: Learning, teaching, and academic purposes
• Commercial Use: Business calculations, professional tasks, and commercial applications
• Nonprofit Use: Charitable and nonprofit organization activities

3.2 User Responsibilities

You agree to use our Service responsibly and in compliance with all applicable laws. You are responsible for:

• Ensuring the accuracy and appropriateness of data you input into our tools
• Verifying critical calculation results with appropriate professionals
• Using tools responsibly and within reasonable limits
• Complying with all applicable local, state, federal, and international laws
• Respecting the intellectual property rights of others and our platform
• Understanding the limitations and appropriate use cases for each tool category

4. Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

• Misuse: Use the Service for illegal, harmful, or unauthorized purposes
• Interfere: Attempt to disrupt, damage, or impair the Service or its infrastructure
• Reverse Engineer: Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble our tools
• Automated Access: Use automated systems (bots, scripts, crawlers) to access the Service excessively or beyond reasonable personal use, or attempt to circumvent our traffic validation systems
• Data Mining: Extract or harvest data from our website without permission
• Spam: Send unsolicited communications or engage in spam activities
• Impersonate: Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Violate: Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights

4.1 Community Conduct Rules

When using Community features, you additionally agree NOT to:

• Abuse Reporting: Submit false bug reports, spam feature requests, or misleading feedback
• Vote Manipulation: Create multiple accounts or use automated systems to manipulate voting
• Inappropriate Content: Submit content that is offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate
• Rate Limit Evasion: Attempt to bypass rate limits or submission restrictions
• Harassment: Engage in harassment, bullying, or personal attacks in community content
• Commercial Spam: Use community features for unsolicited commercial promotion
• Security Exploits: Report security vulnerabilities publicly instead of through proper channels
• Duplicate Content: Repeatedly submit identical or substantially similar requests

5. Accuracy and Reliability

5.1 Tool Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate calculations and conversions:

• We cannot guarantee 100% accuracy for all calculations
• Results should be verified for critical or important decisions
• Tax and financial calculations are estimates and not professional advice
• Currency rates and financial data may not be real-time

5.2 Professional Advice Disclaimer

Our tools provide estimates and calculations for informational purposes only and do not constitute professional advice. For important decisions, always consult qualified professionals:

• Financial Matters: Certified financial advisors, licensed accountants, tax professionals, or investment specialists
• Health Matters: Licensed healthcare providers, registered dietitians, or medical professionals
• Legal Matters: Qualified legal professionals or attorneys
• Technical Matters: Relevant industry experts or certified professionals
• Investment Decisions: Licensed investment advisors or financial planners
• Pregnancy & Health Calculations: Healthcare providers for medical validation

5.3 Entertainment & Divination Tools Disclaimer

Entertainment tools including divination, games, and decision-making tools are provided for entertainment, personal insight, and recreational purposes only. Important disclaimers:

• Entertainment Purpose: Tarot readings, oracle cards, I Ching, games, and decision makers are for entertainment, personal reflection, and fun
• Not Predictive: Results do not predict the future, guarantee outcomes, or provide factual information
• Personal Responsibility: Users are fully responsible for their own decisions and actions based on any tool results
• No Professional Service: Our entertainment tools do not replace professional counseling, therapy, medical advice, or decision-making services
• Cultural Sensitivity: Divination tools are presented with respect for their cultural, spiritual, and historical traditions
• Randomness: Many entertainment tools use randomization and should not be relied upon for important life decisions
• Age Appropriateness: Some entertainment tools may be more suitable for users 18 years and older
• Recreational Use: Games and random generators are designed for fun and should not influence significant personal or professional decisions

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Our Rights

All content and materials on our Service are protected by intellectual property laws:

• Copyright: Text, graphics, images, logos, and software code
• Trademarks: QuickToolbox name, logo, and related marks
• Trade Secrets: Proprietary algorithms and methods

6.2 User Data and Input

You retain full ownership of any data you input into our tools. Our privacy-first approach:

• No Data Storage: We do not store, collect, or retain your calculation inputs, results, or personal data processed by our tools
• Client-Side Processing: All calculations and conversions are performed locally in your browser for maximum privacy
• User Responsibility: You are responsible for the legality, accuracy, and appropriateness of any data you input
• Data Security: Since processing occurs locally, your sensitive data never leaves your device during tool usage
• Temporary Storage: Only essential browser storage (preferences, favorites) is used, which you can clear at any time

6.3 Community Content

When you submit content through our Community features (feature requests, bug reports, feedback, votes), you grant us certain rights:

• License to Use: Non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your community contributions
• Purpose: We may use your feedback to improve our services, prioritize development, and showcase community engagement
• Moderation: We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove community content that violates these Terms
• Attribution: Community contributions may be attributed to your display name or kept anonymous at our discretion
• Retention: Community content may be retained even if you delete your account, but we will anonymize it upon request

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our data practices are governed by our Privacy Policy, which forms an integral part of these Terms. Key points:

• We do not store your calculation inputs or results
• We use analytics and advertising cookies as described in our Privacy Policy
• We use Google Ads Enhanced Conversions with SHA-256 hashed first-party data for advertising attribution
• Anonymous conversion data may be temporarily stored in your browser's localStorage for attribution purposes
• You have full control over cookie settings, data preferences, and tracking opt-outs through browser settings
• All personal data is cryptographically hashed client-side using SHA-256 before any transmission to third parties
• We respect Do Not Track signals and provide clear opt-out mechanisms

8. Disclaimers and Warranties

8.1 "As Is" Basis

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING:

• WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
• WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
• WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT
• WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE

8.2 No Guarantee

We do not warrant that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
• Results will be accurate, reliable, or complete
• The Service will meet your specific requirements
• Any errors or defects will be corrected

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

• No Consequential Damages: We shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Cap on Damages: Our total liability shall not exceed NZD $100 or the amount you paid for the Service (which is $0 for our free tools)
• Business Losses: We are not liable for lost profits, data, or business opportunities
• Third-Party Actions: We are not liable for actions of third-party services we integrate with

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless QuickToolbox, InnowebNZ, and our affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any law or third-party rights
• Any content you input into our tools

11. Service Availability

11.1 Maintenance and Updates

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, update, or discontinue the Service at any time
• Perform maintenance that may temporarily interrupt service
• Add or remove features and tools
• Change the terms under which the Service is offered

11.2 Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failures due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, technical failures, or government actions.

12. Advertising and Third-Party Content

Our Service includes advertising and may contain links to third-party websites:

• Advertisements: We display ads through Google AdSense to support our free tools
• Third-Party Links: We are not responsible for external websites or their content
• Endorsement: Ads and links do not constitute endorsement of products or services

13. Account Management and Termination

13.1 Community Account Requirements

To use Community features, you must:

• Provide a valid email address for authentication
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized account access
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

13.2 Content Moderation

We employ automated and manual moderation systems to:

• Review community submissions for policy violations
• Rate limit submissions to prevent spam and abuse
• Remove content that violates these Terms or community standards
• Temporarily or permanently restrict accounts that violate our policies

13.3 Termination Rights

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service or Community features:

• Immediately, without notice, for violation of these Terms
• For suspected illegal or harmful activities
• For excessive or abusive use of resources
• For repeated violation of community conduct rules
• For attempting to circumvent our security measures
• At our sole discretion for any reason

13.4 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Service immediately ceases
• You lose access to Community features and any associated account data
• Your community content may be anonymized but not necessarily removed
• Sections of these Terms that should survive termination will remain in effect
• You may lose access to any saved preferences or settings

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the courts of New Zealand, and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.

15. Dispute Resolution

15.1 Informal Resolution

Before initiating formal legal proceedings, we encourage you to contact us at innoweb.it@gmail.com to seek informal resolution of any disputes.

15.2 Arbitration (Where Applicable)

For disputes involving amounts under NZD $10,000, both parties may agree to binding arbitration under New Zealand arbitration rules.

16. Miscellaneous

16.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and QuickToolbox regarding the Service.

16.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

16.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

16.4 Assignment

We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms. You may not assign your rights without our written consent.

17. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make material changes:

• We will update the "Last updated" date
• We will provide notice of significant changes on our website
• Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of modified Terms
• If you disagree with changes, you should stop using the Service

18. Contact Information

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

• Email: innoweb.it@gmail.com
• Website: Contact Form
• Response Time: We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 days as outlined in our Privacy Policy