Terms of Service

Last updated: January 15, 2025

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 a collection of free online calculators, converters, and utility tools including:

• Calculators: BMI, scientific, mortgage, loan, tax, salary, calorie, grade calculators
• Converters: Currency, unit, image format, text format converters
• Generators: Password, QR code, lottery number generators
• Utilities: Text diff checker, todo list, date calculator

All tools operate within your browser and do not require registration or account creation.

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 and professional tasks
• 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 of data you input into our tools
• Verifying results for important calculations
• Complying with all local, state, and federal laws
• Respecting the intellectual property rights of others

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) to access the Service excessively
• 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

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 do not constitute professional advice. For important decisions, please consult:

• Financial Matters: Qualified financial advisors, accountants, or tax professionals
• Health Matters: Licensed healthcare providers
• Legal Matters: Qualified legal professionals
• Technical Matters: Relevant industry experts

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 Content

You retain ownership of any data you input into our tools. However:

• We do not claim ownership of your input data
• Your data is processed locally and not stored on our servers
• You are responsible for the legality and appropriateness of your input data

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
• You have control over cookie settings and data preferences

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. Termination

13.1 Termination Rights

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service:

• Immediately, without notice, for violation of these Terms
• For suspected illegal or harmful activities
• For excessive or abusive use of resources
• At our sole discretion for any reason

13.2 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Service immediately ceases
• 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 48 hours