Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to CodeDiffTool (“we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website codedifftool.com and our code comparison service (collectively, the “Service”).

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

2. Description of Service

CodeDiffTool is a web-based code comparison tool that allows users to:

• Compare two pieces of code and visualize differences
• Highlight syntax for multiple programming languages
• Save code snippets locally in browser storage
• Export comparison results as reports
• Access code comparison features without registration

All code processing occurs locally in your browser. We do not store, transmit, or have access to your code content on our servers.

3. User Accounts and Registration

CodeDiffTool does not require user registration or account creation. Our Service is available to all users without the need to provide personal information or create accounts.

If we introduce user accounts in the future, additional terms may apply, and you will be notified of any changes to these Terms.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

4.1 Permitted Uses

You may use our Service for:

• Comparing and analyzing code for legitimate purposes
• Educational and learning activities
• Code review and development activities
• Personal and commercial software development
• Documentation and reporting purposes

4.2 Prohibited Uses

You may NOT use our Service to:

• Compare or analyze code that violates intellectual property rights
• Process malicious code, viruses, or harmful software
• Engage in any illegal activities or violate applicable laws
• Attempt to reverse engineer, hack, or compromise our Service
• Use automated tools to scrape or overwhelm our Service
• Share or distribute content that is defamatory, offensive, or inappropriate
• Violate the privacy or rights of others
• Use the Service for spamming or unsolicited communications

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, functionality, features, and underlying technology, is owned by CodeDiffTool and is protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our Service or included software, nor may you reverse engineer or attempt to extract the source code of that software.

5.2 Your Content

You retain all rights to the code and content you input into our Service. We do not claim ownership of your code or content.

5.3 Third-Party Content

Our Service may include third-party libraries, frameworks, or content. All third-party content is the property of their respective owners and is used in accordance with applicable licenses.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

By using our Service, you also agree to our Cookie Policy, which explains how we use cookies and similar technologies.

7. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

7.1 Service Disclaimer

We do not warrant that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• The results obtained from the Service will be accurate or reliable
• The quality of any products or services obtained through the Service will meet your expectations
• Any errors in the Service will be corrected

7.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL CODEDIFFTOOL, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE USE OF THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED $100 USD.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CodeDiffTool, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal and accounting fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Service or your violation of these Terms.

9. Termination

9.1 Termination by You

You may stop using our Service at any time. Since no account registration is required, you can simply stop accessing the website.

9.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

9.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. Any data stored in your browser's local storage will remain under your control and can be cleared by you at any time.

10. Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services, including:

• Google Analytics (for website analytics)
• Google AdSense (for advertising)
• Other tools and resources

These third-party services have their own terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

11. Advertising and Monetization

Our Service is supported by advertising revenue. By using our Service, you acknowledge and agree that:

• We may display advertisements on our website
• Advertisements may be targeted based on your interests and browsing behavior
• We may use cookies and tracking technologies for advertising purposes
• You can opt out of personalized advertising through your ad preferences
• We comply with applicable advertising standards and regulations

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, or in the courts located in the United States.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

15. Waiver

The failure of CodeDiffTool to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. The waiver of any such right or provision will be effective only if in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of CodeDiffTool.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and CodeDiffTool regarding the Service and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties.