Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using The Best QR Generator ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

Your use of the Service is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle information and how third-party advertisers may collect data through cookies and tracking technologies.

2. Description of Service

The Best QR Generator is a free, client-side web application that allows users to create QR codes for various data types including:

• URLs and website links
• Plain text content
• Email addresses (with optional subject and body)
• Phone numbers for direct calling
• SMS messages with pre-filled text
• WiFi network credentials
• Contact information (vCard format)

How It Works

• Client-side processing: The Service operates entirely within your web browser
• No data transmission: Your QR code data is never transmitted to our servers during the generation process
• Instant generation: QR codes are created locally on your device
• Multiple formats: Download your QR codes in PNG, JPG, SVG, or PDF format

3. Free Service with Advertising

Free Use

The Service is provided free of charge. There are no paid tiers, premium features, subscriptions, or hidden costs. All features are available to all users without limitation or payment.

Advertising Support

To keep this Service completely free, we display third-party advertisements provided by Google AdSense and potentially other advertising networks. By using the Service, you acknowledge and agree that:

• Ads will be displayed on the website as part of your user experience
• Third-party advertisers may use cookies and tracking technologies to serve personalized ads
• Ad revenue supports the Service and allows us to keep it free for everyone
• You interact with ads at your own risk (see Section 9 below)

For detailed information about how advertisers collect and use data, please see our Privacy Policy.

4. User Responsibilities

When using the Service, you agree to:

Lawful Use

• Use the Service only for lawful purposes and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Not create QR codes that link to or contain illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, fraudulent, or otherwise objectionable content
• Not use the Service to distribute malware, viruses, phishing attempts, scams, or other malicious content
• Not create QR codes that violate intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or other legal rights of third parties

Proper Use of Service

• Not attempt to interfere with, disrupt, or damage the Service or servers connected to the Service
• Not use automated means (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access the Service in a manner that negatively impacts service availability for other users
• Not attempt to bypass, disable, or interfere with security features or advertising on the Service
• Not attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or extract the source code of the Service

Advertising Conduct

• Not click on ads fraudulently or encourage others to click on ads
• Not attempt to manipulate, interfere with, or block advertisements
• Not use ad-blocking software in a way that violates the terms of our advertising partners (though we understand many users use ad blockers)

5. Intellectual Property

Your Content

• You retain all rights to any content you input into the Service
• We do not claim ownership over your data or the QR codes you generate
• We do not access or store your QR code data (see our Privacy Policy for details)

Our Service

• The Service, including its original content (excluding user-generated content), features, design, and functionality, is owned by The Best QR Generator and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws
• You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our Service or included software without our express written permission
• The Best QR Generator name, logo, and related marks are trademarks and may not be used without permission

6. Generated QR Codes

QR codes generated using the Service are yours to use as you see fit. You may:

• Use them for personal or commercial purposes without restriction
• Include them in printed materials, websites, digital media, or any other format
• Distribute them freely to others
• Modify, resize, or incorporate them into larger works

No Watermarks or Tracking

• We do not add watermarks, tracking codes, logos, or any other modifications to the QR codes you generate
• The QR codes contain only the data you input—nothing more

Your Responsibility

• You are solely responsible for the content encoded in your QR codes
• You must ensure you have the right to use any content you encode (URLs, text, contact information, etc.)
• We are not responsible for how you use the QR codes you generate

7. Third-Party Advertising and Links

Advertising Content

• Third-party ads: Advertisements displayed on the Service are provided by third-party advertising networks, primarily Google AdSense
• No control over ad content: We do not control, endorse, or take responsibility for the content of advertisements displayed on the Service
• Ad policies: Advertisers must comply with their own advertising policies, but we cannot guarantee all ads will be appropriate or relevant

Third-Party Websites

• Advertisements and QR codes may link to third-party websites
• We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites
• Your interactions with third-party websites are solely between you and that third party
• We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit

No Endorsement

• The display of advertisements does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of any product, service, or website
• We do not guarantee the accuracy, quality, safety, or legality of advertised products or services

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY: We do not warrant that the Service is suitable for your particular purpose
• FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE: We do not guarantee the Service will meet your specific needs
• NON-INFRINGEMENT: While we respect intellectual property rights, we cannot guarantee the Service doesn't infringe any third-party rights
• UNINTERRUPTED SERVICE: We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• ACCURACY: We do not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content on the Service
• QR CODE COMPATIBILITY: We do not warrant that QR codes generated will be scannable by all devices or applications, although we make reasonable efforts to ensure compatibility with standard QR code readers

Advertising Disclaimers

• No warranty on ads: We make no warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or quality of advertisements or advertised products/services
• Third-party responsibility: Third-party advertisers are solely responsible for their ad content and any products or services they offer
• Malware/security: While we work with reputable ad networks, we cannot guarantee that ads will be free from malware or security vulnerabilities

Use at Your Own Risk

You understand and agree that you use the Service at your own risk and discretion. We strongly recommend:

• Testing generated QR codes before widespread distribution
• Using reputable QR code scanner applications
• Being cautious when scanning QR codes from unknown sources
• Reviewing your generated QR codes for accuracy before use

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE BEST QR GENERATOR AND ITS OPERATORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM:

Service-Related Damages

• Your use of or inability to use the Service
• Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any information stored therein
• Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Service
• Any bugs, viruses, trojans, or other harmful code that may be transmitted to or through the Service by any third party
• Any errors or omissions in any content or for any loss or damage incurred as a result of the use of any content generated through the Service
• Any failure of QR codes to function as expected or to be scannable by particular devices or applications

Advertising-Related Damages

• Any content, products, or services advertised through third-party advertisements
• Any transactions between you and third-party advertisers
• Any fraud, misrepresentation, or illegal activity by third-party advertisers
• Any damages resulting from clicking on or interacting with advertisements
• Any malware, phishing attempts, or security issues originating from third-party advertisements or linked websites
• Any privacy breaches or data collection by third-party advertisers (see our Privacy Policy)

Maximum Liability

In no event shall our total liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action exceed the amount you paid to use the Service (which is zero, as the Service is free).

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless The Best QR Generator, its operators, affiliates, and partners from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, debts, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service or inability to use the Service
• Your violation of these Terms of Service
• Your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any copyright, trademark, trade secret, privacy, or other property or privacy right
• Any content you create using the Service, including QR codes you generate and how you use them
• Any claim that your use of the Service caused damage to a third party
• Your interaction with advertisements or third-party websites accessed through the Service

This indemnification obligation will survive the termination of these Terms and your use of the Service.

11. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to:

• Modify or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time, with or without notice
• Change features or functionality at our discretion
• Add or remove QR code types or download formats
• Update advertising partners or ad placements
• Implement new policies or requirements for use

We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.

Service Availability

While we strive to keep the Service available 24/7, we do not guarantee continuous, uninterrupted access. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:

• Scheduled or emergency maintenance
• Technical difficulties or outages
• Third-party service provider issues
• Factors beyond our reasonable control

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms of Service at any time. When we make changes:

• We will post the new Terms on this page
• We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this document
• For material changes, we may display a prominent notice on the Service
• Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.

If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Service.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

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

Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service:

• You agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us
• If informal resolution is unsuccessful, you agree to submit to binding arbitration
• Any arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association

Class Action Waiver

You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction:

• The remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect
• The invalid provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable
• The invalidity of one provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and The Best QR Generator regarding the use of the Service, superseding any prior agreements between you and The Best QR Generator relating to your use of the Service.

16. No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights or provisions. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms will be effective only if in writing and signed by The Best QR Generator.

17. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms of Service, please contact us here.

For questions specifically about advertising or privacy, please refer to our Privacy Policy.