Terms & Conditions

Welcome to Tool Questor. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website located at toolquestor.com and all related services, features, and content provided by Tool Questor. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Tool Questor. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use our website or services. Your continued use of the platform indicates your acceptance of these terms and any updates or modifications we may make.

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. It is your responsibility to review these terms periodically for updates. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Tool Questor, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, as well as our Privacy Policy. These terms apply to all users of the website, including but not limited to visitors, registered users, and contributors.

Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use our services. If you are between 13 and 18 years old, you must have parental or guardian consent to use our platform. By using our services, you represent and warrant that you meet these age requirements and have the legal capacity to enter into these terms.

Account Registration

While browsing our directory is available to all users, certain features may require account registration. When creating an account, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

Use of Our Services

Tool Questor provides a platform for discovering, researching, and learning about various digital tools, AI applications, productivity software, and SaaS solutions. Our services are designed to help users make informed decisions about the tools they use in their personal and professional activities.

Permitted Uses

You may use our platform to browse tool listings, read reviews and descriptions, search for specific types of tools, save tools to your personal lists, and access educational content about digital tools and productivity solutions. You may also share content from our platform through social media and other channels, provided you maintain proper attribution.

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use our platform for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair our services. Prohibited activities include but are not limited to: attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems, using automated tools to scrape our content without permission, posting spam or malicious content, impersonating others, or violating any applicable laws or regulations.

Commercial Use

Our platform is primarily intended for informational and educational purposes. Any commercial use of our content or services requires prior written permission from Tool Questor. This includes but is not limited to using our data for competitive analysis, creating derivative works for commercial purposes, or redistributing our content through automated systems.

Content and Intellectual Property

All content on Tool Questor, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, software, and compilation of information, is the property of Tool Questor or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Our Content

The Tool Questor name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Tool Questor. You may not use such marks without our prior written permission. All content created by Tool Questor, including tool descriptions, reviews, and educational materials, remains our intellectual property.

Third-Party Content

Our platform may include content, information, and materials from third parties, including tool developers, software companies, and other sources. Such third-party content remains the property of its respective owners. We do not claim ownership over third-party trademarks, logos, or proprietary information featured in our directory.

User-Generated Content

If you submit content to our platform, such as reviews, comments, or tool suggestions, you grant Tool Questor a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, modify, publicly display, and distribute such content in connection with our services. You represent that you have the right to grant this license and that your content does not infringe on the rights of others.

Third-Party Links and Services

Tool Questor contains links to third-party websites, applications, and services that are not owned or controlled by us. We provide these links as a convenience to our users and as part of our mission to help you discover useful tools and resources.

No Endorsement

The inclusion of any link or listing on our platform does not constitute an endorsement, approval, or recommendation by Tool Questor. We do not warrant or guarantee the quality, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of any third-party tools, services, or websites featured in our directory.

Third-Party Terms

When you access third-party websites or use third-party tools through links on our platform, you are subject to their respective terms of service, privacy policies, and other agreements. We encourage you to read and understand the terms and conditions of any third-party service before using it.

Limitation of Responsibility

Tool Questor is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of third-party websites and services. Any transactions, communications, or interactions you have with third parties are solely between you and the third party. We disclaim all liability for any loss or damage arising from your use of third-party services.

Disclaimers

Tool Questor provides information and services on an "as is" and "as available" basis. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no warranties or representations about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of our content or services.

Information Accuracy

The information on our platform is provided for general informational purposes only. Tool features, pricing, availability, and other details may change without notice. We recommend verifying information directly with tool providers before making any decisions or purchases based on information found on our platform.

No Professional Advice

The content on Tool Questor is not intended to constitute professional advice of any kind, including but not limited to business, financial, technical, or legal advice. You should consult with qualified professionals before making decisions based on information found on our platform.

Service Availability

We do not guarantee that our platform will be available at all times or that it will be free from errors, viruses, or other harmful components. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time without prior notice.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Tool Questor and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of our platform or services.

Direct Damages

In no event shall our total liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing or using our services during the twelve months preceding the claim, or one hundred dollars, whichever is greater.

Third-Party Actions

We shall not be liable for any actions, omissions, errors, or defaults of third-party tool providers, websites, or services that you access through our platform. This includes but is not limited to issues with tool functionality, data security, customer service, or billing practices of third-party providers.

Force Majeure

Tool Questor shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, or technical failures beyond our control.

User Conduct

As a user of Tool Questor, you agree to conduct yourself in a manner that is respectful, lawful, and consistent with the purpose and spirit of our platform. Your behavior should contribute positively to our community and help maintain a valuable resource for all users.

Community Guidelines

When interacting with our platform or other users, you agree to be respectful, honest, and constructive. Do not post content that is offensive, defamatory, discriminatory, or inappropriate. Respect the intellectual property rights of others and do not share content that infringes on copyrights or trademarks.

Prohibited Activities

You must not engage in activities that could harm our platform, other users, or third parties. This includes attempting to hack or compromise our systems, distributing malware or viruses, engaging in spam or fraudulent activities, or using our platform to violate any applicable laws or regulations.

Enforcement

We reserve the right to investigate violations of these terms and take appropriate action, including but not limited to removing content, suspending or terminating user accounts, and cooperating with law enforcement authorities when necessary. We may also pursue legal remedies for violations that cause harm to our platform or users.

Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms and Conditions by reference. By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

We encourage you to read our Privacy Policy carefully to understand how we handle your personal information, what data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your data. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and may be updated from time to time.

If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us using the information provided in our Privacy Policy or at the end of these Terms and Conditions.

Termination

These Terms and Conditions remain in effect while you use our platform. Either you or Tool Questor may terminate your access to our services at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Termination by You

You may terminate your use of our services at any time by discontinuing your use of the platform and, if applicable, deleting your account. If you have an account with us, you may request account deletion by contacting us directly.

Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your access to our services immediately, without prior notice or liability, if you breach these Terms and Conditions or engage in conduct that we determine to be harmful to our platform, other users, or third parties.

Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use our services will cease immediately. Provisions of these terms that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect, including but not limited to intellectual property rights, disclaimers, limitations of liability, and dispute resolution provisions.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these terms or your use of our services will be resolved through binding arbitration or in courts of competent jurisdiction.

Dispute Resolution

Before pursuing formal legal action, we encourage you to contact us directly to resolve any disputes or concerns. Many issues can be resolved quickly and amicably through direct communication. We are committed to working with our users to address legitimate concerns.

Class Action Waiver

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action. This waiver applies to both arbitration and court proceedings.

General Provisions

Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on our platform, constitute the entire agreement between you and Tool Questor regarding your use of our services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision will be replaced with a valid provision that most closely reflects the original intent.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Tool Questor to be effective.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these terms at any time without notice to you, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.