1.1 Modifications. QR Chameleon reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify or replace this Agreement at any time. If we modify this Agreement, we will post the modification on our site and update the "Effective Date" at the top of the Terms of Service or provide you with notice of the modification in the Service. Your continued use of the QR Chameleon Services after any such change constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms of Service.

1.2 Service Changes. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time, with or without notice. We may also impose limits on certain features or restrict your access to parts or all of the Service without notice or liability.

QR Chameleon provides:

• URL shortening services that create condensed links redirecting to your original URLs
• QR code generation with customizable styling options
• Analytics and tracking for shortened links and QR codes
• Additional features based on your subscription plan

To access certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security of your password and account
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

You must be at least 16 years old to create an account. By creating an account, you represent that you meet this age requirement.

4.1 Plans and Pricing. We offer various subscription plans with different features and usage limits. Plan details and pricing are available on our pricing page. We reserve the right to modify pricing with reasonable notice.

4.2 Billing. Paid subscriptions are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis. By subscribing to a paid plan, you authorize us to charge your payment method automatically for each billing period until you cancel.

4.3 Refunds. Subscription fees are generally non-refundable. However, you may request a refund within 14 days of your initial subscription if you are not satisfied with the Service. Refunds are provided at our sole discretion.

4.4 Cancellation. You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Upon cancellation, your subscription will remain active until the end of your current billing period, after which your account will revert to the free plan.

4.5 Advertising. Free accounts are supported by advertisements served through Google AdSense. By creating an account and using the Service on a free plan, you consent to the display of advertisements and the use of advertising cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Users on paid subscription plans are not shown advertisements.

You agree not to use the Service to:

• Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
• Distribute malware, viruses, or other malicious code
• Engage in phishing, fraud, or deceptive practices
• Send spam or unsolicited communications
• Distribute illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, or obscene content
• Infringe on intellectual property rights of others
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Create links to illegal content, including pirated material
• Use automated systems to access the Service without permission
• Circumvent usage limits or abuse the Service

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate this Acceptable Use Policy, without refund.

6.1 Your Content. You retain ownership of the URLs and content you submit to the Service. By using the Service, you grant us a limited license to process and redirect your content as necessary to provide the Service.

6.2 Link Monitoring. We reserve the right to monitor, review, and remove shortened links that violate these Terms or our Acceptable Use Policy. We may also disable links that receive abuse reports or are flagged by security systems.

6.3 No Endorsement. The existence of a shortened link does not imply our endorsement of the destination content. We are not responsible for the content of third-party websites accessed through our shortened links.

The Service, including its original content, features, and functionality, is owned by QR Chameleon and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

"QR Chameleon" and our logo are trademarks of QR Chameleon. You may not use our trademarks without our prior written consent.

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using the Service, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy.

When you create shortened links or QR codes, we collect analytics data about interactions with those links. This data belongs to you and is accessible through your dashboard based on your subscription plan.

We may use aggregated, anonymized data for our own analytics and to improve the Service. This aggregated data does not identify you or your specific links.

By using the Service, you represent and warrant that:

• You have the legal right and authority to enter into these Terms
• You own or have the necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to the content you submit through the Service
• Your content does not violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights, including intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights
• Your use of the Service will comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• You will not use the Service to distribute malicious content, engage in fraudulent activity, or harm others
• All information you provide to us is accurate, complete, and current
• You have implemented appropriate security measures to protect your account credentials

You acknowledge that we rely on these representations and warranties, and you agree to indemnify us for any breach of these representations.

QR Chameleon is committed to protecting your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

11.1 Your Data Rights. You have the right to access, correct, delete, and export your personal data at any time through your account settings. We provide data export functionality that allows you to download all your content and analytics data in a portable format.

11.2 Data Processing. We process your data only as necessary to provide the Service and as described in our Privacy Policy. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

11.3 Data Processing Agreement. For enterprise customers who require a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) for GDPR compliance, please contact us at legal@qrchameleon.com. We will provide a DPA that meets the requirements of Article 28 of the GDPR.

11.4 International Data Transfers. Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

11.5 Data Security. We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or destruction, including encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.

Each party agrees to protect the confidential information of the other party and to use such information only for purposes of fulfilling obligations under these Terms.

12.1 Definition. "Confidential Information" means any non-public information disclosed by one party to the other that is designated as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential, including business plans, technical data, customer information, and pricing.

12.2 Obligations. The receiving party shall: (a) use the same degree of care to protect the disclosing party's Confidential Information as it uses to protect its own confidential information, but no less than reasonable care; (b) not disclose Confidential Information to third parties without prior written consent; and (c) limit access to Confidential Information to employees and contractors who need to know such information.

12.3 Exceptions. Confidential Information does not include information that: (a) is or becomes publicly available through no fault of the receiving party; (b) was rightfully known to the receiving party prior to disclosure; (c) is independently developed by the receiving party; or (d) is rightfully obtained from a third party without restriction.

12.4 Required Disclosure. The receiving party may disclose Confidential Information if required by law, provided that it gives the disclosing party reasonable prior notice and cooperates in any effort to obtain protective treatment.

If you access or use our Application Programming Interface (API), the following additional terms apply:

13.1 API Access. API access is provided based on your subscription plan. You must use valid API credentials to authenticate all API requests. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your API keys and tokens.

13.2 Rate Limits. API usage is subject to rate limits as specified in your subscription plan and our API documentation. We reserve the right to throttle or suspend API access if you exceed rate limits or engage in abusive behavior.

13.3 Permitted Use. You may use the API to integrate our Service with your applications, automate link creation and management, and retrieve analytics data. You may not use the API to create competing services, circumvent usage limits, or access data belonging to other users.

13.4 Changes to API. We may modify, deprecate, or discontinue API features with reasonable notice. We will make reasonable efforts to maintain backward compatibility, but cannot guarantee that all API features will remain available indefinitely.

13.5 Attribution. If you display shortened links or QR codes created through our API in your application, you agree to provide appropriate attribution to QR Chameleon as specified in our brand guidelines.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless QR Chameleon, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your access to or use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Content you submit through the Service

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

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

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

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Delaware, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

Before filing a claim, you agree to try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us at legal@qrchameleon.com. We'll try to resolve the dispute within 30 days.

If we can't resolve the dispute informally, you and QR Chameleon agree to resolve any claims through final and binding arbitration, except that you may assert claims in small claims court if your claims qualify.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Effective Date" at the top.

Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Service.

• Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and QR Chameleon regarding the Service.
• Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
• Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.
• Assignment: You may not assign or transfer your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights without restriction.