Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the Base64 Image Converter website and services (the "Service") operated by Base64 Image Converter ("we," "us," or "our"). 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. Your continued use of the Service following the posting of any changes to these Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes.

2. Description of Service

Base64 Image Converter provides a free, web-based tool for converting images to Base64 encoding and vice versa. Our Service includes:

• Image to Base64 conversion functionality
• Base64 to image decoding capabilities
• Multiple output format options
• Client-side processing for privacy and security
• Support for various image formats

3. User Responsibilities

3.1 Lawful Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You are responsible for ensuring that your use of the Service complies with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations.

3.2 Content Responsibility

You are solely responsible for the images and content you process using our Service. You warrant that:

• You own the rights to the images you upload or have proper authorization
• Your use of the images does not infringe on any third-party rights
• The images do not contain illegal, harmful, or offensive content
• You will not use the Service to process copyrighted material without permission

4. Prohibited Activities

When using our Service, you agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others
• Upload or process images containing illegal content
• Attempt to hack, reverse engineer, or exploit the Service
• Use the Service for commercial purposes without written permission
• Distribute malware, viruses, or other harmful code
• Attempt to overload or disable the Service's infrastructure
• Collect user information without consent
• Impersonate others or misrepresent your identity
• Engage in any activity that interferes with other users' use of the Service

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Service Ownership

The Service, including its original content, features, and functionality, is and will remain the exclusive property of Base64 Image Converter and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 Your Content

You retain all rights, title, and interest in and to the images and content you process using our Service. We do not claim any ownership rights to your content.

5.3 License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use our Service for personal or business purposes in accordance with these Terms.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our Service is designed to process images locally in your browser, meaning your images never leave your device. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

7. Service Availability

7.1 Service Provision

We strive to provide consistent and reliable service, but we do not guarantee:

• Continuous, uninterrupted access to the Service
• Error-free operation or freedom from bugs
• Compatibility with all devices or browsers
• Preservation of specific features or functionality

7.2 Maintenance and Updates

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time, with or without notice, for maintenance, updates, or other operational reasons.

8. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

8.1 Service Disclaimer

The Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties that the Service will be error-free or uninterrupted
• Warranties regarding the accuracy or reliability of conversion results
• Warranties that the Service will meet your specific requirements

8.2 Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Base64 Image Converter shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Damage to your computer system or loss of data
• Any damages resulting from your use of the Service
• Any damages arising from service interruptions or errors

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Base64 Image Converter, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt arising from:

• Your use of and access to the Service
• Your violation of any term of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party right, including intellectual property rights
• Any content you submit or process using our Service

10. Termination

10.1 Termination by You

You may stop using our Service at any time. Since we don't require account registration for basic use, simply discontinuing use constitutes termination from your end.

10.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Breach of these Terms
• Violation of applicable laws
• Harmful behavior toward other users
• Technical or security reasons

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which our Service is operated, without regard to conflict of law principles.

11.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through:

1. Good faith negotiations between the parties
2. If negotiations fail, binding arbitration in accordance with applicable arbitration rules
3. Legal proceedings only if arbitration is not possible or appropriate

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will:

• Provide at least 30 days' notice prior to new terms taking effect
• Prominently display the changes on our website
• Update the "Last Updated" date at the bottom of these Terms
• Notify users through appropriate channels when significant changes occur

Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

13. 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.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any additional terms or policies referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and Base64 Image Converter regarding the use of the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

15. Contact Information

16. Acknowledgment

By using Base64 Image Converter, you acknowledge that:

• You have read and understood these Terms and Conditions
• You agree to be bound by these Terms
• You are legally capable of entering into binding agreements
• Your use of the Service is at your own risk
• You understand the limitations and disclaimers outlined in these Terms