Terms of Service
& User Agreement
Clear, fair terms that govern your use of our tools and services. We believe in transparency and user-friendly policies.
Welcome to Tools Are Cool
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Tools Are Cool website and services provided by Ember Sphere ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
The short version: We provide free online tools with a focus on privacy and user experience. These terms ensure a safe, respectful environment for everyone while protecting both your rights and ours.
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or using any of our tools or services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.
- ✓Legal Age: You must be at least 13 years old to use our services
- ✓Legal Capacity: You have the legal authority to enter into this agreement
- ✓Ongoing Agreement: These terms remain in effect while you use our services
If you do not agree to these terms, please discontinue use of our services immediately.
Description of Services
Tools Are Cool provides a variety of free online tools designed to assist users in development, design, text processing, finance, and productivity. Our tools are accessible via web browsers and are built with a focus on user privacy and data security.
We reserve the right to modify or discontinue any tool or service at any time without prior notice. We also reserve the right to restrict access to certain features or services to users who have not agreed to these Terms or who are in violation of these Terms.
User Responsibilities
As a user of Tools Are Cool, you agree to use our tools and services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the services:
- In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, or local law or regulation.
- For the purpose of exploiting, harming, or attempting to exploit or harm minors in any way.
- To send, knowingly receive, upload, download, use, or re-use any material which does not comply with our content standards.
- To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material, including any "junk mail", "chain letter", "spam", or any other similar solicitation.
- To impersonate or attempt to impersonate Tools Are Cool, a Tools Are Cool employee, another user, or any other person or entity.
- In any way that violates the rights of others, or in any way that is unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful, or in connection with any unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful purpose or activity.
We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to our services if you violate these Terms or engage in any conduct that we consider inappropriate or harmful.
Intellectual Property
All content, trademarks, and other intellectual property on the Tools Are Cool website and services are the property of Ember Sphere or our licensors. You may not use, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any content or intellectual property without our express written permission.
You retain ownership of any content you create using our tools, but you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute such content for the purpose of operating and promoting our services.
For any questions about intellectual property or to request permissions, please contact us.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Ember Sphere, its affiliates, 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, arising out of or in connection with your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the services.
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 the services.
This limitation of liability applies to the fullest extent permitted by law in the applicable jurisdiction.
Governing Law
These Terms of Service and any disputes arising out of or related to the services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Ember Sphere is located, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located within that jurisdiction for the resolution of any disputes.
Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms of Service from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top.
Your continued use of our services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the new Terms, you must stop using the services.
Contact Us & Terms Updates
📞 Get in Touch
Send your legal questions directly to: contact@toolsarecool.com
Submit questions about our terms or legal concerns via email to our contact address.
For general support and questions, visit our Contact page or email us directly.
🔄 Terms Updates
We notify users of significant terms changes via prominent banners on our website. We do not send email notifications as we don't collect email addresses.
Key recent updates: clarified how client-side processing protects your data, updated cookie and analytics descriptions, and strengthened our statements about data protection. See the "Last updated" date at the top for the effective version.
Tell us if the terms are clear or suggest improvements — your feedback helps us stay transparent. Email us your thoughts.
Our Commitment to You
These terms are designed to create a fair, transparent relationship between us and our users. We're committed to providing excellent service while respecting your rights and privacy. If you have any questions about these terms, we're always here to help.