Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

Welcome to HoTools. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, products, and services. By accessing or using HoTools, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use our services. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any changes.

Description of Service

HoTools is an online directory and discovery platform that helps users find, explore, and evaluate various online tools and services. We provide information, reviews, and resources to assist users in making informed decisions about the tools they use.

Our services are provided "as is" and "as available." We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information on our platform, and we are not responsible for any decisions made based on this information.

User Accounts

To access certain features of our services, you may need to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

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

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if we suspect any unauthorized use or violation of these Terms.

Acceptable Use

When using our services, you agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
• Use our services for any unlawful or fraudulent purpose
• Upload, post, or transmit any harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of our services
• Use automated systems or software to extract data from our website (scraping)
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Engage in any activity that could harm or damage our reputation

User Content

Our platform may allow you to submit, post, or share content such as reviews, comments, or tool submissions ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you:

• Retain ownership of your User Content
• Grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your User Content in connection with our services
• Represent that you have the right to grant this license and that your User Content does not violate any third-party rights
• Acknowledge that we may remove any User Content at our sole discretion

Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of our website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, and software, are the exclusive property of HoTools or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or otherwise use any of our intellectual property without our prior written consent.

Third-Party Links and Services

Our website contains links to third-party websites, tools, and services that are not owned or controlled by HoTools. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

Your use of third-party websites and services is at your own risk, and you should review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Disclaimer of Warranties

OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
• NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD-PARTY RIGHTS
• ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF INFORMATION
• UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE SERVICE
• SECURITY OF DATA TRANSMISSION

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, HOTOOLS AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL
• SERVICE INTERRUPTION OR COMPUTER DAMAGE
• DAMAGES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF OUR SERVICES
• DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY THIRD-PARTY CONTENT OR SERVICES

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US, IF ANY, IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless HoTools and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates 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 our services
• Your User Content
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use our services will cease immediately.

Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which HoTools operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts of that jurisdiction.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other agreements or policies referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and HoTools regarding your use of our services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]