Terms of Service

By accessing, browsing, or using A11y - Smart Color Contrast Checker, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.

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

A11y - Smart Color Contrast Checker is a free, web-based accessibility tool that helps designers and developers:

• Check color contrast ratios for WCAG 2.1 and 2.2 compliance
• Test accessibility standards for text and background color combinations
• Access educational blog content about web accessibility
• Submit guest blog posts for publication (subject to approval)

We provide this Service "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the Service in any way that violates any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service or any related systems or networks
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service
• Use automated systems (such as bots, crawlers, or scrapers) to access the Service without permission
• Transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information when submitting guest blog posts
• Violate the intellectual property rights of others

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• That the Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
• That the results obtained from using the Service will be accurate or reliable
• That any errors in the Service will be corrected
• That the Service meets your specific requirements

While we strive to provide accurate color contrast calculations based on WCAG standards, you should verify results independently for critical accessibility compliance requirements.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, COLOR CONTRAST CHECKER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or other intangible losses
• Damages resulting from your use or inability to use the Service
• Damages resulting from unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
• Any other matter relating to the Service

Our total liability to you for all claims arising from or related to the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the past 12 months, or $0 if you are using the free Service.

If you submit guest blog posts for publication:

• You represent that your content is original and does not infringe on any third-party rights
• You have the right to grant us the license described in these Terms
• Your content is accurate, not misleading, and complies with applicable laws
• We reserve the right to accept, reject, or edit any submitted content
• We are not obligated to publish your submission or provide feedback
• Published content may be edited for clarity, length, or compliance with our editorial standards

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Color Contrast Checker, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Service, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any intellectual property or other right of any person or entity.

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

• Breach of these Terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Abuse of the Service
• Violation of applicable laws or regulations

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.

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the new Terms, please stop using the Service.

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our GitHub repository or create an issue for assistance.