1. Agreement Acceptance

Welcome to String Art Generator! These Terms of Service ("Agreement") constitute a legal agreement between you ("User" or "You") and String Art Generator ("We", "This Website", "This Service").

By accessing, using, or downloading any part of String Art Generator, you agree to be bound by this Agreement. If you do not agree to any terms of this Agreement, please do not use this service.

2. Service Description

String Art Generator is an online tool providing the following services:

• Image Processing: Convert user-uploaded images into string art patterns
• Pattern Generation: Use advanced algorithms to create detailed line connection instructions
• Export Functions: Provide PNG image, JSON data, and step-by-step instruction exports
• Parameter Adjustment: Allow customization of pin count, thread count, and other parameters
• Educational Resources: Provide tutorials and guidance to help users learn string art

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or terminate any service features at any time without prior notice.

3. User Conduct Standards

3.1 Permitted Use

You agree to use String Art Generator only for the following purposes:

• Creating string art works for personal or commercial use
• Learning and educational purposes
• Artistic creation and design projects
• Legal creative and commercial activities

3.2 Prohibited Activities

You must not:

• Upload images containing illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, malicious, or otherwise objectionable content
• Upload images that infringe on others' copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights
• Upload images containing personal privacy information or confidential information
• Attempt to damage, interfere with, or breach the security measures of this website
• Use automated tools to excessively access or abuse the service
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code
• Redistribute, sell, or create derivative versions of this service
• Distribute malware or engage in any activities that may harm the service

4. Content and Intellectual Property

4.1 User Content

You retain all rights to your uploaded images. You acknowledge and warrant that:

• You have the legal right to upload the images or have obtained appropriate authorization
• Your images do not infringe on any third party rights
• You accept any legal responsibility arising from your uploaded content

4.2 Generated Content

4.3 Service Intellectual Property

All software, algorithms, designs, trademarks, logos, and other intellectual property of String Art Generator belong to us and are protected by relevant laws. You may not use this intellectual property without explicit authorization.

5. Privacy and Data Processing

6. Free Service and Limitations

String Art Generator is currently provided as a free service, but we reserve the right to introduce premium features or paid services in the future.

6.1 Usage Limitations

• Image size limitations per processing session
• Maximum value limitations for generation parameters
• Fair use policies to ensure service stability
• Possible daily usage limits

7. Service Availability and Maintenance

We strive to maintain high service availability but cannot guarantee 100% uptime. The service may be temporarily unavailable due to:

• Regular maintenance and updates
• Emergency technical fixes
• Force majeure events
• Server or network issues

We will make reasonable efforts to provide advance notice of planned maintenance, but emergency maintenance may not be announced in advance.

8. Disclaimers

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• We are not liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages
• Our total liability is limited to no more than the fees you paid to us in the past 12 months (if any)
• For free users, our liability is limited to $100
• We are not responsible for third-party actions or content
• Users assume the risk of using the service

10. Dispute Resolution

10.1 Friendly Negotiation

In case of any dispute, both parties should first attempt to resolve it through friendly negotiation. You can communicate with us through our contact information.

10.2 Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the service provider's jurisdiction, without regard to conflict of law principles.

10.3 Arbitration

If negotiation cannot resolve the dispute, both parties agree to resolve disputes through binding arbitration rather than court proceedings.

11. Agreement Modification and Termination

11.1 Agreement Modification

We reserve the right to modify this Agreement at any time. Significant modifications will be posted on the website and notified to users via email (if available). Continued use of the service indicates acceptance of the modified Agreement.

11.2 Service Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access in the following situations:

• Violation of any terms of this Agreement
• Suspected fraud or illegal activities
• Abuse of service or affecting other users
• Extended inactivity (over 24 months)

12. Other Terms

12.1 Entire Agreement

This Agreement, together with the Privacy Policy, constitutes the complete agreement between you and us, superseding all previous agreements or understandings.

12.2 Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain valid.

12.3 No Waiver

Our failure to exercise or delay in exercising any right does not constitute a waiver of that right.

12.4 Assignment

You may not assign your rights or obligations under this Agreement without our written consent. We may freely assign our rights and obligations.

13. Contact Information