Terms and Conditions

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By accessing or using the Cube Timer website (the "Website"), you ("User", "you", or "your") agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms") and our Privacy Policy. These documents together constitute a legal agreement between you and website owner ("we", "us", or "our").

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS AND OUR PRIVACY POLICY, DO NOT USE THIS WEBSITE.

2. AGE REQUIREMENT

You must be at least 18 years of age to use this Website. By using this Website, you represent and warrant that you are 18 years of age or older. If you are under 18, you may not use this Website.

3. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE

The Website provides a free online speedcubing timer for measuring and tracking puzzle-solving performance. Features include:

Solving Time for various puzzle types
Statistics calculation and tracking
Local data storage in your browser
PDF export functionality
No registration required

4. USER RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1 Acceptable Use

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

Use the Website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
Interfere with or disrupt the Website or servers
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website
Use automated systems to access the Website excessively
Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law

4.2 Your Data

You are solely responsible for:

Any data you input into the Website
Backing up your solve times and statistics
Understanding that clearing your browser data will delete your local records
Ensuring your device security to protect locally stored data

5. WEBSITE AVAILABILITY AND PERFORMANCE

5.1 No Guarantees

WE DO NOT GUARANTEE:

That the Website will be available 24/7 without interruption
The accuracy, precision, or reliability of timing functions
That the Website will be error-free or bug-free
Compatibility with all browsers or devices
That any specific features will continue to be available

5.2 Maintenance and Updates

We reserve the right to:

Temporarily or permanently discontinue the Website or any features
Perform maintenance that may result in downtime
Modify, update, or change Website functionality without notice

6. DATA STORAGE AND PRIVACY

6.1 Local Storage

Your solve times and statistics are stored locally in your browser using localStorage technology
We do not collect, store, or have access to your timing data
Your data does not leave your device or get transmitted to our servers
Clearing browser data will permanently delete your records

6.2 Privacy Policy Incorporation

Our Privacy Policy is incorporated by reference into these Terms. By using the Website, you agree to both these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

7. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

7.1 Hosting Services

This Website is hosted on third-party platforms (Netlify or Firebase). These services may:

Collect basic server logs and analytics
Have their own terms of service and privacy policies
Process technical information about your visit

7.2 PDF Generation

PDF export functionality uses jsPDF, a third-party JavaScript library. PDF generation occurs in your browser and does not transmit data to external servers.

7.3 Advertising and Monetization

The Website may display:

Third-party advertisements (Google AdSense, PropellerAds, or similar)
Affiliate links to products or services
Other monetization content

These third parties may:

Use cookies and tracking technologies
Collect information about your browsing behavior
Have their own privacy policies and terms

7.4 External Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites.

8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

8.1 Website Content

The Website, including its design, features, and functionality, is owned by us and protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

8.2 Your License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.

8.3 Restrictions

You may not:

Copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works of the Website
Use the Website's source code without proper licensing
Remove or alter any copyright notices
Use our trademarks without permission

9. DISCLAIMERS

9.1 "AS IS" BASIS

THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY.

9.2 Specific Disclaimers

WE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

Merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
Non-infringement of third-party rights
Accuracy or reliability of timing functions
Uninterrupted or error-free operation
Security of locally stored data
Compatibility with all systems or browsers

10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

10.1 No Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

Direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
Damages resulting from your use or inability to use the Website
Issues arising from third-party services, advertisements, or links
Loss of locally stored timing data
Inaccuracies in timing or statistical calculations

11. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us harmless from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Website or violation of these Terms.

12. PRIVACY AND COOKIES

12.1 Our Practices

We do not directly collect personal information through the Website's core functionality. However:

Hosting services may collect technical information
Advertising partners may use cookies and tracking
We may use analytics services

12.2 Your Consent

By using the Website, you consent to:

Our Privacy Policy practices
Third-party cookies from advertisers
Analytics and technical data collection by hosting services

13. MODIFICATIONS TO TERMS

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

14. TERMINATION

14.1 By You

You may stop using the Website at any time.

14.2 By Us

We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms.

14.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Website ceases. Sections relating to disclaimers, liability limitations, and indemnification shall survive termination.

15. GEOGRAPHIC RESTRICTIONS

The Website is operated from India. We make no representation that the Website is appropriate or available for use outside India. If you access the Website from outside India, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

16. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

16.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of India, without regard to conflict of law principles.

16.2 Jurisdiction

You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in India for resolution of any disputes.

16.3 Limitation Period

Any claim or cause of action arising from these Terms or the Website must be filed within one (1) year after such claim arose.

17. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

18. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.