Barcode Buddy

    Terms of Service

    These terms govern your use of our barcode and QR code generation services.

    Company Information & Effective Date

    About Shape Your Brand LLC and these terms

    Service Provider: Shape Your Brand LLC

    Location: Florida, United States

    Legal Contact: legal@shapeyourbrand.com

    Last Updated: July 5, 2025

    By accessing or using our barcode and QR code generation service ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms").

    Service Description

    What our service provides

    Our Service Includes

    • QR code generation for URLs, text, and various data types
    • Barcode generation in multiple formats (EAN-13, Code 128, UPC-A, etc.)
    • ISBN barcode generation for books and publications
    • Data Matrix code generation for industrial applications
    • PDF to QR code conversion services
    • Export functionality in various formats (PNG, SVG, EPS)

    Service Availability

    Our service is provided free of charge and on an "as-is" basis. We strive for high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted service.

    Acceptable Use Policy

    How you may and may not use our service

    Permitted Uses

    • Generate codes for legitimate business, personal, or educational purposes
    • Create codes for products, services, websites, and contact information
    • Use generated codes in commercial and non-commercial projects
    • Share and distribute codes you create through our service

    Prohibited Uses

    • Generate codes linking to illegal, harmful, or malicious content
    • Create codes for phishing, fraud, or deceptive purposes
    • Use the service to violate any applicable laws or regulations
    • Attempt to reverse engineer, hack, or compromise the service
    • Generate excessive requests that may impact service availability
    • Upload or process content that violates intellectual property rights
    • Create codes for spam, harassment, or unsolicited communications

    User Responsibilities

    Your obligations when using our service

    Content Responsibility

    You are solely responsible for the content you input into our service and the codes you generate. You warrant that you have the right to use and share any content you process through our service.

    Accuracy and Validation

    You are responsible for verifying the accuracy and functionality of generated codes before use, especially for commercial or critical applications.

    Legal Compliance

    You must ensure your use of generated codes complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and third-party terms of service.

    Intellectual Property Rights

    Ownership and usage rights

    Your Content

    You retain all rights to the content you input into our service. Generated codes based on your content belong to you.

    Our Service

    The service, including its design, functionality, and underlying technology, is owned by Shape Your Brand LLC and protected by intellectual property laws.

    License to Use

    We grant you a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use our service for its intended purposes, subject to these Terms.

    Disclaimers and Limitations

    Important limitations on our liability

    Service Disclaimer

    Our service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

    Limitation of Liability

    To the maximum extent permitted by law, Shape Your Brand LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or use, arising from your use of the service.

    Maximum Liability

    Our total liability to you for all claims arising from your use of the service shall not exceed $100 USD, regardless of the form of action.

    Indemnification

    Your agreement to protect us from certain claims

    You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Shape Your Brand LLC, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

    • Your use of the service
    • Your violation of these Terms
    • Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
    • Content you submit, post, or transmit through the service

    Privacy and Data Protection

    How we handle your information

    Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices.

    We process your data minimally and only as necessary to provide the service. Generated content is typically processed client-side in your browser.

    Service Modifications and Termination

    Changes to the service and termination rights

    Service Modifications

    We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the service (or any part thereof) at any time, with or without notice. We shall not be liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the service.

    Termination Rights

    We may terminate or suspend your access to the service immediately, without prior notice or liability, if you breach these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

    Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

    Legal framework for resolving disputes

    Governing Law

    These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

    Jurisdiction

    Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Florida, and you hereby consent to personal jurisdiction and venue therein.

    Dispute Resolution

    Before initiating any legal proceedings, you agree to first contact us at legal@shapeyourbrand.com to attempt to resolve the dispute informally.

    Miscellaneous Provisions

    Additional important terms

    Entire Agreement

    These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Shape Your Brand LLC regarding the service.

    Severability

    If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

    Waiver

    No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term.

    Assignment

    You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

    Changes to Terms

    How we handle updates to these terms

    We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the service after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

    Contact Information

    How to reach us about these terms

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

    Email: legal@shapeyourbrand.com

    Company: Shape Your Brand LLC

    Location: Florida, United States