Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of OpenAPI YAML JSON Converter's website and services, including our OpenAPI YAML to JSON Converter and related tools (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

2. Definitions

"Service"

Refers to all tools, features, and content provided by OpenAPI YAML JSON Converter

"User"

Any individual or entity using our Service

"Content"

Any data, files, specifications, or information you input into our tools

"We," "Us," "Our"

Refers to LUGDEV SARL and OpenAPI YAML JSON Converter

3. Description of Service

OpenAPI YAML JSON Converter provides free online tools for developers, including:

• YAML to JSON conversion
• JSON to YAML conversion
• OpenAPI and Swagger specification validation
• Related API development utilities

All processing occurs locally in your browser. We do not store or transmit your API specifications to our servers.

4. Use of Service

4.1 Permitted Use

You may use our Service for:

• Converting API specifications between formats
• Validating OpenAPI and Swagger documents
• Personal, educational, or commercial projects
• Integration into your development workflow

4.2 Prohibited Use

You may NOT use our Service to:

• Process illegal, harmful, or malicious content
• Attempt to breach security or disrupt service
• Reverse engineer or copy our source code
• Automate requests in a way that overloads our servers
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Harvest data or perform unauthorized monitoring

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Our Property

The Service, including its design, features, and content, is owned by LUGDEV SARL and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our Service without permission.

5.2 Your Content

You retain all rights to the Content you process using our Service. By using our Service, you grant us a limited license to process your Content solely for the purpose of providing the Service. Since processing occurs in your browser, we do not access or store your Content.

5.3 Feedback

Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide about our Service may be used by us without compensation or attribution.

6. Privacy and Data Security

Your use of our Service is subject to our Privacy Policy. Key points:

• All conversions happen in your browser
• We don't store your API specifications
• We collect only anonymous usage statistics
• Your data remains private and secure

7. Disclaimers and Warranties

7.1 "As Is" Service

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

7.2 No Guarantee

We do not guarantee that:

• The Service will be error-free or uninterrupted
• Conversions will be 100% accurate in all cases
• The Service will meet all your requirements
• Results will be compatible with all tools

7.3 Your Responsibility

You are responsible for:

• Verifying the accuracy of conversions
• Backing up your original files
• Ensuring your Content doesn't violate any laws
• Testing converted files in your environment

8. Limitation of Liability

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

• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Errors or inaccuracies in conversions
• Service interruptions or unavailability
• Any damages resulting from use of the Service

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE PAST TWELVE MONTHS (WHICH IS ZERO FOR FREE SERVICES).

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless LUGDEV SARL, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Your Content processed through the Service

10. Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to or integrate with third-party services. We are not responsible for:

• The content or practices of third-party services
• Any damages resulting from third-party services
• The availability of third-party services

11. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time
• Add or remove features
• Change the user interface
• Implement usage limits if necessary

We will try to provide notice of significant changes when possible.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Abusive or harmful behavior
• At our sole discretion for any reason

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of France, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved in the courts of Lyon, France.

For users in other jurisdictions, local laws may apply to certain aspects of these Terms.

14. Severability

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

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and LUGDEV SARL regarding the use of the Service, superseding any prior agreements.

16. No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

17. Contact Information

18. Special Terms for EU Users

If you are a consumer in the European Union:

• You have certain rights under EU consumer protection laws
• These Terms do not affect your statutory rights
• You may have additional rights regarding data protection under GDPR
• Disputes may be resolved through the EU Online Dispute Resolution platform

19. Accessibility

We strive to make our Service accessible to all users. If you encounter accessibility issues, please contact us so we can improve.

20. Updates to Terms

We will notify users of material changes to these Terms by:

• Updating the "Effective Date" at the top
• Posting a notice on our website
• Sending an email (if we have your contact information)