Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using JSON YAML Formatter (the "Service"), available at jsonsformatter.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use the Service.

Description of Service

JSON YAML Formatter provides an online tool for formatting, validating, minifying, and beautifying JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) and YAML (YAML Ain't Markup Language) data. The service operates entirely within your web browser — all processing is performed client-side using JavaScript running locally on your device.

The Service includes the following features:

• Pretty-printing (formatting) of JSON and YAML data with configurable indentation
• Syntax validation with error reporting for both JSON and YAML formats
• Minification of JSON and YAML content to reduce file size
• Detection of potential secrets, credentials, and sensitive information in formatted output
• Conversion between JSON and YAML formats (when applicable)

License & Use Restrictions

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use JSON YAML Formatter for personal, educational, or commercial purposes. This license does not permit you to:

• Copy, modify, distribute, or reverse-engineer the underlying source code
• Use the Service to engage in any unlawful, harmful, or fraudulent activity
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Resell, redistribute, or repurpose the Service without express written permission

Privacy & Data Handling

We are committed to protecting your privacy. JSON YAML Formatter processes all data entirely within your browser. We do not collect, store, transmit, or share the content you format using our tool. Any data you paste into the formatting area remains on your device and is never transmitted to our servers.

This Privacy Policy works in conjunction with our separate Terms & Conditions. Please review our Privacy Policy for complete details on information handling practices.

Intellectual Property

The Service and all content, features, functionality, designs, logos, trademarks, service marks, trade names, copyrights, patents, and other intellectual property rights associated with JSON YAML Formatter are owned by us or our licensors. Your use of the Service does not transfer any ownership rights to you.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise. We do not warrant that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Results obtained from using the Service will meet your expectations
• Any content processed through the Service is accurate, complete, or suitable for any particular purpose

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, JSON YAML Formatter and its owners, operators, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

• Your access to, use of, or inability to access or use the Service
• Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers
• Any bugs, viruses, trojan horses, or the like that may be transmitted through the Service
• Your reliance on any information obtained from using the Service

User Responsibilities

You are solely responsible for:

• The accuracy, completeness, and legality of any data you process through the Service
• Your compliance with all applicable laws and regulations when using the formatted output
• Maintaining the confidentiality and security of any credentials or sensitive information contained in your data
• Ensuring you have the right to process, distribute, and use any content you submit to the Service

Third-Party Links & Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by JSON YAML Formatter. We assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by third-party services.

Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms & Conditions at any time. Material changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. Your continued use of the Service after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms. We encourage you to review these terms periodically.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including if you breach these Terms & Conditions. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which JSON YAML Formatter operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact us through our Contact Us page or via email at legal@jsonsformatter.com.