Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 6, 2026

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using our website and tools (“Services”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access our Services.

Description of Services

We provide free, browser-based text processing tools including but not limited to:

• Character Counter Online
• Plain Text to HTML Converter
• Text Formatter
• Remove Tracking Parameters from URL
• Remove UTM Parameters from URL
• Extract Links from Text
• Markdown Link Generator
• Clean Text Formatting
• Other text utilities

All tools process content locally in your browser using JavaScript. No accounts, registration, or payment are required.

Monetization: Our website is supported by:

• Advertising – Google AdSense and other ad networks display advertisements
• Affiliate Programs – We earn commissions from recommended products and services
• Revenue enables – Free tool access for all users

Advertising

Third-Party Advertisements

We display advertisements from:

• Google AdSense
• Other advertising networks and partners

What This Means:

• Ads appear on pages throughout the website
• Ad networks use cookies and tracking technologies
• Ads may be personalized based on your interests
• We don’t control ad content or targeting (managed by networks)
• Ad networks have their own privacy policies

Ad Content

While we work with reputable networks, we:

• Don’t endorse products or services in ads
• Don’t control which specific ads appear
• Don’t guarantee accuracy of advertiser claims
• Aren’t responsible for advertiser conduct
• Block inappropriate or malicious ads when detected

Your Responsibility:

• Evaluate advertised products independently
• Research before purchasing
• Understand we earn revenue from ads
• Report inappropriate ads if you see them

Ad Blockers

You’re free to use ad blockers. However:

• Ads help us provide free tools
• Ad blocking is your choice and right
• Tool functionality is unaffected by ad blockers
• We appreciate users who allow ads

Affiliate Disclosures

Affiliate Relationships

We participate in affiliate programs including:

• Amazon Associates – Earn commissions on Amazon purchases
• Software Affiliates – Commissions from recommended tools
• Service Affiliates – Commissions from recommended services

Material Connection Disclosure: We have financial relationships with some companies mentioned on our website. When you click affiliate links and make purchases, we may earn commissions at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate Links

How They Work:

• Affiliate links contain tracking codes
• Purchases through our links earn us commissions
• Prices are identical whether you use our link or not
• Commissions support free tool development

Where They Appear:

• Tool recommendation pages
• “Related Tools” sections
• Blog posts and guides
• Resource lists

Our Promise:

• We only recommend products/services we believe are valuable
• Recommendations are genuine, not purely for commission
• We clearly disclose affiliate relationships where required
• Editorial content isn’t influenced by affiliate relationships

FTC Compliance

Federal Trade Commission Guidelines:

We comply with FTC regulations regarding endorsements and testimonials:

• Affiliate relationships are disclosed clearly
• Material connections are transparent
• Recommendations reflect genuine opinions
• Compensation doesn’t determine recommendations

Disclosure Language: Where required, you’ll see disclosures like:

• “We earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase”
• “Affiliate link”
• “This post contains affiliate links”

Acceptable Use

Permitted Uses

You may use our Services for:

• Personal text processing and formatting
• Professional content preparation and editing
• Educational and research purposes
• Commercial projects and business use
• Any lawful purpose

Prohibited Uses

You may not:

• Attempt to harm our website or advertising relationships
• Use Services for illegal purposes
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Distribute malware or malicious content
• Impersonate others or misrepresent affiliation
• Scrape content excessively beyond reasonable use

Intellectual Property

Our Content

Website design, tool interfaces, code, graphics, logos, and materials are protected by copyright and trademark laws.

You may not:

• Copy or redistribute our code without permission
• Create derivative works from our tools
• Remove attribution or copyright notices
• Use our branding to mislead users

Permitted:

• Normal browser caching
• Sharing links to tools
• Fair use for commentary or criticism

Your Content

You retain all rights to content you process. We claim no ownership or rights to your text, documents, or data.

Since processing happens in your browser:

• We never access your content
• We have no license to your content
• Your intellectual property remains yours

Advertiser Content

Advertisements and promoted content are property of advertisers. We don’t claim ownership of ad content.

Affiliate Product Content

Product descriptions, images, and information from affiliate partners are their property, licensed for display.

Third-Party Relationships

Advertisers

Our Relationship:

• Independent contractors, not partners
• We don’t control their businesses
• We’re not responsible for their actions
• They have their own terms and policies

Your Transactions:

• Conducted directly with advertisers
• We’re not party to these transactions
• We’re not responsible for products or services
• Disputes are between you and the advertiser

Affiliate Partners

Our Relationship:

• Affiliate marketing relationships
• We earn commissions on referrals
• We’re not sellers, manufacturers, or service providers
• We don’t control their businesses or policies

Your Purchases:

• Made directly with affiliate partners
• Subject to their terms and conditions
• Covered by their refund/return policies
• We’re not responsible for fulfillment or support

Commission Disclosure: We receive compensation if you purchase through our affiliate links. This doesn’t affect your purchase price but does support our free tools.

Disclaimer of Warranties

“AS IS” Basis

Services are provided “AS IS” without warranties:

Tool Functionality:

• Accuracy of results
• Availability or uptime
• Fitness for specific purposes
• Error-free operation
• Compatibility with all systems

Advertising:

• Accuracy of advertiser claims
• Quality of advertised products
• Delivery or fulfillment
• Advertiser conduct or business practices

Affiliate Products:

• Product quality or performance
• Service delivery or support
• Accuracy of product descriptions
• Merchant reliability

No Endorsement

Advertisements: Display of ads doesn’t constitute our endorsement of:

• Advertised products or services
• Advertiser business practices
• Claims made in advertisements
• Advertiser reliability

Affiliate Products: Our affiliate relationship doesn’t guarantee:

• Product quality or suitability
• Service delivery or support
• Merchant reputation or reliability
• Value for money

Your Responsibility:

• Research products independently
• Read reviews from multiple sources
• Understand return/refund policies
• Evaluate before purchasing

Limitation of Liability

Maximum Liability

We shall not be liable for:

Direct Damages:

• Tool errors or malfunctions
• Data loss or corruption
• Service interruptions

Indirect Damages:

• Lost profits or revenue
• Lost opportunities
• Business interruption
• Reputational harm

Third-Party Damages:

• Advertiser misconduct
• Defective affiliate products
• Service failures by partners
• False advertising claims
• Fraudulent advertisers

Total Liability Cap: Our total liability for all claims shall not exceed $10 USD or the amount you paid us in the past 12 months (which is $0), whichever is greater.

Third-Party Actions

We’re specifically not liable for:

• Advertiser conduct or business practices
• Quality of products purchased through affiliate links
• Delivery failures by third parties
• Refund or return disputes with merchants
• Privacy practices of advertisers or affiliates
• Security breaches by third parties
• False or misleading claims in ads

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify us from claims arising from:

• Your use of Services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of third-party rights
• Your violation of applicable laws
• Your affiliate link manipulation
• Content you process (though we don’t see it)

Third-Party Claims: We’re not responsible for defending you against claims by:

• Advertisers
• Affiliate partners
• Product manufacturers
• Service providers

Service Availability

Uptime

Services may be unavailable due to:

• Scheduled maintenance
• Technical issues
• Hosting provider problems
• Advertising network outages
• Security incidents
• Force majeure events

Advertising:

• Ad networks control ad delivery
• Ads may not always display
• We don’t guarantee ad availability
• Ad content may change without notice

Modifications

We reserve the right to:

• Modify or discontinue tools
• Change advertising partners
• Update affiliate relationships
• Alter website layout or features
• Remove content or features

Notice: We’ll make reasonable efforts to notify significant changes but aren’t obligated.

Privacy

Your use is governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains:

• How advertising networks track you
• Cookie usage by ad partners
• Affiliate tracking methods
• Your opt-out options
• Data sharing with partners

Key Points:

• Tool content stays in your browser (complete privacy)
• Advertising uses cookies and tracking (manageable via settings)
• Analytics tracks website usage (anonymous, aggregated)
• You control privacy settings and cookie preferences

See our full Privacy Policy for details.

User Conduct

You agree to:

• Use Services responsibly
• Not manipulate affiliate tracking
• Respect our business relationships
• Report inappropriate ads
• Use tools ethically

Prohibited Conduct:

• Affiliate link manipulation
• Circumventing tracking
• Abusing our infrastructure

Links to Third-Party Websites

Types of Links

Regular Links:

• Informational references
• Tool recommendations
• Resource references

Affiliate Links:

• Marked where required
• Contain tracking codes
• Earn us commissions

Advertisement Links:

• Controlled by ad networks
• May change frequently
• Subject to advertiser terms

Our Disclaimer

For all third-party links:

• We don’t endorse or control linked sites
• We’re not responsible for their content
• We don’t guarantee accuracy or safety
• They have their own terms and privacy policies
• Evaluate independently before engaging

Affiliate Link Notice

When you click affiliate links:

• You leave our website
• You’re subject to their terms
• We may earn commission on purchases
• We’re not responsible for fulfillment

Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Sri Lanka, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Arbitration Agreement

Disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration except:

• Small claims court disputes
• Intellectual property disputes
• Injunctive relief for violations
• Advertising fraud claims

Arbitration Rules:

• Neutral arbitrator
• Arbitration conducted in accordance with the Sri Lanka National Arbitration Centre (SLNAC) Rules
• Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
• Each party bears own costs unless arbitrator awards fees

Third-Party Disputes

Not Our Disputes:

• Issues with advertised products
• Affiliate purchase problems
• Service provider disputes
• Merchant refund/return issues

Your Resolution:

• Contact advertiser/merchant directly
• Follow their dispute procedures
• We’re not involved in these disputes

Class Action Waiver

Disputes resolved individually, not as class actions or representative actions.

Advertising-Specific Terms

Google AdSense

Our use of Google AdSense is subject to:

• Google AdSense Program Policies
• Google Publisher Policies
• Google Terms of Service

We comply with all Google advertising requirements.

Other Ad Networks

Each advertising partner has their own:

• Publisher terms and conditions
• Content policies
• Payment terms
• Prohibited content rules

We comply with all applicable ad network policies.

Affiliate Program Terms

Amazon Associates

We’re participants in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. This means:

• We earn advertising fees from Amazon links
• Amazon’s Operating Agreement applies
• Amazon may modify terms at any time
• Amazon can terminate our participation

Amazon Disclosure: “As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.”

Other Affiliate Programs

Each affiliate program has terms including:

• Commission structures
• Payment schedules
• Link usage requirements
• Disclosure requirements

We comply with all affiliate program terms.

FTC Compliance

We comply with:

• FTC Endorsement Guidelines
• FTC Disclosure Requirements
• Truth in Advertising Standards
• CAN-SPAM Act (if we send emails)

Our Commitments:

• Clear affiliate disclosures
• Honest recommendations
• Transparent material connections
• No deceptive advertising

Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms to reflect:

• New advertising partnerships
• Updated affiliate relationships
• Legal requirements
• Policy changes from partners
• User feedback

Notification:

• Updated “Last Updated” date
• Notice for material changes
• Continued use = acceptance

Contact Information

General Questions: Contact through website
Advertising Issues: Report inappropriate ads
Affiliate Questions: Contact for affiliate inquiries
Legal Matters: info@textformattertools.com
Privacy Concerns: See Privacy Policy

Response time: 7 business days

Special Provisions

For Ad Blockers Users

If you use ad blockers:

• Tools function normally
• We appreciate but don’t require ad viewing
• Consider supporting through other means
• Understand ads fund free tools

For Businesses

Business use is permitted for:

• Commercial content preparation
• Marketing workflows
• Document processing
• Any lawful purpose

Advertising: Business users see the same ads as personal users.

For Publishers/Influencers

If you want to promote our tools:

• Contact us about partnership opportunities
• Don’t misrepresent our services
• Follow FTC disclosure guidelines
• Use provided affiliate links if available

Transparency: We’re upfront about how we generate revenue. Advertising and affiliate commissions fund free tool development and maintenance. This business model allows us to provide powerful tools at no cost while maintaining privacy for your actual tool usage.

By using our Services, you accept these Terms including our advertising and affiliate relationships. If you don’t agree, please don’t use our Services.