Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using SimpleMermaid.com ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

SimpleMermaid is a free, web-based developer productivity tool that allows users to create, edit, and share technical diagrams using Mermaid.js syntax. The Service includes:

• A browser-based diagram editor
• Real-time diagram rendering
• URL-based diagram sharing
• Export capabilities (PNG, SVG, PDF)
• Example diagrams and templates

3. Acceptable Use

You agree to use SimpleMermaid only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. Specifically, you agree NOT to:

• Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Create or share content that is offensive, defamatory, or violates any third-party rights
• Attempt to interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service
• Use automated systems or software to extract data from the Service
• Misrepresent your affiliation with SimpleMermaid

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 Your Content

You retain all rights to the diagrams and content you create using SimpleMermaid. The Service processes your content entirely in your browser, and we do not claim any ownership over it.

4.2 Our Service

The SimpleMermaid service, including its design, features, and functionality, is owned by SimpleMermaid and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

4.3 Open Source Components

SimpleMermaid uses open source libraries, including Mermaid.js, which are subject to their respective licenses.

5. Privacy and Data

Your use of SimpleMermaid is subject to our Privacy Policy. The Service operates primarily in your browser, and we do not collect or store your diagram content on our servers.

6. Service Availability

While we strive to maintain high availability, SimpleMermaid is provided "as is" and "as available." We do not guarantee that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Defects will be corrected
• The Service will be free of viruses or harmful components
• The Service will meet your specific requirements

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

We do not warrant that the Service will meet your requirements or that the operation of the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, SimpleMermaid and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

• Loss of profits, data, or use
• Business interruption
• Any other commercial damages or losses

This limitation applies even if SimpleMermaid has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SimpleMermaid, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Content you create or share using the Service

10. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.

11. Changes to Terms

We may revise these Terms of Service from time to time. The most current version will always be posted on this page. By continuing to use SimpleMermaid after changes become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in courts located in the United States.

13. 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.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and SimpleMermaid regarding the use of the Service.

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our website or GitHub repository.