Terms of Service
Last Updated: January 19, 2025
Summary: TextDiffOnline.com is a free tool for comparing text. Use it responsibly, don't abuse it, and understand that it's provided "as-is" without warranties. We're not liable for issues arising from your use. By using the site, you agree to these terms.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using TextDiffOnline.com (the "Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.
2. Description of Service
TextDiffOnline.com provides a free, browser-based text comparison tool that allows users to:
- Compare two texts and identify differences
- View differences at line, word, or character granularity
- Copy and download comparison results
- Share comparisons via URL
All text processing occurs in your browser using JavaScript. We do not store, transmit, or access your text data on our servers.
3. Acceptable Use
3.1 Permitted Uses
You may use the Service for any lawful purpose, including but not limited to:
- Comparing documents, code, or other text content
- Checking for differences between versions of text
- Educational and professional purposes
- Personal use
3.2 Prohibited Uses
You agree NOT to use the Service to:
- Process illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, or otherwise objectionable content
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringe upon intellectual property rights of others
- Transmit malware, viruses, or malicious code
- Attempt to compromise the security or integrity of the Service
- Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to excessively access the Service
- Reverse engineer or decompile the Service
- Remove, obscure, or alter any copyright, trademark, or proprietary rights notices
4. Privacy and Data
Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Key points:
- All text comparison happens in your browser
- We do not collect, store, or transmit your text data
- We use Google AdSense for advertising, which may use cookies
- You are responsible for the security and confidentiality of your own data
5. Intellectual Property
5.1 Service Content
The Service, including its design, code, text, graphics, and functionality, is owned by TextDiffOnline.com and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
5.2 Your Content
You retain all rights to the text you input into the Service. By using the Service, you grant us no rights to your content, as we do not collect or store it.
5.3 Open Source
The Service uses the following open-source libraries:
- diff-match-patch by Google (Apache License 2.0)
6. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
6.1 "AS-IS" Service
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS-IS" AND "AS-AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
- Warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
- Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of results
6.2 No Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
- Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
- Damages resulting from your use or inability to use the Service
- Damages caused by errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the Service
- Damages resulting from unauthorized access to your data or systems
6.3 Limitation of Damages
In no event shall our total liability to you for all damages exceed $100 USD.
7. User Responsibilities
You acknowledge and agree that:
- You are solely responsible for the content you input into the Service
- You should not input sensitive, confidential, or legally protected information unless you understand the risks
- You should verify important comparisons independently
- You are responsible for compliance with laws in your jurisdiction
- You must not rely solely on the Service for critical decisions
8. Third-Party Services
8.1 Google AdSense
The Service displays advertisements through Google AdSense. You acknowledge that:
- We do not control the content of ads displayed
- Clicking on ads is at your own risk
- Google's terms and privacy policies apply to ad interactions
8.2 CDN and External Libraries
We use external CDN services (unpkg.com) to deliver JavaScript libraries. We are not responsible for the availability or security of these third-party services.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless TextDiffOnline.com and its operators from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use or misuse of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of another party
- Content you input into the Service
10. Termination
We reserve the right to:
- Suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, for any reason, without notice
- Modify, discontinue, or shut down the Service at any time
- Block IP addresses or implement rate limits to prevent abuse
You may stop using the Service at any time.
11. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
12.1 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
12.2 Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through:
- Informal Resolution: Contact us first to attempt good-faith resolution
- Binding Arbitration: If informal resolution fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration
12.3 Class Action Waiver
You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis only, and not as part of a class action or representative proceeding.
13. 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, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
14. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and TextDiffOnline.com regarding the Service.
15. No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
16. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:
- Website: TextDiffOnline.com
- Contact Page: Contact Form
17. Acknowledgment
By using TextDiffOnline.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.