Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using VCF Converter ("the Service") at vcfconverter.com, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement.

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website and file conversion services operated by VCF Converter ("us," "we," or "our"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

Service Description

VCF Converter provides free online tools for converting contact files between various formats including:

• VCF (vCard) to CSV conversion
• CSV to VCF (vCard) conversion
• VCF to Excel (.xlsx) conversion
• Excel to VCF conversion
• VCF to JSON conversion
• JSON to VCF conversion
• VCF to XML conversion
• XML to VCF conversion
• vCard version conversion tools

All conversions are performed client-side in your web browser. No files or data are transmitted to our servers.

Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to use the Service:

Prohibited Uses

• For any unlawful purpose or to solicit others to perform unlawful acts
• To violate any international, federal, provincial, or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances
• To infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others
• To harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate
• To submit false or misleading information
• To upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code
• To collect or track personal information of others without their consent
• To spam, phish, pharm, pretext, spider, crawl, or scrape
• For any obscene or immoral purpose
• To interfere with or circumvent security features of the Service

File Content Restrictions

While we do not access or review your files (all processing is client-side), you are responsible for ensuring that any files you process:

• Do not contain illegal, harmful, or inappropriate content
• Do not violate privacy rights of individuals whose contact information is included
• Are files you have legitimate rights to process and convert
• Do not contain malware, viruses, or other malicious code

User Responsibilities

By using our Service, you acknowledge and agree that:

Data Responsibility

• You are solely responsible for the content and legality of files you process
• You have obtained necessary permissions to process any contact information
• You will comply with applicable data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
• You will respect the privacy rights of individuals in your contact files

Technical Responsibility

• You will use a modern, supported web browser
• You are responsible for backing up your original files before conversion
• You will verify conversion results before relying on them
• You understand that some data may be lost or modified during format conversion

Security Responsibility

• You will keep your device and browser secure and up-to-date
• You will not attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or extract our code
• You will report any security vulnerabilities to contactvcfconverter@protonmail.com

Service Limitations

Technical Limitations

• File size limit: 50MB per file for optimal performance
• Browser compatibility: Requires modern browser with JavaScript enabled
• Format support: Limited to supported file formats and structures
• Field mapping: Some data fields may not transfer between different formats
• Character encoding: Best results with UTF-8 encoded files

Service Availability

We strive to maintain high availability but do not guarantee that the Service will be:

• Available 24/7 without interruption
• Free from errors, bugs, or technical issues
• Compatible with all devices and browsers
• Unchanged - we may update or modify features

Intellectual Property Rights

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of VCF Converter and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

Our Rights

• Website design, layout, and user interface
• Conversion algorithms and code implementation
• Trademarks, service marks, and logos
• Documentation and help content

Your Rights

• You retain all rights to your original files and converted output
• You may use converted files for any lawful purpose
• You may share converted files according to applicable privacy laws

Privacy and Data Processing

Your privacy is important to us. Key privacy aspects:

• Client-side processing: All conversions happen in your browser
• No file storage: Your files are never stored on our servers
• No data transmission: Files never leave your device
• Automatic cleanup: Browser data is cleared when you leave the page

For complete details, please read our Privacy Policy.

Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Service Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. We expressly disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties that the service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Warranties regarding the accuracy or reliability of conversion results
• Warranties that defects will be corrected

Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL VCF CONVERTER BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, including but not limited to:

• Loss of data or files
• Loss of profits or revenue
• Business interruption
• Loss of opportunities
• Any other commercial damages or losses

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless VCF Converter from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from:

• Your use of and access to the Service
• Your violation of any term of these Terms
• Your violation of any third party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right
• Any claim that your file content caused damage to a third party

Termination

We may terminate or suspend access to our Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. Since we do not store user accounts or data, termination primarily affects access to the website.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted will constitute acceptance of the revised Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with applicable law, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

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

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Email: contactvcfconverter@protonmail.com

Website: vcfconverter.com/contact

Response Time: We typically respond within 24-48 hours

Effective Date: These Terms of Service are effective as of December 22, 2024, and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in their provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted on this page.