Simple terms for a simple platform.

2.1 How the platform works

All tool processing is performed entirely within your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your inputs and outputs are not transmitted to CloudUtils servers, not stored in any CloudUtils database, and not logged or retained in any form. This is a technical fact, not merely a policy.

2.2 No account required

No registration or personal information is required to use CloudUtils.

2.3 Free access and advertising

CloudUtils is free, funded by Google AdSense display advertising. By using the platform you acknowledge that non-intrusive ads may be displayed. No pop-up, interstitial, or auto-playing audio/video ads will be shown.

2.4 Service availability

Provided on an "as available" basis. No guaranteed uptime. We will restore availability as quickly as practicable following any outage.

3.1 Permitted use

• Processing your own data, code, or content for personal, commercial, or educational purposes
• Sharing links to tool pages in documentation, Stack Overflow answers, GitHub issues, or blog posts
• Using the shareable URL feature to share formatted outputs
• Embedding links to CloudUtils in tutorials or developer guides
• Accessing from any jurisdiction where doing so is lawful

3.2 Prohibited use

• Automated access: No bots, scrapers, or scripts that access the platform at a rate exceeding normal human usage or that place unreasonable load on infrastructure.
• Service disruption: No denial-of-service attacks, flooding, or any means of degrading the platform.
• Security circumvention: No probing, scanning, or attempting to bypass security controls or access unauthorised systems.
• Reverse engineering: No decompilation or disassembly beyond what is permitted by law or applicable open-source licences.
• Misrepresentation: No representing CloudUtils as affiliated with any other organisation.
• Unlawful activity: No use in connection with any unlawful activity.
• Harmful content: No processing or distributing defamatory, obscene, threatening, or rights-infringing content.
• Commercial resale: No reselling or sublicensing access without prior written consent.

4.1 Tools provided as is

CloudUtils and all tools are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis with no warranty of any kind. Disclaimer list:

• Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
• That the platform will meet your specific requirements
• That tool outputs will be accurate, complete, or error-free
• That the platform will be available without interruption
• That defects will be corrected

4.2 Tool output accuracy

Tools are aids for common tasks, not a substitute for professional judgement or production-grade tooling. You are solely responsible for verifying output accuracy before using it in any application or system.

4.3 Third-party services

No warranty regarding AWS, Google Analytics, or Google AdSense availability or performance.

5.1 Exclusion of consequential loss

CloudUtils is not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, even if advised of the possibility. This includes loss of data, revenue, profits, business interruption, losses from inaccurate tool outputs, and losses from platform unavailability.

5.2 Cap on liability

Total aggregate liability shall not exceed the greater of: (a) amounts paid to CloudUtils in the preceding 12 months (ordinarily zero), or (b) ZAR 100.

5.3 Exceptions

Nothing excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any liability that cannot be excluded by law.

5.4 Your responsibility

You use the platform at your own risk and are solely responsible for any data you process and any reliance placed on tool outputs.

6.1 CloudUtils owns the platform

All intellectual property in the platform — design, code, tool logic, branding, visual assets — is owned by or licenced to CloudUtils. The CloudUtils name and logo may not be used without prior written consent.

6.2 You own your inputs and outputs

You retain full ownership of all data you input and all outputs generated. CloudUtils makes no claim over your content. Given all processing is client-side, CloudUtils never has access to your content.

6.3 Licence to use the platform

A limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and use the platform for its intended purpose. Does not include the right to copy, modify, or create derivative works without consent.

6.4 Open source components

Some components may use open-source software subject to their own licences. Nothing in these Terms limits your rights under applicable open-source licences.

10.1 Changes to the platform

CloudUtils may modify, add, remove, or discontinue features at any time. Examples include:

• Adding new tools
• Modifying existing tools
• Removing tools
• Changing design
• Introducing optional accounts or premium tiers

10.2 Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Material changes will be accompanied by a 30-day notice on the platform. Your continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

13.1 Informal resolution

If you have a dispute, please contact legal@cloudutils.io first. We will respond within 10 business days.

13.2 Formal proceedings

South African courts have jurisdiction over any formal legal proceedings related to these Terms or the platform.

13.3 Class action waiver

Disputes will be resolved on an individual basis only, where permitted by law. You waive any right to participate in a class action.

15.1 Entire agreement: These Terms and the Privacy Policy constitute the complete agreement between you and CloudUtils.

15.2 Severability: If any provision is found invalid, it will be modified minimally or severed, and the remainder of the Terms will survive.

15.3 No waiver: Our failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver of our right to do so later.

15.4 Assignment: You may not assign these Terms. CloudUtils may assign its rights in connection with a merger or acquisition.

15.5 Force majeure: CloudUtils is not liable for failures caused by events beyond our reasonable control.

15.6 Language: The English version of these Terms prevails in case of any conflict with translations.