Terms of Service

Last updated: January 1, 2025

Welcome to The Free QR Code Generator. By using our website at the-free-qrcode-generator.com (the "Service"), you agree to these Terms of Service ("Terms"). Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

The Free QR Code Generator provides a free, browser-based tool for generating static QR codes. The Service allows you to:

• Generate QR codes for various data types (URLs, WiFi, vCards, text, email, phone, SMS, WhatsApp, UPI, and calendar events)
• Customize QR code colors and error correction levels
• Download QR codes in PNG and SVG formats

All QR code generation happens locally in your web browser. We do not process or store your QR code data on our servers.

3. Free Use

The basic QR code generation service is provided free of charge. We reserve the right to introduce premium features or services in the future, but the core free functionality will remain available.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes. You must not use the Service to:

• Create QR codes linking to malicious, fraudulent, or phishing content
• Generate QR codes for illegal activities
• Create QR codes that distribute malware or viruses
• Attempt to interfere with the Service's operation
• Scrape or automate access to the Service in a way that impacts performance for other users

5. Intellectual Property

Your QR Codes: You retain full ownership of the QR codes you generate. The QR codes are yours to use for any lawful purpose, including commercial use.

Our Service: The website design, code, branding, and content of The Free QR Code Generator are owned by us and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or redistribute our website code or design.

6. No Warranty

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee that:

• The Service will be available at all times without interruption
• The generated QR codes will be error-free or scannable in all conditions
• The Service will meet your specific requirements

You are responsible for testing your QR codes before using them in production or print materials.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

• Loss of revenue or profits
• Loss of data
• Costs of printing materials with non-functional QR codes
• Any damages arising from your use of the Service

8. ElkQR Premium Service

This free QR code generator is operated by ElkQR. If you choose to sign up for ElkQR's premium features, your use of those services will be governed by ElkQR's Terms of Service.

9. Modifications to Service

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

10. 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 any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

12. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us through our parent service at ElkQR.