Terms of Service

Welcome to GamePad Tester! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website and gamepad testing tools. By using our service, you agree to these terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using GamePad Tester ("Service," "we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.

2. Description of Service

GamePad Tester provides:

• Free gamepad testing tools that run in your web browser
• Controller diagnostic features including stick drift detection, button testing, and trigger calibration
• Educational content about controller maintenance and troubleshooting
• Support resources to help with common gaming controller issues

3. Acceptable Use

3.1 Permitted Uses

You may use our service to:

• Test and diagnose your gaming controllers
• Learn about controller maintenance and troubleshooting
• Access our educational guides and resources
• Share our service with friends and fellow gamers

3.2 Prohibited Uses

You may NOT:

• Attempt to damage or disrupt our service or servers
• Use automated tools to spam or overload our systems
• Reverse engineer our code or attempt to extract our algorithms
• Redistribute or resell our service without permission
• Upload malicious content or attempt to inject harmful code
• Violate any laws while using our service
• Impersonate others or provide false information when contacting us

4. Free Service

GamePad Tester is provided free of charge. We reserve the right to:

• Add new features and improvements at our discretion
• Modify the service to improve performance or fix issues
• Temporarily suspend service for maintenance

5. Privacy and Data

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we handle your information. Key points:

• We don't collect or store your controller data
• All testing happens locally in your browser
• We don't track your gaming habits or personal information

6. Disclaimers and Limitations

6.1 Service Availability

We provide our service on a "best effort" basis. We do not guarantee:

• 100% uptime or continuous availability
• Compatibility with all controllers or browsers
• That our diagnostic results are 100% accurate
• That using our service will fix controller problems

6.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, GamePad Tester shall not be liable for any:

• Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
• Damages resulting from controller testing or diagnostic results
• Issues arising from third-party hardware or software

6.3 Controller Safety

Our testing tools are designed to be safe for your controllers, but:

• Use our tools at your own discretion
• Stop testing if you notice any unusual behavior
• We're not responsible for any hardware damage (though none should occur)

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Our Rights

GamePad Tester, including our website design, code, and content, is owned by us and protected by intellectual property laws.

7.2 Your Rights

You may:

• Use our service for personal and non-commercial purposes
• Link to our website from your own sites or social media
• Share screenshots of our diagnostic results

7.3 Restrictions

You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute our code without permission
• Create derivative works based on our service
• Remove copyright notices or attributions

8. Third-Party Services

Our service may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for:

• The content or practices of external websites
• The accuracy of third-party information
• Any issues arising from using external services

9. Termination

9.1 Your Right to Stop Using

You may stop using our service at any time. Simply close your browser or navigate away from our website.

9.2 Our Right to Restrict Access

We may restrict or terminate access to our service if you:

• Violate these Terms of Service
• Attempt to damage or disrupt our service
• Engage in illegal activities using our platform

10. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do:

• We'll update the "Last Updated" date
• Significant changes will be highlighted on our website
• Continued use of our service means you accept the updated terms
• We'll never make changes that unfairly disadvantage users

11. Contact and Disputes

11.1 Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms or need to report violations, please contact us through our contact page.

11.2 Dispute Resolution

We're committed to resolving any issues amicably. If you have concerns:

1. Contact us first to discuss the issue
2. We'll work together to find a fair solution
3. Most issues can be resolved through friendly communication

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes will be resolved in the appropriate jurisdiction.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Thank you for using GamePad Tester! We hope our tools help you get the most out of your gaming experience.