Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using ISBNBarcode.org ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

Description of Service

ISBNBarcode.org provides a free online tool for generating ISBN barcodes with proper hyphenation using official ISBN Agency data. The service includes:

• ISBN-13 barcode generation
• Proper ISBN hyphenation using official ranges
• Multiple output formats (PNG, SVG, PDF)
• Client-side processing for privacy
• Educational resources about ISBN standards

Acceptable Use

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

• Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Generate barcodes for ISBNs you do not own or have permission to use
• Attempt to overwhelm our servers with excessive requests
• Use automated tools to scrape or harvest data from the Service
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service

ISBN Ownership and Responsibility

Important: You are solely responsible for ensuring you have the right to use any ISBN numbers you process through our Service. ISBNs must be:

• Properly registered with the appropriate ISBN Agency
• Owned by you or used with explicit permission
• Used in compliance with ISBN standards and regulations
• Not used for fraudulent or misleading purposes

We do not verify ISBN ownership and are not responsible for any misuse of ISBN numbers.

Service Availability

We strive to maintain high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted service. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:

• Scheduled maintenance
• Technical difficulties
• Third-party service dependencies
• Force majeure events

Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, code, and content, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may:

• Use generated barcodes for your legitimate publishing needs
• Share links to our Service
• Reference our Service in accordance with fair use

You may NOT:

• Copy, modify, or redistribute our source code without permission
• Create derivative works based on our Service
• Remove or alter any copyright notices

Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Accuracy of generated barcodes
• Compatibility with all systems
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Fitness for a particular purpose

Always verify generated barcodes before use in production.

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 profits or revenue
• Loss of data or information
• Business interruption
• Cost of substitute services

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ISBNBarcode.org and its operators from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service, including but not limited to misuse of ISBN numbers or violation of these Terms.

Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policyto understand how we handle information when you use our Service.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes shall be resolved through appropriate legal channels.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us through our contact page.

Severability

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