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Terms of Use

Last updated: March 31, 2026 | Effective Date: March 31, 2026

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of MissingTools ("Platform," "we," "us," or "our") and all related services, features, and content. By accessing or using MissingTools, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you may not use the Platform.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes become effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Platform after modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

1. Use License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use MissingTools for lawful purposes only. This license does not include the right to:

  • Modify or copy the Platform's materials or content at scale
  • Use the Platform for any commercial purpose or public display without permission
  • Attempt to decompile, reverse engineer, or discover any source code or algorithms
  • Remove any copyright or proprietary notices
  • Transfer the materials to another person or mirror them on any other server
  • Use the Platform to send spam, abusive messages, or transmit malicious code

2. User Accounts

MissingTools offers optional GitHub sign-in. An account allows you to leave comments and submit ideas linked to your profile. Anonymous use (browsing, voting, submitting ideas) is available without an account.

  • You must have a valid GitHub account to sign in
  • You are responsible for all activity under your account
  • Do not share your session or credentials with others
  • You may request account deletion at any time by contacting us

3. Prohibited Content & Behavior

You agree not to submit, post, or transmit content that:

  • Is Illegal: Violates any local, state, national, or international law
  • Is Abusive: Harasses, threatens, defames, or disparages any person or group
  • Is Spam: Repetitive, unsolicited, or promotional content
  • Contains Malware: Viruses, trojans, worms, or other malicious code
  • Is Fraudulent: Misleading claims, scams, or deceptive practices
  • Violates Privacy: Personal information of others without consent
  • Is Offensive: Sexually explicit, discriminatory, or hateful content
  • Is Off-Topic: Content unrelated to missing tools, app ideas, or platform purpose
  • Infringes Rights: Copyright, trademark, patent, or trade secret violations

4. User Responsibilities

By using MissingTools, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • You will use the Platform only for lawful purposes and in compliance with these Terms
  • You will not submit confidential, proprietary, or sensitive information
  • You are responsible for your own submissions and comments and any consequences arising from them
  • You will not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Platform or its systems
  • You understand your submissions become part of our permanent public archive
  • You will not use the Platform to interfere with or disrupt its normal operation

5. Content Ownership & Rights

Your Submissions & Comments:

By submitting content to MissingTools, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and irrevocable right to use, reproduce, and display your submission. You retain ownership of your content but acknowledge it becomes publicly available.

Platform Content:

All materials on MissingTools, including text, graphics, logos, and code, are the property of MissingTools or its content suppliers and are protected by copyright and other laws.

6. Content Moderation & Removal

We reserve the right to review, moderate, and remove any content that violates these Terms. We may also:

  • Remove content that violates these Terms at any time without notice
  • Restrict or disable accounts showing abuse patterns
  • Ban IP addresses associated with repeated violations
  • Cooperate with law enforcement for illegal activity

Use the report button on any idea to flag policy-violating content. We will review reports and take appropriate action.

7. Voting & Interactions

  • Anonymous users: one vote per idea per browser (tracked via cookie)
  • Signed-in users: one vote per idea per account
  • You agree not to manipulate votes through bots, automation, or artificial methods
  • Vote manipulation may result in account suspension or IP restrictions

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

  • MissingTools is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind
  • We do not warrant that the Platform will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
  • We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • We are not responsible for user-generated content or third-party actions
  • We are not liable for loss of data, profits, or business opportunities

In no event shall our total liability exceed $100 or the amount you paid for the service (if any).

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless MissingTools and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising from your use of the Platform or violation of these Terms.

10. Service Abuse

To protect our Platform, we enforce usage limits and monitor for abusive behavior. Attempting to circumvent these protections or engaging in spam, automated abuse, or excessive requests may result in temporary or permanent restrictions.

11. Intellectual Property

MissingTools respects intellectual property rights. If you believe your copyrighted work has been used without permission, contact us with the identification of the copyrighted work, its location on our Platform, and your contact information. We will investigate and remove infringing content if verified.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

MISSINGTOOLS IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.

13. Termination of Access

We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to the Platform if you:

  • Violate these Terms or our policies
  • Engage in abusive, spam, or illegal behavior
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access
  • Circumvent security measures or rate limits

Termination may be immediate and without notice. You may appeal restrictions via our contact email.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Platform shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation between the parties.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and MissingTools regarding your use of the Platform.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms or need to report violations, contact us:

Response Time: We will respond to inquiries within 30 days.

Quick Summary: What You Need to Know

  • No account needed to browse, vote, or submit ideas — sign in only to comment
  • Comments are public: Your GitHub name and avatar appear next to your comments
  • Submit lawfully: No spam, harassment, illegal content, or confidential data
  • Your submissions: Become public and permanent; don't submit sensitive information
  • We moderate: We can remove content that violates these Terms without notice
  • No warranties: Platform provided "as is" with no guarantees