Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to CoBlind. By accessing or using our website at https://coblind.com (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 our Service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("you," "your," or "User") and CoBlind ("we," "us," or "our"). We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Description of Service

CoBlind provides free online accessibility tools designed to help designers, developers, and content creators understand how people with color vision deficiencies perceive digital content. Our Service includes:

• Color Blindness Simulator for Images: Upload images to see how they appear with different types of color blindness
• Color Blind Website Checker: Analyze websites for color accessibility issues
• Color Palette Analyzer: Test color palettes for accessibility and contrast
• Color Blind Test: Online Ishihara-style test to detect color vision deficiencies
• Educational Blog: Articles about color blindness, genetics, and accessibility

Most of our tools operate client-side in your browser, meaning your uploaded content is processed locally and not sent to our servers.

3. User Responsibilities

As a user of CoBlind, you agree to:

• Use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms
• Provide accurate information when contacting us or using interactive features
• Respect intellectual property rights of CoBlind and third parties
• Not interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers connected to the Service
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
• Comply with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws

4. Prohibited Activities

You may not use the Service to:

• Upload, post, or transmit any content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
• Engage in spamming, phishing, or any form of unsolicited communication
• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access the Service without our written permission
• Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service
• Upload malicious code, viruses, or any harmful software
• Impersonate any person or entity or falsely represent your affiliation
• Collect or harvest personal information about other users
• Use the Service for any commercial purpose without our express consent
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

5. Intellectual Property Rights

The Service, including its original content, features, functionality, design, code, and branding, is owned by CoBlind and is protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any material from our Service, except as follows:

• Your browser may temporarily cache copies of materials as necessary for normal browsing
• You may download simulated images generated by our tools for your personal or commercial projects
• You may share links to our website and blog articles with proper attribution

You retain all rights to images and content you upload to our client-side tools. We do not claim ownership of your uploaded content.

6. User-Generated Content

If you submit content to us (such as through contact forms or feedback), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and display such content for the purpose of operating and improving the Service.

You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to any content you submit and that such content does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws.

7. No Medical Advice Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: CoBlind is an educational and design tool. It is NOT a medical diagnostic tool and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Our Color Blind Test and educational content are for informational purposes only. If you suspect you have a color vision deficiency, please consult a qualified eye care professional or optometrist for proper diagnosis and treatment.

We make no representations or warranties about the accuracy, reliability, or suitability of our simulations for medical purposes. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical condition.

8. Accuracy of Simulations

While we strive to provide scientifically accurate color blindness simulations based on validated research, individual experiences of color vision deficiency vary significantly. Our simulations are approximations and may not perfectly represent every person's unique visual experience.

Use our tools as helpful guidelines for accessibility design, but consider conducting user testing with individuals who have color vision deficiencies for the most accurate feedback.

9. Warranty Disclaimer

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE.

CoBlind does not warrant that:

• The Service will function uninterrupted, securely, or be available at any particular time or location
• Any errors or defects will be corrected
• The Service is free of viruses or other harmful components
• The results of using the Service will meet your requirements or expectations

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL COBLIND, ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

• Your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the Service
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Service
• Any content obtained from the Service
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, OR CAUSES OF ACTION EXCEED ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100).

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless CoBlind and its affiliates, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your access to or use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
• Your uploaded content or submissions

12. Links to External Websites

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by CoBlind. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

You acknowledge and agree that CoBlind shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available through such websites or services.

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to breach of these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except that either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in court.

15. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice before the new terms take effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

By continuing to access or use our Service after revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you must stop using the Service.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and CoBlind regarding the use of the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

18. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: