Terms of Service

Effective Date: January , 2025

Last Updated: December , 2025

Welcome to GradGenTool.com. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website and CSS gradient generation tools (collectively, the "Service"). 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 our Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using GradGenTool.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. Description of Service

GradGenTool.com provides free, browser-based CSS gradient generation tools, including but not limited to:

Linear gradient generator with customizable colors and angles
Radial gradient generator with shape and position controls
Two-color gradient generator for simplified gradient creation
Mesh gradient generator for complex, multi-point gradients
Color palette generator for harmonious color scheme creation
Gradient palette library with pre-made gradient collections
Educational content about CSS gradients and color theory

Our tools operate entirely in your web browser using client-side JavaScript. We do not store your gradient configurations, color selections, or generated CSS code on our servers.

3. Use License and Restrictions

3.1 Grant of License

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our Service for your personal or commercial projects. The CSS code generated by our tools is yours to use freely without attribution, though attribution is always appreciated.

3.2 Restrictions

You agree not to:

Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our servers, systems, or networks
Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access the Service in a manner that sends more request messages to our servers than a human can reasonably produce in the same period
Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service
Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Service without our express written permission
Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notices from the Service
Frame or mirror any part of the Service without our prior written authorization
Use the Service to transmit viruses, malware, or other malicious code

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Our Content

The Service and its original content (excluding user-generated CSS code), features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of GradGenTool.com. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of both the United States and foreign countries. Our trademarks, service marks, and logos may not be used without our prior written consent.

4.2 User-Generated Content

The CSS code, gradients, and color palettes you create using our tools belong to you. We claim no ownership rights over your creations. You are free to use, modify, and distribute the CSS code generated by our tools in any personal or commercial project without restriction or attribution requirements.

4.3 Feedback

If you provide us with any feedback, suggestions, or ideas regarding the Service ("Feedback"), you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and incorporate such Feedback into our Service without compensation or attribution to you.

5. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources (such as MDN Web Docs, Dribbble, Awwwards, and others) that are not owned or controlled by GradGenTool.com. We provide these links for educational and informational purposes only.

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 we shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

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 IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE.

We do not warrant that:

The Service will function uninterrupted, secure, or 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
The CSS code generated will work in all browsers or contexts without modification

You acknowledge that the CSS code generated by our tools should be tested in your target browsers and environments before deploying to production. Browser rendering of gradients may vary, and you are responsible for ensuring compatibility with your specific use case.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL GRADGENTOOL.COM, 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

WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, WHETHER OR NOT WE HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless GradGenTool.com and its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

Your violation of these Terms
Your use of the Service
Your violation of any third-party right, including any copyright, trademark, property, or privacy right
Any claim that your use of the Service caused damage to a third party

9. Advertising and Monetization

We may display advertisements on our Service, including through Google AdSense or similar advertising platforms. These advertisements help us provide our tools free of charge. By using our Service, you acknowledge and agree that:

We may display advertisements alongside our content and tools
Third-party advertisers may use cookies and similar technologies to deliver relevant ads
We are not responsible for the content of third-party advertisements
Clicking on advertisements may redirect you to third-party websites outside our control

10. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including without limitation ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved in the courts of the United States, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed modified to the extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving its intent as closely as possible.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and GradGenTool.com regarding the use of our Service and supersede any prior agreements between you and GradGenTool.com relating to your use of the Service.

14. Contact Information

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

Email: legal@gradgentool.com
Contact Form: https://gradgentool.com/contact-us.html

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your inquiry within 30 days.

Summary: Use our free tools responsibly. The CSS you generate is yours to use freely. We're not liable for issues with generated code—always test in your target browsers. We may show ads to keep the service free. Don't abuse the service or use it for illegal purposes.