Terms of Service
Last updated: December 21, 2025
Agreement to Terms
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Free JSON Formatter website and services ("Service") operated by us. By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.
These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service. By using our Service, you represent that you are at least 13 years old.
Description of Service
Free JSON Formatter provides online tools for formatting, validating, minifying, and compressing JSON data. Our services include:
- JSON Formatter: Beautify and format JSON with customizable indentation
- JSON Validator: Check JSON syntax and structure
- JSON Minifier: Remove whitespace to reduce file size
- JSON Compressor: Advanced compression techniques
- File Processing: Upload and download JSON files
Free Service
All our tools are provided free of charge. There are no usage limits or hidden fees.
User Responsibilities
By using our Service, you agree to:
- Use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms
- Not use the Service to process illegal, harmful, or inappropriate content
- Not attempt to reverse engineer, modify, or interfere with our tools
- Not use automated tools or scripts to access our Service
- Not upload malicious files or content that could harm our systems
- Respect the intellectual property rights of others
Prohibited Uses
You may not use our Service to process content that violates laws, contains malware, or infringes on intellectual property rights.
Data Processing and Privacy
Client-Side Processing
All JSON processing occurs in your browser. Your data is never transmitted to or stored on our servers.
No Data Retention
We do not store, log, or retain any of the JSON data you process through our tools.
Your Responsibility
You are responsible for the content you process. We are not liable for any data loss or issues resulting from tool usage.
Intellectual Property
The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Free JSON Formatter and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.
Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent.
Open Source Components
Our tools may incorporate open source software components. The use of such components is subject to their respective open source licenses.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the Service or the information, content, or materials included therein.
We do not warrant that:
- The Service will meet your specific requirements
- The Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
- Any errors in the Service will be corrected
- The Service will be free from viruses or other harmful code
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Free JSON Formatter, its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates 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 use or inability to use the Service
- Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers
- Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Service
- Any bugs, viruses, trojan horses, or the like
- Any errors or omissions in any content
Maximum Liability
In no event shall our total liability exceed the amount paid by you (if any) for accessing the Service.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Free JSON Formatter and its licensee and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees), resulting from or arising out of:
- Your use and access of the Service
- Your violation of any term of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right
- Any claim that your content caused damage to a third party
Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.
Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which we operate, 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.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.
By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, please stop using the Service.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
We will respond to your inquiry as promptly as possible, typically within 24-48 hours.