Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Pro Color Palette at www.procolorpalette.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our site or tools.

2. Description of Service

Pro Color Palette provides free web-based color tools including a palette generator, color wheel, WCAG contrast checker, palette explorer, image color extractor, and gradient maker. These tools are provided free of charge and without requiring user registration for core functionality.

3. Use of the Service

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use Pro Color Palette for any lawful purpose, including:

• Personal, educational, and commercial design projects
• Checking color accessibility for websites and applications
• Generating and exporting color palettes for use in your work
• Learning about color theory and design

3.2 Prohibited Use

You may not:

• Use automated scripts, bots, or scrapers to access the service at scale without permission
• Attempt to circumvent, disable, or interfere with any security features of the site
• Use the service to transmit malware, spam, or harmful content
• Reproduce or resell the service itself as your own product
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation when contacting us

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 Our Content

The Pro Color Palette name, logo, site design, and original written content are owned by Pro Color Palette and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce or distribute these without permission.

4.2 Color Data and Palettes

Color values — HEX codes, RGB values, HSL values — are facts and are not copyrightable. You are free to use any color values, palettes, or gradient CSS generated by our tools in your personal and commercial projects without attribution. We encourage it.

4.3 Your Content

Images you upload to the Image Color Extractor are processed entirely on your device. We never receive or store your images. You retain full ownership of any content you bring to our site.

5. Advertisements and Affiliate Links

Pro Color Palette displays third-party advertisements via Google AdSense and includes affiliate links to design tools and services. Clicking affiliate links and making purchases may result in a commission to us at no additional cost to you. We disclose all affiliate relationships in accordance with FTC guidelines.

We do not endorse or guarantee any advertised or affiliated products or services. Your interactions with advertisers are solely between you and those third parties.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

Pro Color Palette is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

• The service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
• Any results obtained from using the tools will be accurate or reliable
• The service will meet your specific requirements

WCAG contrast results provided by our contrast checker are calculated using the standard WCAG 2.1 relative luminance formula. While we make every effort to ensure accuracy, you should verify critical accessibility decisions with additional testing tools and human review.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Pro Color Palette shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the service — including but not limited to loss of data, loss of profits, or business interruption.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Our site may contain links to third-party websites and services. These links are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement. We have no control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites and accept no responsibility for them.

9. Privacy

Your use of Pro Color Palette is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

10. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be indicated by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

11. Modifications to the Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the service at any time without notice. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the service.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the United States.

13. Contact

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