Terms of Service

Last updated: March 2026

1. Acceptance of terms

By accessing or using ToolForge at toolforge.co.uk ("the Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

2. Description of service

ToolForge provides a collection of free online tools for developers, IT professionals, and general users. All tools are provided free of charge and without requiring registration.

3. Acceptable use

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others. You must not:

  • Use the Site to shorten URLs that link to illegal content, malware, phishing pages, or content that violates third-party rights
  • Attempt to circumvent rate limits, access controls, or any security feature of the Site
  • Use automated scripts or bots to make excessive requests that degrade the service for other users
  • Use the Site in any way that could damage, disable, or impair its operation
  • Submit or process data belonging to others without appropriate authorisation

4. URL Shortener — specific terms

Short links created on ToolForge are temporary and will expire automatically (maximum 24 hours, or on first click if "burn after reading" is selected). We reserve the right to delete any short link at any time if we determine it violates these Terms or links to harmful content.

You are solely responsible for the destination URLs you shorten. ToolForge accepts no liability for the content of destination pages.

5. Intellectual property

All content on the Site — including code, design, text, and graphics — is owned by or licensed to ToolForge. You may not copy, reproduce, or redistribute the Site's content without prior written permission, except as permitted by applicable law.

6. Disclaimer of warranties

The Site and all tools are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. We do not warrant that:

  • The Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
  • Results produced by any tool are accurate, complete, or fit for any particular purpose

You use the Site and rely on its output at your own risk.

7. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ToolForge and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Site or any tool — even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

8. Third-party services

The Site uses Google AdSense to display advertising. These third-party services have their own terms and privacy policies, which you should review independently. We are not responsible for the practices of these third parties.

9. Changes to these terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

10. Governing law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

11. Contact

For any questions about these Terms, please contact us via the Site.