Terms of Service
Last Updated: January 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using LYNX QR ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.
2. Description of Service
LYNX QR is a mobile and web application that allows users to create shareable QR codes containing their contact information. The Service includes both free and paid (Pro) subscription tiers with different features and limitations.
3. User Accounts
3.1 Account Creation
To use the Service, you must create an account by providing a valid email address and creating a password. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
3.2 Account Responsibility
You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
4. Free and Pro Subscriptions
4.1 Free Tier
- Limited to one QR code
- Limited contact fields and one web link
- 30-day QR code duration limit
- Advertisements displayed to you and your QR code visitors
4.1.1 Free QR Code Feature
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: The free QR code creation feature allows you to create a personal QR code without creating an account. When using this feature:
- No Data Storage: We do NOT store, save, or retain any of the information you enter when creating a free QR code. The QR code is generated locally on your device.
- No Encryption: The data you enter for free QR codes is NOT encrypted, as it is never transmitted to or stored on our servers.
- Your Responsibility: You are solely responsible for the data you enter when creating a free QR code. You must ensure that all information you include is accurate, lawful, and appropriate for public sharing.
- No Account Required: Free QR codes can be created without creating an account, and as such, we have no way to track, modify, or delete these QR codes once generated.
- Local Generation Only: Free QR codes are generated entirely on your device using vCard format. The QR code image and data remain on your device unless you choose to share it.
By using the free QR code feature, you acknowledge and agree that LYNX QR bears no responsibility for the content, accuracy, or security of data entered in free QR codes, and you assume full liability for any consequences arising from the use of such QR codes.
4.2 Pro Tier
- Unlimited QR codes
- Unlimited web links of any type
- Flexible QR code duration options (1 day, 7 days, 30 days, unlimited)
- Custom branding (logo upload)
- Profile picture upload
- Banner images for web links
- PDF document uploads
- No advertisements for you or your visitors
- Theme customization
4.3 Subscription Terms
- Pro subscriptions are billed monthly through your app store (Apple App Store or Google Play Store)
- Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period
- Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period
- Upon cancellation or expiration, your account will revert to the free tier with applicable limitations
- Refunds are subject to your app store's refund policy
5. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Upload malicious content, viruses, or harmful code
- Upload images that are illegal, offensive, inappropriate, or contain nudity (see Section 6.3 for details)
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Violate any laws in your jurisdiction
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service
- Use automated systems to access the Service without permission
6. Content and Intellectual Property
6.1 Your Content
You retain ownership of all content you upload to the Service. By uploading content, you grant us a license to use, store, and display that content as necessary to provide the Service.
6.2 Our Content
The Service, including its design, features, and functionality, is owned by LYNX QR and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
6.3 Image Upload Responsibility
You are wholly responsible for all images you upload to the Service, including but not limited to profile pictures, banner images, custom logos, and any other image content.
You agree that you will NOT upload any images that:
- Are illegal under any applicable laws or regulations
- Are offensive, defamatory, or harassing
- Are inappropriate for a professional or public context
- Contain nudity, sexual content, or explicit material
- Violate the rights of others (including copyright, trademark, or privacy rights)
- Depict violence, hate speech, or discriminatory content
- Contain personal information of others without their consent
By uploading images to the Service, you represent and warrant that:
- You have the right to upload and display such images
- The images comply with all applicable laws and regulations
- The images do not violate any third-party rights
- The images are appropriate for public display
Violation of this section may result in immediate termination of your account and removal of all uploaded content, without refund. We reserve the right to remove any images we deem inappropriate, illegal, or in violation of these Terms at our sole discretion.
7. QR Code Security
QR codes generated through the Service include security tokens to prevent unauthorized access. You may share your QR code URL (link) on social media, in emails, or through any other means you choose - this is a feature of the Service designed to help you distribute your contact information.
However, attempting to guess, brute-force, or otherwise gain unauthorized access to QR code URLs that do not belong to you is strictly prohibited. The security token system ensures that only those with the correct URL (obtained by scanning your QR code or through your authorized sharing) can access your contact information.
You are responsible for how and where you share your QR code URLs. We are not responsible for any consequences arising from unauthorized access if you share your QR code URL publicly or with unintended recipients.
8. Data Encryption
Contact details stored in business accounts and Pro subscriptions are encrypted using AES-256 encryption. While we implement industry-standard security measures, you acknowledge that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Free QR Codes: Data entered for free QR codes (created without an account) is NOT encrypted, as it is never stored on our servers. Free QR codes are generated locally on your device and are not subject to our encryption or security measures.
9. Content Restrictions
Pro users may include links to any type of content in their QR codes. You are responsible for ensuring that any content you link to complies with applicable laws and platform policies. Free users are restricted from adding certain types of links.
10. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.
11. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
12. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, LYNX QR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless LYNX QR from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.
14. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
15. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which LYNX QR operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
16. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us through our Support page.