1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Quick Merge ("Quick Merge," "we," "our," or "us"). These Terms and Services ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you") and Quick Merge governing your access to and use of our website, online tools, and related services (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately discontinue all use of the Services.

2. Eligibility and Legal Capacity

You must be at least eighteen (18) years of age or have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract under the laws of your jurisdiction (including the laws of Canada) to use Quick Merge. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements and that your use complies with all applicable federal, provincial, territorial, and local laws and regulations.

3. Free and Non-Fee Based Service

Quick Merge is currently a free, non-fee based service. We do not charge users any subscription fees, usage fees, or mandatory payments to access or use our core tools. The Services may be supported through advertising, including but not limited to Google AdSense, or other lawful monetization methods. We reserve the right to modify the structure, features, or business model of the Services in the future, provided such changes comply with applicable laws and are clearly reflected in updated versions of these Terms.

4. Description of Services

Quick Merge provides online tools that allow users to merge, convert, process, organize, or manage digital files and data. The Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis for informational and utility purposes. While we strive to ensure accuracy, functionality, security, and availability, we do not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or compatible with all devices, browsers, or file formats. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Services at any time without prior notice.

5. User Content and Responsibilities

a. Your Content

You are solely responsible for any content, files, data, or information you upload, submit, transmit, or process through the Quick Merge Services ("User Content"). You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to use and authorize Quick Merge to process your User Content.

b. Prohibited Content

You agree not to upload, submit, or process any User Content that:

• Is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
• Infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other proprietary rights of any party
• Contains malicious code, viruses, or any other computer programming routines intended to damage or interfere with any system
• Violates any applicable law

c. License Grant

You retain ownership of your User Content. However, by using the Services, you grant Quick Merge a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform your User Content solely for the purpose of operating, providing, and improving the Services to you. This license is temporary and terminates automatically once your User Content is processed and the session ends, or when you delete your data from our systems.

d. Data Retention

We process User Content transiently to provide the Service. We typically do not store your files permanently after processing. However, we may retain cached or backup copies for a limited period as necessary for operational purposes, security, and legal compliance. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for details.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

All intellectual property rights in and to the Quick Merge Services, including but not limited to the software, website design, user interface, graphics, logos, trademarks, service marks, and all content not provided by users, are the exclusive property of Quick Merge or its licensors and are protected under Canadian and international intellectual property laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Services for your personal or internal business purposes in accordance with these Terms. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, lease, reverse engineer, or create derivative works based on the Services or any part thereof without our prior written consent.

7. Privacy, Advertising, and Data Use

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Our Privacy Policy complies with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Quick Merge does not sell your personal data.

The Services may display third-party advertisements, including through services like Google AdSense. These third parties may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to collect information about your use of the Services and other websites to provide you with relevant advertisements. Your interactions with these advertisers are governed by their own privacy policies. By using our Services, you consent to such data collection and advertising practices as described in our Privacy Policy.

8. Acceptable Use and Compliance

You agree to use the Services responsibly and in compliance with all applicable laws. You agree not to:

• Use the Services for any illegal purpose or in violation of any local, provincial, national, or international law
• Misuse or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Services, including attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems, networks, or accounts
• Use any automated system, including "robots," "spiders," or "offline readers," to access the Services in a manner that sends more request messages to our servers than a human can reasonably produce in the same period
• Circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with security-related features of the Services

Any violation of this section may result in the immediate suspension or termination of your access to the Services, at our sole discretion.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE CANADIAN LAW, QUICK MERGE AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICES AND YOUR USE THEREOF. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ANY WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE FROM VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL QUICK MERGE, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, 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 (I) YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICES; (II) ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SERVICES; (III) ANY CONTENT OBTAINED FROM THE SERVICES; AND (IV) 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.

OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICES SHALL BE LIMITED TO ONE HUNDRED CANADIAN DOLLARS (CAD $100) OR THE MINIMUM AMOUNT ALLOWED BY LAW, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Quick Merge and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, debt, or expenses (including but not limited to reasonable legal fees) arising from: (i) your use of and access to the Services; (ii) your violation of any term of these Terms; (iii) your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right; or (iv) any claim that your User Content caused damage to a third party. This indemnification obligation will survive the termination of these Terms and your use of the Services.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the Province of Ontario for the resolution of any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services.

13. Changes to These 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 provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect, typically by posting a notice on our website or via the Services. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Services after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms.

14. General Provisions

a. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be severed from these Terms and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

b. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

c. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Quick Merge regarding our Services and supersede any prior agreements.

d. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us through our Contact page.