Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using PasswordHive.net ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

PasswordHive provides free online tools for password security, including but not limited to:

• Password strength checking
• Password and passphrase generation
• Password hash generation (MD5, SHA, bcrypt, etc.)
• Entropy and crack time calculation
• Password policy validation
• Pattern analysis

All tools operate client-side in your browser. Your passwords are processed locally and never transmitted to our servers.

3. Use of Service

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes. You may not:

• Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Use the Service to crack or compromise passwords belonging to others without authorization
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service
• Use automated systems to access the Service in a manner that sends more requests than a human can reasonably produce
• Reproduce, duplicate, or resell the Service without permission

4. No Warranty

THE SERVICE 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 or error-free
• Passwords generated will be completely secure against all attacks
• Strength estimates are accurate for all attack scenarios
• The Service will meet your specific requirements

Password security depends on many factors including how passwords are stored, transmitted, and used. Our tools provide guidance but cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, PASSWORDHIVE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Loss of data or unauthorized access to your accounts
• Security breaches or compromised passwords
• Any damages arising from your use or inability to use the Service
• Any damages arising from reliance on password strength estimates

6. User Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

• Securely storing and managing passwords you generate
• Using appropriate password management practices
• Evaluating whether generated passwords meet your security requirements
• Keeping your accounts and systems secure
• Complying with applicable laws and regulations

7. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, code, graphics, and content, is owned by PasswordHive and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or reverse engineer any part of the Service without permission.

Passwords and hashes you generate using our tools belong to you. We claim no ownership over your generated content.

8. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these websites. Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk.

9. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time without notice. We may also update these Terms of Service from time to time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including breach of these Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

12. Contact

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