Terms of Service

Last Updated: December 16, 2025

Welcome to VisualSorting ("Service"), owned and operated by Shard ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms").

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account or using VisualSorting, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Service.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use this Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features, you may need to create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security of your password and account
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

3.2 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for violations of these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

4. Use of Service

4.1 Permitted Use

You may use VisualSorting for educational and personal purposes in accordance with these Terms.

4.2 Prohibited Conduct

You agree NOT to:

• Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
• Violate the intellectual property rights of Shard or any third party
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or related systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Upload, post, or transmit viruses or malicious code
• Harvest or collect information about other users without consent
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Engage in any activity that could harm the reputation of Shard

5. Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of VisualSorting, including but not limited to software, code, text, graphics, logos, and user interfaces, are the exclusive property of Shard and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

All rights reserved. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our Service without our prior written consent.

6. User-Generated Content

6.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of any algorithms or code you create using our Service. By sharing content through the Service, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display your content solely for the purpose of operating and improving the Service.

6.2 Content Responsibility

You are solely responsible for your content. We do not endorse or assume liability for user-generated content.

7. Privacy

Your use of the Service is subject to our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you consent to our collection and use of personal information as outlined in the Privacy Policy.

8. 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.

We do not warrant that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Defects will be corrected
• The Service is free of viruses or harmful components
• The results obtained from using the Service will be accurate or reliable

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SHARD 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 RESULTING FROM:

• Your use or inability to use the Service
• Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers
• Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Service
• Any bugs, viruses, or similar harmful code transmitted through the Service
• Any errors or omissions in any content

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Shard, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Service or your violation of these Terms.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes via email or through the Service. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

12. Termination

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

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where Shard is registered, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

14. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the jurisdiction where Shard is registered, rather than in court.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Shard regarding the use of the Service.

17. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at: legal@vck.app