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Terms of Service

Last updated: January 16, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Shad Themes ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement. If you do not agree to these Terms of Service, please do not use the Service.

We reserve the right to update and change these Terms of Service at any time without notice. Continued use of the Service after any such changes shall constitute your consent to such changes.

2. Description of Service

Shad Themes is a web-based tool that generates accessible color themes and design systems from uploaded images. The Service includes:

  • Intelligent color extraction from images
  • Automatic generation of light and dark themes
  • OKLCH color space conversion and processing
  • WCAG contrast ratio calculations
  • Export of CSS variables for shadcn/ui and similar frameworks
  • Multiple theme strategy options

3. User Obligations

3.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

  • Upload images that contain illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, or objectionable content
  • Upload images that infringe on any third party's intellectual property rights
  • Use the Service to generate themes for malicious or harmful purposes
  • Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service
  • Use automated systems or software to extract data from the Service
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service

3.2 Image Rights

You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary licenses, rights, consents, and permissions to upload and process any images through the Service. You retain all ownership rights to your uploaded images.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Our Rights

The Service, including its original content, features, and functionality, is owned by Shad Themes and is protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

4.2 Generated Content

You retain all rights to the themes and CSS code generated by the Service. The generated themes are yours to use in personal or commercial projects without restriction. We do not claim any ownership over your generated themes.

4.3 Open Source

Shad Themes may be released under an open-source license. Please refer to the LICENSE file in our GitHub repository for specific terms regarding code reuse and distribution.

5. Service Availability

We strive to provide uninterrupted access to the Service, but we cannot guarantee that the Service will be available at all times. The Service may be subject to:

  • Scheduled maintenance and updates
  • Emergency maintenance
  • Technical difficulties or outages
  • Modifications, suspensions, or discontinuation without prior notice

We are not liable for any interruption of service or loss of data resulting from service unavailability.

6. 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:

  • Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
  • Warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of generated themes
  • Warranties that generated themes will meet your specific requirements

You acknowledge that generated themes should be reviewed and tested before use in production environments.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL SHAD THEMES, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION:

  • Loss of profits, data, use, or other intangible losses
  • Damages resulting from unauthorized access to or use of our servers
  • Damages resulting from any content generated through the Service
  • Damages resulting from errors or omissions in generated themes

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Shad Themes and its affiliates from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses arising from:

  • Your use of and access to the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms of Service
  • Your violation of any third party right, including intellectual property rights
  • Images you upload to the Service

9. Third-Party Links and Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Shad Themes. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

The Service integrates with shadcn/ui and other open-source projects. Your use of generated themes with these frameworks is subject to their respective licenses and terms.

10. Accessibility Compliance

While we provide WCAG contrast ratio calculations and aim to generate accessible themes, we do not guarantee that generated themes will meet all accessibility requirements for your specific use case. You are responsible for:

  • Testing generated themes for accessibility compliance
  • Making necessary adjustments to meet your accessibility requirements
  • Ensuring compliance with applicable accessibility laws and regulations

11. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. However, you retain all rights to themes you generated before termination.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Shad Themes operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration or in the courts of the applicable jurisdiction.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right 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.

By continuing to access or use the Service after revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect.

Agreement

BY USING SHAD THEMES, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO USE THE SERVICE.