Terms of Service

Terms of Service for QA Sandbox

Welcome to QA Sandbox! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the QA Sandbox platform, including our website, cloud-based IDE, automation learning tools, and related services (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, accessing, or using QA Sandbox, you:

• Agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms
• Represent that you are at least 18 years old or have parental/guardian consent
• Confirm you have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement
• Acknowledge that you have read our Privacy Policy

2. Description of Service

QA Sandbox provides:

• Cloud-based IDE: Online development environment for QA automation
• Learning Platform: Educational content, tutorials, and courses on automation testing
• Framework Support: Pre-configured environments for Selenium, Playwright, K6, and other testing frameworks
• AI Assistance: Automated code generation and intelligent suggestions
• Collaboration Tools: Features for team collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Mentorship: Access to expert guidance and support

3. User Accounts and Registration

Account Creation

To access certain features, you must create an account by providing:

• Valid email address
• Secure password meeting our requirements
• Accurate profile information

Account Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Immediately notifying us of any unauthorized access
• Providing accurate and up-to-date information

4. Acceptable Use Policy

Permitted Uses

You may use QA Sandbox for:

• Learning and practicing QA automation techniques
• Developing and testing automation scripts
• Collaborating with team members on legitimate projects
• Educational and training purposes
• Professional development and skill building

Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

• Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Violate any laws, regulations, or third-party rights
• Upload, store, or transmit malicious code or harmful content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Use the Service to attack, test, or attempt to breach other systems without permission
• Share your account credentials with others
• Create multiple accounts to circumvent limitations
• Use automated tools to scrape or extract data from the Service
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code

5. User Content and Data

Your Content

You retain ownership of the code, scripts, and content you create using our Service. However, you grant us:

• A license to host, store, and display your content as necessary to provide the Service
• Permission to create backups and ensure data availability
• The right to use anonymized, aggregated data for service improvement

Content Standards

All content must:

• Comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Respect intellectual property rights
• Not contain malicious or harmful code
• Not violate privacy or security of others

6. Pricing and Payment Terms

Free Tier

We offer a free tier with limited features and usage quotas.

Paid Plans

Premium features require paid subscriptions:

• Pricing is displayed on our website and subject to change
• Payments are processed securely through third-party providers
• Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled
• No refunds for partial usage periods

Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time. Access to paid features continues until the end of your billing period.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Rights

QA Sandbox and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by us and protected by:

• Copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws
• International copyright treaties
• Other proprietary rights

Open Source Components

Our Service may include open-source software components, each governed by their respective licenses.

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains:

• How we collect, use, and protect your information
• Your rights regarding your personal data
• How we handle cookies and tracking technologies
• Data retention and deletion policies

By using our Service, you also agree to our Privacy Policy.

9. Service Availability and Modifications

Service Availability

We strive to provide reliable service but cannot guarantee:

• 100% uptime or uninterrupted access
• Error-free operation
• Compatibility with all systems or browsers

Service Modifications

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service
• Update features and functionality
• Change system requirements
• Perform maintenance and updates

10. Termination

Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by:

• Using account deletion features in your settings
• Contacting our support team
• Canceling paid subscriptions

Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your access if you:

• Violate these Terms or our policies
• Engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
• Threaten the security or integrity of our Service
• Fail to pay required fees

Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your access to the Service will cease
• Your data may be deleted according to our retention policy
• You may request data export before termination
• Outstanding obligations remain in effect

11. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

Service Disclaimer

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, QA SANDBOX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Service interruptions or data loss
• Actions of third parties or force majeure events

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless QA Sandbox from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Violation of these Terms
• Infringement of third-party rights
• Your content or conduct

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Jurisdiction] without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes will be resolved through:

• Good faith negotiations
• Binding arbitration if negotiations fail
• Individual claims only (no class actions)

14. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting updated Terms on our website
• Sending email notifications
• Displaying notices in the Service

Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

15. Miscellaneous

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and QA Sandbox.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force.

Assignment

You may not assign your rights under these Terms. We may assign our rights to any affiliate or successor.

Contact Information

For questions about these Terms or our Service, please contact us: