Terms of Service
Last Updated: September 30, 2025
Important: By using LazyTimer, you agree to these terms. Please read them carefully.
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to LazyTimer. By accessing or using our website at lazytimer.com (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.
These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.
2. Description of Service
LazyTimer provides a free online countdown timer and stopwatch service accessible through web browsers. The Service includes:
- Preset timers for various activities (cooking, productivity, fitness, meditation, etc.)
- Custom timer functionality allowing users to set their own durations
- Visual analog and digital timer displays
- Optional premium features (future implementation) available through subscription
3. Use of Service
3.1 Permitted Use
You may use LazyTimer for any lawful purpose, including but not limited to:
- Time management and productivity tracking
- Cooking and food preparation timing
- Fitness and workout intervals
- Meditation and mindfulness practice
- Study sessions and academic work
- Any other legitimate timing needs
3.2 Prohibited Use
You agree not to:
- Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
- Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Service excessively
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service
- Remove or obscure any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
- Use the Service to transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
- Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
4. User Accounts (Future Premium Service)
Currently, LazyTimer does not require account registration. If premium features requiring accounts are introduced in the future:
- You will be responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
- You are responsible for all activities under your account
- You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
- You must provide accurate, current, and complete information
5. Intellectual Property Rights
The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by LazyTimer and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.
You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our Service without our explicit written permission.
6. Free Service and Premium Features
LazyTimer's core timer functionality is provided free of charge. We may offer premium features in the future, which will be governed by additional terms and require payment. Premium subscriptions may include:
- Extended timer durations
- Custom fonts and themes
- Advanced interval training features
- Productivity tracking and statistics
- Premium sound alerts
- Ad-free experience
7. Payment Terms (Future Premium Service)
If you choose to purchase premium features:
- Subscription fees are charged in advance on a monthly or annual basis
- All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated
- We reserve the right to change pricing with 30 days notice
- You can cancel your subscription at any time
- Payment processing will be handled by secure third-party providers (Stripe, PayPal, etc.)
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:
- Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
- Guarantees that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
- Guarantees regarding the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of the Service
We do not warrant that defects will be corrected or that our Service is free of viruses or other harmful components.
9. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, LAZYTIMER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
- Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
- Damages resulting from your use or inability to use the Service
- Damages from reliance on any information obtained from the Service
- Damages from unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the past 12 months, or $100, whichever is greater.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless LazyTimer, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:
- Your use or misuse of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of another party
- Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
11. Accuracy of Timer
While we strive to provide accurate timing, LazyTimer is not intended for critical timing applications where accuracy is essential. Factors that may affect timing accuracy include:
- Browser performance and resource availability
- Device processing power and battery state
- Internet connectivity issues
- Background processes and system load
Do not use LazyTimer for applications where precise timing is critical (medical procedures, scientific experiments, legal deadlines, etc.).
12. Modifications to Service
We reserve the right to:
- Modify or discontinue the Service (or any part) at any time with or without notice
- Change these Terms at any time by posting updated terms
- Refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time
Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
13. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including:
- Breach of these Terms
- Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
- Request by law enforcement or government agencies
Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.
14. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which LazyTimer operates, without regard to conflict of law provisions.
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved in the courts of that jurisdiction.
15. Dispute Resolution
If you have a dispute with LazyTimer, you agree to first contact us at support@lazytimer.com to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will try to resolve disputes in good faith.
16. 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.
17. Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and LazyTimer regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
18. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Email: legal@lazytimer.com
Website: https://lazytimer.com
19. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or through the Service. Your continued use after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
By using LazyTimer, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.