Terms of Service
Last updated: October 13, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By downloading, installing, or using CopyHotKey, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the software.
2. License
CopyHotKey is proprietary software provided free of charge for personal and commercial use. You are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:
- Use the software for any lawful purpose (personal or commercial)
- Install the software on multiple devices you own or control
- Make backup copies for archival purposes
The software is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the software except to the extent permitted by applicable law.
3. Use of Software
You agree to:
- Use CopyHotKey in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
- Not use the software for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Not attempt to harm or disrupt the software's functionality
- Not reverse engineer or attempt to extract the source code (though source is publicly available)
4. Disclaimer of Warranties
CopyHotKey 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
- Non-infringement
- Accuracy or completeness
- Uninterrupted or error-free operation
We do not warrant that the software will meet your requirements or that defects will be corrected.
5. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, in no event shall the developers or contributors be liable for any:
- Direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
- Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
- Damages arising from use or inability to use the software
- Damages resulting from unauthorized access to your data
This limitation applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
6. Data Responsibility
You are solely responsible for:
- The content you copy to your clipboard
- Backing up your clipboard history if desired
- Securing your computer and user account
- Compliance with data protection laws in your jurisdiction
CopyHotKey stores clipboard data locally on your machine. We are not responsible for any data loss, corruption, or unauthorized access.
7. Updates and Modifications
We may release updates, patches, or new versions of CopyHotKey at any time. Updates may add, modify, or remove features. You are not obligated to install updates, but we recommend keeping the software up to date for security and functionality improvements.
8. Third-Party Components
CopyHotKey may include or depend on third-party open source components, each subject to its own license terms. These components are listed in the project repository.
9. Privacy
Your use of CopyHotKey is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review it to understand how we handle data (spoiler: we don't collect any).
10. Termination
You may stop using CopyHotKey at any time by uninstalling it. These terms will continue to apply to your prior use of the software.
11. Governing Law
These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable international open source software licenses and conventions.
12. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of CopyHotKey after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.
13. Contact
For questions about these terms, please contact us at legal@copyhotkey.com.
14. Severability
If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
Key Points
- ✓ Free proprietary software
- ✓ Provided "as is" without warranties
- ✓ You are responsible for your data
- ✓ No liability for damages
- ✓ Use at your own risk
By using CopyHotKey, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these terms.