Introduction
Welcome to the UUID, ULID & CUID2 Generator ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website located at uuid.guru (the "Service") operated by UUID Generator.
By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.
Service Description
Our Service provides free tools to generate unique identifiers including:
- UUID Version 4 (Random)
- UUID Version 7 (Time-ordered)
- ULID (Universally Unique Lexicographically Sortable Identifier)
- CUID2 (Collision-resistant Unique Identifier version 2)
All identifier generation is performed client-side in your browser using cryptographically secure methods. No data is transmitted to our servers during the generation process.
Privacy and Data Handling
No Data Collection
We do not collect, store, or transmit any of the identifiers you generate. All generation happens locally in your browser using cryptographically secure random number generators.
Analytics and Cookies
We may use basic analytics to understand how our service is used, but we do not track individual users or store personally identifiable information. We use minimal cookies only for essential functionality such as theme preferences.
API Usage
Our REST API endpoints generate identifiers server-side but do not log or store the generated values. API requests may be logged for monitoring and abuse prevention purposes.
Acceptable Use Policy
You may use our Service for any legitimate purpose. However, you agree not to:
- Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Attempt to overwhelm our servers with excessive API requests
- Try to circumvent any security measures or rate limiting
- Reverse engineer or attempt to extract our algorithms
- Use the Service to harm, harass, or violate others' rights
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to users who violate this policy.
API Usage Terms
Rate Limits
We may implement rate limiting on our API endpoints to ensure fair usage and service availability for all users. Excessive usage may result in temporary or permanent restrictions.
Service Availability
While we strive to maintain high availability, we do not guarantee uninterrupted service. The API is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.
Commercial Use
You may use our API for commercial purposes. However, high-volume commercial users are encouraged to implement their own generation logic to reduce dependency on our service.
Security and Reliability
Cryptographic Security
All identifiers are generated using cryptographically secure random number generators available in modern browsers and server environments. We follow industry best practices for identifier generation.
Uniqueness Guarantee
While our identifiers are designed to be unique, we cannot provide absolute guarantees due to the probabilistic nature of random generation. The collision probability is extremely low but not zero.
No Warranty
The Service is provided "as is" without any warranty, express or implied. Users should validate the suitability of generated identifiers for their specific use cases.
Intellectual Property
The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by UUID Generator and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.
The generated identifiers themselves are not subject to copyright and may be used freely. The identifier formats (UUID, ULID, CUID2) are based on public specifications and standards.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall UUID Generator, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of the Service.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.
By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
- By visiting our website: uuid.guru
- Through our GitHub repository for technical issues