Terms of Service & Privacy Policy

Terms of Service
Welcome to 42 Tools. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our products and services. Please read them carefully.

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using any 42 Tools products or services (including ContactLink and any future products), you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and 42 Ventures Ltd, a company registered in Hong Kong.

2. Services Overview

2.1 ContactLink Browser Extension

ContactLink is a browser extension that helps you organize your LinkedIn contacts. Key features:

• Local Storage: All your ContactLink data (contacts, groups, tags, notes, reminders) is stored locally in your browser

• No Cloud Backup: We do not back up your data. You are solely responsible for backing up your information

• Subscription Tiers: Free (limited features), Pro, and Pro+ plans with different feature limits

2.2 Website and Community

We provide:

• A marketing website hosted on Google Sites

• An optional Early Adopter Community (Google Forms + LinkedIn Group)

• Customer support via email

2.3 Future Products

We may release additional products. Those products will be governed by these Terms unless otherwise specified.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use our services.

By using our services, you represent that:

• You meet the age requirements

• You have the authority to enter into these Terms

• You will comply with all applicable laws

4. User Accounts and Subscriptions

4.1 Account Creation

Some features require a subscription account. When you create an account:

• You must provide accurate, complete, and current information

• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials

• You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account

• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access

4.2 Free Plan

Our Free plan includes a number of limited features. It is:

• Are provided "as-is" without warranty

• May be modified or discontinued at any time with reasonable notice

• May have feature limitations compared to paid plans

4.3 Paid Plans (Pro and Pro+)

Pricing: 

• Pro: As detailed on our site with feature specifications

• Pro+: As detailed on our site with feature specifications

• Lifetime: As detailed on our site with feature specifications

Payment Terms:

• All subscriptions are billed monthly in advance

• Payments are processed securely by Stripe

• All fees are in U.S. dollars (USD)

• Prices include applicable taxes where required by law

• Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled before the renewal date

Billing:

• Your payment method will be charged automatically each billing cycle

• You authorize us to charge your payment method on a recurring basis

• If payment fails, we will attempt to charge your payment method again

• If payment continues to fail, your subscription may be suspended or canceled

Lifetime Plan:

Your payment method will be charged automatically each billing cycle
4.4 Price Changes

We reserve the right to change our pricing. If we change pricing:

• We will provide at least 30 days advance notice via email

• The new pricing will apply at your next renewal date

• You may cancel before the new pricing takes effect

• Continuing to use the service after the price change constitutes acceptance

4.5 Free Trials and Promotions

We may offer free trials or promotional pricing. These offers:

• Are subject to the specific terms of the promotion

• May require payment method information upfront

• Will automatically convert to paid subscriptions unless canceled

• Cannot be combined with other offers unless explicitly stated

5. Cancellation and Refunds

5.1 Cancellation by You

You may cancel your subscription at any time:

• Cancel through your account settings or contact support

• Upon cancellation, you retain access until the end of your current billing period

• No refunds are provided for the remaining time in your billing period

• After cancellation, you will revert to the Free plan (subject to Free plan limits)

5.2 Cancellation by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account if:

• You violate these Terms

• You engage in fraudulent activity or payment disputes

• You abuse our services or harm other users

• Required by law

If we terminate your account for cause, no refunds will be provided.

5.3 Refund Policy

No Refunds: All sales are final. We do not provide refunds for:

• Partial months of service

• Unused features or storage limits

• Dissatisfaction with the service

• Changes you don't agree with (you should cancel before renewal)

Exception: We may provide refunds at our sole discretion in cases of:

• Technical errors resulting in duplicate charges

• Service outages lasting more than 72 consecutive hours

• Billing errors on our part

6. Data Storage and Your Responsibilities

6.1 Local Storage Model

IMPORTANT: ContactLink stores all your data locally in your browser:

• We do not have access to your ContactLink data

• We do not back up your ContactLink data

• We cannot recover your data if it is lost

6.2 Your Responsibilities

You are solely responsible for:

• Backing Up Your Data: Export your ContactLink data regularly

• Data Loss Prevention: Understanding that uninstalling the extension, clearing browser data, or browser issues will result in permanent data loss

• Browser Limitations: Ensuring you don't exceed browser storage limits (typically 5-10MB)

• Device Security: Protecting your device with passwords and security measures

6.3 Our Responsibilities

We are responsible for:

• Providing a functional browser extension

• Processing payments securely

• Maintaining our website and services

• Responding to support inquiries

We are NOT responsible for:

• Data loss due to browser issues, device failure, or user error

• Recovering lost data (we don't have backups)

• Browser or LinkedIn changes that affect functionality

• Data loss due to uninstalling the extension or clearing browser data

7. License and Permitted Use

7.1 License Grant

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use our services for personal or commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.

7.2 Restrictions

You may NOT:

• Modify, reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble our software

• Remove or alter any proprietary notices or labels

• Redistribute, resell, rent, lease, or sublicense our software

• Use our services for any illegal purpose

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems

• Use automated tools to scrape data from LinkedIn or our services

• Circumvent usage limits or restrictions

• Share your account credentials with others

7.3 Third-Party Permissions

ContactLink requires LinkedIn access. You are responsible for:

• Complying with LinkedIn's Terms of Service and User Agreement

• Ensuring you have permission to store and organize LinkedIn contact data

• Understanding that LinkedIn may change their platform, affecting our functionality

8. Intellectual Property

8.1 Our IP

All materials provided by 42 Tools, including:

• Software code and architecture

• User interface and design

• Logos, trademarks, and branding

• Documentation and content

...are owned by 42 Ventures Ltd and protected by intellectual property laws.

8.2 Your Content

You retain all rights to the data you store in ContactLink. By using our services, you represent that:

• You have the right to store and process your content

• Your content does not violate any laws or third-party rights

• You are responsible for compliance with data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.) if you store personal information about others

8.3 Our Use of Your Data

Because ContactLink data is stored locally, we do not have access to it. For data we do collect (payment info, support emails), see our Privacy Policy.

9. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree NOT to use our services to:

Illegal Activities:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

• Infringe intellectual property rights

• Engage in fraud or identity theft

Harmful Activities:

• Distribute malware, viruses, or harmful code

• Conduct phishing or social engineering attacks

• Harass, abuse, or harm others

System Abuse:

• Attempt to hack, breach, or compromise our systems

• Use automated tools to abuse our services

• Interfere with other users' access to the services

• Overload or disrupt our infrastructure

Data Misuse:

• Scrape or harvest data without permission

• Store illegal content

• Violate others' privacy or data protection rights

Violation of this policy may result in immediate account termination without refund.

10. Third-Party Services

10.1 LinkedIn Integration

ContactLink integrates with LinkedIn. You acknowledge that:

• LinkedIn is a third-party service with its own terms and policies

• LinkedIn may change their API or platform, affecting our functionality

• We are not responsible for LinkedIn's availability or changes

• You must comply with LinkedIn's Terms of Service

10.2 Payment Processing (Stripe)

Payments are processed by Stripe. You acknowledge that:

• Stripe's terms and privacy policy apply to payment processing

• We do not store your full payment information

• Payment issues should be directed to Stripe support initially

10.3 Google Services

Our website and forms use Google services. Google's terms and privacy policy apply to those services.

10.4 General Third-Party Disclaimer

We are not responsible for:

• Third-party service availability or functionality

• Changes to third-party APIs or services

• Third-party data practices or security

• Links to external websites

11. Disclaimers and Warranties

11.1 "AS IS" Service

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Warranties of merchantability

• Fitness for a particular purpose

• Non-infringement

• Uninterrupted or error-free operation

• Accuracy or reliability

11.2 No Data Recovery

WE EXPLICITLY DISCLAIM ANY WARRANTY THAT:

• Your data will be backed up or recoverable

• The service will be available at all times

• All features will work on all browsers or devices

• The service will meet your specific requirements

11.3 Browser Extension Risks

You acknowledge that browser extensions:

• May be affected by browser updates

• Depend on browser local storage (which has limitations)

• Can be affected by other extensions or browser settings

• May lose data if the browser is corrupted or reset

12. Limitation of Liability

12.1 Liability Cap

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, 42 VENTURES LTD'S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF OUR SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF:

• The amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim, OR

• USD $100

12.2 Excluded Damages

WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Data Loss: Loss of your ContactLink data for any reason

• Indirect Damages: Lost profits, lost business, lost opportunities

• Consequential Damages: Any indirect or consequential damages

• Incidental Damages: Any incidental damages

• Third-Party Actions: Damages caused by third-party services (LinkedIn, browsers, etc.)

• User Error: Data loss due to user actions (uninstalling, clearing data)

12.3 Basis of the Bargain

You acknowledge that:

• The pricing reflects this allocation of risk

• We would not provide the service at this price without these limitations

• You have been advised to back up your data regularly

12.4 Jurisdictional Limitations

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability for consequential damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless 42 Ventures Ltd, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of our services

• Your violation of these Terms

• Your violation of any laws or third-party rights

• Content you store or process using our services

• Your violation of LinkedIn's or other third-party terms

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

14.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Hong Kong, without regard to conflict of law principles.

14.2 Jurisdiction

You agree that any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Hong Kong, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.

14.3 Dispute Resolution Process

Before initiating legal proceedings, you agree to:

• Contact us to attempt informal resolution

• Provide a written description of the dispute

• Engage in good faith negotiations for 30 days

14.4 Arbitration

If informal resolution fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Hong Kong under the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) rules, except:

• Claims for injunctive relief

• Claims involving intellectual property

• Small claims court disputes (below the jurisdictional threshold)

14.5 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive any right to participate in class actions, class arbitrations, or representative actions.

15. Changes to These Terms

15.1 Our Right to Modify

We may modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last updated" date

• We will notify you via email (if we have your email)

• Material changes will be announced with at least 30 days notice

• Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance

15.2 Your Options

If you don't agree with the changes:

• You may cancel your subscription before the changes take effect

• Stop using our services

• Contact us with concerns

16. General Provisions

16.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and 42 Ventures Ltd regarding our services.

16.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be limited to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force.

16.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

16.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your account without our written consent. We may assign these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

16.5 Force Majeure

We are not liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including:

• Natural disasters

• War or terrorism

• Government actions

• Internet or telecommunications failures

• Third-party service outages (LinkedIn, Stripe, Google)

16.6 Survival

Provisions that by their nature should survive termination (including liability limitations, indemnification, dispute resolution) will survive termination of these Terms.

17. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Legal Department
42 Ventures Ltd
2F Glenealy Tower, 1 Glenealy
Central
Hong Kong

Email: legal@4242.co
Data Privacy Officer: dpo@4242.co

We will respond to inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.

Last Updated: January 11, 2026

Effective Date: January 11, 2026

Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how 42 Ventures Ltd ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects your information when you use any of our 42 Tools products and services.

1. Our Privacy-First Approach

At 42 Tools, we believe in minimizing data collection and maximizing your privacy. We operate on these core principles:

• Local-First Storage: Your ContactLink data is stored locally on your device, not on our servers

• No Data Resale: We do not and will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information

• Minimal Collection: We only collect data that is essential for providing our services

• Transparency: We are clear about what data we collect and how we use it

2. Information We Collect

2.1 ContactLink Browser Extension

Important: All ContactLink data (contacts, groups, tags, notes, reminders) is stored locally in your browser using local storage. We do not have access to, do not store, and do not back up any of your ContactLink data on our servers.

The ContactLink extension requires certain browser permissions to function:

• Storage: To save your data locally on your device

• Active Tab: To interact with LinkedIn pages

• Host Permissions (linkedin.com): To access LinkedIn contact information you choose to save

2.2 Early Adopter Community (Optional)

If you choose to join our Early Adopter Community, we collect:

• Google Forms Data: Name, email address, and any feedback you provide through our Google Forms

• LinkedIn Group Data: Your LinkedIn profile information visible to group members (controlled by LinkedIn's privacy settings)

This information is stored on Google's servers and in our LinkedIn group, subject to their respective privacy policies.

2.3 Website Usage

When you visit our website (hosted on Google Sites), we collect:

• Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent, and navigation patterns

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type

• Log Data: IP address, access times, and referring URLs

• Cookies: Data collected through Google Sites' default tracking and analytics

This data is collected and processed by Google Sites. Please refer to Google's Privacy Policy for more information.

2.4 Payment Information (Pro and Ultimate Plans)

When you subscribe to a paid plan, payment processing is handled by Stripe:

• Billing Information: Name, email, billing address, and payment method

• Transaction Data: Purchase history and subscription status

Important: We do not store your full credit card numbers or payment details on our servers. All payment information is securely processed and stored by Stripe. We only receive confirmation of successful payments and subscription status.

2.5 Communications

If you contact our support team, we collect:

• Contact Information: Email address and name

• Message Content: Your questions, feedback, or support requests

• Support History: Previous interactions for context

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the limited information we collect for these purposes:

3.1 To Provide Our Services

• Process your subscription payments

• Provide customer support

• Send service-related emails (payment confirmations, subscription updates)

3.2 To Improve Our Products

• Analyze website usage patterns to improve user experience

• Understand which features are most valuable

• Develop new products and features based on feedback

3.3 To Communicate With You

• Respond to your support inquiries

• Send important service announcements

• Share product updates with Early Adopter Community members (with your consent)

• Send marketing communications (only if you opt in, and you can opt out at any time)

3.4 For Legal Compliance

• Comply with applicable laws and regulations

• Respond to valid legal requests

• Protect our rights and prevent fraud

4. How We Share Your Information

• We do not sell your personal data. Period.

• We only share your information in these limited circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers and Subprocessors

We use trusted third-party service providers to help us operate our business:

Stripe (Payment Processing)

• Purpose: Process subscription payments and manage billing

• Data Shared: Name, email, billing address, payment information

• Location: United States and global infrastructure

• Privacy Policy: stripe.com/privacy

Google (Website Hosting and Forms)

• Purpose: Host our website and collect community signup information

• Data Shared: Website usage data, form responses, email addresses

• Location: United States and global infrastructure

• Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide to us.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law:

• Valid legal requests from government authorities

• Court orders or subpoenas

• To protect our rights, property, or safety

• To prevent fraud or illegal activity

4.3 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

4.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

5. Data Storage and Security

5.1 Where Your Data Is Stored

• ContactLink Data: Stored locally in your browser. We do not have backups of this data. If you uninstall the extension or clear your browser data, your ContactLink data will be permanently lost.

• Payment Data: Stored securely by Stripe on their PCI-compliant servers

• Website Data: Stored on Google Sites infrastructure

• Early Adopter Community Data: Stored in Google Forms and LinkedIn

5.2 Data Retention

• ContactLink Data: Remains on your device until you delete it or uninstall the extension

• Payment Records: Retained for 7 years for tax and accounting purposes

• Support Communications: Retained for 2 years

• Website Analytics: Retained according to Google Sites' data retention policies

• Early Adopter Community Data: Retained until you request deletion or withdraw from the community

5.3 Security Measures

We implement appropriate security measures:

• HTTPS encryption for all website communications

• Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant Stripe

• Access controls limiting who can view your information

• Regular security reviews and updates

Important Limitation: Because ContactLink stores data locally in your browser, the security of that data depends on your device security. We recommend:

• Using a secure, up-to-date browser

• Keeping your device protected with passwords/biometrics

• Being cautious on shared or public computers

• Regularly backing up important data (we do not provide backups)

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to:

• Access your ContactLink data directly through the extension interface

• Export your ContactLink data at any time

• Request a copy of information we hold about you (payment history, support emails)

• Receive your data in a portable format

6.2 Correction and Deletion

You can:

• Update or delete your ContactLink data directly in the extension

• Uninstall ContactLink to remove all local data

• Request deletion of your Early Adopter Community information

• Request deletion of your payment and subscription history (subject to legal retention requirements)

• Cancel your subscription at any time

6.3 Communication Preferences

You can control communications from us:

• Opt out of marketing emails by clicking "unsubscribe"

• Leave the Early Adopter Community at any time

• Manage your LinkedIn group membership directly

Note: We will still send essential service-related communications (payment receipts, subscription status)

6.4 Browser and Cookie Preferences

You can manage data collection through your browser:

• Clear ContactLink data by uninstalling the extension or clearing browser storage

• Disable cookies through your browser settings

• Use browser privacy modes

Note: Disabling certain features may affect website functionality

7. Important Limitations and Risks

7.1 No Cloud Backups for ContactLink

Critical: We do not back up your ContactLink data. If you:

• Uninstall the extension

• Clear your browser data

• Experience browser corruption

• Switch computers without exporting your data

...your ContactLink data will be permanently lost. We cannot recover it for you. We strongly recommend regularly exporting your data if it is important to you.

7.2 Browser Storage Limits

Browser local storage has size limits (typically 5-10MB). If you exceed these limits, ContactLink may not function properly or may lose data.

8. Third-Party Services

Our services interact with third-party platforms:

• LinkedIn: ContactLink accesses LinkedIn with your permission. LinkedIn's privacy policy governs their handling of your data

• Stripe: Payment processing is subject to Stripe's privacy policy

• Google: Website hosting and forms are subject to Google's privacy policy

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will delete that information promptly.

10. International Data Transfers

42 Ventures Ltd is based in Hong Kong. Your information may be transferred to and processed in:

• Hong Kong (our company location)

• United States (Stripe, Google)

• Other countries where our service providers operate

These countries may have different data protection laws than your country of residence. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

• Right to know what personal information we collect and how we use it

• Right to delete your personal information

• Right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)

• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Privacy Officer.

12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under GDPR:

• Right of access to your personal data

• Right to rectification of inaccurate data

• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")

• Right to restrict processing

• Right to data portability

• Right to object to processing

• Right to withdraw consent at any time

• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Our legal basis for processing your data:

• Contract performance: To provide services you've subscribed to

• Legitimate interests: To improve our products and prevent fraud

• Consent: For marketing communications and optional features

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last updated" date at the top

• We will notify you of material changes via email (if we have your email)

• Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance

• Previous versions will be archived and available upon request

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Data Privacy Officer
42 Ventures Ltd
2F Glenealy Tower, 1 Glenealy
Central
Hong Kong

Email: dpo@4242.co

For general inquiries: Contact us through our website

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days. For GDPR and CCPA requests, we will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.

Last Updated: January 11, 2026

Effective Date: January 11, 2026