Terms of Use for QR Scanner: Barcode Scanner
Terms of Use for QR Scanner: Barcode Scanner
Effective Date: April 15, 2026
By downloading, installing, or using the QR Scanner: Barcode Scanner application ("the App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the App.
1. Scope of Use
QR Scanner: Barcode Scanner is a utility application designed to scan, read, and generate 1D and 2D barcodes and QR codes. You are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the App on your personal or business Android devices in accordance with these Terms.
You agree not to use the App to:
Generate QR codes containing malicious links, malware, or harmful software.
Scan or interact with content that is illegal, infringes on third-party rights, or violates local laws.
Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract the source code of the App.
2. Device Permissions and Hardware Access
To function correctly, the App requires specific access to your device's hardware and operating system. By using the App, you acknowledge and consent to the following:
Camera Access: The App requires access to your device's camera hardware solely for the purpose of capturing frames to detect and decode barcodes and QR codes in real-time.
Storage Access: The App requires read and write access to your local storage to analyze images you select from your gallery and to save QR codes or barcodes generated within the App to your device.
Wi-Fi Control: When you choose to scan a Wi-Fi configuration QR code, the App uses permissions to access and change your Wi-Fi state. This is strictly to automate the process of connecting your device to the scanned network.
Haptic Feedback: The App utilizes your device's vibration motor to provide physical feedback upon successfully decoding a code.
3. Third-Party Technologies and Open Source Libraries
The App relies on specific third-party frameworks and open-source libraries to deliver its core functionality. Your use of the App also subjects you to the acceptable use policies of these underlying technologies:
Google ML Kit: The App utilizes Google Play Services' ML Kit for high-speed, on-device barcode scanning. While processing is local, the use of this API is subject to Google’s Terms of Service.
ZXing (Zebra Crossing): The App integrates this open-source library to generate codes locally.
Glide: The App utilizes this open-source framework for efficient image loading when accessing your gallery.
AndroidX CameraX: The App uses official Android libraries to interface with your device's camera securely.
4. Disclaimer of Warranties
The App is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. While we strive for maximum accuracy and speed, we do not warrant that:
The App will successfully read every existing barcode or QR code, as scanning success depends on external factors like lighting, camera hardware quality, and code condition.
The automatic Wi-Fi connection feature will work with all network security protocols or router configurations.
The App will be entirely error-free or uninterrupted.
5. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the developers and owners of QR Scanner: Barcode Scanner shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of your use or inability to use the App. This includes, but is not limited to, damages resulting from scanning malicious third-party QR codes or connecting to unsecure Wi-Fi networks via the App. You assume full responsibility for the links you follow and the networks you connect to.
6. Changes to the Terms of Use
We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. Any changes will be reflected in an updated version of this document. Continued use of the App after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
7. Contact Information
If you have any questions or require support regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us through the official support channel provided on the QR Scanner: Barcode Scanner listing page on the Google Play Store.