Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

Your use of the Service constitutes your acceptance of and agreement to all of the terms and conditions contained herein, as well as our Privacy Policy. It is implied, assumed, and deemed that by using this Service, you have thoroughly reviewed and understood the contents of this page.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes become effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Service after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. Description of Service

AboutThisImage.com is a free, browser-based tool that allows users to:

• View EXIF metadata embedded in image files
• Edit and modify image metadata
• Remove metadata from images for privacy purposes
• Convert and process images in various formats

All image processing occurs entirely within your web browser. Your images are never uploaded to our servers.

3. Lawful Use Only

By using this Service, you represent and warrant that:

• You will comply with all applicable laws in your jurisdiction, including but not limited to laws governing intellectual property, privacy, data protection, and digital communications
• You will comply with all applicable international conventions and treaties, including those relating to intellectual property rights, human rights, and digital privacy
• You have the legal right and authority to process any images you submit to the Service
• Your use of the Service will not violate any applicable law or regulation
• You will not use the Service in any jurisdiction where such use would be prohibited by law

You acknowledge that laws regarding metadata, image manipulation, and digital privacy vary by jurisdiction. It is your sole responsibility to ensure your use of the Service complies with all applicable laws in your location.

4. Prohibited Uses

You expressly agree NOT to use the Service for any of the following purposes:

4.1 Fraudulent and Deceptive Activities

• Committing fraud, deception, or misrepresentation of any kind
• Creating, altering, or distributing images with manipulated metadata for fraudulent purposes
• Falsifying image timestamps, locations, or other metadata to deceive others
• Manufacturing false evidence or documentation
• Identity theft or impersonation
• Insurance fraud, including manipulating photo evidence
• Financial fraud or schemes involving doctored images

4.2 Harassment and Harmful Activities

• Stalking, harassment, or intimidation of any person
• Creating or distributing non-consensual intimate images
• Doxing or exposing private information about individuals
• Cyberbullying or online harassment
• Creating pranks, hoaxes, or content intended to cause distress, harm, or public panic
• Spreading misinformation or disinformation through manipulated images

4.3 Illegal Content and Activities

• Processing, creating, or distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM)
• Processing images depicting illegal activities
• Violating intellectual property rights, including copyrights and trademarks
• Circumventing digital rights management (DRM) protections
• Tampering with evidence in legal proceedings
• Any activity that would constitute a criminal offense

4.4 Technical Misuse

• Attempting to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Service
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any systems or networks
• Introducing malware, viruses, or other harmful code
• Overwhelming the Service with automated requests or denial-of-service attacks
• Scraping, data mining, or automated data collection
• Using the Service to develop competing products or services

4.5 Other Prohibited Uses

• Cheating in contests, competitions, or verification processes
• Manipulating images for academic dishonesty or plagiarism
• Violating the rights of any third party
• Any use that we determine, in our sole discretion, is harmful or objectionable

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, functionality, code, graphics, logos, and all content created by us, is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not:

• Copy, reproduce, or duplicate any part of the Service without express written permission
• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works based on the Service
• Distribute, license, sell, or transfer the Service or any portion thereof
• Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
• Use our trademarks, logos, or branding without written authorization

5.2 Your Content

You retain all ownership rights to images you process using the Service. We claim no ownership over your content. However, you represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to use and process the images
• Your content does not infringe on any third party's intellectual property rights
• You have obtained all necessary permissions for any persons depicted in your images

5.3 Copyright Infringement

We respect intellectual property rights and expect users to do the same. If you believe any content on our Service infringes your copyright, please contact us at legal@aboutthisimage.com.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
• Warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any information provided
• Warranties that defects will be corrected or that the Service is free of viruses or harmful components

You use the Service at your own risk. We do not guarantee that metadata will be completely removed or that the Service will meet your specific requirements.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:

• We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• We shall not be liable for any loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
• Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid to use the Service (which is zero for our free service)
• We are not liable for any damages arising from your use or inability to use the Service
• We are not liable for any unauthorized access to or alteration of your content

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or liabilities. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless AboutThisImage.com, its owners, operators, affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
• Your violation of any third party's rights, including intellectual property rights
• Any content you process, create, or distribute using the Service
• Any fraudulent, deceptive, or illegal activity conducted using the Service

9. Third-Party Links and Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for:

• The content, accuracy, or practices of third-party sites
• Any damages or losses caused by third-party sites or services
• The privacy practices of third-party sites

Your interactions with third-party sites are governed by their respective terms and policies.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to:

• Terminate or suspend access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for any violation of these Terms
• Modify or discontinue the Service at any time without notice
• Block access from specific IP addresses or regions

Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through:

1. Informal Resolution: We encourage you to contact us first to resolve any disputes informally
2. Binding Arbitration: If informal resolution fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration
3. Class Action Waiver: You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis and waive any right to participate in class actions

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or if modification is not possible, severed from these Terms. The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and AboutThisImage.com regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of such provision or any other provision.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

Email: legal@aboutthisimage.com

We will respond to your inquiry as soon as reasonably possible.