Terms of Service

Last updated: December 22, 2024

1. Service Overview

change.photos ("we", "our", or "us") provides a web-based API service for transforming, processing, and optimizing images ("the Service"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

2. Account and API Usage

To use the Service, you must:

  • Create an account and maintain accurate account information
  • Keep your API keys secure and not share them with unauthorized parties
  • Comply with any rate limits or usage quotas specified in your plan
  • Not attempt to circumvent any service limitations or restrictions
  • Ensure you have the right to process and transform uploaded images

3. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Service to:

  • Process or transform images containing illegal content
  • Infringe upon intellectual property rights
  • Process images without proper authorization
  • Create or distribute harmful or malicious content
  • Overwhelm or impair the Service or its infrastructure
  • Process images containing explicit or inappropriate content

4. Privacy and Data Usage

We handle all data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you:

  • Acknowledge that we may store image data temporarily for processing
  • Agree not to upload images containing sensitive personal information
  • Accept that we may collect usage metrics and API analytics
  • Understand that processed images may be cached for performance optimization
  • Grant us the right to process your images for the purpose of providing the Service

5. Service Availability and Support

While we strive for high availability, we:

  • Do not guarantee 100% uptime or uninterrupted service
  • May perform maintenance or updates with reasonable notice
  • Provide support according to your subscription plan level
  • Reserve the right to modify or discontinue features

6. Billing and Cancellation

For paid plans:

  • Payments are processed securely through our payment provider
  • Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled before the renewal date
  • Refunds are provided according to our refund policy
  • We may change pricing with 30 days notice
  • Usage is billed based on the number of image transformations

7. Limitation of Liability

The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We are not liable for:

  • Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
  • Quality of processed images or transformation results
  • Service interruptions or technical failures
  • Unauthorized use or access of your account or API keys

8. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration, rather than in court. The arbitration shall be conducted in the State of Texas, and you agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the arbitrators located in Texas. You agree to waive any right to a jury trial or to participate in a class action lawsuit.

9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree that any legal action or proceeding between you and change.photos shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Texas.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. By continuing to access or use our Service after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at support@change.photos.