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Terms of Service

Last Updated: December 12, 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to CompressPhotos. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website and services located at compressphotos.cloud (the "Service") operated by CompressPhotos ("we", "us", or "our").

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.

2. Description of Service

CompressPhotos provides a free online image compression service that allows users to:

  • Compress JPEG and other image formats
  • Reduce image file sizes without significant quality loss
  • Generate Schengen visa photos (35x45mm format)
  • Process images entirely in the user's browser (client-side processing)
  • Download compressed images

All image processing occurs locally in your browser using JavaScript. We do not upload, store, or have access to your images.

3. User Accounts and Registration

Our Service does not require user registration or account creation. You can use our core image compression features without providing personal information.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

4.1 Permitted Uses

You may use our Service for legitimate image compression and optimization purposes, including:

  • Personal photo optimization
  • Website image optimization
  • Professional photography work
  • Creating visa photos for travel documents
  • Educational and commercial purposes

4.2 Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Service for any unlawful purpose or any purpose prohibited under this clause. You may not use our Service:

  • To process or compress illegal, harmful, or offensive content
  • To upload copyrighted images without proper authorization
  • To process images containing malicious code or viruses
  • To attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or extract our algorithms
  • To overload our servers with excessive automated requests
  • To violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • To infringe upon the rights of others
  • To process adult content, hate speech, or violent imagery

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Content

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of CompressPhotos and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

5.2 Your Content

You retain all rights to any images you process using our Service. Since all processing happens locally in your browser, we never access, store, or claim any rights to your images.

5.3 Trademarks

CompressPhotos and its logo are trademarks of CompressPhotos. You may not use these trademarks without our prior written consent.

6. Privacy and Data Security

Your privacy is important to us. Our approach to data security includes:

  • Client-Side Processing: All image compression happens in your browser
  • No Image Storage: We never store or access your images
  • No Personal Data Collection: We don't require registration or personal information
  • Minimal Analytics: We collect only basic usage statistics to improve our service

For detailed information about our privacy practices, please review our Privacy Policy.

7. Service Availability and Performance

7.1 Service Uptime

We strive to maintain high service availability but cannot guarantee 100% uptime. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:

  • Scheduled maintenance
  • Technical difficulties
  • Server upgrades
  • Circumstances beyond our control

7.2 Performance Expectations

Compression performance may vary based on:

  • Your device's processing power
  • Browser capabilities
  • Image size and complexity
  • Internet connection speed

8. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

8.1 Service Disclaimers

The Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. We expressly disclaim all warranties, whether express, implied, or statutory, including but not limited to:

  • Implied warranties of merchantability
  • Fitness for a particular purpose
  • Non-infringement
  • Course of performance
  • Course of dealing

8.2 Limitation of Liability

In no event shall CompressPhotos, its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, punitive, consequential, or special damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of the Service.

8.3 Maximum Liability

Our total liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action shall not exceed the amount you have paid us in the last six months, or $100, whichever is greater.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless CompressPhotos and its licensors, employees, contractors, agents, officers and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees).

10. Third-Party Services and Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by CompressPhotos. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

Third-party services we use include:

  • Google Analytics for usage statistics
  • Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) for faster loading

11. Modification of Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which CompressPhotos operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service will be resolved through binding arbitration or in the courts of competent jurisdiction.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect.

15. Waiver and Entire Agreement

The failure of CompressPhotos to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and CompressPhotos regarding the use of the Service, superseding any prior agreements between you and CompressPhotos relating to your use of the Service.

16. Contact Information

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

Email: legal@compressphotos.cloud

Website: https://compressphotos.cloud

Contact Form: Contact Us

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