Legal Agreement

Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using UpgradeImg's image processing tools and services.

Last updated: December 19, 2024Effective: December 19, 2024

Key Terms Summary

Free to Use

All tools are completely free

Use at Your Risk

Tools may have limitations

Privacy Protected

Your files stay on your device

Fair Use

Respectful usage required

Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ('Terms') constitute a legally binding agreement between you ('User,' 'you,' or 'your') and UpgradeImg ('we,' 'us,' or 'our') regarding your use of the UpgradeImg website, tools, and services (collectively, the 'Service') available at upgradeimg.com.

📋 By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access or use our Service.

Service Description

What We Provide

UpgradeImg offers a suite of free, browser-based image processing tools including but not limited to:

  • OG Meta Image Generator
  • HTML to Image Converter
  • Image Compressor
  • Format Converter
  • Image Cropper
  • AI Image Upscaler
  • OG Meta Checker
  • Additional tools as developed

How Our Service Works

  • Browser-Based Processing: All image processing occurs locally in your web browser
  • No File Uploads: Your images never leave your device or reach our servers
  • Instant Results: Real-time processing with immediate download capabilities
  • Free Access: All core functionality is provided at no cost

Important Disclaimers and Limitations

Service Limitations Notice

While we strive to provide accurate and reliable image processing tools, our Service may contain limitations, errors, or inconsistencies. Use of our tools is at your own risk and discretion.

Tool Accuracy and Reliability

  • Best Effort Basis: Our tools are provided on a 'best effort' basis and may not always produce perfect results
  • Potential Errors: Image processing results may contain errors, artifacts, or unexpected outcomes
  • Browser Limitations: Tool performance may vary based on your browser, device capabilities, and internet connection
  • File Size Limits: Processing may fail or produce suboptimal results with extremely large files
  • Format Compatibility: Not all image formats may be fully supported across all tools

User Responsibility

⚠️ You are responsible for verifying all processing results before use

  • Always review processed images before using them for important purposes
  • Keep backup copies of original images before processing
  • Test tools with non-critical files before processing important images
  • Verify that processed images meet your quality and accuracy requirements

User Conduct and Responsibilities

Acceptable Use

You agree to use our Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You may:

  • Process images that you own or have permission to modify
  • Use processed images for personal, commercial, or educational purposes
  • Share our tools with others (encouraged!)
  • Provide feedback and suggestions for improvement

Prohibited Activities

🚫 The following activities are strictly prohibited:

  • Processing copyrighted images without proper authorization
  • Uploading or processing illegal, harmful, or offensive content
  • Attempting to reverse engineer, hack, or compromise our Service
  • Using automated tools to overload our servers
  • Violating any applicable laws or regulations
  • Impersonating others or providing false information
  • Interfering with other users' access to the Service

Data Collection and Privacy

🔒 Your images are never uploaded to our servers

All processing happens locally in your browser

What We Collect

  • Usage Analytics: We collect anonymized data about tool usage and page views to improve our Service
  • Technical Information: Browser type, device information, and performance metrics
  • No Personal Files: We do not collect, store, or have access to your images or processed files

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

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Rights

The UpgradeImg website, tools, and all related content, features, and functionality are owned by UpgradeImg and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

  • Website design, code, and user interface
  • Tool algorithms and processing methods
  • UpgradeImg branding, logos, and trademarks
  • Documentation and help content

Your Rights

You retain all rights to your original images. When you process images using our tools:

  • You maintain ownership of your original and processed images
  • You can use processed images for any lawful purpose
  • We claim no ownership over your content
  • You are responsible for ensuring you have rights to process any images

Service Availability and Modifications

Service Availability

We strive to provide continuous access to our Service, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted availability. Our Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:

  • Scheduled maintenance and updates
  • Technical difficulties or server issues
  • Third-party service dependencies
  • Circumstances beyond our reasonable control

Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our Service at any time without prior notice. We may also update these Terms as our Service evolves.

Disclaimers and Warranties

Disclaimer of Warranties

OUR SERVICE IS PROVIDED 'AS IS' AND 'AS AVAILABLE' WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.

We specifically disclaim all warranties, whether express, implied, or statutory, including but not limited to:

  • Warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
  • Warranties of accuracy, reliability, or error-free operation
  • Warranties that the Service will meet your requirements
  • Warranties of uninterrupted or secure access

Limitation of Liability

⚖️ Important Legal Limitation

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, UpgradeImg and its creators shall not be liable for any:

  • Direct Damages: Loss of data, revenue, or business opportunities
  • Indirect Damages: Consequential, incidental, or punitive damages
  • Processing Errors: Damage resulting from incorrect or failed image processing
  • Service Interruptions: Losses due to service downtime or unavailability
  • Third-Party Actions: Issues arising from your use of processed images

Maximum Liability: In any case, our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid to use our Service (which is currently $0).

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

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

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Contact Information

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

Legal inquiries: legal@upgradeimg.com

General support: hello@upgradeimg.com

Website: upgradeimg.com/contact

We will respond to legal inquiries within 30 business days.

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