Terms of Service

Last updated: December 12, 2025

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using PhotoToolman.com ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Service. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and PhotoToolman.com.

Description of Service

PhotoToolman.com provides online tools for photographers and users to process digital images, including but not limited to EXIF data removal, GPS location stripping, metadata viewing, and other image processing functions. The Service processes images uploaded by users and provides processed versions according to user preferences.

Prohibited Content and Conduct

You expressly agree that you will NOT upload, process, store, transmit, or share any content that includes or depicts:

Illegal or Criminal Content

  • Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM): Any visual depiction of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct, including computer-generated imagery
  • Non-consensual intimate imagery: "Revenge porn" or any intimate images shared without consent
  • Illegal pornography: Content that violates federal, state, or local obscenity laws
  • Criminal evidence: Images related to or documenting criminal activity
  • Stolen or pirated content: Copyrighted material you do not own or have permission to use
  • Identity theft materials: Images containing personal documents, IDs, or sensitive information of others

Harmful or Dangerous Content

  • Violence and gore: Graphic depictions of violence, death, or severe injury
  • Self-harm content: Images promoting or depicting self-injury, suicide, or eating disorders
  • Terrorist content: Material that promotes, incites, or provides instructions for terrorism
  • Weapons and explosives: Instructions for creating dangerous weapons or explosive devices
  • Harassment materials: Content intended to harass, threaten, or intimidate individuals

Inappropriate Sexual Content

  • Pornographic material: Sexually explicit visual content including nudity in sexual contexts
  • Sexual exploitation: Content that sexualizes, grooms, or exploits individuals
  • Bestiality or zoophilia: Sexual content involving animals
  • Incestuous content: Sexually explicit content depicting family relationships
  • Non-consensual sexual content: Upskirt photos, voyeuristic material, or other non-consensual intimate imagery

Discriminatory and Hateful Content

  • Hate speech: Content that promotes hatred or discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics
  • Nazi symbolism and extremist content: Imagery promoting white supremacy, neo-Nazism, or other extremist ideologies
  • Doxxing materials: Personal information intended to harass or threaten individuals

Other Prohibited Activities

  • Malware and viruses: Files containing malicious code or software
  • Spam or fraudulent content: Images used for scamming, phishing, or fraudulent purposes
  • Drug-related content: Images depicting illegal drug manufacturing, distribution, or use
  • Privacy violations: Images taken or shared without appropriate consent

Content Monitoring and Enforcement

We reserve the right to:

  • Monitor, review, and analyze uploaded content for compliance with these Terms
  • Use automated systems to detect prohibited content
  • Immediately remove or refuse to process any content that violates these Terms
  • Report illegal content to appropriate law enforcement agencies
  • Terminate or suspend accounts that violate these Terms
  • Preserve records of violations for potential legal proceedings
  • Share information with law enforcement as required by law

Legal Consequences

Violation of these Terms may result in:

  • Immediate termination of service access
  • Legal action including civil and criminal prosecution
  • Reporting to law enforcement agencies
  • Cooperation with investigations by authorities
  • Personal liability for damages and legal costs

User Responsibilities and Representations

By using the Service, you represent and warrant that:

  • You are at least 18 years of age or have parental consent
  • You own or have proper authorization for all content you upload
  • Your use of the Service complies with all applicable laws
  • You will not use the Service for any unlawful purpose
  • You understand the consequences of uploading prohibited content
  • You will not attempt to circumvent our security measures
  • You will not use automated tools to abuse the Service

Service Limitations and Technical Terms

  • File size limit: Maximum 50MB per image
  • Rate limits: Maximum 10 uploads per minute
  • Supported formats: JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP, TIFF, WebP
  • File retention: All files automatically deleted within 24 hours
  • Service availability: No guarantee of 100% uptime

Privacy and Data Handling

  • Uploaded files are processed for the sole purpose of providing the requested service
  • Files are automatically deleted within 24 hours of processing
  • IP addresses may be logged for security and abuse prevention
  • We may retain records of policy violations as required by law
  • See our Privacy Policy for complete details on data handling

Intellectual Property

  • You retain ownership of your uploaded content
  • You grant us a limited license to process your content for service delivery
  • You must respect the intellectual property rights of others
  • Copyright infringement may result in account termination

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
  • Guarantees of service availability or error-free operation
  • Warranties that all metadata will be successfully removed
  • Guarantees of data security or privacy protection

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, PHOTOOTOOLMAN.COM SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
  • Damages resulting from service interruptions or data loss
  • Consequences of prohibited content uploaded by users
  • Any damages exceeding $100 in total

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless PhotoToolman.com, its operators, and affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Service in violation of these Terms
  • Your upload of prohibited or illegal content
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Any false representations made by you

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Upload of prohibited content
  • Suspicious or abusive behavior
  • Legal or regulatory requirements

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by applicable federal and state laws. Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration where permitted by law.

Severability

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

Contact Information

For questions about these Terms or to report violations, contact us through the information provided on our website.

By using PhotoToolman.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.