Terms of Service

Last Updated: December 24, 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using Polaroid Booth, you agree to these terms. If you don't agree, please don't use the service.

2. Description of Service

Polaroid Booth is a free, browser-based photo editing tool that allows you to:

• Capture photos using your device's camera
• Upload and edit existing photos
• Apply filters, stickers, and text to photos
• Download edited photos to your device

3. User Responsibilities

You agree to:

• Use the service for lawful purposes only
• Not attempt to hack, disrupt, or damage the service
• Not use the service to create offensive or illegal content
• Respect the intellectual property rights of others
• Not use automated tools to access the service excessively

4. Your Content

You retain all rights to photos you create or upload. We don't claim any ownership of your content. Remember:

• Your photos are processed locally in your browser
• We don't store or have access to your photos
• You're responsible for the content you create
• Don't upload photos you don't have rights to use

5. Service Availability

We strive to keep Polaroid Booth available 24/7, but:

• We don't guarantee uninterrupted service
• We may perform maintenance or updates
• We may modify or discontinue features
• The service is provided "as is" without warranties

6. Limitation of Liability

Polaroid Booth is provided free of charge. To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• We're not liable for any damages from using the service
• We're not responsible for lost photos or data
• We're not liable for any technical issues or browser compatibility
• Use the service at your own risk

7. Analytics and Advertising

To keep Polaroid Booth free and continuously improve our service, we use analytics and advertising:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data including:

• Number of visitors and page views
• User engagement metrics and session duration
• Popular features and user behavior patterns
• Geographic location (country and city level)
• Device and browser information

Important: Analytics only tracks website usage. Your photos are never tracked, collected, or sent to any analytics service.

Google AdSense

We display advertisements through Google AdSense to support the free service. By using Polaroid Booth, you acknowledge that:

• Advertisements will be displayed on the website
• Google and third-party vendors may use cookies for ad personalization
• Ads may be based on your browsing history and interests
• You can manage ad preferences through your Google account settings
• We do not control the content of advertisements displayed

For more information, see our Privacy Policy.

8. Browser Requirements

Polaroid Booth requires:

• A modern web browser with JavaScript enabled
• Camera access permission (for camera features)
• Local storage capability
• Cookies enabled (for analytics and advertising)

9. Intellectual Property

The Polaroid Booth service, including its design, code, and branding, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not:

• Copy or reproduce the service
• Create derivative works
• Reverse engineer the code

9.1 Content Attribution and Copyright Notice

Polaroid Booth is committed to respecting intellectual property rights. All content used in this service is either original, AI-generated, or sourced from open-source materials:

Stickers and Graphics

• AI-Generated Stickers: All decorative stickers available in Polaroid Booth are generated using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. These stickers are original creations and are not copied from any copyrighted websites, sources, or third-party materials.
• OpenMoji Emojis: Emoji stickers used in this service are sourced from OpenMoji, an open-source emoji project licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. OpenMoji is a collaborative project providing free and open-source emoji designs.

No Copyrighted Materials

We explicitly confirm that:

• No copyrighted images, graphics, or materials from third-party sources are used in Polaroid Booth
• All stickers, filters, and design elements are either AI-generated or open-source
• We do not infringe on any trademarks, copyrights, or intellectual property rights
• All fonts used are from Google Fonts, which are open-source and free to use

10. Third-Party Services

Polaroid Booth uses the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics - For usage analytics and engagement tracking
• Google AdSense - For displaying advertisements
• Google Fonts - For typography
• OpenMoji - For open-source emoji stickers (CC BY-SA 4.0)

These services have their own terms of service and privacy policies. By using Polaroid Booth, you also agree to comply with the terms of these third-party services.

Polaroid Booth may also contain links to other third-party websites or services. We're not responsible for their content or practices.

11. Modifications to Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

12. Termination

We reserve the right to:

• Terminate or suspend access to the service
• Remove or disable any content
• Take legal action if terms are violated

12. Governing Law

These terms are governed by applicable laws. Any disputes will be resolved in accordance with those laws.

13. Contact

Questions about these terms? Contact us on Instagram @polaroidbooth.co

14. Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full effect.

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