Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Web Copyright Checker. By accessing or using our website at webcopyrightchecker.com (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Service after any changes indicates your acceptance of the new Terms.

2. Description of Service

Web Copyright Checker provides an AI-powered website image copyright scanning service that:

• Scans websites for potential copyright violations in images
• Detects watermarks and analyzes image metadata
• Verifies image licenses and usage rights
• Provides copyright risk assessments and recommendations
• Offers educational content about copyright compliance

3. User Responsibilities

3.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use our Service only for lawful purposes and in compliance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the Service to violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Scan websites without proper authorization
• Attempt to circumvent any security features of the Service
• Use automated tools to access the Service excessively (e.g., bots, scrapers)
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Upload or transmit viruses or malicious code
• Collect or harvest user information without consent

3.2 Accuracy of Information

You are responsible for ensuring that any website URLs you submit for scanning are accurate and that you have the right to scan those websites.

4. Disclaimer of Warranties

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

• Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
• Warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of scan results

Our copyright scanning service is intended as a helpful tool for identifying potential issues. It does not replace professional legal advice. We do not guarantee that our scans will detect all copyright violations or that flagged items are definitively infringing.

5. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WEB COPYRIGHT CHECKER AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
• Damages resulting from reliance on scan results
• Damages arising from copyright infringement claims
• Any damages exceeding $100 USD

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability, so these limitations may not apply to you.

6. Not Legal Advice

The information and scan results provided by our Service are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Copyright law is complex and varies by jurisdiction. For specific legal advice regarding copyright issues, please consult with a qualified attorney.

We are not liable for any legal issues, claims, or damages that may arise from your use of images or your interpretation of our scan results.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on our website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, software, and design, is the property of Web Copyright Checker or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without our express written permission.

8. User-Generated Content

By submitting website URLs or other content to our Service, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, analyze, and process that content to provide and improve our Service.

You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights to submit the content and that it does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. You access third-party sites at your own risk.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Excessive or abusive use of the Service
• At our sole discretion

11. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Web Copyright Checker and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or related to:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including copyright
• Any content you submit to the Service

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Web Copyright Checker operates, 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 in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except where prohibited by law.

14. Service Availability

We strive to maintain the availability of our Service, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time without notice.

15. Severability

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

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Web Copyright Checker regarding your use of the Service and supersede any prior agreements.

17. Contact Information

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