Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using What Animal Is This ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.

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2. Description of Service

What Animal Is This is an AI-powered animal identification platform that allows users to:

• Upload or capture images of animals for identification
• Receive detailed information about identified species
• Track scan history and earn points through gamification
• Participate in community leaderboards
• Access premium features through subscription

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3. User Accounts

Account Creation

• You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials
• One account per person; multiple accounts are not permitted
• You must be at least 13 years old to create an account

Account Responsibilities

• You are responsible for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized account access
• Keep your contact information current and accurate

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4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree NOT to:

• Upload inappropriate content: No explicit, violent, or disturbing images
• Abuse the system: No automated scanning, spam, or excessive usage
• Violate laws: No illegal activities or content
• Infringe rights: No copyrighted images without permission
• Harm others: No harassment, threats, or malicious behavior
• Reverse engineer: No attempts to replicate our AI technology
• Share accounts: No sharing login credentials with others

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5. Content and Intellectual Property

Your Content

• You retain ownership of images you upload
• You grant us license to process your images for identification purposes
• You represent that you have rights to upload and share your content
• You're responsible for ensuring your content doesn't violate others' rights

Our Content

• The service, software, and identification results are our intellectual property
• You may use identification results for personal, non-commercial purposes
• You may not redistribute or commercialize our AI predictions

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6. Premium Subscriptions

Billing and Payment

• Subscription Fee: $6.99/month for Premium access
• Billing Cycle: Monthly recurring subscription
• Payment Processing: Handled securely by Stripe
• Automatic Renewal: Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled

Cancellation and Refunds

• Cancel anytime through your account settings
• Cancellation takes effect at the end of current billing period
• No refunds for partial months unless required by law
• Free trial cancellations prevent any charges

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7. Service Availability and Limitations

Service Availability

• We strive for 99.9% uptime but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service
• Maintenance windows may temporarily affect availability
• We reserve the right to modify or discontinue features

AI Accuracy Disclaimer

• No Guarantee: AI identifications are predictions, not guarantees
• Educational Use: Results are for educational and entertainment purposes
• Professional Advice: Not a substitute for expert veterinary or scientific consultation
• Liability: We're not responsible for decisions based on AI results

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8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

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9. Termination

By You

• You may delete your account at any time
• Account deletion removes your data within 30 days
• Some anonymized usage data may be retained for analytics

By Us

• We may suspend or terminate accounts for terms violations
• Serious violations may result in immediate termination
• We'll provide notice when possible, unless legally prohibited

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10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Service Disclaimers

• Service provided "as is" without warranties
• No guarantee of accuracy, completeness, or reliability
• No warranty of uninterrupted or error-free operation

Limitation of Liability

• Our liability is limited to the amount you paid in the last 12 months
• We're not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Some jurisdictions may not allow these limitations

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11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from claims arising from your use of the service, violation of these terms, or infringement of others' rights.

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12. Governing Law and Disputes

• These terms are governed by the laws of the United States
• Disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration when possible
• You may opt out of arbitration within 30 days of account creation

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13. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms periodically. Significant changes will be communicated via email or service notifications. Continued use after changes indicates acceptance of updated terms.

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14. Contact Information

For questions about these terms, please contact us through our contact page.