Terms of Service

Welcome to Photo to Anime ("Photo to Anime," "we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website phototoanime.net and services. By accessing or using our service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our service.

Legal Capacity: You must be at least 13 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are under 18, you must have parental or guardian consent.

Description of Service

Photo to Anime is an AI-powered service that transforms photos into anime-style artwork. Our service includes:

• Image Generation: AI-powered transformation of uploaded images
• User Accounts: Secure account creation and management
• Credit System: Usage-based credit system for service access
• API Access: Programmatic access to our image generation capabilities
• Gallery: Storage and management of your generated images

User Accounts

Account Creation

• You may create an account using third-party authentication (Google, GitHub)
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account
• You must provide accurate and current information
• One account per person or entity

Account Responsibilities

• You are responsible for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
• Do not share your account credentials
• Do not create accounts through unauthorized means

Acceptable Use

You agree to use our service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:

Prohibited Content

• Upload images containing illegal, harmful, or offensive content
• Generate images that violate copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights
• Create content that is pornographic, violent, or discriminatory
• Upload images of minors without proper consent
• Generate deepfakes or misleading content

Prohibited Activities

• Attempt to reverse engineer or circumvent our service
• Use automated tools to abuse our service
• Resell or redistribute our service without permission
• Interfere with or disrupt our service or servers
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

Credits and Payment

Credit System

• Our service operates on a credit-based system
• Credits are consumed for each image generation
• Free credits may be provided for new users
• Additional credits can be purchased through our platform

Payment Terms

• All payments are processed securely through third-party payment providers
• Prices are subject to change with 30 days advance notice
• Unused credits do not expire unless account is terminated
• All sales are final, subject to our refund policy below

Refund Policy

• Eligibility: Refunds are available within 30 days of purchase for new customers only
• Conditions: Refunds may be granted if technical issues prevent service use or if the service fundamentally fails to work as described
• Process: To request a refund, contact us at [email protected] with your order details and reason for the request
• Processing: Approved refunds will be processed within 5-10 business days to the original payment method
• Credits: Upon refund approval, all unused credits will be deactivated and access to generated content may be revoked
• Exceptions: Refunds are not available for accounts that violate our terms of service or engage in fraudulent activity

Intellectual Property

Your Content

• You retain ownership of images you upload
• You grant us a license to process your images for service provision
• You are responsible for ensuring you have rights to uploaded content
• Generated images are owned by you, subject to these Terms

Our Service

• Our website, software, and algorithms are protected by intellectual property laws
• You may not copy, modify, or distribute our proprietary technology
• Studio Ghibli trademarks and copyrights are owned by their respective holders
• Our service creates inspired artwork, not copies of original works

Privacy and Data

• We collect and process data as described in our Privacy Policy
• We may use uploaded images to improve our AI models
• We implement security measures to protect your data
• You can request deletion of your data subject to legal requirements

Service Availability

We strive to provide reliable service, but cannot guarantee:

• 100% uptime or uninterrupted service
• Error-free operation
• Compatibility with all devices or browsers
• Permanent availability of generated images

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue our service with reasonable notice.

Termination

By You

• You may terminate your account at any time
• Termination does not entitle you to refunds
• You remain responsible for any outstanding obligations

By Us

• We may suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these Terms
• We may terminate service with reasonable notice
• We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone

Disclaimers

• We do not guarantee the quality or accuracy of generated images
• We are not responsible for user-generated content
• Third-party services may have their own terms and limitations

Limitation of Liability

We are not liable for:

• Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Third-party actions or content
• Service interruptions or technical failures

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States. Any disputes arising from these Terms or our service will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, or in the federal or state courts located in Delaware.

Dispute Resolution: Before pursuing formal legal action, we encourage users to contact us directly at [email protected] to resolve any disputes amicably. Most issues can be resolved through direct communication.

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make significant changes:

• We will update the "Last updated" date
• We will notify users through our website or email
• Changes take effect 30 days after notification
• Continued use constitutes acceptance of updated Terms

Contact Us

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