Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using White Background Remover ("the Service") at whitebackgroundremover.com ("the Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

You represent and warrant that you:

• Are at least 13 years of age
• Have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
• Will comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Have the necessary rights to any content you process using our Service

2. Service Description

2.1 What We Provide

White Background Remover is a free, browser-based image processing tool that:

• Removes white backgrounds from images
• Allows replacement with various background options
• Processes images entirely within your web browser
• Does not require user registration or payment
• Does not store or transmit your images to our servers

2.2 Service Availability

The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We do not guarantee:

• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Availability at any particular time
• Compatibility with all devices or browsers
• Specific processing results or quality

2.3 Technical Requirements

To use the Service effectively, you need:

• A modern web browser with JavaScript enabled
• HTML5 Canvas support
• Sufficient device memory for image processing
• A stable internet connection to load the application

3. Acceptable Use Policy

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use the Service for lawful purposes, including:

• Personal image editing projects
• Commercial image processing (with appropriate rights)
• Educational purposes
• Creative and artistic projects

3.2 Prohibited Use

You agree NOT to use the Service to:

• Process illegal content: Including but not limited to child exploitation material, terrorism-related content, or any content that violates applicable laws
• Infringe intellectual property: Process images you don't have the right to use or modify
• Create deceptive content: Manipulate images for fraud, identity theft, or misrepresentation
• Harass or harm others: Create content that harasses, threatens, or harms individuals
• Violate privacy: Process images containing private information without consent
• Generate inappropriate content: Create or modify sexually explicit, violent, or offensive material
• Attempt system abuse: Try to hack, disable, or overburden the Service
• Automate access: Use bots, scripts, or automated tools without permission
• Bypass limitations: Circumvent any technical measures or restrictions
• Commercial exploitation: Resell, redistribute, or create derivative services without authorization

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Service Ownership

All rights, title, and interest in and to the Service, including but not limited to:

• The website design and user interface
• The image processing algorithms and code
• Logos, trademarks, and service marks
• Documentation and instructional content

Are owned by White Background Remover or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

4.2 Limited License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

• Access and use the Service for permitted purposes
• Download processed images for your own use

This license does not include the right to:

• Copy, modify, or distribute the Service's source code
• Create derivative works based on the Service
• Use our trademarks without permission
• Frame or mirror the Service on other websites

4.3 User Content Rights

You retain all rights to images you process using our Service. We do not claim any ownership over your content. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary licenses to the images you process
• Your use doesn't infringe on third-party rights
• You have obtained necessary consents for images containing people

4.4 Feedback and Suggestions

If you provide feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the Service, you grant us a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use such feedback without any obligation to you.

5. User Content and Responsibilities

5.1 Your Responsibilities

You are solely responsible for:

• The images you choose to process
• Ensuring you have rights to use and modify these images
• The use of processed images after downloading
• Compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Backing up your original images before processing

5.2 Content Standards

Images processed through our Service must not:

• Violate any laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Contain malicious code or viruses
• Violate the privacy or publicity rights of others
• Be defamatory, obscene, or hateful

5.3 No Content Monitoring

Since all processing occurs in your browser and images are never sent to our servers:

• We do not monitor or review content
• We cannot enforce content standards technically
• You are entirely responsible for compliance
• We have no ability to remove or modify content

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is fundamental to our Service. Key privacy features include:

For complete details, please review our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

7. Disclaimers and Warranties

7.1 No Warranties

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
• FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
• NON-INFRINGEMENT
• ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF RESULTS
• MEETING YOUR REQUIREMENTS
• UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE SERVICE

7.2 No Professional Advice

The Service is not intended to provide professional advice. We do not guarantee:

• Professional-quality image editing results
• Suitability for commercial or professional use
• Compliance with industry-specific standards
• Accuracy of color representation or transparency

7.3 Third-Party Services

We are not responsible for:

• Third-party websites linked from our Service
• Browser compatibility or performance
• Device limitations or capabilities
• Internet connectivity issues

8. Limitation of Liability

8.1 No Liability for Damages

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL WHITE BACKGROUND REMOVER, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR:

• Direct damages exceeding $100 USD
• Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Lost profits, revenue, or business opportunities
• Loss of data or corrupted files
• Procurement of substitute services
• Personal injury or property damage
• Emotional distress or mental anguish

This limitation applies whether the claimed liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other basis, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

8.2 Jurisdictional Limitations

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. If these laws apply to you, some or all of the above exclusions or limitations may not apply, and you may have additional rights.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless White Background Remover and its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against all claims, losses, expenses, damages, and costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your use or misuse of the Service
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Content you process through the Service
• Any claims that your use caused damage to a third party

This indemnification obligation will survive the termination of these Terms and your use of the Service.

10. Modifications to Service and Terms

10.1 Service Modifications

We reserve the right to:

• Modify or discontinue the Service at any time
• Add or remove features
• Change the user interface or functionality
• Impose limits on certain features

We are not liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.

10.2 Terms Modifications

We may revise these Terms at any time by:

• Posting the revised Terms on the Website
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Providing notice through the Service interface (if feasible)

Your continued use of the Service after any changes indicates your acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Termination

11.1 Termination by You

You may stop using the Service at any time. Simply close your browser or navigate away from the Website.

11.2 Termination by Us

We reserve the right to:

• Terminate or suspend access to the Service immediately
• Block certain IP addresses or regions
• Take legal action for violations of these Terms

11.3 Effects of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Service ceases immediately
• Sections of these Terms that should survive will remain in effect
• We have no obligation to maintain or forward any content

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.

12.2 Jurisdiction

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in California.

12.3 Dispute Resolution

Before filing a lawsuit, you agree to try to resolve any dispute informally by contacting us. We'll try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting you via email. If a dispute is not resolved within 30 days of submission, you or we may bring a formal proceeding.

12.4 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes with us on an individual basis only, and not as part of a class, consolidated, or representative action.

13. General Provisions

13.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and White Background Remover regarding the Service.

13.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable.

13.3 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

13.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under them without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

13.5 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, or governmental action.

13.6 Export Controls

You agree to comply with all applicable export and re-export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations maintained by the U.S. Department of Commerce.

14. Accessibility

We are committed to making our Service accessible to all users. If you have difficulty accessing any part of the Service, please contact us, and we will work to provide the information in an alternative format.

15. Use by Minors

The Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. If you are between 13 and 18 years old, you may use the Service only with the involvement of a parent or guardian who agrees to these Terms.

16. Contact Information

17. Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms:

• "Service" refers to the White Background Remover tool and website
• "Website" means whitebackgroundremover.com
• "We," "Us," "Our" refers to White Background Remover
• "You," "Your" refers to the user of the Service
• "Content" means any images processed through the Service
• "Terms" refers to these Terms of Service

18. Acknowledgment

BY USING THE SERVICE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, DO NOT USE THE SERVICE.