Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using DOT‑O‑MATIC ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use the Service.

Description of Service

DOT‑O‑MATIC is a web-based application that generates SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) stipple art from uploaded images. The service processes images entirely in your web browser and does not upload or store your images on any server.

User Responsibilities

You agree to:

• Use the Service only for lawful purposes
• Not upload images that contain illegal, harmful, or offensive content
• Not upload images that infringe upon intellectual property rights of others
• Not attempt to interfere with or disrupt the Service
• Not use automated systems or bots to access the Service
• Ensure you have the legal right to use any images you upload

Intellectual Property

Your Content

You retain all rights to images you upload and to the SVG output generated from your images. We claim no ownership over your content.

Service Content

The Service, including its design, functionality, algorithms, and all associated code, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works of the Service without explicit written permission.

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. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely secure.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR USE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

Prohibited Uses

You may not use the Service:

• For any illegal purpose or to solicit illegal activity
• To violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law
• To infringe upon or violate the rights of others
• To transmit harmful code, viruses, or malware
• To impersonate or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• To collect or harvest information about other users

Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service, or any part thereof, at any time with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.

Third-Party Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services, including advertising services such as Google AdSense. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party services. Your interactions with third-party services are solely between you and the third party.

Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for any breach of these Terms of Service or for any other reason we deem necessary.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date on this page. Your continued use of the Service after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which we operate, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our website or by email at the address provided on our contact page.