TERMS OF SERVICE

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By accessing or using Metascanner ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.

2. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE

2.1 Service Overview

Metascanner is a forensic-grade metadata extraction and AI-powered image analysis platform designed for:

• Digital forensics professionals
• Investigative journalists
• Security researchers
• Legal professionals

2.2 Service Features

Our service includes:

• Metadata extraction from image files
• AI-powered content analysis
• Geolocation mapping and reverse geocoding
• Comprehensive reporting capabilities
• Secure data processing and storage

3. USER RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1 Acceptable Use

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

• Upload illegal, harmful, or inappropriate content
• Attempt to reverse engineer or hack the Service
• Use the Service for unauthorized surveillance
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Interfere with the Service's operation

3.2 Content Ownership

You retain ownership of any content you upload. You grant us a limited license to process your content solely for the purpose of providing our services.

3.3 Prohibited Content

You may not upload content that:

• Contains illegal or harmful material
• Infringes on intellectual property rights
• Contains personal information without consent
• Is used for unauthorized surveillance
• Violates privacy laws or regulations

4. PRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTION

4.1 Data Processing

We process your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Data Protection Policy. By using our Service, you consent to such processing.

4.2 Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

5.1 Our Rights

Metascanner and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Metascanner and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 Your Rights

You retain ownership of your uploaded content and analysis results. We do not claim ownership of your intellectual property.

6. 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
• Non-infringement
• Accuracy of analysis results

7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

In no event shall Metascanner be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

• Your use or inability to use the Service
• Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers
• Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Service
• Any bugs, viruses, or other harmful code

8. SERVICE AVAILABILITY

8.1 Uptime

We strive to maintain 99.9% uptime but do not guarantee uninterrupted service. We may temporarily suspend the Service for maintenance or updates.

8.2 Service Changes

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Service at any time with reasonable notice to users.

9. ACCOUNT TERMINATION

9.1 Termination by User

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature.

9.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or the Service.

10. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where Metascanner is incorporated, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

11. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

11.1 Informal Resolution

We encourage you to contact us first to resolve any disputes informally.

11.2 Arbitration

Any disputes that cannot be resolved informally shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the relevant arbitration association.

12. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law.

13. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Metascanner regarding the use of the Service, superseding any prior agreements.

14. CHANGES TO TERMS

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes via email or platform notification at least 30 days in advance.

15. CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions about these Terms of Service:

• Email: legal@metascanner.site
• Subject: Terms of Service Inquiry