Terms of Service
Last Updated: January 2025
1. Introduction and Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to Fake Image Detector, a free online tool for detecting photo manipulation and image forgery using ELA (Error Level Analysis) technology. By accessing or using our service, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our service.
2. Description of Service
Fake Image Detector provides users with:
- Free Image Analysis: Browser-based detection of photo manipulation using ELA technology
- Privacy-First Processing: All image processing occurs locally in your browser
- Educational Resources: FAQ, guides, and information about image forensics
- Optional Features: Account creation for saving preferences and accessing additional features (if available)
Important Limitation: Our service is provided for informational and educational purposes. ELA analysis is a forensic technique with limitations and should not be considered 100% accurate or definitive proof of image manipulation.
3. User Responsibilities and Acceptable Use
3.1 Acceptable Use
You agree to use Fake Image Detector:
- For legitimate purposes such as verifying image authenticity, educational research, or personal photo analysis
- In compliance with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws
- In a manner that does not violate the rights of others or interfere with the service
3.2 Prohibited Activities
You agree NOT to:
- Use the service to violate anyone's privacy or intellectual property rights
- Attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, or extract the source code of our service
- Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to access the service in ways that exceed reasonable human usage
- Upload malicious files, viruses, or harmful code through the image upload feature
- Misrepresent the results of our analysis or use them to defame or harass others
- Attempt to circumvent any security features or access restrictions
- Use the service for any illegal activities, including harassment, fraud, or defamation
3.3 Content Responsibility
You are solely responsible for:
- The images you choose to analyze
- Any actions you take based on the analysis results
- Ensuring you have the right to analyze images uploaded to our service
- Any consequences resulting from your use of our detection results
4. Account Registration (If Applicable)
4.1 Account Creation
- Account creation is optional - you can use core features without an account
- You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account
- You must be at least 13 years old to create an account (or the age of digital consent in your jurisdiction)
4.2 Account Security
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
- You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account
- We are not liable for any loss or damage from your failure to protect your account information
4.3 Account Termination
- You may delete your account at any time through account settings
- We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms
- Upon termination, your access to account-specific features will be revoked
5. Intellectual Property Rights
5.1 Our Intellectual Property
All content and technology provided through Fake Image Detector, including but not limited to:
- The website design, layout, and user interface
- The ELA analysis algorithm implementation
- Documentation, guides, and educational materials
- Logos, trademarks, and branding
are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. All rights are reserved.
5.2 Your Content
- You retain all rights to images you upload for analysis
- We do not claim any ownership over your images
- Images are processed only in your browser and are not stored on our servers
- We do not have access to or retain copies of your images
5.3 Limited License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use Fake Image Detector for personal or commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.
6. Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Our image processing is designed to be privacy-first:
- No Image Uploads: Images are processed entirely in your browser
- No Server Storage: We do not store your images on our servers
- Minimal Data Collection: We collect only essential data for service operation
For complete details, please review our Privacy Policy.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND:
- No Accuracy Guarantee: We do not guarantee that ELA analysis results are 100% accurate or will detect all image manipulations
- No Professional Advice: Results should not be used as sole evidence in legal, professional, or critical decisions
- Technical Limitations: ELA has known limitations and may produce false positives or false negatives
- No Uptime Guarantee: We do not guarantee the service will be available at all times or error-free
- Browser Compatibility: The service requires a modern web browser with JavaScript enabled
We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
8. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
- We shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the service
- This includes damages for loss of data, business interruption, or reliance on analysis results
- Our total liability shall not exceed $100 USD or the amount you paid us (if any) in the past 12 months
- Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on liability, so these limitations may not apply to you
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Fake Image Detector, its operators, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use or misuse of the service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Any actions taken based on analysis results
10. Third-Party Services and Links
Our service may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services:
- We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites
- Your use of third-party services is governed by their respective terms and policies
- We do not endorse or make representations about third-party services
11. Service Availability and Modifications
We reserve the right to:
- Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the service at any time
- Change these Terms with notice to users
- Limit access to certain features or require account registration
- Implement usage limits or restrictions as needed
Significant changes will be announced through our website or email (for registered users).
12. Pricing and Payment (If Applicable)
Currently, Fake Image Detector is free to use. If we introduce premium features in the future:
- Pricing will be clearly displayed before purchase
- All purchases are final and non-refundable unless required by law
- We reserve the right to change pricing with notice to users
- You agree to pay all charges associated with your selected plan
13. Children's Use
Fake Image Detector is suitable for all ages. However:
- Users under 13 (or the age of digital consent in their jurisdiction) should use the service with parental guidance
- We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent
- Parents should supervise children's use of the service
14. International Use
Fake Image Detector is accessible worldwide. By using our service, you acknowledge that:
- You are responsible for compliance with local laws in your jurisdiction
- Internet transmission may cross international borders
- You consent to the processing of data according to our Privacy Policy
15. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law
15.1 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
15.2 Dispute Resolution
- Informal Resolution: Please contact us first to resolve any disputes informally
- Arbitration: If informal resolution fails, disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration
- Class Action Waiver: You agree to resolve disputes individually, not as part of a class action
Some jurisdictions do not allow arbitration agreements, so this may not apply to you.
16. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
17. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Fake Image Detector regarding your use of the service.
18. Updates to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Posting the updated Terms on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
- Displaying a notification on our website
- Sending an email to registered users (if applicable)
Your continued use of the service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.fakeimagedetector.io
Summary (For Your Convenience)
- ✅ Free to use, privacy-first image detection tool
- ✅ Images processed in your browser - never uploaded to servers
- ✅ Results are for informational purposes only, not 100% guaranteed
- ✅ Use responsibly and legally
- ❌ Don't misuse the service or violate others' rights
- ❌ Don't rely solely on results for critical decisions
By using Fake Image Detector, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.
Thank you for using Fake Image Detector!