Terms of Service

Last updated: January 10, 2025

Introduction and Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Compress-Image.org, your free online image compressor that prioritizes privacy and security through 100% browser-based processing. By accessing or using our service, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree with any of these terms, please do not use our service.

About Our Service

Compress-Image.org provides users with a completely free online image compression tool that:

• Processes all images locally in your browser
• Requires no registration or account creation
• Never uploads your images to our servers
• Supports multiple image formats (JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP)
• Offers batch processing and bulk download capabilities
• Maintains complete privacy and security of your images

Use of the Service

Permitted Uses

You may use our free online image compressor for:

• Personal image compression needs
• Business and commercial image optimization
• Educational and non-profit purposes
• Batch processing of multiple images
• Converting between supported image formats

Service Availability

• Our service is provided free of charge to all users worldwide
• We strive to maintain 99%+ uptime but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service
• No registration, subscription, or payment is required
• Service may be temporarily unavailable for maintenance

User Responsibilities and Conduct

What You Agree To Do

1. Use Lawfully: Only compress images that you have the legal right to modify
2. Respect Others: Don't process images containing illegal, harmful, or offensive content
3. Use Reasonably: While we don't impose strict limits, please use our service reasonably and don't attempt to overload our servers
4. Keep Software Updated: Use a modern, updated browser for the best experience and security

What You Agree NOT To Do

• Upload or process illegal, copyrighted, or harmful content
• Attempt to reverse engineer or extract our compression algorithms
• Use automated tools to overload our service
• Redistribute or resell our service
• Attempt to bypass any security measures
• Use our service to harm, harass, or infringe on others' rights

Content and Intellectual Property

Your Images

• You Retain Full Ownership: You maintain complete ownership and rights to all images you process
• No Claims from Us: We make no claim to your images since we never access or store them
• Your Responsibility: You're responsible for ensuring you have the right to compress the images you upload

Our Service

• Our Technology: The compression algorithms, website code, and user interface are protected by copyright
• Copyright Owner: compress-image.org and its underlying technology
• Your License: We grant you a free, non-exclusive license to use our service for lawful purposes
• Restrictions: You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works of our service

Privacy and Data Handling

Our Privacy Commitment

Since our service is built on privacy-by-design principles:

• Zero Image Collection: We never see, store, or have access to your images
• Local Processing Only: All compression happens in your browser
• Minimal Data Collection: We only collect anonymous, aggregated usage statistics
• No Tracking: We don't track individual users or create profiles

For complete details, see our Privacy Policy.

Service Limitations and Disclaimers

Technical Limitations

• Browser Compatibility: Service requires a modern browser with JavaScript enabled
• File Size Limits: Your browser's memory may limit very large file processing
• Processing Speed: Depends on your device's processing power and image complexity
• Internet Connection: Required only to load our website; compression works offline

Service Disclaimers

1. "As Is" Basis: Our service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind
2. No Guarantees: We don't guarantee specific compression ratios or quality levels
3. Availability: Service may be temporarily unavailable for maintenance or technical issues
4. Compatibility: We strive for broad compatibility but cannot guarantee it works on all devices

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• No Liability for Damages: compress-image.org shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Service Interruptions: We're not liable for any losses due to service unavailability
• Image Quality: We're not responsible for compression results not meeting your expectations
• Data Loss: Since we don't store your data, we cannot be liable for data loss

Maximum Liability: Our total liability to you for any claims related to our service shall not exceed $0 (zero dollars), reflecting the free nature of our service.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless compress-image.org, its operators, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including attorney fees) arising from:

• Your use of our service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your processing of images you don't have rights to use
• Any content you process through our service

Modification of Service and Terms

Service Changes

• We may modify, update, or discontinue features of our service at any time
• We may implement usage limits if necessary to ensure service availability
• Major changes will be announced on our website

Terms Changes

• We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time
• Changes will be effective immediately upon posting
• Your continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of new Terms
• We'll update the "Last updated" date when changes are made

Governing Law and Disputes

Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where compress-image.org operates, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

Dispute Resolution

1. Informal Resolution: We encourage you to contact us first to resolve any disputes informally
2. Binding Arbitration: Any unresolved disputes will be settled through binding arbitration
3. Class Action Waiver: You agree not to participate in class action lawsuits against us

Termination

Your Right to Stop Using

• You can stop using our service at any time without notice
• No account deletion is necessary since no accounts are required
• Clear your browser data if you want to remove any locally stored preferences

Our Right to Restrict Access

We reserve the right to restrict or block access to our service if:

• You violate these Terms
• Your use negatively impacts other users
• Legal requirements mandate restriction
• Technical security concerns arise

Contact Information

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

Website: compress-image.org
Email: [email protected]

Acknowledgment

By using compress-image.org, you acknowledge that:

• You have read and understood these Terms of Service
• You agree to be bound by these Terms
• You understand our privacy-first approach to image compression
• You appreciate that our service is provided free of charge

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Thank you for choosing compress-image.org! We're committed to providing you with the best free online image compressor while protecting your privacy and maintaining the security of your images through our browser-based processing technology.