Terms of Use
Last updated: December 2025
Welcome to PixUp. These Terms of Use govern your use of our image compression service. By using PixUp, you agree to these terms. Please read them carefully as they outline your rights and responsibilities.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using PixUp, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service. These terms apply to all users of the service.
2. Service Description
PixUp provides:
- Image Compression: Reduce file sizes while maintaining visual quality
- Format Conversion: Convert between WebP, AVIF, JPEG, PNG, and other formats
- Client-Side Processing: Privacy-focused processing in your browser
- Optional Server Processing: Advanced features for specific format conversions
- No Account Required: Use our service without registration
3. Permitted Uses
You may use PixUp for:
- Personal Projects: Compress images for personal websites and projects
- Commercial Use: Optimize images for business websites and applications
- Client Work: Process images for client projects and deliverables
- Educational Purposes: Learn about image compression and optimization
- Testing & Development: Test image optimization for web development
4. Prohibited Uses
You may not use PixUp to:
- Illegal Content: Process images that violate any laws or regulations
- Copyright Infringement: Process copyrighted material without proper authorization
- Harmful Content: Process images containing violence, hate speech, or explicit content
- Malicious Use: Use our service to distribute malware or harmful software
- Automated Abuse: Use automated scripts to overwhelm our service
- Reverse Engineering: Attempt to reverse engineer our algorithms or systems
5. Intellectual Property Rights
Regarding intellectual property:
- Your Content: You retain all rights to images you process through PixUp
- Service Rights: PixUp retains all rights to our software, algorithms, and service
- Trademarks: PixUp name and logo are trademarks of our company
- Open Source: We use open-source libraries with appropriate licenses
- No License Grant: We do not grant any rights to our intellectual property
6. Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we handle your data. Key points include client-side processing by default, no collection of personal information, and secure handling of any optional server processing. Please review our Privacy Policy for complete details.
7. Service Availability
Regarding service availability:
- No Guarantee: We do not guarantee 100% uptime or continuous availability
- Maintenance: Service may be temporarily unavailable for maintenance
- No Warranty: Service provided "as-is" without warranties of any kind
- Limitations: We may limit usage to ensure fair access for all users
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
- No Liability: We are not liable for any damages arising from service use
- No Consequential Damages: Not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Use at Your Risk: You use the service at your own risk and discretion
- Backup Responsibility: You are responsible for backing up your original images
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless PixUp and its affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the service or violation of these terms. This includes legal fees and costs incurred in defending such claims.
10. Third-Party Services
Our service may integrate with:
- CDN Providers: For fast content delivery globally
- Open Source Libraries: For image processing functionality
- Browser APIs: For client-side image processing
- No Third-Party Control: We are not responsible for third-party service policies
11. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to PixUp immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including breach of these terms. Upon termination, your right to use the service ceases immediately.
12. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of any modified terms. We will notify users of significant changes when possible.
13. Governing Law
These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be resolved through appropriate legal channels in the relevant jurisdiction.
14. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:
- Email: legal@pixupapp.com
- Response Time: We typically respond within 24-48 hours
- Subject Line: Please include "Terms of Use Question" for faster response
15. Severability
If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. The unenforceable provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable.
16. Entire Agreement
These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and PixUp regarding the use of our service. These terms supersede all prior agreements and understandings.