1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the GamerHQ.site website and our free online image compressor tool (the "Service"), operated by GamerHQ ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any applicable laws. If you do not agree, you must not use the Service.
These Terms form a legally binding contract. We may update them at any time; continued use constitutes acceptance of changes. Check this page periodically.
2. Description of Service
The Service allows users to upload and compress images (e.g., to 20KB or less), convert PNG to JPG, and download optimized files. It is provided "as is" for personal and commercial use, free of charge, but ad-supported. All processing occurs client-side in your browser for privacy.
You must be at least 13 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to use the Service. By using it, you represent that you meet this requirement.
3. User Conduct and Responsibilities
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in compliance with these Terms:
- Prohibited Content: Do not upload images that infringe copyrights, trademarks, or rights of publicity; contain illegal, harmful, or abusive material (e.g., hate speech, malware, or child exploitation); or violate privacy laws.
- Prohibited Actions: Do not attempt to hack, reverse-engineer, or disrupt the Service; use bots or scripts for automated access; or overload servers.
- Accuracy: Provide accurate information in contact forms; do not impersonate others.
- Commercial Use: Permitted, but you are responsible for ensuring outputs comply with your obligations (e.g., licensing images).
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access for violations, without notice or liability.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
Our Rights: The Service, including code, design, and content (except user uploads), is owned by us or our licensors. Protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivatives without written permission.
Your Rights: You retain ownership of uploaded images and compressed outputs. By using the Service, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive license to process them client-side. Outputs are yours to use freely, subject to law.
Feedback: Suggestions submitted become our property; we may use them without compensation.
5. User Content and Representations
You represent and warrant that:
- You own or have rights to upload images.
- Uploads do not violate laws or third-party rights.
- You will indemnify us against claims arising from your content.
We are not responsible for user content and may remove violating material at our discretion.
6. Fees and Payments
The Service is free. We may introduce paid features; these Terms apply unless overridden by specific terms.
7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
No Warranties: The Service is provided "as is" without warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for purpose, or non-infringement. Outputs may vary by device/browser; test thoroughly.
Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages (e.g., lost profits, data loss) arising from the Service. Direct liability capped at $100.
This applies even if advised of potential damages. Some jurisdictions limit these exclusions.
8. Termination
You may stop using the Service anytime. We may terminate access for violations, inactivity, or at discretion, without liability. Upon termination, obligations survive (e.g., IP rights).
9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms governed by California, USA law, excluding conflicts principles. Disputes resolved in Santa Clara County courts. For EU users, GDPR applies; contact us for amicable resolution first.
No class actions; you waive jury trials.
10. Miscellaneous
- Severability: Invalid provisions severed; rest enforceable.
- Waiver: No waiver unless written.
- Entire Agreement: These Terms, with Privacy Policy, constitute full agreement.
- Force Majeure: Not liable for delays due to uncontrollable events (e.g., disasters).
Questions? See Contact Us or email legal@gamerhq.site.