Terms of Service

1.1. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of SnapScout, an advanced facial recognition search engine and AI-powered information aggregation platform (“Service”) provided by SnapScout LLC (“we”, “us”, or “our”).

1.2. By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access or use our Service.

1.3. SnapScout is committed to ethical use of facial recognition technology and operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

1.4. Our Service aggregates and analyzes publicly available information from the internet, functioning similarly to traditional search engines but specialized for facial recognition and identity information.

“Service” - The facial recognition search engine and AI analysis platform available at https://snapscout.ai

“User” - Any individual or entity that accesses or uses the Service

“Content” - Images, text, or other materials uploaded or submitted by Users

“Results” - Information, images, and data provided by the Service in response to searches

“Personal Data” - Information relating to an identified or identifiable person

“Facial Recognition” - Technology used to identify or verify individuals from digital images

“Public Data” - Information freely available on the internet without access restrictions

3.1. Core Functionality

SnapScout provides:

• Facial recognition technology to identify faces in uploaded images
• Search capabilities across indexed public internet content
• AI-powered analysis and aggregation of publicly available information
• Biographical summaries and contextual information from public sources

3.2. How It Works

1. Users upload an image containing one or more faces
2. Our technology detects and analyzes facial features
3. The system searches for matching faces in our index of public images
4. AI analyzes associated public data to provide relevant information
5. Results are presented with links to original public sources

3.3. Service Limitations

• Results are based on publicly available information only
• Accuracy depends on quality of source data and uploaded images
• The Service does not access private or restricted content
• Results may vary based on when content was indexed

4.1. Age Requirement: You must be at least 18 years old to use our Service. We do not knowingly collect or process data from individuals under 18.

4.2. Legal Capacity: You represent that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms and to use the Service in compliance with all applicable laws.

4.3. Compliance: You agree to use the Service only in jurisdictions where such use is legal and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

5.1. Permitted Uses

You may use the Service for lawful purposes, including:

• Personal research and information gathering
• Journalistic and academic research
• Legitimate business purposes
• Other lawful activities consistent with these Terms

5.2. Prohibited Uses

You may NOT use the Service to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on privacy rights or harass individuals
• Upload images of minors (under 18 years old)
• Upload illegal, harmful, or offensive content
• Engage in stalking, harassment, or intimidation
• Commit fraud or identity theft
• Circumvent security measures or access restrictions
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract our algorithms
• Resell or redistribute Service results without permission
• Use automated systems or bots without authorization

5.3. Content Restrictions

You may not upload or search for:

• Images containing explicit or pornographic content
• Images depicting violence or illegal activities
• Content that violates others' intellectual property rights
• Any content that violates these Terms

6.1. Our Intellectual Property

All rights in the Service, including software, algorithms, design, and content we create, are owned by SnapScout LLC. This includes:

• Facial recognition technology and algorithms
• AI models and analysis systems
• User interface and experience design
• SnapScout trademarks and branding

6.2. User Content License

By uploading content to our Service, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive, worldwide license to:

• Process your uploaded images for facial recognition
• Store images temporarily for processing
• Display results back to you

This license ends when your content is deleted from our systems.

6.3. Third-Party Content

Search results may include content from third-party sources. We do not claim ownership of such content, which remains the property of its respective owners.

6.4. Copyright Complaints

If you believe content in our search results infringes your copyright, please contact us at legal@snapscout.ai with:

• Identification of the copyrighted work
• URL of the allegedly infringing content
• Your contact information
• A statement of good faith belief

7.1. Our collection and use of personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

7.2. Key Privacy Principles:

• We only process publicly available information
• User-uploaded images are temporarily stored and automatically deleted
• We do not sell personal data to third parties
• We implement appropriate security measures

7.3. Your Responsibilities:

• Only upload images you have the right to use
• Respect others' privacy rights
• Use results responsibly and ethically

8.1. Service “As Is”

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

8.2. No Guarantee of Accuracy

We do not guarantee:

• The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of search results
• That the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• That defects will be corrected
• That results will meet your specific requirements

8.3. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SNAPSCOUT LLC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR USE.

8.4. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SnapScout LLC from any claims arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party

9.1. Termination by You: You may stop using our Service at any time.

9.2. Termination by Us: We may suspend or terminate your access if:

• You violate these Terms
• We are required to do so by law
• We discontinue the Service
• Your use poses a risk to the Service or other users

9.3. Effect of Termination: Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Service immediately ceases
• We may delete your uploaded content
• Provisions that should survive termination will remain in effect

10.1. We may modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective when posted.

10.2. We will notify users of material changes through:

• Notice on our website
• Email (if you have provided one)
• Updated “Last Updated” date

10.3. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

11.1. Governing Law: These Terms are governed by the laws of Delaware, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

11.2. Dispute Resolution: Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through:

1. Good faith negotiations
2. Mediation (if negotiations fail)
3. Binding arbitration in Delaware (as a last resort)

11.3. Class Action Waiver: You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive any right to participate in class actions.

For questions about these Terms or our Service, please contact us:

Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and SnapScout regarding the Service.

Severability: If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect.

No Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision is not a waiver of that right or provision.

Assignment: You may not assign your rights under these Terms without our consent. We may assign our rights to any successor.