Terms and Conditions for CompressMy.Photos

Last Updated: [1st January, 2025]

Welcome to CompressMy.Photos! By accessing or using our services, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. Please read these terms carefully before using our website and services. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use our services.


1. Acceptance of Terms

By using CompressMy.Photos, you confirm that you:

  • Are at least 18 years old.
  • Have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions, as well as our Privacy Policy.

If you are using our services on behalf of a business or other legal entity, you warrant that you have the authority to bind such entity to these terms.


2. Service Description

CompressMy.Photos provides an online service for:

  • Optimizing and compressing image files
  • Removing backgrounds from images
  • Applying filters and other photo-editing features

Third-Party Services

Our services may include integrations with third-party platforms such as:

  • Social Login: Google, GitHub, and other supported platforms for authentication.
  • Payments: Stripe for handling payments securely. Your use of these third-party services is subject to their respective terms and conditions.

3. Prohibited Content

By using our services, you agree not to upload, share, or store content that:

  • Contains nudity, sexual content, or sexually explicit material.
  • Is illegal, harmful, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable.
  • Violates any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights (including intellectual property rights).

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or upload prohibited content.


4. Content Ownership and Licensing

You retain all rights to the content (including images) you upload to our site. By using our service, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to store, process, and display your content solely for the purpose of providing the CompressMy.Photos service.

We do not claim ownership of your content and will not use it for any purpose other than to deliver our service to you.


5. AI Features

  1. Optional AI Enhancements: You may choose to enable certain AI-based features (e.g., advanced background removal or photo improvements). If you enable these features, you acknowledge and agree that your images and associated data may be processed and analyzed by AI services, including but not limited to Claude and ChatGPT, to deliver the requested functionality.
  2. Data Handling: The analysis of your images by AI services is governed by our Privacy Policy. We take reasonable measures to protect your data during AI processing, but certain user data may be shared with the AI service provider to facilitate these features.

6. User Eligibility

CompressMy.Photos is intended for users aged 18 and above. By using our services, you confirm that you meet this age requirement. Accounts created by users under the age of 18 will be suspended or terminated.


7. Upload, Editing, and Deletion of Photos

  1. Uploading Photos: You are responsible for ensuring you have the legal right to upload any photos or images you submit to our service.
  2. Photo Editing Features: When removing backgrounds or applying filters, you acknowledge that these features are provided on an as-is basis. Results may vary depending on the complexity of the image.
  3. Deleting Photos: You can delete your photos from our platform at any time. However, you acknowledge that residual copies or backups may remain on our servers for a short period due to automatic caching or backup processes. These backups are not accessible to the public and are governed by our Privacy Policy.

8. Payments and Subscriptions

Payment Processing

All payments for our services are processed through Stripe. By making a purchase, you agree to Stripe's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Canceling Subscriptions

You may cancel your subscription at any time by logging into your account and navigating to the subscription management section. Upon cancellation, your subscription will remain active until the end of the current billing period. No refunds will be provided for the remaining period of a subscription unless required by applicable laws.

Refund Policy

We offer refunds in accordance with applicable consumer protection laws, including but not limited to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other international laws. If you have concerns about a payment or subscription, please contact our support team for assistance.


9. Deleting Your Account

You may delete your account at any time through our website. To do so, log into your account, navigate to the account settings section, and follow the instructions to delete your account. Please note that deleting your account is irreversible, and all associated data will be permanently removed unless retention is required by applicable laws.


10. Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any breach of security.


11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, CompressMy.Photos shall not be liable for:

  • Any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of our services.
  • Any loss of data resulting from technical issues or unauthorized access.
  • Any issues or dissatisfaction arising from background removal, photo filters, AI-enhanced features, or other editing features provided by our service.

12. Compliance with Laws

You agree to use our services in compliance with all applicable local, national, and international laws, including but not limited to:

  • US: Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
  • UK: UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018
  • EU: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • California: California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

13. Modifications to Terms

We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Changes will be effective upon posting on this page. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.


14. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to our services at any time for violations of these terms or other legitimate reasons.


15. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:


16. Privacy Policy

Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.


17. First Reader Reward

As a special incentive, the first user to read and accept these Terms and Conditions will receive a free subscription to our Standard Plan for a duration of two months. To claim this reward, the user must contact our support team within seven days of registering their account and provide proof of being the first to accept these terms (e.g., timestamp verification from our system). This offer is valid for new users only and is non-transferable.


Thank you for using CompressMy.Photos!