Effective Date: May 10, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to hidemymetadata.com (the "Site"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our Site and its services, including the metadata removal tool and informational content (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Site.
2. Description of Service
Hidemymetadata.com provides users with a tool to remove metadata from image files. All image processing is performed client-side within your web browser. Your files are not uploaded to, processed by, or stored on our servers. The Site also publishes informational articles related to online privacy, security, VPNs, password managers, and identity theft protection. This content may include links to third-party websites and services, some of which may be affiliate links.
3. User Conduct and Responsibilities
You agree to use the Site and Services only for lawful purposes. Specifically, you agree not to:
- Use the metadata removal tool with any file that contains viruses or malicious software.
- Process any images for which you do not have the necessary rights or permissions.
- Use the Services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or connected systems.
The metadata removal tool is provided for your personal, non-commercial use. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that all metadata will be removed or that the process will be error-free.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, articles, and the client-side software for metadata removal, is our property or that of our content suppliers and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce or distribute any content without our express prior written consent.
Regarding files you process: You retain all ownership rights to your images. As processing is done client-side, your files are never transmitted to or stored by us. We do not claim any rights over your files.
5. Affiliate Links and Third-Party Content
Our Site contains informational articles that may include links to third-party websites. Some of these links may be "affiliate links," meaning we may earn a commission if you make a purchase through them, at no additional cost to you.
We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of third-party websites. Your interactions with third-party sites are solely between you and the third party.
6. Disclaimers of Warranties
The Site and Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. Hidemymetadata.com makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the Site, the effectiveness of the client-side metadata removal tool, or the accuracy of information presented.
We disclaim all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. We do not warrant that the Site is free of viruses or that all metadata will be removed from your images.
7. Limitation of Liability
Hidemymetadata.com will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of this Site, including direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages.
Since all file processing is done client-side, we are not responsible for any loss or corruption of data that may occur on your device during use of our tool.
8. Privacy Policy
Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your visit to our Site, to understand our practices regarding information handling.
9. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to make changes to our Site, policies, and these Terms of Service at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the revised Terms and updating the "Effective Date." Your continued use of the Site following changes means you accept those changes.