Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using MetaClean ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

MetaClean provides free online tools for removing metadata from images and PDF files. All processing is performed client-side in your web browser using JavaScript and WebAssembly.

Key Features:

• 100% browser-based processing - no file uploads to servers
• Free to use with no registration required
• Privacy-focused - your files never leave your device
• Supported by non-intrusive advertising

3. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes. You must not:

• Use the Service to process illegal, harmful, or offensive content
• Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or extract source code
• Use automated tools to access the Service excessively
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights of others
• Distribute malware or malicious code through the Service

4. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its original content, features, and functionality, is owned by MetaClean and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You retain all rights to the files and documents you process using our Service. We claim no ownership or rights to your files.

5. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review it to understand how we collect and use information.

Important: All file processing occurs in your browser. We do not upload, store, or transmit your files to our servers.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Security or freedom from viruses or harmful components

We do not guarantee that the Service will meet your requirements or that file processing will always produce expected results.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, MetaClean shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

• Loss of data or files
• Loss of profits or revenue
• Business interruption
• Loss of goodwill or reputation

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid to use the Service (which is $0 for free users).

8. Third-Party Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by MetaClean. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

Analytics: We use Vercel Analytics and Google Analytics to collect anonymous website traffic data to improve our services. This data includes page views, visitor counts, and browsing patterns. We do not track individual users or collect personal information through analytics.

Advertising: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. These ads are governed by Google's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

9. Service Availability

We strive to maintain the Service's availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:

• Maintenance and updates
• Technical difficulties
• Circumstances beyond our control

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time without prior notice.

10. User Content and Responsibility

You are solely responsible for any files or documents you process using the Service. You must ensure that you have the right to use, modify, and distribute such files.

We recommend keeping backup copies of important files before processing them.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless MetaClean and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Content you process through the Service

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which MetaClean operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: support@metaclean.app