Welcome to SchoolComposite. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website at schoolcomposite.com and our class composite creation software (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
Summary: Use our service responsibly, respect intellectual property, and only upload photos you have permission to use. We provide the service "as is" and aren't liable for issues beyond our control.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By creating an account, accessing, or using SchoolComposite, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you don't agree, please don't use the Service.
You must be at least 18 years old to use this Service. If you're using the Service on behalf of a business, you represent that you have authority to bind that business to these Terms.
2. Description of Service
SchoolComposite provides software for school photographers to create class composites. The Service includes:
- Photo upload and organization tools
- Automatic face detection and alignment
- Professional template library
- Composite generation and export
3. Account Registration
To use certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain the security of your password
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
4. Acceptable Use
You agree NOT to:
- Upload photos without proper authorization or consent
- Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
- Upload malicious files, viruses, or harmful code
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service
- Scrape, crawl, or harvest data from the Service
- Resell, sublicense, or redistribute the Service
- Use the Service to create inappropriate, offensive, or illegal content
5. Photo Uploads and Content
Your Responsibilities
When uploading photos to SchoolComposite, you represent and warrant that:
- You have all necessary rights, permissions, and consents to upload and use the photos
- The photos comply with applicable laws, including those regarding minors
- You have obtained proper consent from parents/guardians for photos of children
- The photos do not infringe any third-party rights
Our Use of Your Content
We do not claim ownership of your photos. You grant us a limited license to process your photos solely for the purpose of providing the Service. We will not use your photos for marketing or any purpose other than creating your composites.
6. Intellectual Property
Our Property
The Service, including its design, features, templates, and technology, is owned by SchoolComposite and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or reverse engineer any part of the Service.
Your Property
You retain all rights to your original photos and the composites you create using our Service. Templates and design elements provided by SchoolComposite remain our property but are licensed for your use in creating composites.
7. Payment and Billing
Paid features require a subscription. By subscribing, you agree to:
- Pay all fees according to your selected plan
- Provide accurate billing information
- Authorize automatic renewal unless cancelled
Prices may change with 30 days notice. Refunds are provided according to our refund policy available at the time of purchase.
8. Service Availability
We strive to provide reliable service but cannot guarantee 100% uptime. The Service may be temporarily unavailable for maintenance, updates, or circumstances beyond our control. We are not liable for any interruption of service.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely secure. Your use of the Service is at your own risk.
10. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SCHOOLCOMPOSITE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.
Our total liability for any claims arising from the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SchoolComposite from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.
12. Termination
You may cancel your account at any time. We may suspend or terminate your access if you violate these Terms. Upon termination:
- Your right to use the Service ends immediately
- We may delete your account data after a reasonable period
- Provisions that should survive termination will remain in effect
13. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email or notice on the Service. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
14. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of applicable jurisdiction.
15. Contact
Questions about these Terms? Please contact us.