Terms of Service

Last updated: December 14, 2025

Introduction and Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to HideFace. By accessing or using our face-hiding and privacy protection service, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any of these terms, please do not use our service.

Service Description

HideFace provides users with tools to detect and hide faces in photos and videos using emojis, blur effects, and other privacy-protecting overlays. Our service is designed to help you protect privacy in your visual content.

Use of the Service

Acceptable Use

  • Use the service for legitimate privacy protection purposes
  • Respect intellectual property rights of others
  • Use the service in compliance with applicable laws
  • Only process images you have the right to modify

Prohibited Activities

  • Using the service to harass, defame, or harm others
  • Processing images without proper authorization or consent
  • Attempting to reverse engineer our technology
  • Using the service for illegal purposes
  • Sharing account credentials with unauthorized users
  • Circumventing usage limits or security measures

User Accounts

Account Creation

To access certain features, you need to create an account. You must provide accurate and complete information during registration.

Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities under your account.

Content and Intellectual Property

Your Content

  • You retain all rights to images you upload and process
  • You are responsible for ensuring you have rights to process uploaded images
  • Processed images belong to you

Our Technology

  • We retain ownership of the HideFace technology, algorithms, and software
  • Our service, branding, and content are protected by intellectual property laws

Subscription and Payment Terms

Subscription Plans

  • Various subscription tiers are available with different usage limits
  • Subscription fees are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis
  • Usage limits (credits) reset at the beginning of each billing cycle

Payment Processing

  • Payments are processed securely through Stripe
  • You authorize us to charge your payment method for applicable fees
  • All prices are displayed in USD unless otherwise specified

Refund Policy

Please refer to our separate Refund Policy for detailed information about refunds and cancellations.

Service Availability

Uptime

  • We strive to maintain high service availability but cannot guarantee 100% uptime
  • Scheduled maintenance will be announced in advance when possible
  • We are not liable for service interruptions beyond our control

Usage Limits

  • Each subscription plan has specific usage limits (credits)
  • Exceeding limits may require purchasing additional credits or upgrading your plan

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, HIDEFACE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY.

Our total liability for any claims arising from your use of the service shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

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 IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless HideFace and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the service or violation of these terms.

Termination

By You

You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings or by contacting support.

By Us

We may terminate or suspend your account if you violate these terms or engage in prohibited activities.

Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the service ceases immediately. Unused credits are non-refundable upon voluntary termination.

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

Contact Information

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

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Support: [email protected]