Effective Date: August 1, 2025
Image Scaler Service: Image Scaler provides free, browser-based image resizing functionality. The service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.
Lawful Use Only: You may use this service for lawful purposes only. Do not process copyrighted images without proper authorization. Users are responsible for ensuring they have the right to modify and process uploaded images.
Copyright Compliance: Users who violate copyright may have their access terminated. We respond to valid DMCA takedown notices. Repeat infringers may be permanently banned from using our service.
DMCA Procedure: To report copyright infringement, send a detailed notice to info@image-scaler.com including proof of ownership, specific URLs or content, and your contact information.
User Ownership: You retain all rights to images you process through our service. We do not claim ownership of your content. You are solely responsible for ensuring your content complies with applicable laws and does not infringe on third-party rights.
Technical Limits: Our service has technical limitations including maximum file sizes (500MB total), file count limits (60 images per batch), and output dimension restrictions (50MP maximum, 15000px max dimensions).
Browser Requirements: The service requires a modern web browser with JavaScript enabled and HTML5 Canvas support.
Uptime: We strive to maintain service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. The service may be temporarily unavailable for maintenance or technical issues.
Local Processing: All image processing occurs in your browser. We do not store, access, or transmit your images. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for detailed information about data handling.
No Warranties: The service is provided without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We disclaim all warranties including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
In no event shall Image Scaler Service be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from use of this service.
Modifications: We reserve the right to modify these terms or discontinue the service with reasonable notice. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of new terms.
Image rights and copyright law can be complex, particularly in professional and commercial contexts. Users must ensure they have appropriate rights to modify and process images before using any scaling service. This includes understanding the difference between owning an image file and having rights to modify or distribute that image.
Professional photographers typically retain copyright to their work even when delivering images to clients, unless specifically transferred through written agreement. Stock photography purchases often include usage rights but may restrict modifications. Understanding these distinctions helps prevent copyright violations and ensures compliance with licensing terms.
Commercial users should establish clear workflows for image rights verification before batch processing. This includes maintaining documentation of image sources, license agreements, and modification permissions. For client work, obtain explicit permission to modify original images and clarify ownership of processed versions.
Educational institutions and non-profit organizations should be particularly careful about fair use limitations, which may not extend to image modification or redistribution. When in doubt, seek permission from copyright holders or use images with explicit modification rights, such as Creative Commons licensed content with appropriate attribution.
Our service is designed for standard image scaling and format conversion tasks. While our algorithms are robust and professional-grade, users requiring specialized image processing for scientific, medical, or forensic applications should verify that our scaling methods meet their specific accuracy requirements.
The browser-based architecture imposes certain practical limitations on processing capacity and file sizes. These limits are designed to ensure consistent performance across different devices and browser configurations while maintaining the privacy benefits of local processing.
Users operating in regulated industries must ensure their use of image processing tools complies with relevant standards and requirements. Healthcare providers subject to HIPAA regulations, financial institutions under SOX compliance, and international businesses subject to GDPR requirements can benefit from our local processing approach that maintains data sovereignty.
However, compliance extends beyond tool selection to include proper data handling procedures, staff training, and documentation practices. Users remain responsible for implementing comprehensive compliance frameworks appropriate to their specific regulatory environment and business requirements.