Terms of Service

Last updated: May 15, 2025

1. Definitions

In these Terms:

"Service" means ReaderBackdrops's website, APIs, and any related software, tools or features provided by ReaderBackdrops.

"Content" means text, images, graphics, or other material you submit, upload, post, or otherwise make available via the Service.

"User," "you," or "your" means any person who accesses or uses the Service.

"We," "us," or "ReaderBackdrops" means ReaderBackdrops, its parent, affiliates, successors, and assigns.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to these Terms (and any policies linked herein). If you do not agree, you may not use the Service.

Users under 16 years old may not use the Service.

3. Privacy

Our collection and use of personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review it to understand how we handle your information.

4. User Content

Ownership. You retain all copyright and other proprietary rights in the Content you upload.

License to Us. By submitting Content, you grant ReaderBackdrops a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, display, and create derivative works of that Content in connection with operating and promoting the Service.

Public Access. All images uploaded are hosted on BeeIMG and publicly accessible. You acknowledge they may appear in search results.

5. ReaderBackdrops Intellectual Property

All trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, and the design of the Service (including code and layout) are owned by ReaderBackdrops or its licensors. You may not copy, reproduce, or use them without our prior written permission.

6. Content Standards & Moderation

Prohibited Content. You agree not to upload Content that:

  • Violates any law or third-party rights (including copyrights or trademarks).
  • Is defamatory, obscene, pornographic, abusive, harassing, hateful, or otherwise objectionable.

Removal & Termination. We may remove any Content or terminate any account at our sole discretion, with or without notice.

Repeat Infringer Policy. Accounts with multiple valid copyright takedown notices will be terminated.

6.1 DMCA Compliance (U.S. Users)

If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed, send a notice to our DMCA Agent at hendriksdevmail@gmail.com with:

  • Identification of the work claimed to be infringed.
  • Identification of the infringing material and its location.
  • Your contact information.
  • A statement under penalty of perjury that your notice is accurate.
  • Your physical or electronic signature.

If you receive a takedown notice, you may send a counter-notice to the same address, including:

  • Identification of the removed material and its prior location.
  • A statement that you have a good-faith belief the material was removed by mistake.
  • Your contact information and signature.

7. Communications & Marketing

By signing up, you consent to receive transactional, service-related, and promotional emails. You may opt out of marketing emails at any time; we reserve the right to send you service-related announcements even if you opt out of marketing.

8. Disclaimers & Warranties

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS-IS" AND "AS-AVAILABLE," WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

9. Limitation of Liability & Indemnification

Limitation of Liability. IN NO EVENT SHALL READERBACKDROPS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OF (OR INABILITY TO USE) THE SERVICE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Indemnification. You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ReaderBackdrops and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claim, loss, liability, damage, and expense (including attorneys' fees) arising from your Content or your violation of these Terms.

10. Termination & Survival

We may suspend or terminate your access for any reason, at our sole discretion, with or without notice. Sections 4 (License), 6 (Content Standards), 8 (Disclaimers), 9 (Liability & Indemnification), 11 (Governing Law), and this Section 10 shall survive any termination.

11. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, USA, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. You and ReaderBackdrops agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in San Francisco County for any disputes arising under these Terms.

12. Changes to Service & Terms

Service Changes. We may modify or discontinue the Service (or any part) at any time, with or without notice.

Terms Changes. We will provide at least 30 days' notice of material changes to these Terms via email or a banner on the site. Continuing to use the Service after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Miscellaneous

Entire Agreement. These Terms (and the Privacy Policy) constitute the entire agreement between you and ReaderBackdrops.

Severability. If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force.

Assignment. You may not assign these Terms without our prior written consent; we may assign them in connection with a merger or sale.

No Waiver. Failure to enforce any right is not a waiver of that right.

14. Contact Information

For questions or notices, please contact us at hendriksdevmail@gmail.com.