Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Squoosh.online ("the Website," "the Service," "we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to all of these Terms, you must not access or use the Website. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Squoosh.online.

Your continued use of the Website after any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.

2. Description of Service

Squoosh.online provides free, browser-based tools for file optimization, including but not limited to image compression, image format conversion, video compression, PDF optimization, and other file manipulation utilities. Our native tools use WebAssembly technology to process files directly within your web browser without uploading them to any server.

In addition to our native tools, we curate and link to third-party services that provide specialized file optimization capabilities. These external tools operate independently from Squoosh.online and are governed by their own terms of service and privacy policies.

3. User Responsibilities

When using Squoosh.online, you agree to the following:

• You will use the Service only for lawful purposes and in compliance with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations.
• You will not attempt to interfere with, disrupt, or compromise the integrity or security of the Website or its underlying infrastructure.
• You will not use automated tools, bots, scrapers, or similar technologies to access or interact with the Website without our prior written consent.
• You will not attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Website's software or code.
• You will not upload, transmit, or process any content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable.
• You are solely responsible for the files you choose to process using our tools and for ensuring you have the right to use and modify those files.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on Squoosh.online, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, software, and the overall design and layout of the Website, is the property of Squoosh.online or its content providers and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this Website without our prior written permission.

You retain full ownership and copyright of any files you process using our tools. We do not claim any rights over your content. Since our native tools process files locally within your browser, we never have access to or possession of your files.

5. Third-Party Links & Tools

Squoosh.online contains links to third-party websites and services. These links are provided for your convenience and informational purposes only. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. Your use of any third-party website or service is at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of that third party.

When you click a link to an external tool or service, you leave Squoosh.online and interact directly with the third party. We are not responsible for any data you provide to or files you upload to third-party services, even if you accessed them through a link on our Website.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS 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.

We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely secure. We do not warrant that the results obtained from the use of the Service will be accurate or reliable. We do not warrant that the quality of any tools, information, or other content obtained through the Service will meet your expectations.

You acknowledge that file compression and conversion may result in some loss of quality depending on the settings and formats used. You are responsible for reviewing the output of any tool before using it in a production or final context.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, SQUOOSH.ONLINE AND ITS OPERATORS, AFFILIATES, AND CONTRIBUTORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE.

In no event shall our total liability to you for all claims arising from or related to the Service exceed the amount you have paid to us in the twelve months preceding the claim, which, given that the Service is free, is zero. This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory upon which the claim is based.

8. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using our Service, you agree to the data practices described in our Privacy Policy. The Privacy Policy is incorporated into and forms part of these Terms.

9. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time, with or without notice. We may add new tools, remove existing tools, change features, or alter the design and functionality of the Website. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.

10. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Material changes may be communicated through a notice on the Website. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using the Service.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Squoosh.online operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be submitted to the competent courts of the governing jurisdiction.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving its original intent.