Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to PicStories ("we," "us," "our," or the "Company"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, services, and applications (collectively, the "Service") available at picstories.co.

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these Terms, you must not use our Service.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. Description of Service

PicStories is an online platform that allows users to view publicly available Instagram stories anonymously without needing to log in or create an account. Our Service:

• Provides access to publicly available Instagram content
• Allows anonymous viewing of Instagram stories
• Does not require user registration or Instagram login credentials
• Is provided free of charge

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use our Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 13 years of age
• You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
• You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• You will not use the Service for any unlawful purpose

4. Acceptable Use

4.1 Permitted Use

You may use our Service to:

• View publicly available Instagram stories anonymously
• Access Instagram content without an account
• Browse and explore public Instagram profiles

4.2 Prohibited Use

You agree NOT to:

• Use the Service for any illegal, harmful, or fraudulent purpose
• Attempt to access private or restricted Instagram content
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access the Service
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Collect or harvest personal information from other users
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Harass, threaten, or harm others
• Use the Service to stalk, harass, or invade the privacy of others
• Circumvent any security features or access restrictions

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Content

All content on the Service, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, software, and design, is the property of PicStories or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 Instagram Content

All Instagram content (stories, images, videos, profiles) accessed through our Service belongs to the respective Instagram users or Instagram, Inc. We do not claim ownership of any Instagram content. Users of our Service must respect the intellectual property rights of Instagram content creators.

5.3 License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.

6. Third-Party Services

Our Service accesses content from Instagram, a third-party platform owned by Meta Platforms, Inc. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Instagram or Meta. Your use of Instagram content through our Service is subject to Instagram's Terms of Service and Community Guidelines.

We may also use other third-party services (such as Google Analytics, Supabase) to operate our Service. These third-party services have their own terms and privacy policies that you should review.

7. 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:

• Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
• Warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
• Warranties that defects will be corrected

We do not guarantee that Instagram content will always be available through our Service. Instagram may change its policies, APIs, or terms at any time, which may affect our ability to provide the Service.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, PICSTORIES AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
• Loss of or damage to property
• Claims of third parties

This limitation applies whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other basis, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damage.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES EXCEED $100 USD.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless PicStories and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations

10. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, for any reason including:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• At our sole discretion

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

12. Changes to the Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time, with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved in the courts of [Your Jurisdiction], and you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts.

14. Dispute Resolution

14.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a formal claim, you agree to first contact us at legal@picstories.co to attempt to resolve any disputes informally. We will work with you in good faith to resolve the issue.

14.2 Arbitration

If we cannot resolve a dispute informally, any claim or dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration, rather than in court, except that you may assert claims in small claims court if your claims qualify.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be replaced with a valid provision that most closely reflects the intent of the original provision.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and PicStories regarding the use of the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

17. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision. No waiver shall be effective unless made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of PicStories.

18. Contact Information

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

19. Acknowledgment

BY USING OUR SERVICE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF SERVICE.