Terms of Service — SnapRender

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the SnapRender API service ("Service") operated by SnapRender ("we", "us", "our"), you ("User", "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 Service in any way. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and SnapRender.

You represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age (or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction) and have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement. If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. Description of Service

SnapRender provides a web screenshot and content extraction API that renders web pages and returns images or extracted data. The Service acts solely as an automated rendering tool. It navigates to URLs provided by the User, renders the page content, and returns the output. SnapRender does not control, curate, endorse, or pre-screen the content of any third-party website or URL submitted by Users.

The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We do not guarantee uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free operation of the Service.

3. Account and API Keys

You must register for an account to use the Service. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your API keys, passwords, and all account credentials. You are solely responsible for all activity that occurs under your account, whether or not authorized by you. This includes all URLs submitted, screenshots captured, data extracted, and any consequences arising from such activity.

You must notify us immediately at [email protected] of any unauthorized use of your account or API keys. SnapRender shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to maintain the security of your account credentials.

You may not share, transfer, sell, or otherwise make your API keys available to any third party without our prior written consent. Each account is for a single entity. If we determine that multiple users are accessing the Service through a single account, we may suspend or terminate that account without notice.

4. User Responsibility for Content and URLs

YOU ARE SOLELY AND ENTIRELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL URLs YOU SUBMIT TO THE SERVICE AND ALL CONTENT ACCESSED, CAPTURED, EXTRACTED, OR PROCESSED THROUGH YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE. SnapRender functions as a neutral rendering tool and bears no responsibility whatsoever for the content of third-party websites or the purposes for which you use the output.

You represent and warrant that:

You have the legal right to access every URL you submit to the Service
Your use of the Service and the URLs you submit comply with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws, regulations, and treaties
You will not use the Service to access, capture, store, or distribute any content that is illegal in any applicable jurisdiction
You will not use the Service to capture content that infringes upon any third party's intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or any other rights
You are solely responsible for determining whether capturing a particular URL is lawful and permitted by the target website's terms of service

SnapRender has no obligation to monitor the URLs submitted or the content rendered. However, if we become aware of potentially illegal or harmful activity, we reserve the right to suspend your account immediately, preserve relevant records, and report such activity to appropriate law enforcement authorities, all without prior notice to you.

5. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Service to:

Violate any applicable law, regulation, or legal obligation
Access, capture, store, or distribute child sexual abuse material (CSAM) or any content that exploits minors in any way
Access, capture, or distribute content related to terrorism, violent extremism, or incitement to violence
Facilitate fraud, phishing, identity theft, or any deceptive practice
Violate export controls, trade sanctions, or embargoes imposed by any applicable jurisdiction
Capture screenshots of content that is illegal, obscene, defamatory, threatening, or otherwise harmful
Infringe upon the intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of any third party
Stalk, harass, threaten, or intimidate any person
Probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of the Service or any related system or network
Circumvent, disable, or interfere with rate limits, usage quotas, authentication mechanisms, or other security or access restrictions
Use the Service to conduct competitive intelligence or reverse-engineering of SnapRender itself
Resell, sublicense, or provide access to the Service to third parties without our express written permission
Use the Service to send unsolicited communications, spam, or bulk messages
Engage in any activity that disrupts, degrades, or interferes with the Service or its infrastructure
Use automated tools to create multiple free-tier accounts in order to circumvent usage limits
Use the Service in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair our servers or networks

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, for any violation of these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion. Violation of this section may also result in referral to law enforcement authorities.

6. Compliance with Laws

You are solely responsible for ensuring that your use of the Service complies with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations in every jurisdiction relevant to you and the websites you access. This includes, without limitation:

Data protection and privacy laws (including GDPR, CCPA, and equivalent regulations)
Intellectual property and copyright laws
Computer fraud and abuse laws
Export control and sanctions regulations
Anti-money laundering regulations
Any industry-specific regulations applicable to your use case

SnapRender makes no representation that the Service is appropriate or available for use in any particular jurisdiction. You access the Service at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

7. Cooperation with Law Enforcement

SnapRender will cooperate fully with law enforcement authorities and comply with court orders requesting or directing the disclosure of the identity, account information, or usage history of any User suspected of violating these Terms or any applicable law. We may preserve and disclose any information we consider necessary to comply with applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of SnapRender, its users, or the public, all without notice to you.

8. Usage Limits and Billing

The Service offers free and paid tiers with different usage limits. Free tier access is provided at our discretion, is limited, and subject to change or discontinuation at any time without notice. We are under no obligation to provide free access to the Service.

Paid subscriptions are billed monthly via Stripe. All fees are non-refundable unless required by applicable law. Failed payments may result in immediate suspension of service. We reserve the right to modify pricing at any time with 30 days notice for existing paid subscribers. Your continued use of the Service after a price change takes effect constitutes acceptance of the new pricing.

Usage beyond your plan's limits will be rejected. We are not responsible for any consequences arising from requests that exceed your plan's rate limits or monthly quotas.

9. Service Availability

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED WITHOUT ANY UPTIME GUARANTEE OR SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT (SLA). We may experience downtime for maintenance, updates, technical issues, or other reasons. We are not liable for any damages, losses, or consequences of any kind resulting from Service unavailability, regardless of duration or cause.

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

10. Data and Output

Screenshots, extracted content, and any other output generated through the Service are provided for your use at your own risk. We make no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or quality of any output. Screenshots may not perfectly represent the target web page due to rendering differences, timing, dynamic content, anti-bot measures, or other factors.

We may temporarily store screenshots and extracted content in our cache infrastructure to improve performance. Cached data is transient and may be deleted at any time without notice. We are not a storage or backup service and shall not be liable for any loss of cached data.

You are solely responsible for the storage, use, distribution, and security of all output obtained from the Service. SnapRender accepts no liability for how you use, store, or distribute screenshots or extracted content.

11. Third-Party Content and Websites

SNAPRENDER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR AND DOES NOT ENDORSE, GUARANTEE, OR ASSUME ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY THIRD-PARTY CONTENT, WEBSITE, OR RESOURCE ACCESSED THROUGH THE SERVICE. The Service merely renders web pages at URLs provided by you. We have no control over and accept no responsibility for the content, accuracy, legality, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party website.

Any interaction between you and a third-party website or its operators, including the consequences of capturing screenshots of their content, is solely between you and such third party. You agree that SnapRender shall not be liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with your access to or use of any third-party content through the Service.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, COMPLETENESS, OR UNINTERRUPTED ACCESS.

Without limiting the foregoing, we do not warrant that: (a) the Service will meet your specific requirements; (b) the Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free; (c) the results obtained from using the Service will be accurate, reliable, or complete; (d) any errors in the Service will be corrected; (e) screenshots captured will be complete or accurate representations of the target web pages; (f) the Service will be compatible with your systems or software; or (g) the Service will be free of viruses, malware, or other harmful components.

No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained from SnapRender or through the Service shall create any warranty not expressly stated in these Terms.

13. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL SNAPRENDER, ITS OWNERS, OPERATORS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, CONTRACTORS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF SNAPRENDER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO:

Your use of or inability to use the Service
Any URLs you submit or content you access, capture, or extract through the Service
Any illegal, harmful, infringing, or objectionable content encountered through the Service
Any action taken by third parties, including website operators, in response to your use of the Service
Any downtime, errors, bugs, defects, or service interruptions
Any loss, corruption, or unauthorized access to data, including screenshots and account information
Any third-party claims or actions against you arising from your use of the Service
Any regulatory action, fine, penalty, or legal proceeding arising from your use of the Service
Any reliance on information or output obtained through the Service
Any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service
Any other matter relating to the Service, regardless of the theory of liability

OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE TOTAL AMOUNT YOU ACTUALLY PAID US IN THE THREE (3) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM, OR (B) TEN UNITED STATES DOLLARS ($10.00 USD).

The limitations in this section apply regardless of whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other basis, and even if SnapRender has been advised of the possibility of such damage. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SnapRender, its owners, operators, directors, employees, agents, contractors, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs) arising from or related to:

Your use of the Service, including all URLs submitted and content captured or extracted
Any violation of these Terms by you or anyone using your account
Any violation of applicable law, regulation, or third-party rights by you
Any content you capture, extract, store, distribute, or otherwise process using the Service
Any claim by a third party that your use of the Service infringed their intellectual property, privacy, or other rights
Any claim by a third party arising from the URLs you submitted to the Service
Any regulatory investigation, action, or fine related to your use of the Service
Any dispute between you and any third party relating to the Service

This indemnification obligation survives the termination of your account and these Terms. We reserve the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which you are required to indemnify us, and you agree to cooperate with our defense of such claims.

15. Intellectual Property

The Service, its design, features, source code, documentation, APIs, trademarks, logos, and all related content are owned by SnapRender and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Nothing in these Terms grants you any right to use SnapRender's trademarks, logos, or branding without our prior written consent.

Screenshots and extracted content you obtain through the Service are your sole responsibility. You are solely responsible for ensuring you have the legal right to capture, store, distribute, and use any content obtained through the Service. SnapRender makes no representations regarding your right to capture any particular web page.

16. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms. We are under no obligation to provide a reason for termination.

Upon termination: (a) your right to use the Service ceases immediately; (b) all API keys associated with your account are revoked; (c) any cached data associated with your account may be deleted; and (d) you remain liable for all obligations incurred before termination, including indemnification obligations.

All provisions which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification obligations, limitations of liability, and dispute resolution provisions.

17. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. Changes become effective immediately upon posting to this page. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page when changes are made. Your continued use of the Service after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Service.

18. Force Majeure

SnapRender shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under these Terms where such failure or delay results from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, acts of war or terrorism, pandemics, power outages, internet or telecommunications failures, government actions, cyberattacks, or third-party service provider failures.

19. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation within thirty (30) days, it shall be resolved through binding arbitration or in the courts of competent jurisdiction where SnapRender operates.

You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted on an individual basis and not as a class action, class arbitration, or other representative proceeding. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration against SnapRender.

20. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, or if modification is not possible, shall be severed from these Terms. The invalidity of any provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions, which shall continue in full force and effect.

21. Entire Agreement and Waiver

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

The failure of SnapRender to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. A waiver of any term shall not be deemed a continuing or further waiver of such term or any other term.

22. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us at [email protected].