Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 9, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Paw Readings ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Service Description

Paw Readings is an entertainment service that uses artificial intelligence to generate humorous, fictional "thoughts" from pet photos. The Service is provided for entertainment purposes only.

⚠️ Important: The generated "thoughts" are fictional and created by AI. They do not represent actual animal thoughts or communications. This is purely for entertainment.

3. User Requirements & Restrictions

3.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to ONLY upload:

  • Photos of pets (dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, hamsters, fish, reptiles, etc.)
  • Photos that you own or have permission to use
  • Photos that are appropriate and non-offensive

3.2 Prohibited Content

You agree NOT to upload:

  • Photos of people (human faces, selfies, etc.)
  • Sexually explicit, violent, or offensive content
  • Photos you do not have rights to use
  • Copyrighted images without permission
  • Content intended to abuse, harass, or harm
  • Malicious files or content designed to damage our systems

3.3 Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

  • Attempt to bypass rate limits or security measures
  • Use automated tools or bots to access the Service
  • Reverse engineer or attempt to extract our AI prompts
  • Use the Service for any illegal purpose
  • Resell or commercialize access to the Service

4. Copyright & Intellectual Property

4.1 Your Content

By uploading an image, you represent and warrant that:

  • You own the image or have full rights to use it
  • The image does not violate any third-party rights
  • The image does not infringe on any copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property

You are solely responsible for ensuring you have the right to upload any image.

4.2 Generated Content

The AI-generated "thoughts" are created specifically for you. You may:

  • Download and share the generated images
  • Use them for personal, non-commercial purposes
  • Post them on social media

4.3 Our Rights

All aspects of the Service, including its design, technology, and branding, are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

5. Usage Limits

5.1 Free Tier

  • 3 free readings per day
  • 3 requests per hour (rate limit)
  • Subject to availability

5.2 Premium Tier

  • Unlimited daily readings
  • 20 requests per hour (rate limit)
  • One-time payment for lifetime access
  • Non-refundable after license key is delivered

We reserve the right to modify usage limits to prevent abuse or maintain service quality.

6. Data Processing & Privacy

🔒 Your images are NOT stored!

  • Images are processed in real-time and immediately deleted
  • We do NOT save, backup, or use your images for any other purpose
  • Images are sent to Google Gemini AI for processing only

For full details, see our Privacy Policy.

7. Disclaimers

7.1 No Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE:

  • That the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • That results will be accurate or appropriate
  • That the Service will meet your specific requirements
  • That any errors will be corrected

7.2 Entertainment Only

The generated content is purely for entertainment. Do not rely on it for:

  • Veterinary advice or pet health decisions
  • Behavioral analysis or training recommendations
  • Any professional or medical purpose

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • Loss of profits, data, or goodwill
  • Service interruptions or errors
  • Actions taken based on generated content
  • Copyright infringement resulting from your uploaded images

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE SERVICE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS.

9. Termination

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

  • Violation of these Terms of Service
  • Uploading prohibited content
  • Abusive or malicious behavior
  • Attempting to bypass security measures
  • Any other reason at our sole discretion

10. Refund Policy

Premium purchases are non-refundable once the license key has been delivered. This is because:

  • License keys grant immediate, lifetime access
  • Digital products cannot be "returned"
  • We cannot revoke access once granted

If you experience technical issues with your premium license, please contact support.

11. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

12. Governing Law

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

13. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Contact us:

  • Email: pawreadings1@gmail.com
  • Website: https://pawreadings.com