Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Pi(c)xel Vault ("the Website", "the Service", "we", "us", "our"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website. Your continued use of Pi(c)xel Vault constitutes acceptance of these terms and any future modifications.

2. Service Description

Pi(c)xel Vault is a free wallpaper gallery website that provides:

• High-quality wallpapers for phones and desktops
• Free downloads in various resolutions (1080p, 4K, 8K, Ultrawide)
• A like system to show appreciation for wallpapers
• Search and filter functionality to find wallpapers
• Dark and light theme options
• A contact form for questions and submissions

All wallpapers are provided free of charge for personal, non-commercial use. The service is provided "as is" without any guarantees.

3. Usage Rights

When you download a wallpaper from Pi(c)xel Vault, you are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the wallpaper for:

4. Prohibited Activities

When using Pi(c)xel Vault, you agree NOT to:

1. Scrape or crawl the website to mass-download wallpapers using bots, scripts, or automated tools
2. Redistribute wallpapers on other websites, apps, or platforms (share links to our site instead)
3. Sell or monetize wallpapers in any way, including print-on-demand, merchandise, or digital products
4. Manipulate the like or download counters using bots, scripts, or any automated means
5. Attempt to hack, exploit, or gain unauthorized access to our systems, database, or infrastructure
6. Send spam or abusive content through our contact form
7. Impersonate Pi(c)xel Vault or claim affiliation with us without permission
8. Use the website for any illegal activity or in violation of any applicable laws

5. Intellectual Property

Website Design & Code: The Pi(c)xel Vault website design, layout, logos, branding, and source code are the intellectual property of Pi(c)xel Vault and are protected by copyright laws.

Wallpaper Images: Wallpapers hosted on Pi(c)xel Vault may be:

• Original content created by Pi(c)xel Vault or its contributors
• Licensed content from photographers and artists
• User-submitted content with the creator's permission
• Free-to-use content from sources like Unsplash

All wallpapers are provided for personal use only. The original copyright of each image remains with its respective creator.

6. User Submissions

If you submit wallpapers to Pi(c)xel Vault through our contact form or any other channel, you agree that:

1. You are the original creator or have full rights to submit the image
2. You grant Pi(c)xel Vault a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display and distribute the wallpaper on our website
3. You retain full ownership of your original work
4. The submission does not contain copyrighted material, offensive content, or illegal material
5. You can request removal of your submission at any time by contacting us

7. DMCA / Copyright Claims

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that a wallpaper on Pi(c)xel Vault infringes on your copyright, please contact us with the following information:

1. A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
2. The URL of the wallpaper on our website
3. Your contact information (name, email, phone number)
4. A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized
5. A statement that the information is accurate and you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf
6. Your physical or electronic signature

Send DMCA notices to: picxelvault@gmail.com with the subject line "DMCA Notice".

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

Pi(c)xel Vault is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

• The service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• All wallpapers will be available at all times
• The quality of any wallpaper will meet your specific expectations
• Errors or defects will be corrected within a specific timeframe
• The service will be compatible with all devices and browsers

We strive to provide the best experience possible, but we cannot guarantee perfection. Use the service at your own discretion.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Pi(c)xel Vault and its operators shall not be liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the website
• Any damage to your device caused by downloading content from the website
• Any loss of data, including liked wallpapers stored in local storage
• Any issues arising from third-party services (Google Drive, Firebase, Cloudflare)
• Any content provided by third parties or user submissions

Our total liability for all claims related to the service shall not exceed the amount of $0 (zero dollars), as Pi(c)xel Vault is a free service.

10. Service Availability

We aim to keep Pi(c)xel Vault available 24/7, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. The service may be temporarily unavailable due to:

• Scheduled maintenance and updates
• Server or infrastructure issues at Cloudflare, Firebase, or Google
• DNS propagation after changes
• Force majeure events (natural disasters, internet outages, etc.)

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the service at any time without prior notice. This includes removing wallpapers, changing features, or shutting down the website entirely.

11. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Service at any time. When changes are made:

• The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised
• Significant changes may be communicated on the homepage
• Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms

We encourage you to review these terms periodically. If you disagree with any changes, your only remedy is to stop using the website.

12. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable international copyright law and the laws of the jurisdiction in which Pi(c)xel Vault operates.

Any disputes arising from these terms or the use of Pi(c)xel Vault shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be settled through binding arbitration or in the appropriate courts of law.

13. Contact

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

• Email: picxelvault@gmail.com
• Contact form: Contact Us page

We will respond to all inquiries within 7 days.