Terms of Use for Lut Machine

Last Updated: September 15th 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the LUT Machine service at lutmachine.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not use our service.

2. Description of Service

LUT Machine provides JPEG image processing services in-browser. Our service is currently optimized for and supported only on Chrome-based browsers. Users acknowledge and agree that the service may not function properly or at all on other web browsers.

3. Age Restriction

You must be at least 16 years old to use LUT Machine. By using our service, you represent and warrant that you are at least 16 years of age.

4. User Accounts

4.1. Account Creation: User accounts can be created via OAuth authentication through Discord, Google or GitHub.

4.2. Account Termination: You may request the removal of your account at any time by emailing [email protected].

4.3. Account Suspension: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts for any abuse of our services or products, or for any violation of these Terms of Use.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1. LUT Machine's Rights: We retain all rights, title, and interest in and to the LUT Machine service, including all software, processing algorithms, LUTs (Look-Up Tables), designs, user experience, code, and any other content or materials that form part of our service.

5.2. User Content: We do not store or retain copies of any images processed through our service. All image processing occurs locally on your machine.

6. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use LUT Machine for:

6.1. Processing images of a mature or explicit nature.

6.2. Any illicit or illegal activities or subjects.

6.3. Any purpose that violates any applicable laws or regulations.

6.4. Attempting to interfere with, compromise the system integrity or security, or decipher any transmissions to or from the servers running the Service.

We reserve the right to remove any accounts known to be used in violation of these prohibitions.

7. User Responsibilities and Image Safety

7.1. Image Safety: Users are solely responsible for the safety and backup of their images. LUT Machine processes images directly in your browser and does not store or retain copies of your images.

7.2. Backup Responsibility: We strongly advise users not to process the only copy of an image. Always ensure you have a backup of your original images before processing them through our service.

7.3. No Recovery: LUT Machine cannot recover or restore any lost or altered images. Users acknowledge that any changes made to images through our service are at their own risk.

7.4. Browser Compatibility: Users understand and agree that LUT Machine currently only functions on Chrome-based browsers (such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Opera, and Brave). Attempting to use the service on other browsers (like Firefox, Safari, or Internet Explorer) may result in the service not functioning properly or at all. Users are responsible for ensuring they are using a compatible Chrome-based browser when accessing LUT Machine.

8. Subscriptions and Payments

8.1. Subscription Tiers: LUT Machine offers a paid subscription tier called PRO, which provides access to premium features.

8.2. Billing: PRO subscriptions are billed on a month-to-month basis. By subscribing to PRO, you authorize us to charge your payment method on a recurring monthly basis until you cancel.

8.3. Cancellation: You may cancel your PRO subscription at any time. Upon cancellation, you will retain access to PRO features until the end of your current billing period. No partial refunds will be issued for unused portions of the current billing period.

8.4. Price Changes: We reserve the right to change subscription prices at any time. We will notify you of any price changes before they take effect.

9. Refund Policy

9.1. Digital Nature of Service: As LUT Machine provides a digital service, all sales are generally final and non-refundable once the service has been accessed or used.

9.2. Exceptional Circumstances: In exceptional cases where the service has not been accessed or used, we may consider refund requests within 14 days of purchase. These will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

9.3. Technical Issues: If you experience significant technical issues that prevent you from using the service and our support team is unable to resolve them, you may be eligible for a refund. This will be determined at our discretion.

10. Service Termination and Business Closure

10.1. Ongoing Service: We strive to provide uninterrupted service, but we reserve the right to terminate or suspend the LUT Machine service at any time for any reason without notice.

10.2. Business Closure: In the event that LUT Machine must cease operations: a) We will provide as much advance notice as possible to all users via email and on our website. b) PRO subscribers will retain access to the service until the end of their current billing period. c) We will cease all recurring payments and not charge for any periods beyond the notice of closure. d) Users are advised to process any remaining images and secure any necessary data before the service termination date.

10.3. No Compensation: Users agree that LUT Machine shall not be liable to users or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the service.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, LUT Machine shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from your use or inability to use the service.

In addition to the limitations stated elsewhere in these Terms, LUT Machine shall not be liable for any issues, errors, or inability to use the service that arise from a user's choice of web browser. Users acknowledge that by choosing to use a non-Chrome-based browser, they may be unable to access or properly use LUT Machine's services.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

The service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms of Use at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of United Kingdom, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at [email protected].