Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using GuardedGallery (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

GuardedGallery allows registered users to create and share photo albums with other users. Images and other media files uploaded by users are stored on AWS S3. The app provides secure access and sharing options to ensure privacy and control over shared content.

3. User Accounts and Registration

- You may log in to the Service using Google authentication. You are responsible for safeguarding your account information and password.
- You must be at least 15 years old to create an account, or you must have parental or guardian permission if you are under 15.

4. Privacy and Data Usage

- By using the Service, you consent to our use of Google Analytics to collect information on how you interact with the app. This information is used to improve the user experience and app performance.
- We store user-uploaded files on AWS S3, which is a third-party service. We take reasonable precautions to protect user data, but we cannot guarantee absolute security.
- Please see our Privacy Policy for detailed information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

5. User Content and License

- You retain ownership of all content you upload to the Service.
- By uploading content to GuardedGallery, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, distribute, and reproduce your content within the app as intended by the Service. This license is necessary to operate the Service and will cease when you delete the content or terminate your account.
- You agree not to upload content that is unlawful, inappropriate, or infringes upon others’ rights. GuardedGallery reserves the right to remove any content deemed inappropriate.

6. Album Sharing and Privacy

- When you share an album with other users, you grant them access to view the album’s content. You are responsible for managing access settings and understanding the privacy implications of sharing.
- We recommend sharing only with trusted individuals, as GuardedGallery is not responsible for actions taken by third parties who gain access to shared albums.

7. Intellectual Property

- All content and materials provided by GuardedGallery, including logos, graphics, and designs, are the property of GuardedGallery and are protected by intellectual property laws.
- You agree not to copy, modify, distribute, or reverse-engineer any part of the Service without express permission.

8. Limitation of Liability

- GuardedGallery is provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. While we strive to maintain a secure and functional Service, we make no warranties regarding the reliability, availability, or performance of the app.
- We are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service or from the inability to access it.

9. Termination

- We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at our discretion, particularly in cases of misuse or violation of these Terms.
- Upon termination, your access to the Service and content will cease. You may request deletion of your data by contacting guardedgallery@gmail.com.

10. Changes to Terms

- We may update these Terms from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated to you, but it is your responsibility to review the Terms periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding these Terms, please contact us at guardedgallery@gmail.com.