Terms of Service

Effective Date: November 2025

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of WhereIsThisPhoto at whereisthisphoto.org (the "Service"). By using the Service, you agree to these Terms.

1. Service Description

WhereIsThisPhoto provides AI-powered photo location identification, including location finder by picture, landmark recognition, geographical analysis, and place identification. The Service helps you discover where this place is by photo, identify tourist destinations, and learn about locations worldwide. The Service is for informational and educational purposes.

2. Eligibility

  • You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service.
  • You must have the right to upload and analyze any photos you submit.
  • You are responsible for all activity under your usage.

3. Usage Limits and Fair Use

  • Free users are limited to a specific number of location searches per day (as displayed on the site).
  • Rate limits are in place to ensure fair access for all users.
  • Abuse of the Service, including automated scraping or excessive requests, may result in access restrictions.

4. Content and Privacy

  • You retain ownership of photos you upload for location identification.
  • You grant us a limited license to process your uploads solely for providing the photo location finder Service.
  • Uploaded photos are processed immediately and not permanently stored (see our Privacy Policy).
  • You must only upload photos you own or have permission to analyze.
  • Do not upload photos containing sensitive personal information or private locations.

5. Acceptable Use

  • No illegal, harmful, harassing, or infringing content.
  • No uploading photos that violate privacy rights or contain sensitive locations.
  • No attempts to reverse engineer, bypass security, or disrupt the Service.
  • No automated scraping, bot usage, or rate-limiting evasion.
  • No use of the Service for stalking, surveillance, or harmful purposes.

6. Results Disclaimer

Important: Photo location finder results are generated by AI algorithms and are for informational and educational purposes only. Location identifications are based on analysis of visible features including landmarks, architecture, natural features, and geographical markers. Results may not always be 100% accurate and can vary based on photo quality, lighting, angle, visible features, and image clarity. The Service identifies locations based on recognizable features and may not work with generic or heavily edited photos. Location identification accuracy depends on the distinctiveness of visible landmarks and features. Do not rely solely on our Service for critical decisions. For important matters requiring precise location verification, consult professional services or use multiple verification methods. We are not responsible for decisions made based on location identification results.

7. Intellectual Property

The Service, trademarks, algorithms, and materials provided by WhereIsThisPhoto are protected by intellectual property laws. Except as permitted in these Terms, you may not copy, modify, or create derivative works of the Service.

8. Disclaimers

The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation, accuracy of location identifications, or specific outcomes. Photo location finder results may vary based on photo quality, lighting, visible features, and other factors.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, WhereIsThisPhoto and its affiliates are not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, or loss of profits, data, or goodwill arising from your use of the Service.

10. Termination

We may suspend or terminate access if you violate these Terms or if required by law. You may stop using the Service at any time.

11. Changes to the Service and Terms

We may modify or discontinue features and update these Terms. Continued use means you accept the updated Terms. We will indicate material changes by updating the "Effective Date" above.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by applicable laws. Any disputes will be resolved in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where the Service is operated.

13. Contact

Email: [email protected]

Website: whereisthisphoto.org