Terms of Service
Last updated: June 27, 2025
Agreement Overview
By using URLPixel's screenshot API service, you agree to these terms. This is a legally binding contract that protects both you and URLPixel. If you don't agree, please don't use our service.
1. Service Description
URLPixel provides an API service that generates screenshots of web pages. Our service allows you to programmatically capture images of websites using our infrastructure and return those images for your use.
We organize your screenshots by “sites” or projects to help you manage multiple clients or projects efficiently.
2. Acceptable Use Policy
✅ Permitted Uses
- • Creating portfolio showcases and client presentations
- • Website monitoring and change detection
- • Generating thumbnails for bookmark managers
- • Creating marketing materials with proper permissions
- • Academic research and analysis
- • Personal archiving of websites you own or have permission to capture
❌ Prohibited Uses
- • Capturing private, password-protected, or internal websites without authorization
- • Violating website terms of service or robots.txt directives
- • Capturing content containing personal data, private information, or copyrighted material without permission
- • Using screenshots for harassment, stalking, or malicious purposes
- • Automated scraping or crawling at excessive rates that could harm target websites
- • Capturing illegal content or content that violates applicable laws
- • Reselling or redistributing our service without authorization
- • Attempting to reverse engineer, hack, or abuse our infrastructure
Your Responsibility
You warrant that you have the legal right to capture screenshots of all URLs you submit.You are solely responsible for ensuring your use complies with applicable laws, website terms of service, and third-party rights.
3. API Usage and Limits
Your usage is subject to the limits of your chosen plan. We implement rate limiting and usage quotas to ensure fair access for all users.
- Free Plan: 100 screenshots per month, 1 site
- Hobby Plan: 1,000 screenshots per month, 2 sites
- Creator Plan: 5,000 screenshots per month, 5 sites
- Business Plan: 20,000 screenshots per month, 10 sites
Exceeding your plan limits will result in API requests being rejected. We may temporarily suspend service for accounts that consistently exceed limits.
4. Account Security and API Keys
You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and API keys:
- Keep your API keys confidential and secure
- Do not share API keys with unauthorized parties
- Regenerate API keys if you suspect they've been compromised
- Monitor your usage for unauthorized activity
- Report suspected security breaches immediately
You are liable for all activity that occurs using your API keys, whether authorized by you or not.
5. Service Availability
We strive to provide reliable service but cannot guarantee 100% uptime. Our service is provided on a “best effort” basis.
- We target 99.9% uptime but do not guarantee it
- Planned maintenance will be announced in advance when possible
- We may temporarily suspend service for security or technical reasons
- No refunds for temporary service interruptions
6. Account Termination
Termination by You
You may terminate your account at any time. Upon termination, your API access will be immediately revoked, and your data will be deleted within 30 days.
Termination by URLPixel
We may suspend or terminate your account immediately if:
- You violate these Terms of Service
- You engage in prohibited uses outlined above
- Your account poses a security risk
- You fail to pay fees when due
- We reasonably believe termination is necessary to protect URLPixel or other users
We will provide reasonable notice when possible, but may terminate immediately for serious violations.
7. Intellectual Property
Your Content
You retain all rights to the URLs you submit and the resulting screenshots. You grant URLPixel a limited license to process your requests and store screenshots for the purpose of providing our service.
URLPixel's Rights
URLPixel owns all rights to our API, software, infrastructure, and service. You may not copy, modify, or reverse engineer our service.
Third-Party Content
Screenshots may contain third-party content. You are responsible for ensuring your use of such content complies with applicable laws and the rights of content owners.
8. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
- URLPixel is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Our total liability to you shall not exceed the amount you paid in the 12 months prior to the claim
- We are not responsible for damages caused by your misuse of the service
- We are not liable for content captured in screenshots or its accuracy
- You use our service at your own risk
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitations of liability, so these limitations may not apply to you.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold URLPixel harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:
- Your use of our service
- Your violation of these terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Content you capture using our service
- Your negligent or wrongful acts
10. Pricing and Payment
Paid plans are billed monthly in advance. We may change pricing with 30 days' notice to existing customers.
- All fees are non-refundable except as required by law
- Failed payments may result in service suspension
- You're responsible for applicable taxes
- Price changes don't affect your current billing cycle
11. Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.
12. Changes to Terms
We may update these terms from time to time. We'll notify you of material changes by email or through our service.
Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
13. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of California, United States. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of California.
14. Contact Information
If you have questions about these terms, please contact us:
- Email: legal@urlpixel.com
- Support: support@urlpixel.com
- Website: https://urlpixel.com
These Terms of Service are effective as of June 27, 2025 and apply to all users of URLPixel.