Terms of Service

Last updated: June 10, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Ghibli-Image ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Description of Service

Ghibli Image Generator is an AI-powered service that creates Studio Ghibli-style artwork based on user prompts. The Service allows users to:

  • Generate custom images in Studio Ghibli art style
  • Download generated images for personal and commercial use
  • Share images to our public gallery (optional)
  • Purchase credits for premium features

3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Account Creation

  • You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
  • You must be at least 13 years old to create an account

3.2 Account Responsibilities

  • One person or legal entity may not maintain more than one account
  • You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
  • We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms

4. Acceptable Use Policy

4.1 Permitted Uses

You may use the Service to:

  • Generate images for personal, educational, or commercial purposes
  • Create content that complies with applicable laws and regulations
  • Share appropriate content to our public gallery

4.2 Prohibited Uses

You may NOT use the Service to:

  • Generate content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, or defamatory
  • Create images depicting violence, hate speech, or discriminatory content
  • Generate content that infringes on intellectual property rights of others
  • Attempt to reverse engineer or replicate our AI models
  • Use the Service for any automated or bulk generation without permission
  • Generate content that violates Studio Ghibli's intellectual property rights
  • Create deepfakes or misleading content of real people
  • Generate adult, sexual, or inappropriate content involving minors

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Generated Images

  • You retain ownership rights to images you generate using the Service
  • Generated images are provided "as-is" without warranty of uniqueness
  • You are responsible for ensuring your use of generated images complies with applicable laws

5.2 Service Content

  • The Service, including its AI models, algorithms, and interface, is protected by intellectual property laws
  • You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works of our Service
  • All trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners

5.3 Studio Ghibli Intellectual Property

  • This Service creates images "inspired by" Studio Ghibli's art style
  • We do not claim ownership of Studio Ghibli's intellectual property
  • Users should be aware of potential copyright considerations when using generated images commercially

6. Payment Terms and Credits

6.1 Credit System

  • The Service operates on a credit-based system
  • Credits are required to generate images
  • New users may receive complimentary credits
  • Credits do not expire but are non-refundable

6.2 Payments

  • All payments are processed through secure third-party payment processors
  • Prices are subject to change with reasonable notice
  • Refunds are provided only in accordance with our refund policy
  • You are responsible for any applicable taxes

6.3 Billing

  • Billing occurs immediately upon credit purchase
  • Failed payments may result in service suspension
  • We reserve the right to change pricing with 30 days notice

7. Privacy and Data Protection

7.1 Data Collection

  • We collect only necessary information to provide the Service
  • Your privacy is protected according to our Privacy Policy
  • We do not store generated images unless you share them publicly

7.2 Image Handling

  • Generated images are temporarily processed and then deleted
  • Only images you explicitly share to our gallery are permanently stored
  • You are responsible for downloading and saving your generated images

8. Service Availability and Modifications

8.1 Service Availability

  • We strive to maintain high service availability but do not guarantee 100% uptime
  • Scheduled maintenance will be announced in advance when possible
  • We are not liable for service interruptions beyond our reasonable control

8.2 Service Modifications

  • We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service
  • Significant changes will be communicated to users in advance
  • Continued use after modifications constitutes acceptance of changes

9. Limitation of Liability

9.1 Service Disclaimer

  • The Service is provided "as-is" without warranties of any kind
  • We do not guarantee the accuracy, quality, or suitability of generated images
  • We are not responsible for how you use generated images

9.2 Liability Limits

  • Our liability is limited to the amount you paid for the Service in the past 12 months
  • We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Some jurisdictions do not allow liability limitations, so these may not apply to you

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Ghibli Image Generator, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another party
  • Content you generate or share through the Service

11. Termination

11.1 Termination by You

  • You may terminate your account at any time
  • Termination does not entitle you to a refund of unused credits
  • You remain responsible for any outstanding obligations

11.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your account if:

  • You violate these Terms of Service
  • You engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
  • Your account remains inactive for an extended period
  • We discontinue the Service

12. Dispute Resolution

12.1 Governing Law

  • These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction]
  • Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of [Your Jurisdiction]

12.2 Arbitration

  • Disputes may be subject to binding arbitration
  • Class action lawsuits are waived where legally permissible

13. General Provisions

13.1 Entire Agreement

  • These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us
  • These Terms supersede any prior agreements or understandings

13.2 Severability

  • If any provision is found unenforceable, the remainder of these Terms remains in effect
  • Invalid provisions will be replaced with enforceable provisions that achieve the same intent

13.3 Assignment

  • You may not assign your rights under these Terms
  • We may assign our rights and obligations with reasonable notice

13.4 Waiver

  • Our failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver
  • Waivers must be in writing to be effective

14. Contact Information

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

  • Email: legal@ghibliimage.com

15. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective when posted on this page. Material changes will be communicated to users via:

  • Email notification
  • In-app notification
  • Website banner announcement

Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

By using Ghibli Image Generator, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.