Last updated: January 1, 2024. These terms govern your use of GeotagEditor.com and our privacy-first GPS photo editing tool.
Important highlights before you read the full terms
Our tool is completely free with no hidden charges or subscriptions.
All processing happens in your browser. No image uploads to servers.
Provided "as is" without any warranties. Use at your own risk.
You retain full ownership of all images and data you process.
Unlike many legal documents, we've tried to keep these terms simple and readable. Our goal is transparency, not confusion.
By accessing and using GeotagEditor.com, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of GeotagEditor.com ("the Service"), including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through the website.
By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Service.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and GeotagEditor.com. We recommend that you read them carefully.
What GeotagEditor.com provides and how it works
GeotagEditor.com provides a web-based tool that allows users to:
Add GPS coordinates to JPEG photos
Edit existing GPS metadata in photos
Remove GPS data from photos
The Service operates entirely in your web browser using client-side JavaScript. This means:
Currently, the Service supports:
We only support JPEG format because it's the only common image format that properly supports EXIF metadata including GPS coordinates.
Your obligations when using our Service
When using GeotagEditor.com, you agree to:
Use the Service only for lawful purposes and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Not use the Service to violate others' privacy rights or process images without proper authorization.
Only process images that you own or have legal rights to modify.
Keep backups of original images before processing, as the Service modifies image metadata.
You may not use the Service to:
Who owns what
You retain all ownership rights to the images you process using our Service. We claim no ownership over any images, metadata, or content that you process through GeotagEditor.com.
Because all processing happens locally in your browser, we never see, access, or store your images. You maintain complete control and ownership of all your content.
GeotagEditor.com, including its design, logo, code, documentation, and all associated intellectual property rights, are owned by us or our licensors. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes.
Our Service may incorporate open-source software components. These components remain subject to their original licenses.
How we handle your information
Our Service is designed with privacy as a core principle:
All image editing occurs in your browser. Images are never uploaded to our servers.
We do not store, process, or have access to your images at any point.
We use essential cookies only for site functionality. No personal data is collected without consent.
For detailed information about data handling, please read our Privacy Policy. It explains in detail how we protect your privacy.
Important limitations on our service
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
You acknowledge that you use the Service at your own risk. We recommend keeping backups of original images before using our tool.
The Service may have limitations including:
Extent of our responsibility
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL GEOTAGEDITOR.COM, ITS DEVELOPERS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION:
Loss of or corruption to images or metadata
Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities
Privacy breaches resulting from user error
Service interruptions or technical failures
Our total liability to you for any claims under these Terms shall not exceed the amount you have paid us for the Service (which is $0, as the Service is free).
How we update these terms
We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If we make material changes, we will:
It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for changes. Your continued use of the Service following the posting of changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
When and how access may be restricted
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:
Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.
Legal jurisdiction for disputes
These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Our Service is accessible worldwide. By accessing the Service, you consent to the processing of information in the United States and agree that any disputes shall be resolved in accordance with U.S. law.
Before filing any legal action, you agree to:
How to reach us with questions
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
contact@geotageditor.com
geotageditor.com/contact
Visit our FAQ page
We strive to respond to all inquiries within 2-3 business days. For urgent matters, please include "URGENT" in your subject line.
Final confirmation of agreement
BY USING GEOTAGEDITOR.COM, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM.
Now that you understand our terms, you can safely use our tool.