Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 27, 2026

Welcome to kinja-img.com ("Service", "we", "us", "our"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By uploading, viewing, or otherwise using this Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. We may modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Description of Service

kinja-img.com provides free image hosting and transformation services. We allow users to upload images and generate URLs for sharing. The Service includes:

• Image uploading and hosting
• On-the-fly image transformations (resize, crop, format conversion)
• Direct links and embed codes for sharing

3. User Conduct and Prohibited Content

You agree NOT to upload, post, or transmit any content that:

3.1 Illegal Content

• Child sexual abuse material (CSAM) or any sexualized content involving minors
• Content that violates any applicable local, state, national, or international law
• Content that promotes or facilitates illegal activities
• Stolen or illegally obtained content

3.2 Harmful Content

• Non-consensual intimate images ("revenge porn")
• Content depicting real violence, torture, or gore intended to shock
• Content that promotes terrorism or violent extremism
• Malware, viruses, or other harmful code disguised as images
• Phishing materials or content designed to deceive users

3.3 Rights Violations

• Content that infringes on copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights
• Content that violates the privacy rights of others
• Personal information of others without their consent (doxxing)

3.4 Abuse of Service

• Using the Service as a content delivery network (CDN) for websites
• Automated mass uploading without prior authorization
• Circumventing any rate limits or security measures
• Using the Service to distribute spam or unsolicited content

4. Content Removal and Account Termination

We reserve the right, but have no obligation, to:

• Monitor, review, or edit any content uploaded to the Service
• Remove any content at any time, for any reason, without notice
• Block access to the Service from any IP address or region
• Terminate or suspend access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason
• Cooperate with law enforcement investigations

Content may be removed if we receive valid complaints, DMCA takedown notices, or if we determine in our sole discretion that it violates these Terms.

5. Intellectual Property and DMCA

5.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of content you upload. By uploading content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, store, transfer, display, and distribute your content solely for the purpose of operating the Service.

5.2 Copyright Infringement (DMCA)

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe your copyrighted work has been uploaded without authorization, please send a DMCA takedown notice to our designated agent with:

• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
• Identification of the material to be removed (URL)
• Your contact information (name, address, email, phone)
• A statement that you have a good faith belief the use is not authorized
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
• Your physical or electronic signature

Send DMCA notices to: [email protected]

6. Privacy and Data

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you consent to the collection and use of information as described therein.

Key points:

• We log IP addresses and request metadata for security and abuse prevention
• Uploaded images are publicly accessible unless explicitly marked private
• We may retain content and logs even after deletion for legal compliance
• We may share information with law enforcement when required by law

7. No Warranty / Disclaimer

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

We do not warrant that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Content will be preserved or backed up
• The Service will meet your requirements
• Any errors will be corrected

We may delete any content at any time without notice. Do not use this Service as your only storage for important images.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL KINJA-IMG.COM, ITS OPERATORS, AFFILIATES, OR SERVICE PROVIDERS BE LIABLE FOR:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
• Any damages resulting from unauthorized access to or use of our servers
• Any damages resulting from content uploaded by users
• Any damages resulting from interruption or cessation of the Service

Our total liability for any claims arising from use of the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us (which is zero for free services).

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless kinja-img.com, its operators, affiliates, and service providers from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

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

10. Third-Party Content

The Service hosts content uploaded by users. We do not endorse, support, represent, or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any user content. You acknowledge that:

• You may be exposed to content that is offensive, harmful, or inaccurate
• We are not responsible for user-generated content
• Your interactions with other users are solely between you and them

11. Service Modifications

We reserve the right to:

• Modify or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time
• Change these Terms at any time
• Impose limits on certain features or restrict access

We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.

12. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except where prohibited by law.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

14. Contact

For questions about these Terms, please contact: [email protected]

For DMCA takedown requests: [email protected]

For abuse reports: [email protected]