Butterfly Identifier – Terms of Service & Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

Welcome to Butterfly Identifier (“the App”), provided by Robin Kanatzar (“we,” “our,” or “us”). By using the App, you agree to these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.

1) What the App Does

• The App allows users to capture or upload photos of butterflies and receive identification results generated by OpenAI’s image analysis models.
• The App is for informational and educational purposes only and may not always provide accurate identifications.

2) Acceptable Use

• You may use the App only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
• You may not upload content that is unlawful, harmful, or violates the rights of others.
• You may not attempt to copy, modify, reverse engineer, or disrupt the App.

3) User Content

• You may upload photos solely for the purpose of receiving an identification result.
• You retain rights to the photos you upload.
• The App does not store your photos; they are used only to send to OpenAI for analysis and are not retained by us.

4) Intellectual Property

• The App, including its design, features, and functionality, is owned by Robin Kanatzar and protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
• You are granted a personal, non-transferable, revocable license to use the App in accordance with these Terms.

5) Disclaimers

• The App is provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind.
• We do not guarantee uninterrupted service or that identification results will be accurate, complete, or suitable for any specific use.

6) Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the App, including reliance on identification results.

7) Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the App if you violate these Terms or misuse the App.

8) Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the App after changes means you accept the updated Terms.

9) Contact

Questions about these Terms? Email us at [email protected].

Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains how Butterfly Identifier handles information.

1) Information We Collect

• The App does not collect, store, or transmit personal information to us.
• Photos you upload are sent directly to OpenAI for processing and identification.
• We do not store your photos or retain copies once they are sent for analysis.

2) How OpenAI Processes Data

• Your uploaded photos and prompts are transmitted to OpenAI solely for generating identification results.
• OpenAI may process data in accordance with its own privacy policies and usage guidelines.
• We do not control how OpenAI stores or uses data sent to their API.

3) Third-Party Services

• The App does not use analytics services, advertising networks, or additional third-party tools.
• The only third-party interaction is with OpenAI for image analysis.

4) Children’s Privacy

• The App is suitable for all ages but is not intended to collect any personal information.
• We do not knowingly collect data from children.

5) Security

The App does not store personal data or user-uploaded photos. The security of your device and system is managed by your operating system provider (e.g., Apple). Data transmitted to OpenAI is protected according to their security practices.

6) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy over time. Updates will be posted in the App or on our website.

7) Contact

Questions about privacy? Email [email protected].