Terms of Service
Last Updated: 04.9.2025
In a summary:
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Age: Must be 13+ to use
Payments: One-time purchases via Stripe, prices include EU VAT
Ownership: You keep your custom content, we keep templates/software
Rules: Max 15 renders/hour, no illegal content/scraping/reverse-engineering
Liability: Service "as is", refunds explained in our Refund Policy.
Welcome to Effects.gg – By using our rendering service, you agree to comply with these Terms of Service.
1. Definitions
Capitalized terms used in these Terms have the following meanings:
- Template: Pre-designed graphic layouts available through our Service for customization and rendering.
- Service: The Effects.gg platform, including rendering tools, website, APIs, and related features.
- Rendered Designs: Final output files (e.g., images, videos) generated by users using Templates on the Service.
- Effects.gg: Refers to the company and platform operating the Service (Business ID: 3350034-3, Finland).
- Free License Agreement: The license granted by Effects.gg allowing limited use of Rendered Designs under specified conditions.
- User-Generated Content: Text, images, or other materials uploaded or input by users to customize Templates.
- Stripe: Third-party payment processor used for one-time purchases on the Service.
2. Eligibility
2.1 Age Requirement: The Service is available to individuals aged 13 years or older.
3. Payments & Fees
3.1 Purchases: Paid Templates are available for one-time purchase via Stripe.
3.2 Taxes: All prices include VAT where applicable. Users outside the European Union are responsible for complying with applicable local tax regulations.
4. Intellectual Property
4.1 User-Generated Content: You retain ownership of any text, images, or materials you upload to customize Templates.
4.2 Effects.gg Intellectual Property:
- All Templates, software, and Rendered Designs remain the exclusive property of Effects.gg.
- Use of Templates and Rendered Designs is governed by our Free License Agreement.
4.3 Third-Party Content: You warrant and represent that any content you upload does not infringe third-party rights.
5. Acceptable Use
5.1 Rate Limits:
- Users may generate up to 15 Rendered Designs per hour per device/IP address.
- Circumventing these limits (e.g., automated tools, distributed networks) is strictly prohibited.
5.2 Prohibited Activities: You agree not to use the Service to:
- Upload or process content that is unlawful, infringing, or harmful;
- Reverse-engineer, decompile, or disrupt the Service’s infrastructure;
- Engage in excessive automated requests or data scraping.
- Exclusions may be made as per our Vulnerability Disclosure Policy.
6. Disclaimers & Liability
6.1 Service Provided "As Is": Effects.gg makes no warranties regarding uninterrupted availability or error-free operation.
6.2 Limitation of Liability:
- To the maximum extent permitted by Finnish law, our liability for direct damages is limited to the amount you paid for the Service.
- We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
6.3 Statutory Rights: These terms do not affect your statutory rights under Finnish consumer law.
7. Copyright Infringement
7.1 Reporting: To submit a copyright infringement claim, email [email protected] with:
- Identification of the disputed content;
- Your contact details and a statement of good faith.
7.2 Action: We will expeditiously remove access to content found to infringe third-party rights.
8. Modifications to Terms
8.1 Updates: We reserve the right to revise these Terms. Material changes will be announced via a website banner for 30 days.
8.2 Continued Use: Your ongoing use of the Service constitutes acceptance of revised Terms.
9. Governing Law & Disputes
9.1 Jurisdiction: These Terms are governed by the laws of Finland.
9.2 Dispute Resolution: Any claims shall be resolved exclusively in the Uusimaa District Court in Helsinki.
10. Contact Information
Effects.gg
Business ID: 3350034-3, Finland
Email: [email protected]
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