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Terms of Use
These terms govern your access to the deepface.dev website, dashboard, and API.
Effective date: January 26, 2026
1) Acceptance
By accessing or using deepface.dev, you agree to these terms. If you are using the service on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization.
2) The service
deepface.dev provides a managed API for face verification, identification, and enrollment workflows. We may update, improve, or change features over time. We will use reasonable efforts to notify customers of material changes that affect API functionality.
3) Accounts and access
- You are responsible for safeguarding credentials and API keys.
- You must ensure your users and systems comply with these terms and applicable laws.
- You may not resell or share access without our written approval.
4) Customer responsibilities
You represent that you have the rights and lawful basis to submit any face data, images, or other content to the API. You will provide all required notices and obtain any required consents from individuals whose data is processed.
You are responsible for configuring retention settings and for honoring deletion requests from your users in accordance with applicable law.
5) Acceptable use
- Do not use the service for unlawful surveillance, discrimination, or other activities that violate human rights.
- Do not attempt to bypass security controls or rate limits.
- Do not submit content that you do not have the right to process.
6) Fees and billing
Pricing and usage fees are described in your order form or our published pricing materials. You are responsible for all taxes unless you provide a valid exemption certificate.
7) Intellectual property
We retain all rights in the service, software, and documentation. You retain all rights in your data. Feedback you provide may be used to improve the service without restriction.
8) Availability and support
We aim for reliable uptime but do not guarantee uninterrupted service. Support levels and response times are defined in your agreement or plan.
9) Termination
You may stop using the service at any time. We may suspend or terminate access if you breach these terms or if required to comply with law. Upon termination, we will delete or return data as described in your agreement.
10) Disclaimers
The service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
11) Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Tech Local (Pty) Ltd will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or loss of profits, revenue, data, or goodwill.
12) Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of South Africa, without regard to conflict of laws principles. Disputes will be resolved in the courts of South Africa.
13) Contact
Questions about these terms can be sent to hello@deepface.dev.