Terms of Service for Imagen 4

Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: January 1, 2025

1. Introduction and Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Imagen 4, Google's most advanced AI image generation platform. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of Imagen 4's AI image generation services, website, and related applications (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using Imagen 4, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Imagen 4.

2. Description of Service

Imagen 4 is an AI-powered image generation platform that creates high-quality, photorealistic images from text descriptions. Our Service includes:

• Text-to-Image Generation: Convert text prompts into photorealistic images
• Advanced AI Models: Access to Google's cutting-edge Imagen 4 technology
• High-Resolution Output: Generate images up to 2K resolution
• Enhanced Typography: Advanced text rendering within generated images
• API Access: Programmatic access to image generation capabilities
• Cloud Storage: Secure storage of your generated images and generation history

3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Account Creation

To access Imagen 4's services, you must create an account by providing:

• Valid email address
• Secure password
• Accurate personal information
• Acceptance of these Terms and our Privacy Policy

3.2 Account Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Immediately notifying us of any unauthorized use
• Ensuring your account information remains accurate and up-to-date

3.3 Account Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use Imagen 4. Users under 18 must have parental consent. By creating an account, you represent that you meet these age requirements.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

4.1 Permitted Uses

You may use Imagen 4 to:

• Generate images for personal, educational, or commercial purposes
• Create content for marketing, advertising, and promotional materials
• Develop artistic and creative projects
• Integrate our API into your applications (subject to API terms)
• Share generated images in accordance with our content guidelines

4.2 Prohibited Uses

You may not use Imagen 4 to generate content that:

Content Restrictions

• Illegal Content: Violates any applicable laws or regulations
• Harmful Content: Promotes violence, harassment, or discrimination
• Adult Content: Contains nudity, sexual content, or adult themes
• Deceptive Content: Creates deepfakes or misleading representations of real people
• Copyrighted Material: Infringes on intellectual property rights
• Hate Speech: Promotes hatred based on race, religion, gender, or other protected characteristics

Technical Restrictions

• System Abuse: Attempts to reverse engineer, hack, or compromise our systems
• Excessive Usage: Automated requests that exceed reasonable usage limits
• Resale Restrictions: Redistributing our service without authorization
• Competitive Use: Using our service to develop competing AI models

4.3 Content Moderation

We employ automated and human moderation to enforce these guidelines. We reserve the right to:

• Review and remove content that violates our policies
• Suspend or terminate accounts for policy violations
• Report illegal content to appropriate authorities
• Implement additional safety measures as needed

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Imagen 4 Technology

All rights, title, and interest in Imagen 4's AI models, algorithms, software, and technology remain the exclusive property of Google and its licensors. You acknowledge that:

• You do not acquire any ownership rights in our underlying technology
• Our AI models and training data are proprietary and confidential
• You may not attempt to extract, reverse engineer, or replicate our models

5.2 Generated Images

For images you generate using Imagen 4:

• Your Rights: You own the generated images and may use them for any lawful purpose
• Commercial Use: You may use generated images for commercial purposes
• Attribution: No attribution to Imagen 4 is required (but appreciated)
• Responsibility: You are responsible for ensuring your use complies with applicable laws

5.3 User Content

For text prompts and other content you provide:

• You retain ownership of your original content
• You grant us a license to use your prompts to generate images and improve our service
• You represent that you have the right to provide such content
• You agree not to submit content that infringes third-party rights

6. Subscription Plans and Pricing

6.1 Subscription Tiers

Imagen 4 offers multiple subscription plans:

Starter Plan

• 100 image generations per month
• Up to 1K resolution
• Basic text integration
• Personal use license
• Email support

Professional Plan

• 500 image generations per month
• Full 2K resolution access
• Advanced typography features
• Commercial use license
• API access
• Priority support

Enterprise Plan

• Unlimited image generations
• Custom resolution options
• White-label integration
• Dedicated infrastructure
• Enterprise-grade security
• 24/7 dedicated support

6.2 Payment Terms

• Billing: Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually in advance
• Payment Methods: We accept major credit cards and other approved payment methods
• Auto-Renewal: Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled
• Price Changes: We may change prices with 30 days' notice to subscribers
• Taxes: You are responsible for applicable taxes

6.3 Refund Policy

• No Refunds: All payments are final and non-refundable
• Exceptions: Refunds may be provided at our sole discretion for technical issues
• Cancellation: You may cancel your subscription at any time
• Access: Cancelled subscriptions remain active until the end of the billing period

7. API Terms and Usage

7.1 API Access

Professional and Enterprise subscribers may access our API subject to:

• Rate Limits: Requests per minute/hour based on your plan
• Authentication: Proper API key usage and security
• Integration Guidelines: Following our technical documentation
• Usage Monitoring: We monitor API usage for compliance and billing

7.2 API Restrictions

• Do not exceed your plan's rate limits
• Implement proper error handling and retry logic
• Cache responses appropriately to minimize requests
• Do not share API keys or allow unauthorized access

8. Data Privacy and Security

8.1 Data Collection

We collect and process data as described in our Privacy Policy, including:

• Account information and usage data
• Text prompts and generated images
• Technical information and analytics
• Payment and billing information

8.2 Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security audits and assessments
• Access controls and authentication protocols
• Incident response and breach notification procedures

8.3 Data Retention

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active
• Generated Images: Stored according to your plan's retention policy
• Usage Data: Retained for service improvement and analytics
• Deletion: You may request deletion of your data subject to legal requirements

9. Service Availability and Performance

9.1 Service Level

We strive to provide reliable service but do not guarantee:

• 100% uptime or availability
• Specific response times for image generation
• Uninterrupted access to all features
• Compatibility with all devices or browsers

9.2 Maintenance and Updates

We may:

• Perform scheduled maintenance with advance notice
• Deploy updates and improvements to our service
• Temporarily suspend service for technical reasons
• Modify features and functionality as needed

10. Limitation of Liability

10.1 Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING:

• MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
• NON-INFRINGEMENT AND TITLE
• ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR AVAILABILITY
• UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OPERATION

10.2 Limitation of Damages

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
• LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
• DAMAGES EXCEEDING THE AMOUNT PAID FOR THE SERVICE
• DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THIRD-PARTY ACTIONS OR CONTENT

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Imagen 4, Google, and their affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your generated content or its use
• Your infringement of third-party rights
• Your negligent or wrongful conduct

12. Termination

12.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by:

• Cancelling your subscription through account settings
• Contacting our support team
• Following the cancellation procedures in your account

12.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account for:

• Violation of these Terms or our policies
• Non-payment of fees
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Abuse of our service or systems
• Any reason with 30 days' notice

12.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your access to the Service will cease
• Your subscription will not be renewed
• Your data may be deleted according to our retention policy
• Outstanding fees remain due and payable

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of California, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service will be resolved through:

1. Informal Resolution: Good faith negotiations for 30 days
2. Binding Arbitration: Individual arbitration under AAA Commercial Rules
3. Class Action Waiver: No class actions or representative proceedings
4. Jurisdiction: Arbitration conducted in San Francisco, California

13.3 Exceptions

The following may be resolved in court:

• Intellectual property disputes
• Injunctive relief requests
• Small claims court matters

14. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. When we do:

• We will post the updated Terms on our website
• We will notify you via email for material changes
• The updated Terms become effective 30 days after posting
• Your continued use constitutes acceptance of the new Terms

15. Miscellaneous

15.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Imagen 4.

15.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

15.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

15.4 Assignment

You may not assign these Terms without our written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

15.5 Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failures due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

16. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms or our Service, please contact us:

Imagen 4 Legal Team

• Email: legal@imagen4.org
• Support: support@imagen4.org
• Website: https://imagen4.org/terms-of-service
• Address: [Company Address]

17. Acknowledgment

By using Imagen 4, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Thank you for choosing Imagen 4 for your AI image generation needs.

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These Terms of Service are designed to protect both users and Imagen 4 while enabling innovative AI image generation. We are committed to providing a safe, reliable, and powerful platform for creative expression.