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Content Rights Policy for SS Translate
Last Updated: January 2025
Overview
This Content Rights Policy explains the rights and responsibilities regarding content processed through SS Translate. By using our App, you agree to these terms regarding content ownership and usage.
Your Content Rights
What You Own
- Your Original Images: You retain full ownership of all photos and screenshots you process
- Personal Use Rights: Translations created are for your personal, non-commercial use
- No Transfer of Ownership: Using SS Translate does not transfer any of your rights to us
Your Responsibilities
You represent and warrant that:
- You own or have the right to use any images you process
- Your content does not infringe on any third-party copyrights, trademarks, or other rights
- You have permission to translate any copyrighted text visible in your images
- You will not use the App to circumvent copyright protection or digital rights management
Our Rights and Technology
What We Own
- The SS Translate application and its source code
- Our user interface, design, and user experience
- The SS Translate name, logo, and branding
- Any improvements or modifications to our service
What We Don't Claim
- We claim NO rights to your images or content
- We do NOT store, use, or distribute your images
- We do NOT claim ownership of translations produced
- We do NOT monitor or review your content
Third-Party Content
Translation Services
Translations are provided by:
- Google Translate API
- Microsoft Translator API
These services:
- Process text temporarily for translation
- Do not store your content
- Are governed by their own terms of service
- May have limitations on accuracy and completeness
OCR Technology
Text recognition is powered by:
- Google Cloud Vision API
- Apple's Vision Framework (as fallback)
Copyright Compliance
Prohibited Uses
You may NOT use SS Translate to:
- Translate copyrighted books, articles, or publications without permission
- Circumvent paywalls or access restrictions
- Process confidential or proprietary documents you don't own
- Violate any intellectual property rights
- Create derivative works from copyrighted material without authorization
Fair Use Considerations
- Personal study and research may constitute fair use
- Commercial use of translated copyrighted content is likely NOT fair use
- We do not provide legal advice on copyright matters
- You are responsible for determining if your use qualifies as fair use
User-Generated Translations
Status of Translations
- Translations are machine-generated and provided "as-is"
- We make no claims about translation accuracy or quality
- Translations should not be considered official or certified
- Professional translation may be required for important documents
Usage Rights for Translations
You may:
- Use translations for personal reference
- Share translations for non-commercial purposes
- Save translations locally on your device
You may NOT:
- Sell or commercially distribute translations of copyrighted work
- Represent machine translations as professional or certified
- Use translations for legal or medical decisions without verification
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
Copyright Infringement Reports
If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed through our App:
Send notice to: sales@shiftedframe.com
Include:
- Identification of the copyrighted work
- Description of the infringing activity
- Your contact information
- A statement of good faith belief
- A statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury
- Your physical or electronic signature
Our Response
- We do not store user content, limiting potential infringement
- We will investigate legitimate complaints
- We may terminate accounts of repeat infringers
- We will respond to valid DMCA notices promptly
Trademarks
Protected Marks
- "SS Translate" is a trademark of ShiftedFrame
- Our logo and design elements are protected
- Third-party trademarks belong to their respective owners
Trademark Usage
- Do not use our trademarks without written permission
- Do not create confusion about endorsement or affiliation
- Fair use for commentary or criticism may be permitted
Content Monitoring
We Do Not:
- Monitor, review, or screen user content
- Access your photos or translations
- Store or analyze your usage patterns
- Share your content with third parties
You Acknowledge:
- You are solely responsible for your content
- We cannot verify rights to content you process
- We are not liable for your copyright violations
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify ShiftedFrame against any claims arising from:
- Your violation of intellectual property rights
- Your processing of copyrighted material
- Your breach of this Content Rights Policy
- Any third-party claims related to your content
Disclaimer
No Legal Advice: This policy does not constitute legal advice. Consult an attorney for questions about copyright, fair use, or intellectual property.
No Warranty: We do not warrant that your use of the App will not infringe third-party rights.
Translation Accuracy: Machine translations are not guaranteed to be accurate, complete, or reliable.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Content Rights Policy at any time. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
By using SS Translate, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Content Rights Policy and agree to use the App in compliance with all applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.
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