Terms of Service

Welcome to Shotko. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Shotko screenshot sharing service ("Service") operated by LXB Studio LLC ("Company", "we", "our", or "us"). By using Shotko, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Shotko, you confirm that:

You are at least 13 years of age
You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations
You accept these Terms in their entirety

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately stop using the Service.

2. Service Description

Shotko provides:

Browser extension for capturing webpage screenshots
Image annotation tools (arrows, text, shapes, blur)
Temporary image hosting (7-day retention)
Public URL generation for screenshot sharing

Free Service Limitations:

Maximum 10 uploads per IP address per 24-hour period
Maximum 2MB file size per upload (post-compression)
Automatic deletion after 7 days
Permanent watermark applied to all images

3. Content Ownership and License

3.1 Your Content Ownership

You retain all ownership rights to the images you upload ("Your Content"). Shotko does not claim ownership of any images you upload to the Service.

3.2 License You Grant to Us

By uploading images to Shotko, you grant LXB Studio LLC a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to:

Store and host Your Content on our servers
Display Your Content to anyone who accesses the generated URL
Apply watermarks ("shotko.com • by LXB Studio") to Your Content
Compress and optimize Your Content for web delivery

This license automatically terminates when Your Content is deleted (7 days after upload, or upon your deletion request).

3.3 Your Representations and Warranties

By uploading content to Shotko, you represent and warrant that:

You own all rights to Your Content, or have obtained all necessary permissions
Your Content does not infringe any third-party intellectual property rights
Your Content does not violate any applicable laws or these Terms
You have the legal right to grant the license described above

4. Prohibited Content and Conduct

4.1 Prohibited Content

You may NOT upload, share, or transmit content that:

Is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or hateful
Infringes copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade secrets, or other intellectual property rights
Contains child sexual abuse material (CSAM) or exploits minors in any way
Contains malware, viruses, or any malicious code
Violates privacy rights or contains personal information of others without consent
Is sexually explicit, pornographic, or obscene
Promotes illegal activities, violence, or self-harm
Is spam, phishing attempts, or fraudulent material

4.2 Prohibited Conduct

You may NOT:

Attempt to circumvent rate limits or abuse the Service
Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) without permission
Reverse engineer, decompile, or modify the Service
Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
Impersonate any person or entity
Harvest or collect user information

5. DMCA Copyright Policy

5.1 Copyright Infringement Notification

If you believe content on Shotko infringes your copyright, send a DMCA notice to: contact@lxb-studio.com

Your notice must include:

Physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent
Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
Identification of the infringing material (image URL)
Your contact information (address, phone, email)
Statement of good faith belief that use is not authorized
Statement that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act

5.2 Repeat Infringer Policy

We will terminate access for users who are repeat copyright infringers.

6. Content Moderation and Removal

We reserve the right, but have no obligation, to:

Monitor, review, or moderate uploaded content
Remove any content that violates these Terms
Terminate or suspend access to users who violate these Terms
Report illegal content to law enforcement
Preserve content and records as required by law

We are not responsible for user-uploaded content and do not endorse any opinions expressed in user content.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING:

MERCHANTABILITY
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
NON-INFRINGEMENT
ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR AVAILABILITY
SECURITY OR LACK OF VIRUSES

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:

The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
Defects will be corrected
Content will be preserved or maintained
The Service will meet your requirements

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, LXB STUDIO LLC, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM:
- Your use or inability to use the Service
- Unauthorized access to your content
- Deletion or failure to store content
- Errors, viruses, or security breaches
- Content or conduct of third parties

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED $50 USD OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless LXB Studio LLC, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

Your use of the Service
Your Content and any violation of intellectual property or other rights
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any law or regulation
Your violation of any third-party rights

This indemnification obligation survives termination of these Terms and your use of the Service.

10. Service Modifications and Termination

10.1 Changes to Service

We reserve the right to:

Modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time
Change features, functionality, or limitations
Impose new fees or charges (with advance notice)

10.2 Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without notice, for:

Violation of these Terms
Illegal activity or content
Abuse of the Service
Any reason or no reason

11. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

11.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing any formal claim, you agree to contact us at contact@lxb-studio.com to attempt informal resolution.

11.2 Binding Arbitration

Any dispute arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association's rules, rather than in court.

Exception: Either party may bring claims in small claims court if they qualify.

11.3 Class Action Waiver

YOU WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION.

12. Governing Law

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

13. General Provisions

13.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and LXB Studio LLC regarding the Service.

13.2 Severability

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect.

13.3 No Waiver

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

13.4 Assignment

You may not assign these Terms. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

13.5 Force Majeure

We are not liable for any failure or delay due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms:

Email: contact@lxb-studio.com
Website: https://lxb-studio.com
Company: LXB Studio LLC