Phototoast

Terms of Use

Welcome to Phototoast, a photography gallery crafted by humans, for humans. These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Phototoast website (the “Site”), which showcases SOOC (Straight Out Of Camera) images from various cameras and lens combinations, complete with EXIF data, in a user-friendly interface powered by the Divi theme. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Purpose and Use of the Site

Phototoast is designed to provide photography enthusiasts and beginners with a platform to explore, view, and compare SOOC images in a visually appealing and accessible manner. The content on the Site, including images and EXIF data, is intended for personal, non-commercial use only. Users may view the content for personal enjoyment, education, or inspiration related to photography.

2. Intellectual Property and Content Usage

All content on Phototoast, including images, text, design elements, and EXIF data, is the property of Phototoast or its contributors and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or use any content from the Site on other public or private platforms, whether digital or physical, without prior written permission from Phototoast. Unauthorized use of the content is strictly prohibited.

3. Restrictions on Indexing and AI Training

Phototoast permits search engines to index the Site solely for the purpose of enabling users to discover and access the content through search results. However, the content on Phototoast is explicitly prohibited from being used for training neural networks, artificial intelligence models, or similar systems, including but not limited to ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, Gemini, or any other AI platforms. The use of Phototoast content for indexing, training, or generating outputs by such systems, or for displaying content to users of these systems, is strictly forbidden.

4. User Conduct

When using Phototoast, you agree to:

  • Use the Site for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes only.
  • Refrain from attempting to access, scrape, or extract content from the Site for any unauthorized purpose.
  • Respect the intellectual property rights of Phototoast and its contributors.
  • Not engage in any activity that could harm, disrupt, or overload the Site’s functionality or performance.

5. Limitation of Liability

Phototoast provides the Site on an “as-is” basis and makes no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or availability of the content. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Phototoast disclaims liability for any damages arising from your use of the Site, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

6. Modifications to the Terms

Phototoast reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

7. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms or the use of Phototoast, please contact us. We’re here to help you enjoy the beauty of SOOC photography in a way that’s simple, inspiring, and human-centered.

By using Phototoast, you acknowledge that this platform is created by people, for people, to celebrate the art of photography. Thank you for respecting our mission and these Terms.

Last updated: July 27, 2025