Last updated: March 29, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Picly website and services located at picly.net (the “Service”), operated by Picly (“we”, “us”, or “our”).
By creating an account, accessing the Service, or using any upload link generated by the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.
2. Description of the Service
Picly is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that allows registered users (“Account Holders”) to collect photo submissions from third parties (“Uploaders”) using shareable upload links.
The Service is intended for temporary photo collection and transfer, not permanent storage.
Account Holders may:
- Create projects
- Generate upload links
- Receive photo submissions
- Download or transfer files
- Delete files and sessions
- Manage subscription billing
Uploaders may submit files through an upload link without creating an account.
3. User Types
3.1 Account Holders
Account Holders are registered users who create accounts and subscribe to a paid plan.
Account Holders are responsible for:
- All activity under their account
- All content submitted through their upload links
- Compliance with applicable laws
- Maintaining accurate billing and contact information
You must be at least 18 years old to create an account.
3.2 Uploaders
Uploaders are individuals who submit files through an upload link provided by an Account Holder.
Uploaders:
- Do not create a Picly account
- Are not billed by Picly
- Submit content at the direction of the Account Holder
By uploading files, Uploaders represent and warrant that they have the right and permission to submit that content.
4. User Content and Responsibility
Account Holders and Uploaders are solely responsible for any content submitted, uploaded, or collected through the Service.
Picly does not control, monitor, or review all content submitted through the Service and does not assume responsibility for such content.
You agree not to upload, collect, or distribute content that:
- Is unlawful or violates any applicable law
- Infringes intellectual property rights
- Violates privacy or publicity rights
- Contains child sexual abuse material or exploits minors
- Contains malware or harmful code
- Is abusive, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable
Account Holders are responsible for ensuring they have all necessary rights, permissions, and consents to collect and use uploaded content.
5. Accounts and Security
You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
- All actions taken under your account
- Ensuring your account information is accurate
We may suspend or restrict accounts that show suspicious, abusive, or unauthorized activity.
6. Subscription Plans and Billing
Picly is a paid subscription service. Plans include storage allowances and may include overage charges. Billing is processed by third-party providers such as Stripe. Picly does not store credit card numbers.
6.1 Free Trial
Plans may include a free trial period. Payment information may be collected at signup but will not be charged until the trial ends. Overage charges may still accrue during the trial.
6.2 Storage Limits
Each plan includes a storage allowance. Storage may include:
- Uploaded files
- Generated thumbnails
Uploads may continue even if limits are exceeded.
6.3 Overage Charges
If usage exceeds plan limits, overage fees may be charged based on usage during the billing period.
6.4 Plan Changes
Upgrades may take effect immediately. Downgrades may take effect at the next billing cycle. Charges or credits may apply.
6.5 Payment Failure
If payment fails:
- Account access may be restricted
- A grace period may apply
- Data may be deleted after the grace period
7. Data Storage and Retention
Picly is designed for temporary file collection and transfer. We do not guarantee long-term storage.
7.1 Active Accounts
Files are retained while the account is active.
7.2 Deleted Files
Deleted files may be permanently removed and may not be recoverable.
7.3 Cancelled Accounts
Accounts and associated data may be deleted within 30–60 days after cancellation or non-payment.
7.4 Temporary Files
Temporary files (such as ZIP downloads) may be automatically deleted.
7.5 User Responsibility
You are responsible for maintaining your own backups of important files. Picly does not guarantee data recovery.
8. Upload Links
Upload links allow third parties to submit files.
Account Holders are responsible for:
- Who receives the link
- How the link is shared
- Content submitted through the link
Upload links may be shared or forwarded beyond the intended recipient. Picly is not responsible for unauthorized access or misuse of links once shared.
We may disable upload links at any time.
9. Third-Party Services
The Service relies on third-party providers, including but not limited to:
- Payment processors (e.g., Stripe)
- Cloud hosting and storage providers
- Security services (e.g., Cloudflare)
- Integration providers (e.g., Google Drive)
We are not responsible for outages, failures, or data handling practices of third-party services.
Your use of those services may also be subject to their terms and policies.
10. Intellectual Property
You retain ownership of your content.
You grant Picly a limited license to:
- Store, process, and transfer files
- Generate thumbnails or previews
- Display files to the Account Holder
- Perform actions necessary to operate the Service
We do not claim ownership of uploaded content.
11. Privacy
Our Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information.
By using the Service, you agree to our Privacy Policy.
12. Suspension and Termination
We may suspend or terminate accounts at our discretion, with or without notice, for reasons including:
- Violation of these Terms
- Abuse of the Service
- Non-payment
- Attempting to bypass billing limits
- Uploading prohibited or illegal content
Upon termination, data may be deleted.
13. Content Removal and Copyright
If you believe that content available through the Service infringes your rights, you may contact us at [email protected] to request removal.
We reserve the right to remove content and suspend accounts at our discretion.
14. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Picly, its owners, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from:
- Content you upload, collect, or distribute
- Your use of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any law or third-party rights
This obligation survives termination of your account.
15. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Service is provided “as is” and “as available.”
We do not guarantee:
- Continuous or uninterrupted availability
- Error-free operation
- Permanent storage of files
- Data recovery
Use of the Service is at your own risk.
16. Limitation of Liability
Picly is not responsible for any content uploaded, submitted, or collected by users of the Service.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Picly shall not be liable for:
- Loss of data
- Loss of profits
- Business interruption
- Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
Total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the Service in the previous 12 months.
17. Changes to the Service
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue features of the Service at any time.
We may change pricing, limits, or plans with notice.
18. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time.
The updated version will be posted on the website with a revised “Last updated” date.
Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
19. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Georgia, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
20. Data Processing Agreement (DPA)
If you are a business or organization subject to data protection laws, you may request our Data Processing Agreement (DPA) by contacting us at [email protected].
21. Contact
Questions about these Terms may be sent to:
Email: [email protected]