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Terms of Service

Last Updated: October 3, 2025

Agreement to Terms

Welcome to Happy Birthday GIF (happybirthdaygif.app). By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our service.

Description of Service

Happy Birthday GIF is a free, web-based tool that allows users to:

  1. Download original happy birthday GIF templates
  2. Personalize GIFs by adding custom names
  3. Share created GIFs via social media or messaging apps

All GIF processing happens entirely in your browser. We do not host, store, or have access to any personalized GIFs you create.

Use of the Service

Permitted Use

You may use Happy Birthday GIF to:

  • Create personalized birthday GIFs for personal, non-commercial use
  • Share GIFs you create with friends and family
  • Download original GIF templates for personal use
  • Use the service without creating an account

Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

  • Use the service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
  • Interfere with or disrupt the service or servers
  • Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to access the service excessively
  • Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or exploit any portion of the service for commercial purposes without express written permission
  • Remove watermarks or attribution (not applicable as we don't add watermarks)
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of our service
  • Upload or distribute viruses, malware, or harmful code

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All original GIF templates, website design, code, graphics, and content provided through Happy Birthday GIF are protected by copyright law and are the property of Happy Birthday GIF or our licensors.

  • GIF Templates: The original GIF animations we provide are for personal use. You may personalize and share them freely for non-commercial purposes.
  • Website Code: The underlying source code and technology is proprietary.
  • Branding: "Happy Birthday GIF" and our logo are our trademarks.

Your Content

When you personalize a GIF by adding a name:

  • You retain all rights to the name/text you add
  • The personalized GIF is yours to use freely
  • We do not claim ownership of your personalized GIFs
  • We do not store or have access to your personalized GIFs

Third-Party Content

Some GIF templates may incorporate elements from public domain or Creative Commons sources. We make reasonable efforts to ensure we have the right to use and distribute these materials.

Privacy and Data Collection

Please refer to our Privacy Policy for detailed information about:

  • What data we collect (minimal - only analytics)
  • How GIF processing works (100% client-side in your browser)
  • Your privacy rights
  • How we use cookies

Important: We do NOT collect, store, or have access to the names you enter or the GIFs you create.

Disclaimer of Warranties

Happy Birthday GIF is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Merchantability: We don't guarantee the service is fit for your specific purpose
  • Reliability: We don't guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation
  • Accuracy: We don't guarantee all features will work perfectly at all times
  • Compatibility: We don't guarantee compatibility with all devices and browsers (though we strive for it)

We make no warranty that:

  • The service will meet your requirements
  • The service will be available at all times
  • Results obtained from the service will be accurate or reliable
  • The quality of any products, services, or information obtained through the service will meet your expectations

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Happy Birthday GIF and its operators shall NOT be liable for any:

  • Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
  • Damages arising from your use or inability to use the service
  • Damages resulting from unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data

Our total liability to you for all claims arising from your use of the service shall not exceed $0 (zero dollars), as we provide a free service.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Happy Birthday GIF, its operators, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the service
  • Your violation of these Terms of Service
  • Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
  • Any content you submit or create using our service

Third-Party Links and Services

Our service may contain links to third-party websites or services (such as social media platforms for sharing). We are not responsible for:

  • The content or privacy practices of third-party sites
  • Any damages or losses caused by your use of third-party services
  • The availability or functionality of third-party sites

Service Availability and Modifications

Right to Modify or Discontinue

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify, suspend, or discontinue the service at any time, with or without notice
  • Change these Terms of Service at any time
  • Refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time

Maintenance and Downtime

We may perform maintenance or updates that temporarily make the service unavailable. We will try to minimize disruption but are not liable for any downtime.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Your continued use of the service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of material changes by:

  • Posting a notice on our homepage
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the service shall be resolved through:

  1. Informal Resolution: First, contact us to attempt to resolve the dispute informally
  2. Binding Arbitration: If informal resolution fails, disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with applicable laws
  3. Class Action Waiver: You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive the right to participate in class actions

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Happy Birthday GIF regarding your use of the service.

Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us:

Summary

What this means in plain English:

  • ✅ Free to Use: No payment, no account, no tricks
  • ✅ Personal Use: Create and share GIFs for personal purposes
  • ✅ No Liability: We provide a free tool "as is" without guarantees
  • ✅ Respect the Rules: Don't abuse the service or use it illegally
  • ✅ Your Privacy: See our Privacy Policy for data details
  • ✅ We Can Change Things: We may update the service or these terms

By using Happy Birthday GIF, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

Thank you for using Happy Birthday GIF! 🎉