Terms and Conditions - DV Lottery Photo Checker

1. Agreement to Terms

Welcome to dvlotteryphotochecker.com (the "Website"). By accessing our Website and using our automated photo checking tool (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). This constitutes a legally binding agreement between you (the "User") and the individual developer of this Service ("we," "us," or "our").

If you do not agree with all of these Terms, you are expressly prohibited from using the Service and must discontinue use immediately. Your use of the Service signifies your full acceptance of these Terms.

2. Description of the Service

Our Photo Tool

The Service provides an automated tool designed to help users check if their digital photograph meets the technical specifications for the U.S. Diversity Visa (DV) Program. The tool analyzes an uploaded photo against a set of known technical requirements.

Important Service Limitations

⚠️ Not an Official Government Tool: DV Lottery Photo Checker is an independent project and is **not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the U.S. Department of State** or any other government agency. The only official source for DV Lottery information is the U.S. Department of State website.

No Guarantee of Acceptance: This Service is provided on an "as-is" basis and is for informational purposes only. Passing our tool's checks **does not guarantee** that your photo will be accepted by the U.S. Department of State. The final decision on photo acceptance rests solely with U.S. government officials.

Automated Analysis: The Service uses an automated algorithm. While we aim for accuracy, this automation may not identify all possible photo errors, and the official DV Program requirements may change without notice. You are solely responsible for ensuring your application's compliance.

4. Prohibited Uses

You may not use the Service to:

Engage in any fraudulent activity, including identity theft or immigration fraud.
Interfere with or disrupt the Service, its servers, or its networks. This includes introducing viruses or using bots to scrape or overwhelm the system.
Attempt to reverse-engineer the Service or use it for any commercial purpose without our express written consent.

5. Intellectual Property

Your Content

You retain all ownership rights to the photo you upload. We claim no ownership over your photo. As stated in our Privacy Policy, your photo is automatically deleted from our servers after processing and is not stored or used for any other purpose.

6. Privacy

Your privacy is critically important. Our use of your data is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms. Please review it to understand how we handle the photos you upload and what limited data we collect. We do not store or share your photos.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability

The Service is provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the Service's reliability, accuracy, or availability. You use the Service at your own risk.

We are not responsible for any outcome related to your DV Lottery application. We disclaim all liability for any damages or losses, including but not limited to the rejection of your DV application, arising from your use of or inability to use the Service.

8. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page when we do so. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: dvphototool@gmail.com

Subject Line: Terms Inquiry

Legal Disclaimer

dvlotteryphotochecker.com is a private, independent website and is not affiliated with the U.S. Government or any official government agency.

We do not have the authority to grant visas or influence the outcome of the Diversity Visa Lottery.

Our platform offers tools, resources, and community support to assist you in understanding and navigating the DV Lottery application process.

Participation in our community or utilization of our resources does not guarantee selection in the DV Lottery program.

The Diversity Visa Lottery application is free and can only be submitted through the U.S. Department of State's Electronic Diversity Visa (EDV) website during the official registration period.

We strongly encourage you to complete the application yourself to ensure accuracy and authenticity.

For official information and to submit your application, please visit the U.S. Department of State's Diversity Visa Program website.

Beware of fraud and scams: Some websites and emails attempt to mislead customers by posing as official U.S. government sources.

For more details, read the U.S. Department of State's Fraud Warning.

Questions About Our Terms?

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