Terms of Service

Last updated: January 1, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Sprite Smithy ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service. Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

2. Description of Service

Sprite Smithy is a web-based service that allows users to convert AI-generated character videos into sprite sheets for game development. The Service includes:

  • Video upload and processing capabilities
  • Frame extraction and alignment tools
  • Background removal and chroma key features
  • Automatic cropping and halo removal
  • Sprite sheet export functionality
  • All features are available free of charge
  • No watermarks, no limits, no credit card required

3. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
  • Upload content that infringes on intellectual property rights of others
  • Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or its systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
  • Use automated systems to access the Service without permission
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service
  • Resell or redistribute the Service without authorization
  • Upload content that is defamatory, obscene, or violates others' rights

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 Your Content

You retain all ownership rights to the videos, images, and other content you upload to the Service ("Your Content"). By uploading Your Content, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive license to use, process, and store Your Content solely for the purpose of providing the Service to you.

4.2 Our Service

The Service, including its original content, features, and functionality, is owned by Sprite Smithy and is protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

5. Free Service

Sprite Smithy is currently offered as a completely free service. All features are available to all users at no cost. No credit card is required, and there are no usage limits or restrictions.

All processing happens in your browser. Your videos never leave your device.

6. Service Availability

We strive to provide reliable service but do not guarantee that the Service will be available at all times. The Service may be unavailable due to:

  • Scheduled maintenance
  • Unscheduled maintenance or repairs
  • Technical failures
  • Circumstances beyond our reasonable control

We are not liable for any loss or damage resulting from Service unavailability.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SPRITE SMITHY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.

Our total liability for any claims arising from or related to the Service shall not exceed $100.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Sprite Smithy and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

9. Governing Law

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 the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in the United States.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

11. Contact Information

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