Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of terms

By accessing or using Aperture22 you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the service.

2. Beta access

Aperture22 is currently in beta. Features may change, be removed, or be temporarily unavailable. Beta access is by invitation only. We reserve the right to revoke access at any time.

3. Intellectual property

All content, source code, software, designs, user interface elements, scoring systems, coaching methodologies, photography curriculum, and associated documentation within Aperture22 are the original intellectual property of Duane Rogers and are protected under United States copyright law.

This includes but is not limited to:

• The Aperture22 software platform and all associated code
• The Photography Intelligence Companion (PIC) coaching system
• The Safari Planner and shot card generation system
• The image scoring and analysis methodology
• The photography knowledge curriculum
• All visual designs, icons, and user interface elements
• All written content, coaching text, and educational materials

No part of this platform, its code, methodologies, or content may be reproduced, distributed, modified, reverse-engineered, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from the copyright holder.

User-generated content (your photographs, notes, and plans) remains your property. Aperture22 does not claim ownership of any images you upload or plans you create. See our Privacy Policy for details on how your data is handled.

4. Your content

You retain ownership of photos and content you upload. By uploading content you grant us a limited licence to process it for the purpose of providing the service — analysis, storage in your gallery, and plan generation.

You must not upload content that:

• You do not have the right to share
• Violates the rights of others
• Is illegal, harmful, or offensive

5. Acceptable use

You may not use Aperture22 to:

• Attempt to reverse engineer, scrape, or abuse the API
• Create accounts for automated or bulk use without permission
• Circumvent usage limits or access controls
• Resell or redistribute access to the service

6. AI-generated content

Coaching feedback, plan content, and analysis are generated by AI and may contain errors. Aperture22 content is for informational and educational purposes. Always exercise your own judgement in the field — especially for wildlife encounters, navigation, and safety decisions.

7. Service availability

We aim for high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted service. We may perform maintenance, updates, or emergency fixes at any time.

8. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Aperture22 is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the service.

9. Changes to these terms

We may update these terms. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. We will notify users of material changes via email.

10. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which Aperture22 operates. Disputes will be resolved in the applicable courts of that jurisdiction.