Last Updated: May 2025
1. General Information
Image.Hosting is a free image hosting platform operated by Owl Owl OÜ, a company registered in Estonia (Company Address: Sepapaja tn 6, 11415 Tallinn, Estonia). The platform is hosted on servers located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and is subject to the laws of the European Union, Estonia and the Netherlands.
2. Account and Usage
- Registration is required to upload images or access the API.
- Anonymous uploads are not supported.
- Each user has access to an account dashboard to manage uploaded content, including viewing and deleting images.
- Uploaded images are stored permanently unless deleted by the user or removed for policy violations.
- All uploaded images are public if shared — private or restricted viewing is not supported. If you don’t share the link, the image remains effectively unlisted.
- Users may delete individual or multiple images at any time.
3. Prohibited Content
Users must not upload the following types of content:
- Copyrighted material without proper authorization.
- Adult, NSFW, pornographic, or sexually explicit content.
- Violent, hateful, racist, or discriminatory content.
- Images related to or promoting illegal activities.
- Content that violates the laws of the EU, Estonia and the Netherlands.
All uploaded content is subject to moderation. Violations may result in removal of content and permanent banning of the offending account without notice.
4. Fair Use and Limitations
Image.Hosting is intended for personal use only. The following are not permitted:
- Using the service as a CDN (content delivery network) for websites, advertising, or avatars.
- Using the platform for hosting image libraries or mass hotlinking.
- Commercial usage, including use as an image source for stores, blogs, or promotional platforms.
5. Upload Limits
The platform enforces the following rate limits to prevent abuse:
- Max file size: 64MB per image or video.
- Max uploads:
- 50 per minute
- 500 per hour
- 1,000 per day
- 5,000 per week
- 10,000 per month
6. Storage and Fair Use Policy
To ensure fair access to our free service, users who exceed 10,000 uploads per month or store more than 100GB of content may be asked to upgrade to a paid account or reduce their usage.
We do not guarantee free usage beyond these limits. If your account requires significantly more storage or bandwidth than typical personal use, please contact us at [email protected] to discuss custom options.
7. API Access
Authenticated users may obtain a personal API key from their account settings to automate uploads. Public API access is not available. All API usage is subject to the same rules and limitations described in this document.
8. Copyright and DMCA
Users retain full copyright ownership of all uploaded content. Image.Hosting does not claim ownership over any uploaded materials.
For copyright complaints, DMCA takedown requests must be submitted via email to: [email protected]
9. Disclaimers and Liability
Image.Hosting is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. Owl Owl OÜ is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of the service.
We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the service at any time without prior notice.
10. Governing Law
This Terms of Service shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the European Union and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Any disputes shall be resolved in the competent courts of Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
If you are unsure whether your image is acceptable, do not upload it. If you violate these terms, your images may be removed without warning and your account may be banned.
For a detailed overview of acceptable and prohibited behavior, please also refer to our Acceptable Use Policy (AUP), which forms an integral part of these Terms of Service.