Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: August 22, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Nexpher Images website, mobile applications, or any other platforms operated by Nexpher Images Limited ("Nexpher Images", "we", "our", or "us"), you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions, including any additional terms and conditions and policies referenced herein and/or available by hyperlink (including our Privacy Policy and Nexpher AI Policy). Your continued use of our services constitutes ongoing acceptance of these terms, even if you access content without creating an account.

Nexpher Images Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexpher Limited. Nexpher Limited and its group of companies (the "Nexpher Group") may be involved in the delivery, management, and operation of certain services described in these terms.

2. Corporate Structure and Group Operations

Your use of our services, including your account and any data you submit, is subject to management and processing by Nexpher Limited and members of the Nexpher Group. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Account creation, authentication, and management are handled by Nexpher Limited on behalf of Nexpher Images Limited.
  • Personal data and account information you provide may be shared with, transferred to, and used by Nexpher Limited and other members of the Nexpher Group for business, operational, legal, and service delivery purposes.
  • Nexpher Limited may exercise rights over your account, including suspension or termination, as described in these terms.
  • Nexpher AI features (including Ask Nexpher AI, visual search, automated tagging, and translation) are developed and operated by Nexpher Limited and made available on Nexpher Images by Nexpher Images Limited, as described in our Nexpher AI Policy.

3. Use of the Website and Mobile Applications

Nexpher Images grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to use the website and mobile applications for personal and commercial use in accordance with these terms. By downloading, installing, or using any Nexpher Images mobile application, you agree to these terms and conditions in full. The mobile applications may be updated over time to include new features, account functionality, and additional services within the Nexpher Group ecosystem.

4. Account Registration and Management

In order to use certain features of the website or mobile applications, you may be required to register for an account. All accounts are created, managed, and maintained by Nexpher Limited on behalf of the Nexpher Group. By registering, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process.
  • Keep your account credentials confidential and not share them with any third party.
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account.
  • Accept that your account information will be held and managed by Nexpher Limited and may be accessible to other members of the Nexpher Group for legitimate business and operational purposes.

Your account is associated with your identity across all services operated by the Nexpher Group. Nexpher Limited reserves the right to manage, modify, suspend, or terminate your account at its discretion in accordance with these terms.

5. Mobile Applications

We operate one or more mobile applications across iOS, Android, and other platforms. By downloading, installing, or using any Nexpher Images mobile application, you agree to these terms and conditions in addition to any platform-specific terms (e.g., Apple App Store or Google Play Store terms). The mobile applications may:

  • Require you to sign in using an account managed by Nexpher Limited.
  • Collect usage data and first-party product analytics as described in our Privacy Policy, subject to your in-app analytics preference.
  • Transmit data to Nexpher Limited and the Nexpher Group for service delivery, product improvement, and analytics purposes.
  • Receive updates that introduce new features, modify existing functionality, or alter data collection practices, subject to notice where required.

Continued use of any mobile application following an update constitutes your acceptance of any revised terms.

6. Data Submission and Transfer to the Nexpher Group

Any data you submit to our website or mobile applications — including account registration details, payment information, uploaded content, communications, and usage data — may be transferred to and processed by Nexpher Limited and other members of the Nexpher Group. This data may be used for purposes including:

  • Account management and authentication across Nexpher Group services.
  • Service delivery, customer support, and platform improvements.
  • First-party product analytics, search quality, content demand insights, and internal reporting within the Nexpher Group.
  • Legal compliance and fraud prevention.
  • Marketing and communications, subject to your consent preferences.

By using our services, you acknowledge such transfers and uses as further described in our Privacy Policy.

7. Licensing and Usage of Content

All images and content on the website and mobile applications are owned by Nexpher Limited, Nexpher Images Limited, or our licensors. You may purchase licenses to use images under the terms specified at the time of purchase. Unlicensed use or unauthorized reproduction of content is strictly prohibited.

8. Prohibited Activities

When using the website or mobile applications, you agree not to:

  • Use our services for any illegal purpose or in violation of any applicable law.
  • Upload any material that is defamatory, obscene, or otherwise unlawful.
  • Infringe on any intellectual property rights of Nexpher Images Limited, Nexpher Limited, the Nexpher Group, or any third party.
  • Attempt to interfere with the security or functionality of the website or mobile applications.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any account, system, or network associated with the Nexpher Group.
  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation in connection with any account or use of our services.
  • Attempt to scrape, harvest, or systematically extract personal or usage data in a way that circumvents our security or privacy controls.

9. Payment and Fees

Payment for licensed content must be made in accordance with the pricing and payment terms specified at the time of purchase. Transactions may be processed by Nexpher Limited or its designated payment processing partners on behalf of Nexpher Images Limited. All sales are final and non-refundable unless otherwise required by applicable law.

10. Privacy and Data Collection

Your use of the website and mobile applications is subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, store, retain, and share personal information, including first-party product analytics used to improve search, content discovery, and the Services. Please review that policy carefully. Key points include:

  • We operate first-party analytics on infrastructure we control.
  • On the website, non-essential analytics requires your cookie preference / consent.
  • In our mobile applications, you may turn product analytics off in Account settings.
  • Analytics and related usage data may be used to improve ranking, measure demand, and operate internal analytics tools for authorised staff.
  • Your data may be shared with Nexpher Limited and other members of the Nexpher Group for business, operational, and legal purposes as described in the Privacy Policy.

If there is any conflict between these terms and the Privacy Policy on a privacy-specific topic, the Privacy Policy controls for that topic.

11. Nexpher AI

The Services may include Nexpher AI features, including natural-language search (Ask Nexpher AI), visual similarity ranking, automated tagging, and caption or title translation. Nexpher AI is a Nexpher Group technology developed and operated by Nexpher Limited and offered on this platform by Nexpher Images Limited.

Nexpher AI is used to search, rank, tag, and translate existing archive content. It does not create or publish news photographs, and it does not replace human editorial judgement. All Nexpher AI outputs — including rankings, Ask Nexpher AI replies, tags, translations, and similar-image recommendations — are suggestions only. They may be incomplete, incorrect, or unrelated to your query. You are solely responsible for reviewing images and metadata before licensing, publishing, or otherwise relying on them. Nexpher AI features are provided "as is" and "as available" and may be modified, rate-limited, or withdrawn.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you agree that Nexpher Images Limited, Nexpher Limited, and the Nexpher Group shall not be liable for any loss, damage, claim, or cost arising from your use of or reliance on Nexpher AI suggestions or results. You use these features at your own risk.

Use of Nexpher AI is subject to these terms and to our Nexpher AI Policy. Query handling is described in our Privacy Policy. If there is any conflict between these terms and the Nexpher AI Policy on an AI-specific topic, the Nexpher AI Policy controls for that topic, except that these terms control on liability, licensing, and account rights.

12. Account Suspension and Termination

Nexpher Images Limited and Nexpher Limited each reserve the right, individually or jointly, to suspend, restrict, or permanently terminate your account and access to the website and mobile applications at their sole discretion, with or without prior notice, in any of the following circumstances:

  • Violation of any provision of these terms and conditions.
  • Engagement in prohibited activities or conduct deemed harmful to users, our services, or the Nexpher Group.
  • Reasonable suspicion of fraudulent, abusive, or unlawful activity.
  • Non-payment of any amounts owed.
  • At the request of law enforcement or other governmental authorities.
  • Any other reason that Nexpher Limited or Nexpher Images Limited deems necessary to protect the integrity of our services or the Nexpher Group.

Upon termination, your right to use our services will immediately cease. Nexpher Limited may retain certain data associated with your account as required by law or for legitimate business purposes, as described in our Privacy Policy.

13. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Nexpher Images Limited, Nexpher Limited, or any member of the Nexpher Group be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from the use or inability to use the website, mobile applications, Nexpher AI features, or any content purchased through them.

Without limiting the previous sentence, and to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Nexpher Images Limited, Nexpher Limited, and the Nexpher Group shall not be liable for any decision, publication, license, or other action you take based on a Nexpher AI suggestion, ranking, tag, translation, or search result, or for any error, omission, or mismatch in those outputs. Nothing in these terms excludes liability that cannot be excluded under the laws of Hong Kong or other applicable law.

14. Changes to the Terms

We reserve the right to update these terms and conditions at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. It is your responsibility to review these terms periodically for updates. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms. For material changes, we may provide additional notice through our website, mobile applications, or email.

15. Governing Law

These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of Hong Kong. Any disputes arising from your use of the website or mobile applications will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Hong Kong, unless otherwise required by applicable local law.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these terms and conditions, please contact us at [email protected]. Privacy questions may also be sent to [email protected].