Terms of Service

1. About WhatBreedIsMyCat

WhatBreedIsMyCat is an AI-powered web tool that allows users to upload a photo of a cat and receive an estimate of its possible breeds. The tool uses computer vision and machine learning models trained on data from reputable sources like The International Cat Association (TICA).

Our service is provided free of charge, without registration, and is intended for informational and educational purposes only.

2. Eligibility

You may use this website if:

• You are at least 13 years old, or have the consent of a parent or legal guardian
• You agree to comply with these Terms
• You use the service only for personal, non-commercial purposes
• You do not reside in a jurisdiction that prohibits such services

We may block or remove access if we believe these conditions are not met.

3. Description of the Service

WhatBreedIsMyCat allows you to:

• Upload a photo of your cat (PNG, JPG, JPEG, or WEBP, max 10MB)
• Automatically receive an AI-generated result showing the top 3 likely cat breeds, each with:
  • A match percentage
  • Brief breed traits (personality, physical features)
  • General care tips
• Download or share your result

4. Your Use of the Website

You agree to use WhatBreedIsMyCat only for lawful and respectful purposes. You must not:

• Upload photos that contain people, copyrighted images, or other animals
• Submit offensive, explicit, violent, or unlawful content
• Attempt to reverse-engineer, disrupt, or exploit the AI service
• Mislead others by falsifying breed results

We reserve the right to remove content, block users, or limit access if the service is misused.

5. Uploaded Content

By uploading a photo, you agree:

• You own the photo or have permission to use it
• You grant us temporary, limited permission to process the image using our AI
• Your photo will be automatically deleted from our systems after processing
• We will not store, save, reuse, or share your uploaded photo for any purpose

For more, see our full Privacy Policy.

6. Intellectual Property

The design, features, branding, and content on this website—including the AI tool, breed descriptions, and cat breed chart—are the intellectual property of WhatBreedIsMyCat.

You may not:

• Copy, reproduce, or modify any part of the website
• Sell, resell, or redistribute the AI results or breed chart
• Use our branding or assets without written permission

You may share your own results (e.g., on social media) for personal, non-commercial purposes.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

We take privacy seriously. Here's a quick summary:

• We do not store or save uploaded photos
• We do not require account creation or collect personal data
• We use basic cookies for website functionality and anonymous analytics
• We comply with GDPR and other privacy regulations

See our full Privacy Policy for more.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

WhatBreedIsMyCat is offered on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. We do not guarantee:

• The accuracy of breed identification results
• That the service will be error-free, uninterrupted, or always available
• That the results will match official DNA or breeder records

Using the tool is at your own discretion and risk.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, WhatBreedIsMyCat shall not be liable for:

• Errors in breed predictions
• Loss of data or images
• Any decisions made based on AI results
• Damages or harm resulting from using or relying on the service

10. Third-Party Links

Our site may occasionally link to trusted third-party services, such as:

• DNA test providers (e.g., Basepaws, Wisdom Panel)
• Breed standard resources (e.g., TICA)

These links are provided for convenience only. We are not responsible for their content, terms, or privacy policies.

11. Modifications to the Service

We may update, pause, or discontinue parts of the website or features at any time without prior notice. This includes updates to the AI model, layout, breed database, or results format.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms periodically. If we do:

• We'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top
• Continued use of the site means you accept the new version

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, USA, without regard to conflict of law rules. Any disputes must be handled in appropriate California courts.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, our service, or anything else, reach out: