Terms of Use

By accessing, browsing, or using FoneWalls.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. If you are using the Site on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

Your continued use of the Site constitutes your acceptance of any changes to these Terms.

Personal Use Only:

All wallpapers and content on FoneWalls are provided for personal, non-commercial use only. You may download and use wallpapers solely as backgrounds on your personal devices (phones, tablets, computers).

Prohibited Uses:

You may NOT:

• Use wallpapers for commercial purposes without obtaining permission from the copyright holder
• Resell, redistribute, or sublicense wallpapers
• Create derivative works or modified versions for distribution
• Remove or alter copyright notices, watermarks, or attribution
• Use content in products, merchandise, or printed materials
• Claim ownership of any wallpaper or content on this Site
• Upload or share wallpapers from this Site on other platforms without proper attribution

Copyright Clarification:

We do not claim ownership of wallpapers uploaded by users or sourced from third parties. All images remain the property of their respective copyright holders. If you wish to use any wallpaper for purposes beyond personal use, you must obtain permission directly from the copyright owner.

Intended Access:

This Site is intended to be accessed via standard web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.) through direct human interaction. Access must comply with the following guidelines:

Prohibited Automated Access:

You may NOT use any of the following methods to access this Site:

• Bots, scripts, or automated tools (excluding publicly available RSS feeds)
• Web scrapers or crawlers (except authorized search engines)
• Automated download managers for bulk downloading
• Any software that simulates human interaction
• Tools that bypass rate limiting or access controls

Why This Matters:

Automated access can severely degrade site performance, increase server costs, and negatively impact the experience for legitimate users. Even minor violations, when combined with similar actions by others, can cause significant harm to the Site's operations.

Consequences of Violation:

If you attempt automated access or violate these restrictions, we reserve the right to:

• Block your IP address temporarily or permanently
• Terminate or suspend your access to the Site
• Rate-limit or throttle your connection
• Take legal action if necessary

Other Prohibited Activities:

• Attempting to hack, breach, or compromise site security
• Uploading malware, viruses, or malicious code
• Interfering with other users' access or enjoyment of the Site
• Impersonating others or providing false information
• Engaging in any activity that violates applicable laws

Prohibited Hotlinking:

Direct linking (hotlinking) to images and large files hosted on FoneWalls.com is strictly prohibited without our express written permission. This means you may NOT:

• Embed our images directly on your website using our server URLs
• Use our bandwidth to serve images on external platforms
• Link directly to download URLs for wallpapers

Permitted Linking:

You MAY link to:

• Individual wallpaper pages (HTML pages)
• Category and browse pages
• The homepage
• Small thumbnail preview images (permitted but not guaranteed)
• Publicly available RSS feeds (XML format)

Integration Prohibition:

No files, images, or services hosted on FoneWalls may be integrated into any other online service, application, or platform without our expressed written permission. This includes but is not limited to:

• Wallpaper apps or websites
• Image hosting platforms
• Social media management tools
• Content aggregators

Community-Supported Platform:

FoneWalls is a community-supported website where users can upload and share wallpapers. By uploading content, you:

• Represent that you own the content or have permission to share it
• Warrant that the content does not infringe on any third-party rights
• Grant FoneWalls a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, display, and distribute the content
• Agree that we may add watermarks to identify content hosted on our platform
• Accept responsibility for any copyright or legal issues arising from your upload

Content Moderation:

FoneWalls reserves the right to:

• Review, approve, or reject any uploaded content
• Remove content that violates these Terms or is inappropriate
• Moderate content based on quality, relevance, or community standards
• Delete content without notice or explanation

Prohibited Content:

You may NOT upload content that:

• Infringes on copyright, trademark, or intellectual property rights
• Contains explicit, pornographic, or sexually suggestive material
• Promotes violence, hatred, or discrimination
• Contains malware or malicious code
• Is illegal, defamatory, or harassing
• Violates any applicable laws or regulations

DMCA Compliance:

FoneWalls is an online service provider as defined in the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). We respect copyright laws and respond to valid DMCA takedown notices.

Copyright Ownership:

Unless otherwise noted in the wallpaper description, all images on FoneWalls are copyrighted by their respective authors. While content is believed to be authorized for sharing and personal use (either by the uploader, original author, or through public domain licensing), you must obtain permission from copyright holders for any use beyond personal wallpaper purposes.

Filing a Copyright Complaint:

If you believe content on our Site infringes your copyright, please contact us with:

• Direct URL of the infringing content
• Proof of copyright ownership
• Your contact information
• Statement that you have a good faith belief the use is unauthorized
• Statement that information provided is accurate (under penalty of perjury)

We Have No Intention of Violating Copyright:

FoneWalls takes copyright matters very seriously. We will investigate all valid claims promptly and remove infringing content when appropriate. Repeat copyright infringers may be banned from uploading content.

All trademarks, logos, brand names, and service marks (including phone manufacturer names such as Apple, Samsung, Google, Xiaomi, OnePlus, etc.) displayed on this Site are the property of their respective owners.

FoneWalls does not claim ownership of these marks and uses them solely for:

• Identification and categorization purposes
• Helping users find compatible wallpapers for their devices

We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any phone manufacturers, brands, or companies mentioned on this Site.

Reasonable Efforts:

We make reasonable efforts to maintain the availability and performance of FoneWalls. However, uptime, accessibility, and performance cannot be guaranteed.

Potential Interruptions:

The Site may be temporarily or permanently inaccessible (in whole or in part) due to:

• Planned or emergency maintenance
• Feature upgrades or bug fixes
• Server migrations or hardware failures
• Security measures to prevent hacking or exploitation
• Circumstances beyond our control (internet outages, natural disasters, etc.)

We are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience caused by site downtime or interruptions.

FoneWalls is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content
• Non-infringement of third-party rights
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Freedom from viruses or harmful components

You use this Site at your own risk. We do not warrant that content is accurate, safe, or suitable for your needs.

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

FoneWalls, its owners, operators, employees, contractors, partners, and affiliates shall NOT be held legally liable or financially responsible for any loss, damage, injury, or harm arising from:

• Use or inability to use the Site or its services
• Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content
• Unauthorized access or alteration of your data
• Third-party content, conduct, or websites
• Viruses or malicious code
• Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
• Copyright infringement claims arising from user-uploaded content

This limitation applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless FoneWalls and its owners, operators, employees, and partners from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your use of the Site
• Content you upload or share
• Your infringement of any third-party rights
• Your violation of applicable laws

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to FoneWalls, without notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms
• Abusive or inappropriate behavior
• Copyright infringement
• Automated access or scraping
• Any conduct we deem harmful to the Site or other users

Upon termination, your right to use the Site ceases immediately.

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Country/State], without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved through:

• Good faith negotiation first
• Binding arbitration if negotiation fails (if applicable in your jurisdiction)
• Courts located in [Your Jurisdiction] have exclusive jurisdiction

We reserve the right to modify, update, or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page.

We will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page when changes are made. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and FoneWalls regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

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

• Email: [ fonewalls [at] gmail.com]
• Contact Form: fonewalls.com/contact