Terms of Use – Sea Shell Identifier

Last Updated: 29 December 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Sea Shell Identifier (“we”, “our”, or “us”).
Sea Shell Identifier is a mobile application designed to help users identify sea shells and shell specimens using AI image recognition, analyze visual and natural characteristics, and provide estimated species, origin, age, rarity, and approximate market or collector reference value based on publicly available data.

By using Sea Shell Identifier, you agree to these Terms of Use (“Terms”). Please read them carefully before using our services.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, accessing, or using Sea Shell Identifier, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.
If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must stop using Sea Shell Identifier immediately.

3. Service Description

Sea Shell Identifier provides the following services:

AI-powered sea shell identification

Upload or capture a photo of a sea shell to receive AI-generated information such as estimated species, family, era, geographic origin, shell structure, color patterns, and distinguishing features.

Educational insights & descriptions

Receive AI-generated summaries describing the shell’s biological background, habitat, rarity, and relevance to collectors or marine studies.

Estimated reference value

View approximate value ranges or rarity indicators based on publicly available collector references, market listings, and educational sources.

Disclaimer

All identifications, descriptions, and value estimations are generated by AI using publicly available information.
They are provided for informational and educational purposes only and may not always be accurate, complete, or up to date.

Sea Shell Identifier does not guarantee:

• The accuracy of identification results
  
  

• The scientific classification or provenance of any sea shell
  
  

• The correctness of estimated market or collector values
  
  

The app should not be considered a replacement for professional marine biology analysis, expert authentication, or certified appraisal.

4. User Responsibilities

By using Sea Shell Identifier, you agree to:

• Upload clear, lawful, and original photos that you have the right to use
  
  

• Avoid uploading content that is offensive, misleading, infringing, or illegal
  
  

• Use the app for personal and non-commercial purposes only
  
  

• Not copy, reverse-engineer, resell, scrape, or misuse any part of the app, AI models, or underlying data
  
  

• Understand that all results are reference-only and should not be used as scientific, legal, or financial advice
  
  

5. Intellectual Property

All content within Sea Shell Identifier — including text, images, interface design, software, AI models, algorithms, datasets, and trademarks — is owned by Sea Shell Identifier or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, modify, distribute, reproduce, or reuse any part of the app or its content without prior written permission.

6. Limitation of Liability

Sea Shell Identifier is provided “as is” and “as available”, without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not responsible for any loss, damage, or dispute arising from:

• Incorrect identification or classification
  
  

• Reliance on AI-generated results
  
  

• Estimated values or rarity assessments
  
  

• Inability to access or use the app
  
  

Use of the app is entirely at your own risk.

7. Changes to Terms

We may update or modify these Terms of Use from time to time.
Any changes will be indicated by an updated “Last Updated” date above.

Continued use of Sea Shell Identifier after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us at:
📧 seashellidentifier.support@gmail.com