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Effective Date: June 1, 2026  ·  Last Updated: July 9, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using ZCut Creator Studio (Windows software) or ZCut Album (Android app), you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.

These Terms apply to both photographers using ZCut Creator Studio and clients using ZCut Album.

2. Description of Services

ZCut Creator Studio is a free Windows desktop application that allows photographers to:

  • Import batches of photographs (JPG, PNG, WEBP)
  • Apply custom studio watermarks with configurable position, size, opacity, and color
  • Package watermarked photos into a proprietary, encrypted .zalbum file
  • Import returned .zalbum files to identify client-selected photos
  • Export selected originals (JPG and RAW) as a ZIP archive, watermark-free

ZCut Album is a free Android application that allows clients (recipients of .zalbum files) to:

  • Open and browse .zalbum files received from their photographer
  • Select and mark their preferred photos
  • Share the updated .zalbum file back to their photographer

ZCut Album is supported by in-app advertising. ZCut Creator Studio's core photo-watermarking workflow is free; the "Create Reel" feature is available on a Free tier and a paid Pro tier as described in Section 3 below.

3. Create Reel — Subscription Plans, Pricing & Billing

ZCut Creator Studio includes a "Create Reel" feature for generating short-form video reels from your footage. This feature is offered in two tiers:

  • Free Tier: Unlimited reel creation, with a "Made with ZCut" watermark on exported reels and reduced/lower export resolution.
  • Pro Tier (Subscription): Removes the ZCut watermark, unlocks full export resolution, and optionally lets you add your own studio name/logo on exported reels instead. Priced at ₹199/month or ₹1999/year (prices may change with prior notice on this website).

Payments & Auto-Renewal: Pro subscriptions are billed in advance on a recurring (auto-renewing) monthly or yearly basis until cancelled. Payments are processed securely by our third-party payment partner Razorpay for customers in India. International payments via PayPal are coming soon. ZCut does not receive or store your card, UPI, or bank account details; these are handled entirely by the payment processor under their own security and privacy practices.

For details on cancellations and refunds, please see our Refund & Cancellation Policy, which forms part of these Terms.

4. License Grant

ZCut grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to download and use the Software solely for your personal or professional photography workflow, in accordance with these Terms.

You may not:

  • Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to extract the source code of either product
  • Attempt to decrypt, replicate, or create tools to open the .zalbum format outside of ZCut Album
  • Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works based on the Software
  • Distribute, sublicense, sell, rent, lease, or transfer the Software to any third party
  • Use the Software for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law
  • Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices in the Software

5. Intellectual Property

The ZCut brand, logos, software, .zalbum file format, and all related intellectual property are owned by ZCut and protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Your Content: You retain full ownership of all photographs and creative content you import into ZCut Creator Studio. ZCut does not claim any rights over your photos. The Software processes your files locally on your device and does not upload them to any server.

6. Watermark and Content Responsibility

As a photographer using ZCut Creator Studio, you are solely responsible for:

  • Ensuring you have the right to use any text, brand names, or logos you apply as a watermark
  • The content of the photos you package and distribute to clients
  • Obtaining appropriate model releases, location permits, or other consents required for your photography
  • Complying with all applicable laws regarding the photography content you process and share

7. Advertising in ZCut Album

ZCut Album is free and supported by third-party advertising, including Google AdMob and other ad networks. By using ZCut Album, you acknowledge and consent to:

  • The display of advertisements within the application
  • Ad networks collecting certain device and usage data as described in our Privacy Policy

We do not control the content of third-party ads. We are not responsible for any products, services, or claims made in advertisements displayed within ZCut Album.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

  • The Software will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components
  • The results obtained from using the Software will meet your requirements
  • Any defects will be corrected

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ZCUT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PHOTOS, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR REPUTATIONAL DAMAGE, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE.

Our total liability to you for any claim arising from or related to these Terms or the Software shall not exceed the amount you actually paid to ZCut in the 12 months preceding the claim (which, for users of the free tier, is zero).

10. Data Loss and Backups

ZCut Creator Studio and ZCut Album work with your local files. We strongly recommend:

  • Maintaining backups of all original photograph files before using ZCut Creator Studio
  • Keeping copies of .zalbum files you send and receive
  • Not relying solely on ZCut as a storage solution for your photographs

ZCut is not responsible for any loss of data, photos, or files resulting from software errors, device failure, or user actions.

11. Updates and Changes

We reserve the right to update, modify, or discontinue the Software at any time without notice. We may also update these Terms & Conditions. Continued use of the Software after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Termination

These Terms are effective until terminated. Your rights under these Terms will terminate automatically if you fail to comply with any of their provisions. Upon termination, you must cease all use of the Software and delete all copies from your devices.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in India.

14. About ZCut / The Developer

ZCut is developed and operated by an individual developer under the brand name "ZCut." ZCut is not a registered company, LLP, or corporate entity. References to "ZCut," "we," or "our" throughout these Terms refer to this individual developer operating under the ZCut brand.

15. Contact

For any questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact us at zcut.in. Email: zcutsolutions@gmail.com

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