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If you want the official version of how Spotter works, it is all here.
Last updated: February 25, 2026
Spotter is designed for privacy-conscious wildlife exploration. The app runs animal photo classification locally on your device, keeps location and media data under your control, and avoids unnecessary sharing.
Spotter uses a Wildlife Detection Machine Learning Model to provide suggested photo classifications. This model is downloaded and run on the user's device.
Spotter does not use any user data for any purpose.
Last updated: February 25, 2026
Spotter is a privacy focused, wildlife identification Application. By accessing these Terms of Use, along with Spotter's Privacy Policy, you agree to be bound by the Terms of this App. If you, as a User of the App do not agree with these Terms, or if you do not agree with the Privacy Policy, please do not use this App. By using this App, you acknowledge that you are 18 years of age or older, or are an emancipated minor, or possess parental guardian consent to use this App.
By using Spotter, you agree to use the App responsibly while on-site and to follow all posted facility rules and conservation best practices.
By accessing and browsing this App, you acknowledge that you have read, understand and accept these Terms, including Spotter's Privacy Policy and that you agree to be bound by these Terms and the Privacy Policy. Spotter reserves the right to change these Terms and the Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason at its sole discretion. Such changes may be made without notice and are effective immediately upon posting. Users are encouraged to visit this page from time to time to review the most current Terms and Privacy Policy. Your continued use of the App after new or revised Terms are effective indicates you have read and understand and agree to be bound by those new or revised Terms.
No registration, login, or membership is required to use the features on the App.
Many of the names, titles, trademarks, service marks, and logos displayed on the App are registered or unregistered marks of various zoos and wildlife agencies. You may not use any Trademarks displayed on the App without the express written permission of the third party that owns the Trademark and you acknowledge and agree that nothing on this App should be construed as granting, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any right or license to use any Trademarks displayed on the App. Any unauthorized use of the Trademarks, except as authorized in these Terms, is expressly prohibited.
All content generated by users is only viewable by the user who created it. Other users of the App cannot see any photos, media, or observations you create. However, the following types of User Content are strictly prohibited:
You are solely responsible for the User Content you submit.
Spotter disclaims all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. We do not warrant that the App will provide continuous, prompt, secure, or error-free service and we assume no liability for any errors or omissions, including the inaccuracy of any Content, or for any damages or losses that you or any third party may incur as a result of the unavailability of the App or any portion thereof. On-device classification results are suggestions and may include errors. Spotter is not liable for misidentifications, lost data from device issues, or incidents that occur during your real-world visits. Spotter shall have no liability for any damages, including without limitation, any direct, indirect, incidental, compensatory, punitive, special, or consequential damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages, arising from or related to use of this App or its Content.
We may, at any time: (a) modify, suspend, or terminate the operation of or access to the App or any portion thereof for any reason; (b) modify or change the App for any reason; (c) remove or change Content on this App at any time in our sole discretion; or (d) interrupt the operation of the App for any reason. Your access to, and use of the App, may be terminated by you or by us at any time for any reason. Any provision of these Terms of Use which, by its nature should survive, will survive termination of these Terms, including, but not limited to, all obligations relating to your use of the Content and your license to us to use User Content.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold Spotter harmless from and against all claims, causes of action, expenses, reasonable attorneys' fees, losses, and damages, arising from or relating to your use of the App or any of the Content on the App.
These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any case, controversy, suit, action, or proceeding arising out of, in connection with, or related to these Terms of Use, may only be brought in a federal or state court located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania and the parties hereby waive any objection that they may have to personal jurisdiction or venue in these courts.
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless continue in full force and effect. Spotter's failure to exercise or enforce any rights or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
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