Terms of Service

Last updated: December 2024

Welcome to StoryLurker. By accessing or using our service, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using StoryLurker, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not use our service.

2. Description of Service

StoryLurker provides tools for viewing publicly available Instagram content, including stories and highlights. Our service also includes a feature to analyze follower relationships using data you provide.

Important: We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Instagram or Meta Platforms, Inc. in any way.

3. User Accounts

  • You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account.
  • You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials.
  • You must be at least 13 years old to use this service.
  • One person may not maintain more than one account.
  • You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use our service only for lawful purposes. You must not:

  • Use the service to stalk, harass, or harm any individual
  • Attempt to access private or non-public Instagram content
  • Use automated scripts, bots, or scrapers to access our service
  • Circumvent any usage limits or restrictions
  • Interfere with or disrupt the service or servers
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Use the service for any illegal activity
  • Resell or redistribute our service without permission

5. Credits and Usage Limits

Our service operates on a credit-based system with daily limits. By using our service, you agree to:

  • Abide by the daily usage limits assigned to your account
  • Not attempt to manipulate or exploit the credit system
  • Accept that credits reset daily and do not carry over
  • Accept that we may modify credit allocations at any time

6. Intellectual Property

The StoryLurker service, including its design, features, and content, is owned by us and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on our service without permission.

Content accessed through our service (Instagram stories, highlights, etc.) remains the property of the respective content creators. We do not claim ownership of third-party content.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:

  • The service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
  • The results obtained from the service will be accurate or reliable
  • Any errors in the service will be corrected
  • The service will meet your specific requirements

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM:

  • Your use or inability to use the service
  • Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers
  • Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the service
  • Any bugs, viruses, or similar issues transmitted through the service

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless StoryLurker, its operators, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the service or violation of these terms.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the service will immediately cease.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the new terms on this page. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be resolved through appropriate legal channels.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us.