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Terms of Service

Last updated: January 9, 2026

TL;DR — Key Points

  • 1.Free to Use — SafeUnfollow is free and open-source under the MIT license.
  • 2.Your Responsibility — You're responsible for how you obtain and use your Instagram data.
  • 3.No Warranties — The service is provided "as is" without guarantees.
  • 4.Not Affiliated — We are not affiliated with Instagram or Meta.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using SafeUnfollow ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

SafeUnfollow is a privacy-focused web application that allows you to analyze your Instagram follower data locally in your browser. The Service:

  • Processes Instagram data export files (ZIP format) entirely in your browser
  • Identifies followers, following, mutual connections, and unfollowers
  • Stores all data locally in your browser's IndexedDB
  • Never transmits your Instagram data to any server

3. User Responsibilities

By using the Service, you agree to:

  • Only upload Instagram data exports that belong to you or that you have permission to analyze
  • Comply with Instagram's Terms of Service when obtaining your data export
  • Use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes unless otherwise agreed
  • Not attempt to reverse engineer, modify, or create derivative works for malicious purposes
  • Not use the Service to harass, stalk, or harm others

4. Instagram Data and Third-Party Services

4.1 Not Affiliated with Instagram

SafeUnfollow is an independent project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Instagram, Meta, or any of their subsidiaries. "Instagram" is a trademark of Meta Platforms, Inc.

4.2 Data Export Compliance

The Service uses Instagram's official data export feature (available through Instagram Settings → Your Activity → Download Your Information). This is a GDPR/CCPA-compliant feature provided by Instagram. You are responsible for following Instagram's procedures to obtain your data export.

4.3 External Links

The Service may contain links to Instagram profiles. Clicking these links will take you to Instagram.com, which is governed by Instagram's own terms and privacy policy.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Open Source License

SafeUnfollow is open-source software released under the MIT License. You are free to use, copy, modify, and distribute the software in accordance with the license terms. The source code is available at GitHub.

5.2 Trademarks

The SafeUnfollow name, logo, and branding are proprietary. The MIT license applies to the code, not to our trademarks.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
  • Warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
  • Warranties regarding the accuracy or reliability of any results obtained
  • Warranties that the Service will meet your specific requirements

We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate analysis, but Instagram's data export format may change without notice, potentially affecting results.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL SAFEUNFOLLOW, ITS CREATORS, CONTRIBUTORS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill
  • Any damages arising from your use or inability to use the Service
  • Any actions taken based on the analysis provided by the Service

Since the Service is provided free of charge, our total liability is limited to zero dollars ($0).

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SafeUnfollow and its creators from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

9. Service Availability

We do not guarantee that the Service will be available at all times. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time without notice. Since all processing happens locally in your browser, the core functionality may continue to work even if our servers are unavailable.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Service operator resides, without regard to conflict of law principles.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

13. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: hello@safeunfollow.app

By using SafeUnfollow, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.