Terms of Service

Acceptance

By using Timeline Visualizer, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, do not use the service.

The service

Timeline Visualizer provides a browser-based tool that reads supported location-history JSON files, creates a route preview, and can record that preview as a video on your device. The current public version does not require an account and does not offer paid features.

Your data and output

You remain responsible for the files you open, the accuracy of their contents, and every preview or video you create or share. You must have the right to use the source data. Review output carefully before publishing because a route may expose sensitive locations or routines.

Feedback and screenshots

The optional feedback form accepts a description, an optional contact email, and up to three JPEG, PNG, or WebP screenshots, limited to 5 MB each and 10 MB in total. Attach only files you have the right to share and do not submit passwords, payment-card details, malware, unlawful content, or unnecessary personal data. Feedback may be reviewed, archived, or removed for product support and service improvement. Submission does not guarantee an individual reply.

Acceptable use

You may not use the service to stalk, harass, identify, or endanger another person; expose private location data without permission; violate applicable law or third-party rights; disrupt or probe the service; distribute harmful content; or misrepresent the service as an official Google product.

Third-party products

Google Takeout and browser media codecs are provided by third parties and may change independently. The real map is enabled by default, with CARTO providing raster tiles based on OpenStreetMap data under their respective terms and policies; Privacy mode replaces those tiles with a locally drawn backdrop. Required map attribution remains in previews and exported videos that use the real map. Timeline Visualizer is an independent project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Google, CARTO, or OpenStreetMap. References to third-party names describe compatibility or data sources only.

Availability and warranties

The service is provided as available without guarantees that every export format, browser, file variation, or device will work. Keep your original data and verify downloaded output. We may change, suspend, or discontinue features as the project evolves.

Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the project maintainers are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive loss arising from your use of, inability to use, or sharing of output from the service.

Changes and contact

We may update these terms by changing the revision date above. For questions, email info@timelinevisualizer.org.