Terms & Conditions

By using the DV Lottery 2027 Photo Tool, you agree to the terms below. This tool was built by Sanju to help applicants review common photo requirements.

1. Acceptance of Terms

Your access and use of the DV‑2027 photo checker

By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.

2. Informational Tool; No Guarantees

The checker provides general guidance on DV Lottery 2027 photo requirements (e.g., JPEG format, 600×600 pixels, ~300 DPI, ≤ 240 KB, white/off‑white background, neutral expression, no glasses, and photo recency). It is not a guarantee of acceptance and does not replace official DV Program Photo Instructions.

3. No Affiliation

DV Lottery Photo Tool is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of State or any government agency. References to DV Lottery 2027 are for descriptive purposes only.

4. Privacy & Data

  • 1Photos are processed client‑side in your browser; we do not upload or store images.
  • 2We do not require accounts or subscriptions and do not run tracking scripts.
  • 3See the Privacy Policy for details on email communications and data handling.

5. Acceptable Use

  • 1Do not misuse the site, attempt to reverse engineer, or disrupt its operation.
  • 2Do not upload images you do not have the right to use.
  • 3Use the tool solely for lawful purposes and in accordance with DV Program rules.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the creator (Sanju) is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of your use of the site, including application results or decisions.

7. Changes to the Terms

We may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time. The “Last updated” date below indicates when the terms were last revised.

8. Contact

For questions about these terms, email dvphototool@gmail.com.

Last updated: December 18, 2025

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