Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using YouTube Downloader ("the Service", "we", "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

YouTube Downloader is a free, browser-based tool that allows users to download publicly accessible online video content. The Service is provided free of charge with no signup or registration required.

3. Compliance with Third-Party Terms

YouTube Downloader is an independent third-party tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to YouTube, Google LLC, or any of their subsidiaries. When you use YouTube Downloader to download content hosted on third-party platforms (including YouTube), you are solely responsible for ensuring that your use complies with:

• YouTube's Terms of Service
• Google's Terms of Service
• The content creator's licensing terms and copyright
• All applicable local, national, and international laws

YouTube Downloader does not grant you any rights to download, reproduce, distribute, or perform any content that you do not already have the legal right to access and use.

4. Permitted Use

You may only use YouTube Downloader to download content that you:

• Own or have created yourself;
• Have explicit written permission from the rights holder to download;
• Are licensed to download under a Creative Commons, public domain, or equivalent open license; or
• Have another clear legal basis to download under applicable law (e.g., personal backup rights in your jurisdiction).

5. Prohibited Use

You must not use the Service to:

• Download copyrighted content without the rights holder's permission;
• Redistribute, sell, or commercially exploit downloaded content;
• Circumvent any digital rights management (DRM) or access-control mechanism;
• Engage in any activity that violates applicable laws or third-party terms;
• Use automated scripts or bots to make excessive requests to the Service.

6. Intellectual Property

YouTube Downloader does not host, store, or cache any video content. All content is retrieved from its original source at the time of your request. Ownership of all downloaded content remains with the respective rights holders. YouTube Downloader makes no claim of ownership over any third-party content processed through the Service.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranty of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components. We expressly disclaim all warranties including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, YouTube Downloader and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of data, profits, or goodwill, arising from your use of or inability to use the Service. In no event shall our total liability exceed the amount paid by you for the Service (which is zero, as the Service is free).

9. DMCA & Copyright Complaints

YouTube Downloader respects intellectual property rights. If you believe that content has been downloaded through our Service in violation of your copyright, please contact us with a detailed description of the alleged infringement. We will review all valid notices and respond accordingly.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation or, if necessary, appropriate legal proceedings.

12. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please visit our About page for contact information.