Effective Date: January 12, 2024
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to SaveTube. By accessing or using our website at savetube.us (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
2. Description of Service
SaveTube provides a free online service that allows users to download videos from YouTube. The Service:
- Allows users to paste YouTube video URLs
- Retrieves video information and available download formats
- Facilitates video downloads in various quality options
- Requires no user registration or account creation
3. Acceptable Use Policy
3.1 You May:
- Download videos you own or have permission to download
- Download public domain or Creative Commons licensed content (respecting license terms)
- Download content for personal, non-commercial use where permitted by law
- Use the Service for educational or research purposes within legal boundaries
3.2 You May NOT:
- Download copyrighted content without permission from the copyright holder
- Use downloaded content for commercial purposes without proper authorization
- Redistribute, resell, or republish downloaded content without authorization
- Remove or alter copyright notices, watermarks, or attribution
- Use the Service to violate any laws or regulations
- Attempt to circumvent any security measures or restrictions
- Use automated tools, bots, or scripts to abuse the Service
- Overload or attempt to disrupt the Service
4. Copyright and Intellectual Property
4.1 Your Responsibilities
You acknowledge that:
- Most YouTube videos are protected by copyright
- You are responsible for determining whether you have the right to download specific content
- Downloading copyrighted content without permission may violate copyright laws
- You must comply with YouTube's Terms of Service
- Fair use may apply in certain jurisdictions, but you should seek legal advice
4.2 DMCA Compliance
We respect intellectual property rights and comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed, please see our DMCA Policy.
4.3 SaveTube Intellectual Property
The SaveTube website, including its design, logo, code, and content, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property rights owned by SaveTube or its licensors.
5. 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:
- Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
- Warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
- Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or quality of any content
- Warranties that video downloads will always be successful
We do not guarantee that:
- All videos will be available for download at all times
- Downloaded videos will be in the highest quality
- The Service will work with all videos or all devices
- Video downloads will comply with your local laws
6. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SAVETUBE AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR LICENSORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
- Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Any loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
- Any damages resulting from your use or inability to use the Service
- Any damages arising from copyright infringement claims by third parties
- Any damages caused by viruses, malware, or other harmful components
- Any actions taken by YouTube or other third parties
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED $100 USD OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US (WHICH IS $0 FOR FREE USERS).
7. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SaveTube, its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights
- Any content you download using the Service
- Any misuse or unauthorized distribution of downloaded content
8. Third-Party Services
Our Service interacts with YouTube (owned by Google LLC). By using SaveTube:
- You agree to comply with YouTube's Terms of Service
- You acknowledge that YouTube may change its policies at any time
- You understand that SaveTube is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by YouTube
- Changes to YouTube's platform may affect the Service's functionality
9. User Conduct
You agree not to:
- Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
- Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law
- Harass, abuse, or harm others
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
- Use the Service to transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
- Collect user information without consent
10. Service Availability
We strive to keep the Service available 24/7, but we do not guarantee continuous, uninterrupted access. The Service may be unavailable due to:
- Scheduled maintenance
- Technical issues or server problems
- Changes to YouTube's platform or policies
- Force majeure events
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time without notice.
11. Termination
We reserve the right to:
- Terminate or suspend your access to the Service at any time
- Block IP addresses that violate these Terms
- Remove or disable any content that violates these Terms
Upon termination, you must cease all use of the Service immediately.
12. Privacy
Your use of the Service is subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using the Service, you consent to our privacy practices.
13. Geographic Restrictions
The Service is provided from the United States. Users accessing the Service from other locations do so at their own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws.
Some features may not be available in certain jurisdictions due to legal restrictions.
14. Age Restrictions
The Service is intended for users aged 13 and older. If you are under 13, you may not use the Service. Users between 13 and 18 should have parental permission to use the Service.
15. Changes to Service
We reserve the right to:
- Modify or update the Service features at any time
- Change download limits or quality options
- Introduce new terms or restrictions
- Add or remove supported video sources
16. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and DMCA Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and SaveTube regarding the Service.
17. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
18. No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.
19. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict of law principles.
20. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
21. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact Page: savetube.us/contact