Terms of Service

Last Updated: November 25, 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using QuickTube ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to these Terms of Service, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

QuickTube provides a web-based application that allows users to:

  • Fetch and download transcripts from YouTube videos
  • Generate AI-powered summaries of video content
  • Identify speakers and characters in videos
  • Download videos in various formats
  • Create highlight reels from video content
  • Convert transcripts to speech using text-to-speech technology

3. User Responsibilities

You agree to:

  • Use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms
  • Not use the Service to infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others
  • Not download or process content that you do not have permission to access
  • Respect YouTube's Terms of Service and copyright policies
  • Not attempt to overwhelm or disrupt the Service infrastructure
  • Not use the Service for any commercial purposes without prior authorization

4. Intellectual Property

The Service retrieves publicly available transcripts from YouTube. You acknowledge that:

  • All content retrieved belongs to its original copyright holders
  • You are responsible for ensuring you have the right to access and use retrieved content
  • QuickTube does not claim ownership of any user-generated content or retrieved transcripts
  • The QuickTube application code and interface are proprietary

5. Third-Party Services

The Service integrates with third-party APIs and services including:

  • YouTube API for transcript retrieval
  • OpenAI API for AI-powered features (summaries, character detection)
  • OpenRouter for alternative AI model access
  • Webshare proxy services

Use of these services is subject to their respective terms of service. QuickTube is not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or policies of third-party services.

6. API Usage and Rate Limits

When using AI-powered features, you acknowledge that:

  • You must provide your own API keys for OpenAI or OpenRouter services
  • You are responsible for any costs incurred through API usage
  • Rate limits may apply based on third-party service policies
  • QuickTube does not store or have access to your API keys beyond session use

7. 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, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
  • Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of transcripts or AI-generated content
  • Uninterrupted or error-free service operation
  • Security of data transmission

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, QUICKTUBE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Loss of profits, data, use, or other intangible losses
  • Damages resulting from unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data
  • Statements or conduct of any third party on the Service
  • Any issues related to third-party APIs or services

9. Video Downloads

The video download feature is provided for personal, non-commercial use only. You agree that:

  • You will only download videos that you have permission to access and download
  • You will comply with all applicable copyright laws and YouTube's Terms of Service
  • Downloaded content is for personal use and not for redistribution
  • QuickTube is not responsible for how you use downloaded content

10. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to breach of these Terms.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which the service operator is located, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our GitHub repository:

github.com/aw3-technology/YoutubeTranscriptDownloader