Legal Disclaimers
Terms of Service
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Tubidy YouTube Downloader ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.
2. Use License
Permission is granted to temporarily use the Service for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:
- Modify or copy the materials
- Use the materials for any commercial purpose or for any public display
- Attempt to reverse engineer any software contained on the Service
- Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials
3. Disclaimer
The materials on Tubidy's website are provided on an 'as is' basis. Tubidy makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights.
4. Limitations
In no event shall Tubidy or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on Tubidy's website, even if Tubidy or a Tubidy authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.
5. User Responsibilities
Users are solely responsible for ensuring that their use of the Service complies with all applicable laws and regulations. Users must respect copyright laws and only download content they own or have explicit permission to download.
DMCA Policy
Digital Millennium Copyright Act Notice
Tubidy respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 ("DMCA"), we will respond expeditiously to claims of copyright infringement committed using our service.
Copyright Infringement Claims
If you are a copyright owner or an agent thereof and believe that any content hosted on our service infringes upon your copyrights, you may submit a notification pursuant to the DMCA by providing our designated agent with the following information in writing:
- A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
- Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material
- Information reasonably sufficient to permit us to contact you, such as an address, telephone number, and email address
- A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
- A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed
Counter-Notification
If you believe that your content was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification with us by providing the following information:
- Your physical or electronic signature
- Identification of the content that has been removed or disabled and the location at which the content appeared before it was removed or disabled
- A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the content was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification
- Your name, address, and telephone number, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of Federal District Court for the judicial district in which the address is located
⚠️ Important Notice
Tubidy is a tool that facilitates access to publicly available content. We do not host, store, or distribute copyrighted material. Users are responsible for ensuring their downloads comply with copyright laws.
Content Ownership and Responsibility
Only Download Content You Own
Tubidy strongly emphasizes that users should only download content they own or have explicit permission to download. This includes:
- Your own uploaded content: Videos you have personally uploaded to YouTube
- Content with explicit permission: Videos where the creator has given you direct permission to download
- Public domain content: Videos that are in the public domain and free from copyright restrictions
- Creative Commons licensed content: Videos with appropriate Creative Commons licenses that permit downloading
- Fair use scenarios: Limited use for educational, research, or commentary purposes (consult legal advice for specific cases)
Prohibited Uses
The following uses are strictly prohibited:
- Downloading copyrighted content without permission
- Commercial redistribution of downloaded content
- Downloading content that violates YouTube's Terms of Service
- Using downloaded content for illegal purposes
- Claiming ownership of content you did not create
Legal Compliance
Users must ensure their use of Tubidy complies with:
- Local copyright laws in their jurisdiction
- YouTube's Terms of Service
- International copyright treaties and agreements
- Any applicable licensing agreements
🚨 Legal Warning
Downloading copyrighted content without permission may violate copyright laws and YouTube's Terms of Service. Users assume all legal responsibility for their downloads. Tubidy is not responsible for any legal consequences resulting from misuse of the service.
Educational and Fair Use
While some jurisdictions recognize fair use or fair dealing exceptions for educational purposes, these are complex legal concepts that vary by location. Users should:
- Consult legal counsel for specific fair use questions
- Understand that fair use has strict limitations
- Consider alternatives like linking to content instead of downloading
- Respect the rights of content creators
Reporting Copyright Infringement
If you believe someone is using Tubidy to infringe on your copyrighted content, please contact us immediately with details of the infringement. We take copyright violations seriously and will investigate all legitimate claims.
Service Modifications
Tubidy reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the service at any time without notice. We also reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time.
Contact Information
For questions about these disclaimers, DMCA notices, or legal concerns, please contact us through the appropriate channels provided on our main website.
Last Updated: December 2024
📋 Disclaimer
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Users should consult with qualified legal professionals for specific legal questions.