Terms of Service

2.1 Account Creation

To use our service, you must:

• Provide accurate and complete registration information
• Be at least 18 years old or have parental consent
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access

2.2 Account Responsibility

You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to:

• Keep your login credentials confidential
• Use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication
• Monitor your account for unauthorized activity
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use our API to:

• Integrate into your applications
• Analyze content for legitimate business purposes
• Create tools that enhance user experience
• Develop educational or research applications
• Extract publicly available metadata and transcripts

3.2 Prohibited Use

You may not:

• Violate YouTube's Terms of Service or any applicable laws
• Attempt to circumvent rate limits or usage restrictions
• Use the service for spam, harassment, or malicious activities
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code
• Resell or redistribute our service without permission
• Use the service to infringe on intellectual property rights
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Access private, restricted, or copyrighted content

3.3 Rate Limits and Quotas

Your use of the API is subject to rate limits and usage quotas based on your credit package. Exceeding these limits may result in temporary suspension of service.

4.1 Pay-As-You-Go Model

Our service operates on a credit-based, pay-as-you-go pricing model:

• You purchase credits upfront to use our API services
• Each API call consumes credit from your account
• Credits are deducted only when API calls are successfully processed
• No monthly subscription fees or recurring charges
• Credits never expire and remain in your account indefinitely

4.2 Credit Packages and Pricing

We offer the following credit packages:

• Starter Package: 300 credits for $3.99
• Pro Package: 2,500 credits for $9.99
• Power Package: 10,000 credits for $19.99
• Custom packages available for enterprise users

Pricing is subject to change with reasonable notice posted on our website.

4.3 Payment and Billing

• Payment is required at the time of credit purchase
• All payments are processed securely through third-party payment processors
• Credits are added to your account immediately upon successful payment
• All fees are non-refundable except as required by law
• You are responsible for all taxes and fees associated with your purchase

4.4 Credit Usage and Expiration

• Credits never expire and remain available indefinitely
• Credits are consumed on a first-in, first-out basis
• Failed API calls do not consume credits
• You can purchase additional credits at any time
• Credit balances are non-transferable between accounts

4.5 Refunds and Cancellation

Due to the nature of our pay-as-you-go service:

• There are no subscription cancellations as we don't use recurring billing
• Credit purchases are generally non-refundable
• Refunds may be considered for technical issues preventing service use
• Unused credits remain in your account and never expire
• Account closure does not entitle you to credit refunds

5.1 Our Rights

We retain all rights, title, and interest in our service, including all intellectual property rights. This includes our API, documentation, software, and related materials.

5.2 Your Rights

You retain ownership of any content or data you provide to our service. You grant us a limited license to process this data solely to provide our service.

5.3 Third-Party Content

YouTube content accessed through our API remains subject to YouTube's terms and the rights of content creators. You are responsible for ensuring your use complies with applicable rights and licenses.

5.4 Trademark Notice

YouTube, Google, and related trademarks are the property of Google LLC and Alphabet Inc. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by these companies.

7.1 Uptime and Availability

We strive to maintain high service availability with a 99.9% uptime target, but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. Scheduled maintenance will be announced in advance when possible.

7.2 Support

Support is provided according to your credit package level. We aim to respond to support requests within reasonable timeframes but do not guarantee specific response times.

8.1 Service Disclaimer

Our service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

8.2 YouTube Data Disclaimer

We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or availability of YouTube data. YouTube content and availability are controlled by YouTube and content creators, not by us.

8.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or business opportunities.

8.4 Maximum Liability

Our total liability for any claims arising from these Terms or your use of our service shall not exceed the amount you paid us for credits in the twelve months preceding the claim.

10.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting our support team. Unused credits will remain in your account but will become inaccessible upon account closure.

10.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account immediately if you:

• Violate these Terms
• Engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
• Pose a security risk to our service
• Violate YouTube's Terms of Service through our platform

10.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your access to our service will cease. Due to our pay-as-you-go model, there are no recurring charges to cancel. Unused credits become inaccessible but provisions that should survive termination will remain in effect.

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.

11.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms will be resolved through binding arbitration, except for claims that may be brought in small claims court. You waive your right to participate in class action lawsuits.

12.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding your use of our service.

12.2 Modifications

We may modify these Terms at any time by posting updated terms on our website. Material changes will be communicated with reasonable advance notice.

12.3 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

12.4 Assignment

You may not assign these Terms without our written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

12.5 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including changes to YouTube's platform or policies.