ClipTap Terms of Service

Last Updated: December 6, 2024

IMPORTANT WARNING

By using ClipTap service, you accept full responsibility for compliance with copyright laws and applicable legislation.

1. Purpose of Service

ClipTap is a technical tool intended exclusively for downloading content to which the user has legal rights, including:

  • Your own content uploaded to YouTube
  • Content in the public domain
  • Content for which you have explicit written permission from the copyright holder
  • Content with Creative Commons licenses (CC BY, CC0, etc.) that permit downloading

2. User Responsibility

You are solely and fully responsible for:

  • Compliance with third-party copyright laws
  • Compliance with YouTube Terms of Service and Google's policies
  • Compliance with applicable laws in your jurisdiction
  • Consequences of illegally downloading copyrighted content

WARNING: Downloading content without permission from the copyright holder may violate:

  • Copyright laws in your jurisdiction
  • YouTube Terms of Service (Section 4.b)
  • Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
  • International copyright conventions

3. Prohibited Use

It is strictly prohibited to use the service for:

  • Downloading content without permission from the copyright holder
  • Commercial use of downloaded content without appropriate license
  • Distribution, publication, or resale of downloaded content
  • Violating YouTube's Terms of Service
  • Bypassing regional restrictions or age filters
  • Mass downloading of content (scraping)

4. Disclaimer of Liability

ClipTap:

  • Is not responsible for users' actions and their compliance with laws
  • Does not provide legal advice regarding copyright
  • Does not verify or control what content users download
  • Does not guarantee uninterrupted service operation
  • Is not liable for any damages caused by using the service
  • May discontinue service at any time without prior notice

5. Privacy Policy

  • We do not store downloaded video files longer than 1 hour
  • We do not collect users' personal data unnecessarily
  • We may keep request logs for technical and security purposes
  • We do not share user data with third parties except as required by law

6. Copyright Holder Cooperation

If you are a copyright holder and believe your rights have been violated, please contact us via @cliptap_bot. We will review your complaint and take necessary action.

7. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Recommendations for Legal Use

Use the service only for:

  • Downloading your own videos for backup purposes
  • Content with open licenses (CC BY, CC0)
  • Content for which you have written permission from the author
  • Educational purposes within fair use doctrine

When in doubt — always request permission from the copyright holder.

8. Applicable Law

These terms are governed by international copyright laws and laws of your jurisdiction. Disputes are resolved in accordance with applicable legislation.

By using ClipTap service, you confirm that you:

  • Have read and understood these terms of service
  • Agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations
  • Accept full responsibility for your actions
  • Understand the risks associated with copyright infringement