Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of YouTube Transcribes ("the Service," "we," "us," or "our") operated by YouTube Transcribes ("Company," "we," "us," or "our").

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, then you may not access the Service.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

Description of Service

YouTube Transcribes is a web-based platform that provides automated transcription services for YouTube videos. Our Service includes:

Video Transcription: Converting YouTube video audio to text format
Multiple Formats: Exporting transcripts in SRT, VTT, TXT, and JSON formats
Account Management: User profiles, credit systems, and transaction history
Batch Processing: Handling multiple videos and playlist transcription
API Access: Programmatic access to transcription services (where available)

Account Terms

Account Creation

To use our Service, you must:

Be at least 13 years of age
Provide accurate and complete registration information
Maintain the security of your account credentials
Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

Account Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

Maintaining the confidentiality of your account information
All activities that occur under your account
Ensuring your contact information remains current
Complying with all applicable laws and regulations

Account Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including:

Breach of these Terms
Fraudulent or illegal activity
Abuse of our services or other users
Extended period of inactivity

Acceptable Use Policy

Permitted Uses

You may use our Service to:

Transcribe publicly available YouTube videos you have rights to
Generate transcripts for educational, research, or business purposes
Create accessibility content such as captions and subtitles
Export and use transcripts in compliance with copyright laws

Prohibited Uses

You may NOT use our Service to:

Transcribe copyrighted content without proper authorization
Process content containing hate speech, harassment, or illegal material
Attempt to reverse engineer or compromise our systems
Use automated tools to abuse our API or overwhelm our servers
Resell or redistribute our services without authorization
Violate YouTube's Terms of Service or Community Guidelines
Infringe upon intellectual property rights of others
Transmit malware, viruses, or harmful code

Credit System and Payments

Credit Usage

Our Service operates on a credit-based system:

Credits are consumed when transcribing videos
Credit costs may vary based on video length and quality
Free credits may be provided monthly for registered users
Additional credits can be purchased through our payment system
Credits are non-transferable and non-refundable

Payments and Billing

Payment terms:

All payments are processed securely through Stripe
Prices are subject to change with 30 days notice
Credits are delivered immediately upon successful payment
All sales are final unless otherwise required by law
You are responsible for all applicable taxes

Refund Policy

Refunds may be considered in the following circumstances:

Technical issues preventing service usage
Duplicate charges due to payment processing errors
Service unavailability for extended periods
Unauthorized charges on your account

Refund requests must be submitted within 30 days of purchase.

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Rights

YouTube Transcribe retains all rights to:

The Service platform, software, and algorithms
Our trademarks, logos, and brand materials
Technical improvements and innovations
User interface designs and layouts

Your Rights

You retain ownership of:

Original content you submit for transcription
Generated transcripts from your videos
Any derivative works you create from transcripts

You grant us a limited license to process your content solely for providing transcription services.

Copyright Compliance

You warrant that:

You have the right to transcribe submitted content
Your use does not infringe on third-party rights
You will comply with all applicable copyright laws
You will respect YouTube's terms and creator rights

Service Availability and Performance

While we strive to provide reliable service, we cannot guarantee:

100% Uptime: Maintenance, updates, or technical issues may cause temporary interruptions
Perfect Accuracy: Transcription accuracy depends on audio quality and may vary
Unlimited Processing: We may implement fair usage policies during high demand
Permanent Storage: Transcripts may be deleted after account closure or extended inactivity

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service with reasonable notice.

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy for detailed information about:

How we collect and use your information
Data security measures we implement
Your rights regarding your personal data
How to contact us about privacy concerns

Disclaimers and Limitations

Service Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING:

Accuracy or completeness of transcriptions
Uninterrupted or error-free operation
Security or data protection guarantees
Fitness for any particular purpose

Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL YOUTUBE TRANSCRIBE BE LIABLE FOR:

Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
Damages exceeding the amount paid for the Service
Issues arising from third-party services (YouTube, payment processors)

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability, so these limitations may not apply to you.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless YouTube Transcribe and its affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

Your use of the Service
Violation of these Terms
Infringement of third-party rights
Your content or transcription activities
Violation of applicable laws or regulations

Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable law. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through:

Good Faith Negotiation: We encourage direct communication to resolve issues
Mediation: Non-binding mediation before pursuing legal action
Arbitration: Binding arbitration for claims under $10,000 (where permitted by law)
Court Proceedings: Appropriate jurisdiction for larger claims

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:

Posting updated Terms on our website
Sending email notifications to registered users
Displaying prominent notices on the Service
Requiring acceptance for significant changes

Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Severability and Entire Agreement

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

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and YouTube Transcribe regarding the Service.

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