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Terms of Use

Last Updated: October 15, 2025

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using Universal Video Downloader ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

Description of Service

Universal Video Downloader is a free web-based tool that allows users to download videos from various platforms including YouTube, TikTok, X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, and others. The Service converts and delivers video content in MP4 or MP3 format.

Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes. Specifically, you agree NOT to:

• Download copyrighted content without proper authorization or fair use justification
• Violate any intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or other rights of third parties
• Download content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, or otherwise objectionable
• Use the Service to infringe on the terms of service of third-party platforms
• Attempt to reverse engineer, hack, or compromise the security of the Service
• Use automated systems (bots, scripts) to abuse or overload the Service
• Resell, redistribute, or commercially exploit downloaded content without proper rights
• Use the Service in any way that could damage, disable, or impair our servers

Intended Use Cases

The Service is intended for legitimate purposes such as:

• Downloading your own content from platforms for backup purposes
• Downloading content explicitly licensed under Creative Commons or similar open licenses
• Educational use and research under fair use doctrine
• Downloading public domain content
• Personal offline viewing of content you have rights to access

Copyright and Intellectual Property

We respect intellectual property rights and expect our users to do the same. The Service is a tool that facilitates downloads; we do not host, store, or control the content available on third-party platforms.

If you believe copyrighted content is being accessed through our Service in violation of copyright law, please contact us at corysmth144@gmail.com.

User Responsibility

You acknowledge and agree that:

• You are solely responsible for your use of downloaded content
• You will comply with all applicable laws and third-party terms of service
• You will not hold Universal Video Downloader liable for your actions
• You have obtained necessary permissions or have valid fair use justification for downloaded content

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 or fitness for a particular purpose
• Guarantees of uninterrupted or error-free service
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or quality of downloaded content
• Guarantees that the Service will meet your requirements

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Universal Video Downloader and its operators shall not be liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill
• Damages resulting from your use or inability to use the Service
• Any actions taken by third parties regarding your use of downloaded content
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data

Third-Party Platforms

The Service interacts with third-party platforms (YouTube, TikTok, etc.). We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by these platforms. Use of our Service does not grant you any rights under the terms of service of these third-party platforms.

Service Availability

We strive to maintain reliable service but do not guarantee:

• Continuous, uninterrupted, or secure access to the Service
• Compatibility with all video platforms at all times
• Availability of specific quality options or formats
• Freedom from errors, viruses, or other harmful components

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time without notice.

Rate Limiting and Abuse Prevention

To ensure fair access for all users, we implement rate limiting. Excessive use or abuse of the Service may result in temporary or permanent blocking of access.

Donations and Ads

The Service is free to use. Donations via Ko-fi and optional ad viewing are purely voluntary and do not:

• Create any contractual obligation or service level agreement
• Grant any additional rights or features
• Entitle you to refunds or compensation

Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Use by reference.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Universal Video Downloader and its operators from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms of Use
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
• Your violation of applicable laws or regulations

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the United States.

Severability

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

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

Termination

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

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Universal Video Downloader regarding the use of the Service.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

Email: corysmth144@gmail.com

By using Universal Video Downloader, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.