Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to VidNavigator AI. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our video search and analysis platform, including our website, API services, mobile applications, and related services (collectively, the “Service”), operated by VidNavigator AI (“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.

2. Description of Service

VidNavigator AI is a comprehensive video analysis platform that provides the following services:

• Video Search: Search through YouTube videos and uploaded content based on transcripts and metadata
• Video Analysis: Analyze video content for insights, themes, and key information
• Transcription Services: Convert speech in videos to text transcripts
• Scene Analysis: Analyze video scenes and visual content
• Developer API: Programmatic access to our video analysis and search capabilities
• Video Upload: Upload and process personal video content

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features of our Service, you must create an account. You may sign up using your Google account or other supported authentication methods. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

3.2 Account Responsibility

• You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
• You must provide accurate and complete information when creating your account
• You must keep your account information up to date
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• You may not share your account credentials with others

3.3 Account Termination

You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings. We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in prohibited activities.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

4.1 Permitted Uses

You may use our Service for lawful purposes only, including:

• Searching and analyzing publicly available video content
• Transcribing your own video content
• Using our API for legitimate business purposes
• Educational and research purposes
• Content creation and journalism (in compliance with fair use)

4.2 Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
• Upload or analyze content that infringes copyright or other intellectual property rights
• Use the Service for illegal surveillance or monitoring
• Attempt to reverse engineer, hack, or compromise our systems
• Upload malware, viruses, or other malicious content
• Engage in spam, harassment, or abusive behavior
• Violate YouTube's Terms of Service when analyzing YouTube content
• Exceed API rate limits or attempt to circumvent usage restrictions
• Use our Service to compete directly with us or create a similar service

5. Content and Copyright

5.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of any content you upload to our Service. By uploading content, you grant us a limited license to process, analyze, and store your content solely for the purpose of providing our services to you.

5.2 Third-Party Content

When analyzing YouTube or other third-party content, you acknowledge that such content is owned by third parties and subject to their respective terms and copyright protections. Our analysis of such content does not grant you any rights to the underlying content.

5.3 Copyright Compliance

We respect intellectual property rights and expect our users to do the same. If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed, please contact us with a detailed notice including:

• Description of the copyrighted work
• Location of the allegedly infringing material
• Your contact information
• Statement of good faith belief that use is not authorized
• Statement of accuracy and authority to act on behalf of copyright owner

6. API Terms

6.1 API Access

Our API provides programmatic access to our video analysis capabilities. API access is subject to usage quotas, rate limits, and additional terms specific to your subscription plan.

6.2 API Usage Restrictions

• Respect rate limits and usage quotas
• Do not attempt to circumvent API restrictions
• Cache API responses responsibly to minimize unnecessary calls
• Do not sublicense API access to third parties without permission
• Include proper attribution when required

6.3 API Keys and Security

Keep your API keys secure and do not share them publicly. You are responsible for all usage associated with your API keys. Report any suspected unauthorized use immediately.

7. Subscription and Payment

7.1 Subscription Plans

We offer various subscription plans with different features and usage limits. Free accounts have limited functionality, while paid subscriptions provide enhanced features and higher usage quotas.

7.2 Payment Terms

• Subscription fees are billed in advance on a recurring basis
• All fees are non-refundable except as required by law
• We may change subscription prices with 30 days' notice
• Failed payments may result in service suspension
• You may cancel your subscription at any time

7.3 Free Tier

Our free tier provides limited access to our services. Usage is subject to quotas and may be restricted during peak times. Free tier users may see advertisements or promotional content.

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

By using our Service, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

9. Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with third-party services including YouTube, Google Cloud Platform, and others. Your use of these integrated services is subject to their respective terms of service:

• YouTube: YouTube Terms of Service
• Google: Google Terms of Service
• Stripe: Stripe Services Agreement

10. Service Availability

While we strive to maintain high availability, we do not guarantee that our Service will be available 100% of the time. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or circumstances beyond our control.

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

11. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

11.1 Service Disclaimer

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

11.2 Accuracy Disclaimer

While we strive for accuracy in our video analysis and transcription services, we cannot guarantee 100% accuracy. Results may vary based on video quality, audio clarity, and other factors.

11.3 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 USE, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless VidNavigator AI, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

13. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration or in the courts of [Your Jurisdiction].

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

15. Termination

Either party may terminate this agreement at any time. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect, including intellectual property rights, disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining Terms will remain in full force and effect.

17. Contact Information

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