Terms of Service

Last updated: August 20, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using ScribeVids ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

ScribeVids provides AI-powered video transcription and SEO content generation services for videos from:

  • YouTube (including YouTube Shorts)
  • TikTok
  • Instagram (Reels and Videos)
  • Vimeo
  • X (Twitter)
  • LinkedIn

3. User Accounts

Account Creation

You may use the Service without an account for basic functionality. Creating an account provides additional features including:

  • Processing history and analytics
  • Social media account connections
  • Enhanced access to private content
  • Export and sharing capabilities

Account Security

You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the security of your account
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Immediately notifying us of unauthorized use

4. Acceptable Use

Permitted Uses

You may use the Service to:

  • Transcribe videos you own or have permission to process
  • Generate SEO content for legitimate business purposes
  • Create derivative content from public videos under fair use
  • Analyze content for research or educational purposes

Prohibited Uses

You may not:

  • Process copyrighted content without permission
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Abuse or overload our systems
  • Attempt to reverse engineer our technology
  • Use the Service for harassment, spam, or malicious purposes
  • Share account credentials with others
  • Submit content containing personal information of others

5. Content and Intellectual Property

Your Content

You retain ownership of content you submit. By using the Service, you grant us a limited license to:

  • Process your submitted videos for transcription
  • Generate SEO content based on transcripts
  • Store and display results in your account
  • Use aggregated, anonymized data for service improvement

Generated Content

You own the transcripts and SEO content generated by our Service, subject to:

  • Rights of the original video content owners
  • Applicable fair use and copyright laws
  • These Terms of Service

Our Intellectual Property

The Service, including software, algorithms, and design, is protected by intellectual property laws and owned by ScribeVids.

6. Privacy and Data Use

Your privacy is important to us. Our data practices are governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

7. Pricing and Payment

Cost Structure

Our pricing is based on:

  • Video duration (per minute processed)
  • Current rate: $0.030 per minute
  • Includes transcription and SEO content generation
  • No hidden fees or subscription requirements

Payment Terms

For paid features (when implemented):

  • Payment is required before processing
  • Refunds are provided for technical failures
  • Prices may change with notice

8. Service Availability

We strive to maintain high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted service. We may:

  • Perform maintenance that temporarily affects availability
  • Modify or discontinue features with notice
  • Limit usage to prevent abuse

9. Disclaimers and Limitations

Service Disclaimer

The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee:

  • Accuracy of transcriptions or generated content
  • Availability of third-party video platforms
  • Compatibility with all video formats
  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, ScribeVids shall not be liable for:

  • Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
  • Damages exceeding the amount paid for the Service
  • Actions of third-party video platforms

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ScribeVids from claims arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Violation of these Terms
  • Infringement of third-party rights
  • Your submitted content

11. Termination

Your Right to Terminate

You may stop using the Service at any time and delete your account through your dashboard.

Our Right to Terminate

We may suspend or terminate your access for:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Illegal or harmful activities
  • Extended periods of inactivity
  • Technical or security concerns

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where ScribeVids operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms periodically. We will:

  • Notify users of material changes
  • Update the "last modified" date
  • Provide reasonable notice before changes take effect

14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact us at:

Important: These Terms constitute a legal agreement. Please read them carefully and contact us if you have questions before using the Service.