Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

Welcome to SocialDownloader! By using our service, you agree to these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully before using our video downloading platform.

Our Service

SocialDownloader is a free video downloading service that allows you to download videos from various social media platforms. Our service is supported by advertisements and operates on a best-effort basis.

🎯 What We Provide

• Video downloading from supported social media platforms
• Multiple format and quality options when available
• Free access to core functionality
• Best-effort customer support

⚠️ Service Limitations

• No guarantee of 100% uptime or availability
• Platform support may change based on technical constraints
• Download speeds and quality depend on source content
• Some content may not be downloadable due to platform restrictions

Your Responsibilities

📋 Acceptable Use

You agree to use SocialDownloader responsibly and legally:

• Respect Copyright: Only download content you have rights to, that is in public domain, or where you have explicit permission from the copyright holder
• Platform Compliance: Understand and accept that downloading may violate source platform terms of service
• Personal Use Only: Downloaded content should be for personal, non-commercial use unless you have proper rights
• Educational/Research Use: Consider fair use principles for educational or research purposes (consult legal counsel)
• No Abuse: Don't overload our servers or attempt to circumvent our systems
• Legal Compliance: Follow all applicable laws in your jurisdiction

🚫 Prohibited Activities

• Downloading copyrighted content without explicit permission from rights holders
• Using our service for commercial redistribution without proper licensing
• Mass downloading or systematic extraction of platform content
• Attempting to reverse engineer or hack our systems
• Creating automated tools to mass-download content
• Using the service in jurisdictions where such use is prohibited
• Downloading content for resale or commercial distribution

Advertising & Revenue

SocialDownloader is a free service funded entirely by advertising revenue. By using our service, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

• Mandatory Ads: Advertisements are essential to our business model and cannot be disabled
• Ad Targeting: We may use video metadata to show more relevant advertisements (you can opt-out)
• Third-Party Ads: Advertisements are served by third-party providers with their own terms
• No Ad-Free Option: We do not offer paid plans to remove advertisements

Intellectual Property

🏢 Our Rights

SocialDownloader, our logo, and our service are owned by us. You may not copy, modify, or redistribute our platform without permission.

📹 Downloaded Content

We do not claim ownership of any content you download. However, we are not responsible for copyright issues related to downloaded content. You must ensure you have proper rights to download and use any content.

📧 DMCA Compliance

If you believe content downloaded through our service infringes your copyright, please contact us at [email protected] with details. We will investigate and take appropriate action.

Service Availability & Changes

🔧 Service Reliability

As a web service, SocialDownloader may occasionally experience downtime, maintenance, or feature updates. We strive for maximum reliability and uptime but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service.

📱 Platform Support

Supported platforms may change due to:

• Technical limitations or API changes
• Platform policy updates
• Legal requirements
• Business decisions

🔄 Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our service at any time without prior notice. We are not liable for any modifications or discontinuation.

Disclaimers & Limitations

🛡️ Service Warranty

⚖️ Liability Limitations

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for:

• Any damages arising from use of our service
• Copyright infringement by users
• Loss of data or downloaded content
• Service interruptions or technical issues
• Actions of third-party platforms or advertisers

Privacy & Data

Your privacy is important to us. Our data collection and usage practices are detailed in our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these terms by reference.

Account Termination

Since SocialDownloader doesn't require user accounts, there are no accounts to terminate. However, we reserve the right to:

• Block access from specific IP addresses for abuse
• Implement rate limiting for excessive usage
• Refuse service to users violating these terms

Legal Framework

🌍 Jurisdiction & Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the state of Delaware. Any disputes will be resolved in the appropriate courts of Delaware, USA, unless prohibited by local law.

International Users: If you are located outside the United States, your local laws may also apply to your use of the service. You are responsible for compliance with all applicable local laws.

🚫 Geographic Restrictions

SocialDownloader may not be available or legal in all jurisdictions. Users are responsible for determining whether their use of the service complies with local laws. We reserve the right to restrict access from jurisdictions where the service may be prohibited.

📋 Severability

If any part of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable.

Terms Updates

We may update these Terms of Service as our service evolves. Significant changes will be announced on our website. Continued use of SocialDownloader after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

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