PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE SERVICE. DownSub ("DownSub", "we", "us", "our") provides downsub.com, a free tool that lets you download subtitles from YouTube and other supported video platforms (the "Service").

These Terms of Use apply to the public DownSub website at https://downsub.com. Services provided through app.downsub.com are governed by separate terms, available at https://app.downsub.com/terms.

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must stop using the Service.

1. Changes to These Terms

We may change these Terms at any time. The current version is always available on this page, and the "Last updated" date at the top shows when it last changed. Changes take effect on that date; continued use of the Service after that date means you accept the updated Terms. If you do not agree with an update, you must stop using the Service. These Terms may be available in several languages; if there is any difference between versions, the English version prevails.

2. Eligibility

You may use the Service only if you are at least 13 years old (or the minimum age required in your country), or you have your parent or guardian's permission, and your use of the Service is permitted under the laws that apply to you.

3. The Service

The Service is free to use and does not require an account. It is supported by advertising. You may use the Service if and when it is available; we do not guarantee that it will be available at all times, and some features may not work correctly. We may add, change, limit, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time, with or without notice.

Donations are voluntary. They support the Service but do not unlock features or create any additional rights or obligations.

4. Acceptable Use

The Service is intended solely for private, personal use (fair use). DownSub acts only as a technical service provider that creates a copy of publicly available online content at your request. DownSub does not host, own, or grant any rights in the subtitles you download through the Service, and assumes no liability towards you or any third party for the legality, copyright status, or permissibility of that content. You are solely responsible for ensuring that your use of the content, including any download, redistribution, public display, or commercial use, complies with copyright law and the terms of service of the source platform. Any commercial use of content obtained through DownSub without permission from the rights holder is strictly prohibited.

You also agree not to use the Service to:

• Download or redistribute content in violation of copyright or the terms of service of the source platform (including YouTube's Terms of Service);
• Make commercial use of downloaded content without permission from the rights holder;
• Send excessive or automated requests, for example with bots or scripts, or circumvent rate limits or other technical restrictions;
• Resell the Service, or build a competing service on top of DownSub's systems, without our written agreement;
• Submit links or content that are unlawful, infringing, defamatory, or malicious;
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service, or attempt to reverse engineer its protected components.

You bear full responsibility for your use of the Service and the content you obtain through it. DownSub is a technical intermediary and does not grant you any rights in third-party content; obtaining those rights is your responsibility.

5. No Affiliation

DownSub is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by YouTube or any other video platform it supports. All platform names and trademarks belong to their respective owners and are used only to identify the platforms the Service works with.

6. Advertising

The Service displays advertisements provided by third parties. We do not endorse the advertisers or the products and services they offer. Any dealings between you and an advertiser, including purchases, are solely between you and that advertiser.

7. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its software, user interface, branding, and documentation, is owned by DownSub and its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Service for your own personal purposes, subject to these Terms. We claim no ownership over the third-party content you obtain through the Service.

8. Third-Party Sites and Content

The Service interacts with third-party platforms and may contain links to third-party sites ("Linked Sites"). We do not control and are not responsible for Linked Sites or their content. Including a link does not imply endorsement. You are solely responsible for verifying that your use of third-party content through DownSub is lawful in your jurisdiction.

9. Suspension of Access

We may block, limit, or suspend your access to the Service at any time if we believe you have breached these Terms or are abusing the Service. Sections that by their nature should survive (including intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, and indemnity) continue to apply.

10. Warranty Disclaimer

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Service and all content are provided "AS IS", "WITH ALL FAULTS" and "AS AVAILABLE". DownSub, its suppliers and licensors make no representations, warranties or conditions, express, implied or statutory, and disclaim any implied warranties of merchantability, merchantable quality, fitness for a particular purpose, title, quiet enjoyment, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Service will meet your requirements; will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free; that subtitles, which come from the source platforms or are generated automatically, will be accurate or complete; or that defects will be corrected. You access content at your own risk.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, DownSub and its suppliers will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, revenue, data, or goodwill, arising out of or related to your use of the Service. Because the Service is provided free of charge, our aggregate liability for any claim arising out of or relating to the Service will not exceed USD 50.

You may have additional rights under your local laws that these Terms cannot change; nothing here limits those rights.

12. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless DownSub from any claim, damage, or expense (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the Service, the content you obtain through it, or your violation of these Terms or any law or third-party right.

13. Contact

For questions, complaints, or claims about the Service, email [email protected].