Terms of Service
Before utilizing any services or websites operated by us, including videodown.org, it is essential that you thoroughly review the following terms and conditions of use.
This document outlines the binding "Terms" under which videodown.org (referred to as "we" or "us") offers services to you on its digital platforms, including the aforementioned website (collectively, the "Website"). These Terms form a legal contract between you and our company. By accessing, browsing, or otherwise using the Website (collectively, "using"), you signify that you have understood and consented to these Terms. Throughout this document, "you" or "your" pertains to you as an individual, any organization you represent, its agents, successors, and affiliated parties, as well as any devices used. If you do not consent to these legally binding Terms, you must exit the Website and stop all use of its services immediately.
1. User Eligibility
To use this Website, you must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. If the legal age of majority in your local jurisdiction is higher than eighteen, you must meet that higher age requirement. Usage of the Website is forbidden in any jurisdiction where it is prohibited by law. Your agreement to these Terms is compensated by our provision of the Grant of Use for the Website. You recognize and affirm that this is adequate consideration and that you have duly received it.
2. Grant of Use
We provide you with a limited, non-exclusive, and non-transferable right to access, use, and display the Website and all its available content (the "Content") on your personal computer or mobile device, strictly in accordance with these Terms. Your access and use of the Website are restricted to personal, non-commercial purposes.
We reserve the right to terminate this grant at our own discretion, for any reason, with or without providing prior notice. In the event of termination, we may, though are not required to: (i) deactivate or erase your account, (ii) block your email or IP address to prevent further use of the Website, and/or (iii) remove any of your User Submissions (defined below). You pledge not to attempt any use of the Website following such a termination. While your right to use the Website ceases upon termination, all other sections of these Terms will remain in effect. You agree that we bear no liability to you or any third party for the termination of your usage grant.
3. Intellectual Property
The Content available on the Website, with the exception of User Submissions and Third-Party Content, is considered "Proprietary Materials." This includes, but is not limited to, text, graphics, images, music, videos, software, and trademarks. These materials are owned by or licensed to us. All Proprietary Materials are protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws in various jurisdictions, including domestic and international regulations. We retain all rights to our Proprietary Materials.
Unless explicitly stated otherwise, you are prohibited from copying, modifying, publishing, distributing, selling, creating derivative works from, or otherwise exploiting any part of the Content.
4. User Submissions
You bear complete responsibility for all materials you upload, transmit, create, or otherwise make available through the Website. This includes any audio files you generate or modify via the Website (collectively, "User Submissions"). Be aware that User Submissions may not always be retractable. You understand that disclosing personal details in User Submissions could make you personally identifiable, and we offer no guarantee of confidentiality for such submissions.
You are solely accountable for your User Submissions and the outcomes of posting them. For all your User Submissions, you confirm and warrant the following:
Furthermore, you agree not to provide any material that:
We do not claim ownership of User Submissions or Third-Party Content. You or the relevant third-party licensor retains all copyrights to User Submissions, and you are responsible for safeguarding those rights. You grant us an irrevocable, worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and sub-licensable license to reproduce, display, distribute, adapt, modify, publish, and otherwise use User Submissions for any purpose.
You represent that you have the authority to grant the rights mentioned herein. You acknowledge that we can, at our discretion, refuse to publish, remove, or block any User Submission for any reason, with or without notice. You agree to defend and indemnify us against any third-party claim that your User Submissions infringe on their intellectual property rights or violate the law.
5. Content on the Website
You acknowledge that while using the Website, you will encounter content from various sources, including other users and automated systems ("Third-Party Content"), and that we are not responsible for this content. You may be exposed to material that is inaccurate, offensive, or harmful, and you agree to waive any legal or equitable claims you might have against us regarding such content.
We do not claim ownership over Third-Party Content. The respective third parties retain all rights to their content. You understand that we do not assume responsibility for monitoring the Website for inappropriate content. If we choose to monitor content, we are not obligated to modify or remove it.
All Content on the Website is provided "AS-IS" for your personal use only. You must not use, copy, reproduce, or exploit the Content for any other purpose without the prior written consent of its respective owners. We reserve the right to refuse, remove, or block access to any Content at our discretion.
6. User Conduct
You guarantee that all information you provide to us is accurate and that you have the authority to agree to these Terms and perform your obligations hereunder. You authorize us to monitor and log your activities on the Website.
As a condition of use, you agree to the following:
We reserve the right to take legal action against any user for unauthorized use of the Website, which may include civil or criminal proceedings. Any violation of this agreement subjects you to liquidated damages of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for each offense. If the violation leads to legal action or harm to any party, the liquidated damages increase to one hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) per violation.
7. Services on the Website
You recognize that the Website functions as a general-purpose search engine and tool. It allows you to search for music across various websites and download audio from online videos and other sources. The Website must only be used in compliance with the law. We do not endorse or permit any use of the Website that violates any law. We do not store User Submissions for more than a transitory period required to allow users to download their content.
8. Fees
You understand that we reserve the right to charge for any of our services and to modify our fees at our discretion. If your access to the Website is terminated due to a breach of these Terms, you will not be eligible for a refund of any fees paid. All fee-related matters are governed by additional terms that may be posted on the Website.
9. Privacy Policy
We maintain a separate Privacy Policy, and your acceptance of these Terms also indicates your assent to the Privacy Policy. We may amend the Privacy Policy at any time by posting the changes on the Website. Your continued use of the Website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of them.
10. Copyright Claims
We hold the intellectual property rights of others in high regard. You are prohibited from infringing upon the copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights of any party. We may, at our discretion, remove any Content that we believe violates these rights and may terminate your use of the Website for submitting such Content.
REPEAT INFRINGER POLICY: In line with our policy on repeat infringement, any user for whom we receive three good-faith, effective complaints within a continuous six-month period will have their grant of use for the Website terminated.
While not subject to United States law, we voluntarily adhere to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe your copyrighted work is being infringed upon on the Website, please send a notification to [Insert Your Contact Email Here].
An effective notification must be a written communication that includes substantially the following:
If your content is removed due to a copyright claim, you may provide a counter-notification with specific required information, including your consent to the jurisdiction of the courts in Anguilla.
11. Modification of These Terms
We hold the right to update these Terms at any time by posting the amended version on the Website. No other form of notification may be provided. YOUR CONTINUED USE OF THE WEBSITE AFTER SUCH CHANGES ARE POSTED SIGNIFIES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE AMENDMENTS, WHETHER OR NOT YOU HAVE READ THEM.
12. Indemnification and Release
You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from all damages and third-party claims, including legal fees, that arise from your use of the Website or your violation of these Terms. If you have a dispute with other users or third parties, you release us from any and all claims and damages related to such disputes.
13. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitations of Liabilities
PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY, AS IT LIMITS OUR LIABILITY TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
The Website is provided on an "AS-IS" basis, without any express or implied warranties. We disclaim all warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE. This includes damages arising from reliance on any Content, or the interruption, suspension, or termination of the Website.
WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS, BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT ANY ERRORS IN THE CONTENT WILL BE CORRECTED. ANY CONTENT DOWNLOADED IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. YOUR SOLE REMEDY FOR DISSATISFACTION IS TO CEASE USING THE WEBSITE. IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR MAXIMUM LIABILITY RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE EXCEED $100.
14. Legal Disputes
To the maximum extent permitted by law, these Terms and any dispute between you and us are governed by the laws of Anguilla, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. FOR ANY CLAIM YOU BRING AGAINST US, YOU CONSENT TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION AND VENUE OF THE COURTS IN ANGUILLA. YOU AGREE TO BRING CLAIMS ONLY IN YOUR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS PART OF ANY CLASS ACTION. You also waive any right to a jury trial for any dispute arising from these Terms.
15. General Terms
These Terms represent the complete agreement between you and us, superseding all prior agreements. Our failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision. If any part of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the rest will remain in effect. These Terms do not confer any rights on any third party. You may not assign these Terms without our prior written consent, but we may assign them without restriction. We may provide notices to you via email, regular mail, or postings on the Website. The section titles are for convenience only. If this agreement is translated into a language other than English, the English version shall control in case of any conflict.