📜 Terms of Service
Please read these terms carefully before using our service
Last Updated: October 23, 2024
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to Social Media Downloader. By accessing or using our website and services (“Service”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
2. Description of Service
Social Media Downloader is a free web-based tool that allows users to download public content from various social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Twitter/X, Pinterest, and Telegram.
2.1 Service Features
- Download videos, photos, and stories from supported platforms
- No registration or login required
- Free to use with no hidden charges
- Multiple quality options when available
- API access for developers (separate terms may apply)
2.2 Service Limitations
- We can only download publicly available content
- We cannot access private accounts or protected content
- Download availability depends on source platform policies
- Service uptime is not guaranteed
3. User Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old (or 16 in the EU) to use our Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.
If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
4. Acceptable Use Policy
4.1 Permitted Uses
You may use our Service to:
- ✅ Download publicly available content for personal use
- ✅ Create backups of your own content
- ✅ Download content with proper authorization
- ✅ Use downloaded content in compliance with copyright laws
4.2 Prohibited Uses
You agree NOT to use our Service to:
- ❌ Violate any laws or regulations
- ❌ Infringe on intellectual property rights
- ❌ Download content without permission for commercial purposes
- ❌ Harass, abuse, or harm another person
- ❌ Distribute malware or conduct phishing
- ❌ Attempt to hack, overload, or disrupt our Service
- ❌ Scrape or data mine our website
- ❌ Bypass rate limits or restrictions
- ❌ Remove watermarks or attribution without permission
- ❌ Download content from private or protected accounts
- ❌ Use automated tools or bots (except through our official API)
5. Intellectual Property & Copyright
5.1 Content Ownership
Important: We do NOT own the content you download. All downloaded content belongs to the original creators/copyright holders.
5.2 User Responsibilities
You are solely responsible for:
- Ensuring you have the right to download and use content
- Complying with copyright laws and platform terms of service
- Obtaining necessary permissions from content creators
- Using content in accordance with fair use and attribution requirements
5.3 Fair Use
Downloaded content should be used for personal, non-commercial purposes. Commercial use requires explicit permission from the copyright holder.
5.4 DMCA Compliance
We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed, see our DMCA Policy.
6. Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you consent to our privacy practices.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
OUR SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose
- Non-infringement of third-party rights
- Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
- Uninterrupted or error-free service
- Security or virus-free operation
We do not guarantee that our Service will meet your requirements or that downloads will always be successful.
8. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
- We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- We shall not be liable for any loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
- Our total liability shall not exceed $100 USD
- We are not responsible for content downloaded using our Service
- We are not liable for actions taken by users that violate copyright or other laws
Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability, so these limitations may not apply to you.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Social Media Downloader, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use or misuse of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of another party
- Your violation of applicable laws or regulations
10. Third-Party Services
Our Service interacts with third-party platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, etc.). We are not responsible for:
- Changes to third-party platform APIs or policies
- Service interruptions caused by third-party platforms
- Content or practices of third-party websites
- Third-party terms of service violations
You are responsible for complying with the terms of service of each platform you download from.
11. Service Modifications and Termination
11.1 Modifications
We reserve the right to:
- Modify or discontinue the Service (or any part) at any time
- Change features, functionality, or availability
- Add or remove supported platforms
- Impose limits on usage or downloads
We will not be liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.
11.2 Termination
We may terminate or suspend access to our Service immediately, without notice, for:
- Violation of these Terms
- Fraudulent or illegal activity
- Actions that harm the Service or other users
- Any reason, at our sole discretion
12. Governing Law and Disputes
12.1 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law provisions.
12.2 Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these Terms or use of the Service shall be resolved through:
- Good faith negotiations
- Binding arbitration (if negotiations fail)
- Jurisdiction in the courts of [Your State/Country] (as a last resort)
12.3 Class Action Waiver
You agree to resolve disputes individually. You waive the right to participate in class actions, class arbitrations, or representative actions.
13. Miscellaneous
13.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Social Media Downloader.
13.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.
13.3 Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.
13.4 Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.
13.5 No Agency
Nothing in these Terms creates any partnership, joint venture, employment, or agency relationship.
14. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Support: [email protected]
Address: 123 Download Street, Tech City, TC 12345, United States
Contact Form: Contact Us
By using Social Media Downloader, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.