Terms & Conditions

1. Agreement to Terms

Welcome to YouTube Thumbnail Downloader. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website and services. By accessing or using our service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our service.

We reserve the right to update, change, or replace any part of these Terms at any time. It is your responsibility to check this page periodically for changes. Your continued use of the service following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

2. Description of Service

YouTube Thumbnail Downloader provides a free online tool that allows users to:

• Extract thumbnail images from YouTube videos
• Download thumbnails in various quality formats
• Preview thumbnails before downloading
• Access educational information about YouTube content

Our service is provided "as is" and we make no guarantees about the availability, accuracy, or quality of the service.

3. Eligibility and Account Requirements

3.1 Age Requirements

You must be at least 13 years old to use our service. By using this service, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement. If you are under 18, you must have permission from a parent or legal guardian to use our service.

3.2 No Account Required

Our service does not require account creation or registration. However, you are still bound by these Terms when using our service.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

4.1 Permitted Uses

You may use our service for legitimate purposes, including:

• Personal reference and education
• Research and analysis
• Content creation inspiration
• Academic purposes
• Fair use under applicable copyright laws

4.2 Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use our service for any of the following purposes:

• Violating any local, national, or international law
• Infringing on intellectual property rights of others
• Distributing malware, viruses, or harmful software
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Using automated systems to scrape or download content in bulk
• Reselling or redistributing downloaded content without authorization
• Commercial use without proper licensing or permission
• Impersonating others or providing false information
• Harassing, threatening, or defaming others
• Interfering with or disrupting our service

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Third-Party Content

All YouTube video thumbnails accessed through our service are the property of their respective copyright holders. We do not claim ownership of any thumbnails downloaded through our service.

5.2 Our Intellectual Property

The YouTube Thumbnail Downloader website, including its design, code, text, graphics, and other content (excluding third-party thumbnails), is owned by us and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute our website code or design
• Create derivative works based on our service
• Use our branding or trademarks without permission
• Reverse engineer or decompile our service

5.3 User Responsibility

You are solely responsible for ensuring that your use of downloaded thumbnails complies with applicable copyright laws and the rights of content creators. We are not responsible for any copyright infringement or misuse of downloaded content.

6. Privacy and Data Collection

Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy. By using our service, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy. We recommend reviewing our Privacy Policy to understand how we handle your information.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, OUR SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties that the service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
• Warranties that defects will be corrected
• Warranties regarding security or data protection

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL YOUTUBE THUMBNAIL DOWNLOADER, ITS OWNERS, OPERATORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities
• Loss of data or information
• Business interruption or downtime
• Personal injury or property damage
• Legal actions by third parties
• Cost of substitute services

Our total liability for any claims arising from your use of the service shall not exceed $100 USD.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless YouTube Thumbnail Downloader and its owners, operators, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of our service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of third parties, including intellectual property rights
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations

10. Third-Party Services and Links

Our service may contain links to third-party websites or services, including YouTube. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for any third-party sites, information, materials, products, or services. You acknowledge and agree that:

• We are not liable for any harm or damages related to third-party services
• You should review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit
• Your interactions with third parties are solely between you and the third party

11. Service Modifications and Termination

11.1 Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our service at any time without prior notice. This includes:

• Adding or removing features
• Changing service availability
• Updating technical requirements
• Modifying pricing (if applicable in the future)

11.2 Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms
• Abusive or harmful behavior
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Excessive or automated use of our service

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which we operate, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

12.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our service shall be resolved through:

1. Good faith negotiation between the parties
2. Mediation if negotiation fails
3. Binding arbitration if mediation fails

You agree to waive the right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration.

13. Geographic Restrictions

We make no representations that our service is appropriate or available for use in all locations. Those who access our service do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and YouTube Thumbnail Downloader regarding your use of our service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

16. No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms will be effective only if in writing and signed by an authorized representative.

17. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

18. Acknowledgment

BY USING YOUTUBE THUMBNAIL DOWNLOADER, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, YOU MUST NOT USE OUR SERVICE.