Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using YTAi ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you do not have permission to access the Service.

2. Description of Service

YTAi provides AI-powered YouTube channel monitoring and content analysis services, including:

Automated tracking of YouTube channels
AI-generated content summaries and insights
Topic-based digest creation
Notification and alert services
Analytics and reporting tools

3. Account Registration

3.1 Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old
You must provide accurate and complete information
You must not impersonate others
You are responsible for maintaining account security

3.2 Account Security

Keep your password confidential
Notify us immediately of unauthorized access
You are responsible for all activities under your account
We may suspend accounts that violate these Terms

4. Acceptable Use

4.1 You May:

Use the Service for personal or business purposes
Monitor publicly available YouTube content
Share digests within your organization
Export your data for backup purposes

4.2 You May Not:

Violate any laws or regulations
Infringe on intellectual property rights
Harass, abuse, or harm others
Attempt to circumvent Service limitations
Reverse engineer or decompile the Service
Use the Service for illegal monitoring or surveillance
Resell or redistribute the Service without permission
Create multiple accounts to bypass restrictions
Use automated systems to access the Service (except our API)
Transmit viruses or malicious code

5. Content and Intellectual Property

5.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of content you provide
You grant us a license to use your content for Service operation
You are responsible for your content's legality
We may remove content that violates these Terms

5.2 Our Content

The Service and its original content are our property
Our trademarks and logos are protected
You may not copy or distribute our content without permission
AI-generated summaries are provided under limited license

5.3 YouTube Content

YouTube content remains property of respective creators
We only process publicly available information
Content use must comply with YouTube's Terms of Service
We do not claim ownership of YouTube content

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Service is subject to our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you consent to:

Collection and processing of data as described
Storage of your preferences and settings
Analysis of usage patterns for improvement
Communication regarding Service updates

7. Payments and Billing

7.1 Subscription Plans

Plans are billed in advance on a recurring basis
Prices may change with 30 days' notice
All fees are non-refundable except as required by law
You authorize automatic payment collection

7.2 Free Trial

Trial periods are for new users only
Credit card may be required
Automatic conversion to paid plan unless cancelled
Trial features may differ from paid plans

7.3 Cancellation

Cancel anytime through your account settings
Access continues until end of billing period
No partial refunds for unused time
Data may be deleted after cancellation

8. Service Availability and Modifications

8.1 Availability

We strive for 99.9% uptime but do not guarantee it
Maintenance windows will be announced when possible
Service may be unavailable due to factors beyond our control
No liability for Service interruptions

8.2 Modifications

We may modify features at any time
Major changes will be announced
Continued use constitutes acceptance of changes
We may discontinue features with notice

9. API Usage

If you access our API:

Comply with rate limits and documentation
Do not share API keys
Use API only for intended purposes
We may revoke access for violations

10. Third-Party Services

10.1 YouTube Integration

Subject to YouTube API Services Terms of Service
We are not affiliated with YouTube or Google
YouTube functionality may change without notice
Compliance with YouTube policies required

10.2 Other Integrations

Third-party services have their own terms
We are not responsible for third-party services
Integration availability may change
Data sharing subject to Privacy Policy

11. Disclaimers and Limitations

11.1 Service Disclaimer

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

11.2 AI-Generated Content

AI summaries may contain errors or biases
Do not rely solely on AI output for critical decisions
Verify important information independently
We do not guarantee AI accuracy

11.3 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES.

11.4 Total Liability

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU IN THE PAST TWELVE MONTHS OR $100, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless YTAi, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from:

Your use of the Service
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any rights of others
Your content or activities

13. Termination

13.1 By You

Cancel your account anytime
Request data deletion per Privacy Policy
Termination is effective immediately

13.2 By Us

For violation of these Terms
For non-payment of fees
For extended inactivity
At our discretion with notice

13.3 Effect of Termination

Access to Service ceases immediately
Licenses granted to you terminate
Provisions that should survive will survive
No refund of prepaid fees

14. Dispute Resolution

14.1 Informal Resolution

14.2 Arbitration

Disputes not resolved informally will be settled by binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

14.3 Exceptions

You may bring claims in small claims court. Claims for injunctive relief may be brought in court.

14.4 Class Action Waiver

YOU WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO BRING CLAIMS AS A CLASS OR COLLECTIVE ACTION.

15. General Provisions

15.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.

15.2 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and YTAi.

15.3 Severability

If any provision is unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in effect.

15.4 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right is not a waiver of that right.

15.5 Assignment

You may not assign these Terms. We may assign our rights and obligations.

15.6 Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

16. Specific Service Terms

16.1 Channel Monitoring

Limited to publicly available channels
Maximum channels per plan limits apply
Historical data subject to availability
Monitoring frequency varies by plan

16.2 AI Processing

Processing time varies by content volume
Quality depends on source content
Languages supported may be limited
Custom models available on enterprise plans

16.3 Data Export

Available in standard formats
Export limits may apply
Some data may be excluded
Exports subject to rate limits

17. Business Terms

17.1 Enterprise Agreements

Custom terms available for enterprise customers.

17.2 Reseller Terms

Special terms apply to authorized resellers.

17.3 White Label

White label options subject to separate agreement.

18. Contact Information

General Inquiries: support@ytai.app
Legal Matters: legal@ytai.app
Business Development: business@ytai.app
Address: [Your Company Address]

19. Updates to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:

Posting a notice on our website
Sending you an email
Requiring acceptance for continued use

20. Acknowledgment

By using YTAi, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

Thank you for using YTAi!