Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 2024

Welcome to YouTube Thumbnail Downloader. By accessing or using our service, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully before using our website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using YouTube Thumbnail Downloader (the "Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

YouTube Thumbnail Downloader is a free web-based tool that allows users to:

• Extract thumbnail images from YouTube videos
• Preview thumbnails in various resolutions
• Download thumbnail images for personal use

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind.

3. User Responsibilities

By using our Service, you agree to:

• Use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms
• Not use the Service to infringe on any intellectual property rights
• Respect YouTube's Terms of Service and copyright policies
• Not use the Service to download content you do not have permission to use
• Not attempt to overload, hack, or disrupt the Service
• Not use automated systems or bots to access the Service excessively

4. Intellectual Property and Copyright

Important copyright information:

• YouTube video thumbnails are the property of their respective content creators and YouTube
• Downloaded thumbnails should only be used for personal, non-commercial purposes or as permitted by fair use laws
• Users are responsible for ensuring they have the right to use any downloaded content
• We do not claim ownership of any thumbnails accessed through our Service
• Our Service merely provides a convenient way to access publicly available thumbnail URLs from YouTube

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Accuracy, reliability, or availability of the Service
• That the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• That defects will be corrected
• That the Service is free of viruses or other harmful components

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, YouTube Thumbnail Downloader and its operators shall not be liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill
• Service interruptions or errors
• Any misuse of downloaded content by users
• Any damages resulting from your use of or inability to use the Service

7. Third-Party Services

Our Service relies on YouTube's publicly available thumbnail URLs. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by YouTube or Google. Your use of YouTube content is subject to YouTube's Terms of Service and Google's Privacy Policy.

8. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Violate any laws in your jurisdiction
• Infringe upon the rights of others
• Transmit any malicious code or harmful content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers

9. Service Modifications and Termination

We reserve the right to:

• Modify or discontinue the Service at any time without notice
• Refuse service to anyone for any reason
• Remove or modify features of the Service
• Change these Terms of Service at any time

Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

10. Indemnification

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

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your misuse of downloaded content

11. Fair Use and Educational Purpose

This Service is intended for:

• Personal, non-commercial use
• Educational and research purposes
• Fair use as defined by copyright law
• Creating thumbnails for video references with proper attribution

Users are responsible for determining whether their use of downloaded content falls under fair use.

12. Age Restriction

You must be at least 13 years old to use this Service. If you are under 18, you must have parental or guardian consent to use the Service.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

14. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except where prohibited by law.

15. Severability

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

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Email: support@yourdomain.com

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and YouTube Thumbnail Downloader regarding the use of our Service.

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