Terms of Use

Effective date: January 1, 2025. Last updated: April 28, 2026.

Welcome to YouAreTube. By accessing or using our website at https://youaretube.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our service.

1. Service Description

YouAreTube provides a free, web-based platform that converts YouTube video URLs into downloadable audio and video files in various formats (MP3, MP4, FLAC, M4A, WAV, WEBM, AAC, OPUS, OGG, and others). The service is intended for personal, non-commercial use only.

The conversion process is performed by a third-party API (api2.youaretube.com) which handles the technical processing. By using our service, you acknowledge and agree that your requests are processed through this external service.

2. Acceptable Use

You agree to use YouAreTube only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. Specifically, you agree not to:

3. Copyright and Intellectual Property

Our content: All content, design, layout, code, logos, and features of YouAreTube are owned by or licensed to us and are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, redistribute, modify, or create derivative works from any part of this website without our prior written permission.

Third-party content: YouTube videos and their associated audio/video content are owned by their respective creators and rights holders. YouAreTube does not host, store, or distribute any video or audio content. We merely provide a tool that facilitates conversion of publicly accessible YouTube URLs into different formats.

4. Fair Use and Personal Use

We believe in the principle of Fair Use under copyright law. Converting a YouTube video for personal, educational, or transformative purposes may qualify as fair use in some jurisdictions. However:

5. DMCA Compliance

YouAreTube respects the intellectual property rights of others and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe that our service is being used in a manner that infringes your copyright, please submit a DMCA notice to [email protected] with the following information:

Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, we will review the claim and take appropriate action, which may include blocking access to specific URLs or features. We reserve the right to file counter-notices where appropriate.

6. Age Restriction

YouAreTube is intended for users who are at least 13 years of age. By using our service, you represent that you are at least 13 years old. If you are under 13, you may not use our service. If we become aware that a user is under 13, we will take steps to restrict their access.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

YouAreTube may contain links to or integrate with third-party websites and services, including:

We are not responsible for the content, terms, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party sites or services. You access them at your own risk.

8. Donations

YouAreTube is free to use. We accept voluntary donations through Ko-fi to help cover hosting and operational costs. Donations are entirely optional and do not grant any additional rights, features, or warranties. All donations are non-refundable.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

YouAreTube is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including but not limited to:

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, YouAreTube, its owners, operators, and affiliates shall not be liable for:

The total aggregate liability for any claims related to YouAreTube shall not exceed the amount you paid (if any) to use the service in the 12 months preceding the claim (which is typically $0, as our service is free).

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless YouAreTube and its owners, employees, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:

12. Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of YouAreTube at any time without prior notice. This includes, but is not limited to:

We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the service.

13. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to YouAreTube at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Upon termination, your right to use the service will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Seychelles, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Seychelles.

15. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of YouAreTube after any changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, while the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and YouAreTube regarding your use of the service and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.

18. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, wish to report a copyright concern, or need to contact us for any other reason, please reach out to us at: