Acceptable Use Policy

1. Purpose

This Acceptable Use Policy outlines prohibited activities when using Transcript Guru. Violations may result in account suspension or termination.

2. Prohibited Activities

You may not use Transcript Guru to:

2.1 Abuse and Fraud

• Create multiple accounts to circumvent plan limits or obtain additional free credits
• Use automated scripts, bots, or scrapers to access the Service beyond the provided API
• Attempt to bypass rate limits, credit limits, or other usage restrictions
• Share account credentials or allow others to use your account
• Exploit referral programs through self-referral, fake accounts, or other deceptive means

2.2 Illegal Content

• Extract transcripts from videos that contain illegal content in your jurisdiction
• Use the Service to facilitate copyright infringement beyond fair use
• Process content that promotes violence, hate speech, or exploitation

2.3 System Integrity

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, databases, or other users' accounts
• Introduce malware, viruses, or other harmful code
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service's infrastructure
• Probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of our systems without authorization

2.4 Commercial Misuse

• Resell, redistribute, or sublicense access to the Service without written permission
• Use the Service to build a competing product or service
• Systematically download and redistribute transcripts for commercial purposes without compliance with YouTube's Terms of Service

3. Fair Use

We support legitimate use of transcripts for education, research, accessibility, content creation, and personal reference. We expect users to respect the intellectual property rights of video creators and comply with applicable copyright laws.

4. Rate Limits

The Service enforces rate limits based on your plan tier to ensure fair access for all users. Attempting to circumvent these limits is a violation of this policy. If you need higher limits, consider upgrading your plan or contacting us for enterprise arrangements.

5. Reporting Violations

If you become aware of any violation of this policy, please report it to [email protected].

6. Enforcement

We may respond to violations with:

• A warning with a request to cease the prohibited activity
• Temporary account suspension
• Permanent account termination
• Reporting to law enforcement where required

The severity of the response depends on the nature of the violation, whether it is a first offense, and its impact on other users or the Service.

7. Contact

Questions about this policy can be directed to [email protected].