Terms of Service

By accessing and using VidLoad.cc (the "Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement.

Key Principle: VidLoad.cc is designed as a privacy-first, client-side video analysis tool. All processing occurs locally in your browser.

VidLoad.cc provides:

• Video Player: Browser-based video playback for various formats
• Video Analysis: Client-side metadata extraction using FFmpeg.wasm
• HLS Stream Analysis: Technical analysis of HLS streams and manifests
• Privacy-First Processing: All operations occur locally in your browser

Content Responsibility

You are solely responsible for:

• Legal Use: Ensuring you have rights to analyze the videos you process
• Copyright Compliance: Respecting intellectual property rights
• Content Appropriateness: Not using the service for illegal content
• Privacy of Others: Respecting privacy when processing shared content

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use VidLoad.cc for:

• Processing copyrighted content without permission
• Analyzing content that violates applicable laws
• Attempting to reverse engineer the service
• Malicious activities or security testing without permission
• Automated scraping or bulk processing that impacts service performance

VidLoad.cc is provided as a free service:

• No Fees: No subscription, usage, or hidden fees
• No Advertising: No ads or sponsored content
• Open Source: Source code available under MIT License
• Best Effort: Service provided on "best effort" basis

VidLoad.cc operates with privacy-by-design principles:

• No Data Collection: We do not collect, store, or process personal data
• Local Processing: All video analysis occurs in your browser
• No Upload: Video files never leave your device
• No Tracking: No analytics, cookies, or user tracking

For complete details, please review our Privacy Policy.

VidLoad.cc Service

• Open Source: VidLoad.cc source code is available under MIT License
• Third-party Libraries: We use open-source libraries (FFmpeg.wasm, HLS.js, etc.)
• Brand Name: "VidLoad.cc" name and branding remain our property

User Content

• You Retain Rights: You retain all rights to content you analyze
• No Claims: We make no claims to your content or analysis results
• Local Storage: Analysis results stored locally remain yours

Service "As-Is"

VidLoad.cc is provided "AS-IS" without warranties of any kind:

• No Accuracy Guarantee: Video analysis results may not be 100% accurate
• No Compatibility Guarantee: May not work with all video formats or browsers
• No Availability Guarantee: Service may be temporarily unavailable
• No Support Guarantee: Free service with community-based support

Limitation of Liability

VidLoad.cc requires:

• Modern Browser: Chrome 90+, Firefox 88+, Safari 14+, or Edge 90+
• JavaScript Enabled: Required for all functionality
• WebAssembly Support: For FFmpeg.wasm video processing
• Local Storage: For history and preferences (optional)

Performance Note: Video analysis performance depends on your device's processing power and available memory.

VidLoad.cc may process videos from external URLs provided by users:

• Direct Access: Your browser directly accesses external URLs
• No Endorsement: We do not endorse or control external content
• User Responsibility: You are responsible for ensuring legal access
• No Liability: We are not liable for external content or services

VidLoad.cc embraces open source principles:

• MIT License: Source code available under permissive open source license
• Community Contributions: We welcome bug reports and improvements
• Transparency: All functionality is auditable through public code
• Educational Use: Code may be used for learning and educational purposes

Regarding service availability:

• Your Access: You may stop using the service at any time
• No Data Loss: Since data is stored locally, you retain everything
• Service Continuation: We aim to maintain the service long-term
• Open Source Backup: Even if the service ends, code remains available

We may update these terms periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use constitutes acceptance of new terms.

Our Commitment: Any changes will maintain our privacy-first, open-source principles.

For questions, issues, or feedback:

• GitHub Issues: Primary support channel for bug reports and features
• Community Support: User community assistance via discussions
• Documentation: Check README and code comments for technical details

These terms are governed by applicable laws. Since VidLoad.cc processes no personal data and operates client-side, jurisdictional issues are minimal.

Disputes should be resolved amicably through our open-source community channels.