Terms of Service

Introduction and Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Video Compressor, a permanently free online video compression tool that runs locally in your browser. No account or login is required. By accessing or using our service, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any of these terms, please do not use our service.

Use of the Service

Video Compressor provides a browser-based video compression tool that is permanently free and available without registration. Your videos are processed locally on your device and are not uploaded to our servers for compression.

You agree to use the service in accordance with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations. You are solely responsible for the videos you choose to compress and for ensuring you have the right to use and process them.

No Account Required

1. No Login: You do not need to create an account, sign in, or provide personal registration details to use Video Compressor.
2. No Credits or Subscriptions: The service is permanently free. There are no credit packs, usage fees, or subscription charges for standard video compression.
3. Local Use: Compression runs in your browser on your device. You control your files before, during, and after processing.

Content and Intellectual Property Rights

Your Content

• Ownership: You retain ownership of the videos you process using our service.
• Local Processing: Because compression runs in your browser, your video files are not sent to our servers for processing. We do not claim ownership of your videos or compressed outputs.
• Your Responsibility: You are responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable laws and third-party rights when using the service.

Our Content

• Service Technology: The Video Compressor platform, including its website, software, and underlying technology, is protected by intellectual property laws and remains the property of Video Compressor.
• Trademarks: The "Video Compressor" name, logo, and related marks are trademarks of Video Compressor.

Prohibited Content and Activities

You agree not to use Video Compressor to process, compress, or handle any of the following:

Prohibited Videos and Materials

• Illegal content: Videos that are illegal under applicable law, including but not limited to child sexual abuse material, content promoting terrorism, or other criminal content.
• Obscene or harmful sexual content: Non-consensual intimate imagery, pornography involving minors (or appearing to involve minors), or other sexually exploitative material.
• Violent or extremist content: Content that promotes extreme violence, terrorism, or hatred in a manner prohibited by law.
• Infringing content: Videos for which you do not have the necessary rights, licenses, or permissions (including copyrighted material you are not authorized to process).
• Malware and abusive files: Files designed to harm devices, networks, or other users, or to bypass security measures.
• Other prohibited material: Any content that is fraudulent, deceptive, or otherwise violates applicable laws or the rights of others.

Other Prohibited Activities

• Misuse of Service: Using the service for deceptive, fraudulent, or misleading purposes.
• Reverse Engineering: Attempting to reverse engineer, decompile, or extract our software or technology beyond what is permitted by law.
• Service Disruption: Interfering with or disrupting the security or performance of the service.
• Commercial Resale: Reselling or redistributing our service as a paid product without authorization.
• Automated Abuse: Using automated systems, bots, or scripts to abuse, overload, or scrape the service without permission.

Because compression is local, we may not see the videos you process. You remain fully responsible for ensuring your use complies with these Terms and applicable law. We may block access, refuse service, or take other appropriate action if we become aware of violations.

Video Processing

1. Local Processing: Video compression is performed in your browser using client-side technology. Processing speed and results may vary based on your device, browser, file size, and video format.

2. Quality: While we strive to provide reliable compression, results may vary depending on your source file and settings. Outputs are provided "as is" and we do not guarantee a specific file size reduction or quality outcome.

3. Limitations: The service may have technical limitations on file size, format, or device compatibility (for example, a maximum upload size shown in the tool interface).

4. No Server Upload for Compression: We do not receive your video files for the purpose of compression. Any site analytics or similar data collection is described in our Privacy Policy.

Free Service

• Video Compressor is offered permanently free for personal and lawful use.
• There is no requirement to pay, purchase credits, or subscribe to compress videos through the standard tool.
• We may display advertising (such as third-party ads) to support the free service. Ad providers may process data as described in our Privacy Policy and their own policies.
• We reserve the right to change how the free service is funded or presented, but we will not require login or paid credits for basic compression solely based on these Terms without updating this page.

Service Availability and Modifications

• Availability: We strive to maintain service availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues.
• Modifications: We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the service at any time without prior notice.
• Feature Changes: Features and compression options may be added, removed, or modified at our discretion.

Termination and Enforcement

We reserve the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate access to the service at our discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe:

• Violates these Terms of Service
• Involves prohibited or illegal video content
• Is harmful to other users, us, or third parties
• Involves fraudulent or abusive activity

Disclaimer of Warranties

The service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties or representations about:

• The accuracy, reliability, or quality of compression results
• The uninterrupted or error-free operation of the service
• The compatibility of the service with all devices, browsers, or video formats
• The security of data on your local device

We disclaim all warranties to the fullest extent permitted by law, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Video Compressor and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• The use of or inability to use the service
• The quality or outcome of compressed videos
• Loss of data on your device during local processing
• Your processing of prohibited or unlawful content
• Any errors or omissions in the service

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Video Compressor, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use of the service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property or privacy rights
• Videos you process using the service, including any prohibited content

Privacy and Data Collection

Video Compressor collects and processes data as described in our Privacy Policy. By using the service, you consent to our data practices as outlined there.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the service will be resolved in accordance with applicable law.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting on our website. Your continued use of the service after any changes signifies your acceptance of the updated terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

By using Video Compressor, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Thank you for choosing Video Compressor.