Disclaimer

Last updated: 4/6/2026

Important Legal Notice

Please read this disclaimer carefully before using HoldVid.

1. Educational and Personal Use Only

HoldVid is intended for educational and personal use only. Users must respect copyright laws and intellectual property rights. Downloading copyrighted content without permission is illegal in most jurisdictions.

2. No Liability for User Actions

HoldVid and its operators are not responsible for how users choose to use the downloaded content. Users are solely responsible for ensuring their use complies with applicable laws and platform Terms of Service.

3. Platform Terms Compliance

Most social media platforms prohibit downloading content from their services:

  • YouTube's Terms of Service prohibit downloading videos without explicit permission
  • TikTok's Terms prohibit unauthorized downloading
  • Instagram's Terms restrict content downloading
  • Facebook and Twitter have similar restrictions

Using HoldVid may violate these platforms' Terms of Service. Proceed at your own risk.

4. Copyright Disclaimer

HoldVid does not host, store, or own any videos. We merely provide a tool that extracts publicly available video URLs using third-party APIs. Content creators retain all rights to their content.

5. No Warranties

HoldVid is provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied. We do not guarantee that the service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that downloads will always succeed.

6. Third-Party Services

HoldVid relies on third-party APIs and services. We are not responsible for their availability, accuracy, or changes to their functionality. These services may have their own terms and limitations.

7. Account Suspension Risk

Warning: Using video download tools may result in suspension or termination of your accounts on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter/X.

8. Legal Compliance

Users must comply with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws. HoldVid is not responsible for users who violate copyright laws or other regulations.

9. Fair Use

If you download content under "fair use" doctrine, ensure your use qualifies. Fair use typically includes commentary, criticism, education, or research, but has specific legal requirements.

10. Recommended Practice

We recommend:

  • Only download content you have permission to use
  • Respect content creators and their rights
  • Use official platform features when available
  • Credit original creators when using their content
  • Consider supporting creators through official channels

Final Warning

By using HoldVid, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this disclaimer, and you accept all risks associated with downloading content from third-party platforms. Use this service responsibly and ethically.

Questions?

If you have questions about this disclaimer, please contact us.