Terms of Service

Last Updated: December 28, 2025

Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using GopherUpload ("the Software"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the Software.

Description of Service

GopherUpload is an open-source tool that allows users to upload videos to YouTube using the YouTube Data API v3.

User Responsibilities

You Are Solely Responsible For:

Your Use of the Software: You bear full responsibility for how you use this Software.
Content You Upload: All videos, titles, descriptions, tags, and any other content you upload using this Software.
Compliance with Laws: Ensuring your use complies with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations.
YouTube Compliance: Adhering to YouTube's Terms of Service, Community Guidelines, and API Terms of Service.
Account Security: Maintaining the security of your YouTube account and OAuth tokens.
Content Rights: Ensuring you have the necessary rights, licenses, and permissions for all content you upload.

Prohibited Uses

You agree NOT to use this Software to:

Upload content that violates YouTube's Terms of Service or Community Guidelines
Upload copyrighted content without proper authorization
Spam, harass, or engage in any abusive behavior
Upload illegal, harmful, threatening, defamatory, or obscene content
Circumvent any YouTube rate limits or restrictions
Engage in any automated bulk uploading that violates YouTube's policies
Any activity that could result in harm to others or violate any laws

Disclaimer of Liability

NO WARRANTY

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NONINFRINGEMENT.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

THE AUTHOR(S) AND CONTRIBUTOR(S) OF THIS SOFTWARE SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR:

Any misuse of this Software by users
Any harm, damage, or loss resulting from the use of this Software
YouTube account suspensions, terminations, or bans resulting from your use of this Software
Content strikes, copyright claims, or any other penalties imposed by YouTube
Loss of data, revenue, or any other damages (direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive)
Any actions taken by Google, YouTube, or any third party against your account
Any legal consequences arising from your use of this Software

YOU USE THIS SOFTWARE ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the author(s) and contributor(s) of this Software from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Software.

Third-Party Services

This Software interacts with YouTube's API services. Your use is also subject to:

We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google or YouTube.

Modifications to the Software

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Software at any time without notice.

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service at any time. Continued use of the Software after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Termination

Your right to use this Software terminates automatically if you violate any of these terms. Upon termination, you must cease all use of the Software.

Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and the author(s) regarding the use of this Software.

By using GopherUpload, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

If you do not agree to these terms, do not use this Software.