Terms of Service

Effective Date: 7/02/2024

Welcome to **Sithole Granite** (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the **Clipping Tool** website, desktop applications, APIs, and related services (collectively, the “Service”). By creating an account, accessing, or using the Service, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, you may not use the Service. ---

# 1. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old, or the minimum legal age in your jurisdiction, to use the Service. If you are using the Service on behalf of a company or organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that entity to these Terms. ---

# 2. Description of Service

The Service enables users to upload, edit, clip, process, store, export, and share video content through web and desktop software applications. Features may include: We may modify, suspend, or discontinue features at any time. ---

# 3. User Accounts To access certain features, you may need to create an account. You agree to: * Provide accurate and current information * Maintain the security of your credentials * Be responsible for all activities under your account * Notify us immediately of unauthorized access We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms. --- # 4. User Content ## 4.1 Ownership You retain ownership of any videos, audio, images, text, metadata, or other materials you upload or create using the Service (“User Content”). ## 4.2 License to Us By uploading or submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, store, reproduce, process, modify, and display the content solely for: * Operating the Service * Improving functionality * Providing support * Generating clips, previews, thumbnails, and exports This license ends when your content is permanently deleted from our systems, except where retention is required by law or backup processes. ## 4.3 Responsibility for Content You are solely responsible for your User Content and represent that: * You own the content or have all necessary rights * Your content does not violate any law or third-party rights * Your content does not infringe copyrights, trademarks, privacy, or publicity rights --- # 5. Prohibited Conduct You agree not to: * Use the Service for unlawful purposes * Upload infringing, defamatory, or harmful content * Circumvent security measures or access restrictions * Reverse engineer or copy the Service * Use bots or automated systems to abuse the platform * Interfere with servers or infrastructure * Upload malware or malicious code * Use the Service to harass or exploit others We may investigate violations and take appropriate action, including account suspension or legal action. --- # 6. Copyright and DMCA Policy We respect intellectual property rights and expect users to do the same. If you believe content on the Service infringes your copyright, you may submit a takedown notice to: **DMCA Agent:** [Name] [Email Address] [Physical Address] Your notice must include: * Identification of the copyrighted work * Identification of the allegedly infringing material * Contact information * A statement of good-faith belief * A statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate We may remove allegedly infringing content and terminate repeat infringers. --- # 7. AI Features Certain features may use artificial intelligence or automated systems to generate clips, captions, summaries, recommendations, or edits. You acknowledge that: * AI-generated outputs may contain errors or inaccuracies * Outputs may not be unique * You are responsible for reviewing generated content before publication or distribution We do not guarantee the accuracy or suitability of AI-generated results. --- # 8. Subscription and Payments Some features may require a paid subscription. By purchasing a subscription, you agree that: * Fees are charged in advance on a recurring basis * Subscription renewals occur automatically unless canceled * Fees are non-refundable except where required by law We may change pricing with reasonable notice. Failure to pay may result in suspension or loss of access to paid features. --- # 9. Desktop Application License Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to install and use the desktop application for personal or internal business purposes. You may not: * Resell or sublicense the software * Modify or create derivative works * Decompile or reverse engineer the software except where prohibited by law --- # 10. Third-Party Services The Service may integrate with third-party platforms such as video hosting providers, social networks, cloud storage providers, or payment processors. We are not responsible for: * Third-party services * Their availability * Their content or policies Your use of third-party services may be governed by separate terms. --- # 11. Privacy Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in the Privacy Policy. --- # 12. Data Storage and Availability We do not guarantee permanent storage of User Content. You are responsible for maintaining backups of your files and exports. We may impose storage limits, retention periods, or bandwidth restrictions. --- # 13. Termination You may stop using the Service at any time. We may suspend or terminate access immediately if: * You violate these Terms * Your use creates legal or security risks * Required by law Upon termination: * Your right to use the Service ends * We may delete your content and account data according to our retention policies --- # 14. Disclaimer of Warranties THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING: * MERCHANTABILITY * FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE * NON-INFRINGEMENT * UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OPERATION We do not guarantee: * Continuous availability * Data preservation * Compatibility with all devices or software --- # 15. Limitation of Liability TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR: * INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES * LOSS OF PROFITS OR DATA * BUSINESS INTERRUPTION * CONTENT LOSS OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU TO US DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM. Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations, so portions of this section may not apply. --- # 16. Indemnification You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Company and its affiliates, employees, and partners from claims arising out of: * Your use of the Service * Your User Content * Your violation of these Terms * Your infringement of third-party rights --- # 17. Governing Law These Terms are governed by the laws of [Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts located in [Jurisdiction]. --- # 18. Changes to These Terms We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will provide notice through the Service or by email. Continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. --- # 19. Contact Information For questions regarding these Terms, contact: **Sithole Granite** mngz636@gmail.com https://mngz47.github.io/machine/ ---