Terms of
Service

Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("ToS", "Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User") and the ClipsAI Studio project ("Service", "we", "us"). By downloading, installing, or using ClipsAI Studio in any form, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you are using ClipsAI Studio on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

Description of Service

ClipsAI Studio is an open-source, AI-powered video processing application that provides:

• Automatic Transcription — Speech-to-text via local Whisper models or Groq Whisper API
• AI-Powered Clip Finding — Using LLMs (Ollama, Groq, OpenRouter) to identify viral-worthy moments
• Video Export — Cutting, reformatting, silence removal, and subtitle burning via FFmpeg
• Multi-platform Output — TikTok (9:16), YouTube Shorts (9:16), Instagram (1:1), LinkedIn (16:9)

The Service is provided under the MIT License as open-source software. There is no warranty or commercial service-level agreement (SLA) associated with your use of this software.

Eligibility & Account

3.1 Age Requirement

You must be at least 13 years of age to use ClipsAI Studio. If you are under 18, you represent that you have obtained parental or guardian consent.

3.2 Third-Party Accounts

To use cloud-powered features, you may need accounts with third-party services:

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials for all third-party services.

Acceptable Use

You agree to use ClipsAI Studio only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others. You must NOT:

• Process copyrighted video content without authorization from the rights holder
• Use the Service to produce content that violates any applicable law or regulation
• Download, clip, or redistribute YouTube content in violation of YouTube's Terms of Service
• Attempt to overload, disrupt, or attack any third-party APIs integrated with the Service
• Use automated scripts to abuse the Service or third-party API rate limits
• Misrepresent your identity or the origin of content you process
• Use the Service to generate misinformation, deepfakes, or deceptive media

Content & Licenses

5.1 Your Content

You retain full ownership of all video content you upload or process through the Service. By using ClipsAI Studio, you grant the Service a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to process your content solely for the purpose of providing the Service functionalities you have requested.

5.2 AI-Generated Output

The clips, subtitles, transcripts, and other outputs generated by ClipsAI Studio are produced by AI models. We make no representation that these outputs are accurate, complete, or suitable for your intended use. You are solely responsible for reviewing and validating all AI-generated output before publication or distribution.

5.3 Open-Source License

The ClipsAI Studio source code is distributed under the MIT License. Copyright (c) 2026 ClipsAI Studio contributors. Permission is granted free of charge to any person obtaining a copy of this software to deal in the Software without restriction, subject to the inclusion of the above copyright notice and this permission notice in all copies or substantial portions of the Software.

Service Availability

6.1 No Uptime Guarantee

ClipsAI Studio is self-hosted, open-source software. We do not guarantee any level of uptime, availability, or performance. The operation of the Service depends on your own hardware, software dependencies, and third-party APIs — all of which are outside our control.

6.2 Third-Party Dependencies

The Service relies on third-party components that may change, degrade, or become unavailable:

• Groq API availability and rate limits
• OpenRouter model availability
• FFmpeg compatibility with your system
• Ollama model availability
• YouTube accessibility via yt-dlp

6.3 Updates and Modifications

We reserve the right to update, modify, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time without prior notice. Updates are distributed as new releases on the GitHub repository.

Termination

Since ClipsAI Studio is self-hosted software, "termination" refers to your continued right to use the software:

• You may stop using the software at any time by uninstalling it
• Your right to use the software may be revoked if you violate these Terms
• Upon termination, you must cease all use of the software and delete any copies you hold

All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination — including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability — shall survive.

Dispute Resolution

8.1 Informal Resolution First

Before filing any formal dispute, you agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us through the GitHub Issues page and giving us 30 days to respond.

8.2 Limitation on Claims

Any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms must be brought within one (1) year after the cause of action arises, or such claim is permanently barred.

8.3 Warranty Disclaimer & Liability Limits