Terms &
Conditions

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using ClipsAI Studio ("the Application", "the Software", "the Service"), you ("User", "you", "your") agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately cease use of the Application.

These Terms apply to all users of the Application, including but not limited to users who contribute content, information, and other materials or services.

Description of Service

ClipsAI Studio is an AI-powered video clipping application that:

• Automatically transcribes video audio using Whisper (local) or Groq Whisper API (cloud)
• Analyzes video content using large language models (LLMs) including Groq, OpenRouter, and/or Ollama
• Identifies and extracts the most engaging or relevant segments from long-form video content
• Applies subtitles, reformatting, silence removal, and auto-reframing to exported video clips
• Supports multiple output formats for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and LinkedIn

User Responsibilities

3.1 Content Ownership

You represent and warrant that you own all rights to the video content you upload, OR you have obtained all necessary permissions and licenses from the rightful owner(s) to process said content.

3.2 Prohibited Uses

You agree NOT to use the Application to:

• Process, reproduce, or distribute video content you do not own or have rights to
• Violate any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation
• Generate or distribute defamatory, obscene, threatening, or harassing content
• Infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party
• Attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Application
• Use the Application commercially without appropriate authorization
• Upload content containing malware, viruses, or other harmful code
• Circumvent, disable, or interfere with security-related features

3.3 API Key Usage

If you configure third-party API keys (Groq, OpenRouter, HuggingFace, etc.):

• You are solely responsible for the security and usage of your own API keys
• You must comply with the terms of service of each respective third-party provider
• Costs incurred from API usage are entirely your responsibility
• You must not share, distribute, or embed API keys in any public repository

Intellectual Property

4.1 Application License

ClipsAI Studio is licensed under the MIT License. You may use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the Software subject to the MIT License terms.

4.2 Third-Party Libraries

This Application makes use of numerous open-source libraries. You agree to comply with the individual licenses of each component.

4.3 Output Content

Video clips and subtitle files generated by the Application are your property, subject to any rights held by the original video content owners.

Privacy & Data

5.1 Local Processing

ClipsAI Studio is designed to operate primarily on your local machine. When using local AI models (Whisper, Ollama), your video content is NOT transmitted to any external server.

5.2 Cloud API Usage

When you opt to use cloud-based services:

• Groq Whisper API: Audio data is transmitted to Groq's servers for transcription.
• OpenRouter / LLM APIs: Text (transcripts, prompts) is transmitted to respective provider servers.
• YouTube (yt-dlp): Content downloaded from YouTube is subject to YouTube's Terms of Service.

5.3 No Developer Data Collection

The Application's developers do not collect, store, or transmit any of your personal data, video content, or API credentials. All data remains on your local machine unless you explicitly configure cloud services.

5.4 Output Files

Temporary files and output clips are stored in your configured output directory. You are responsible for managing and securing these files.

Third-Party Services

The Application integrates with the following third-party services. Your use is governed by their respective terms:

You are solely responsible for compliance with any and all third-party terms of service.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The developers do not warrant that the Application will be error-free or uninterrupted, that AI-generated transcriptions or clips will be accurate, or that any defects will be corrected.

Limitation of Liability

This limitation applies regardless of whether the claim is based on warranty, contract, tort, statute, or any other legal theory, and whether or not the developers have been advised of the possibility of such damage.

Copyright & DMCA

If you believe that any content processed or displayed by the Application infringes upon your copyright, please contact us with the following information:

1. A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
2. Identification of the material you claim is infringing
3. Your contact information (name, address, phone number, email)
4. A statement of good faith belief that the use is unauthorized
5. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

GPU & Hardware Usage

By using this Application with GPU acceleration:

• You acknowledge that AI processing is computationally intensive and may impact system performance
• You are responsible for ensuring your hardware meets minimum requirements
• The developers are not liable for any hardware damage resulting from compute workloads
• You are responsible for complying with CUDA/GPU driver license terms (NVIDIA, AMD, etc.)

Docker & Containerization

When deploying ClipsAI Studio via Docker:

• You are responsible for securing your containerized environment
• GPU passthrough to containers requires appropriate NVIDIA drivers and licenses
• Container image usage is subject to Docker Hub's Terms of Service
• You must ensure proper volume permissions for output directories
• API keys and secrets must be passed via environment variables, never baked into images

Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Application after any modification constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

We recommend checking this document periodically for any updates.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of competent courts.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please reach out through the following channels:

Acknowledgment

ClipsAI Studio is an open-source project. These Terms were last updated on March 7, 2026.