Acceptable Use Policy

Guidelines for appropriate use of SocialSnap services

Acceptance of Policy

By using SocialSnap, you agree to comply with this Acceptable Use Policy. Violation of this policy may result in suspension or termination of your access to our services.

Policy Overview

This Acceptable Use Policy outlines the acceptable and prohibited uses of SocialSnap. The policy is designed to protect our service, our users, and the broader internet community from inappropriate, illegal, or harmful activities.

Acceptable Uses

SocialSnap may be used for:

  • Personal Use: Downloading videos for personal viewing and entertainment
  • Educational Purposes: Downloading content for legitimate educational use with proper attribution
  • Research: Collecting publicly available content for academic or non-commercial research
  • Content Preservation: Downloading content you have created or have permission to preserve
  • Fair Use: Downloading content for purposes that qualify as fair use under copyright law

Prohibited Uses

You may NOT use SocialSnap for:

  • Copyright Infringement: Downloading content without permission from the copyright owner
  • Commercial Use: Using downloaded content for commercial purposes without authorization
  • Mass Downloading: Automated or systematic downloading of large amounts of content
  • Circumventing Restrictions: Bypassing digital rights management (DRM) or access controls
  • Illegal Content: Downloading content that is illegal, obscene, or harmful
  • Harassment: Using content to harass, threaten, or harm individuals
  • Impersonation: Downloading content to impersonate others or misrepresent identity
  • Malicious Activities: Using the service to distribute malware or engage in hacking
  • Violating Terms: Violating social media platforms' terms of service
  • Abusing Service: Overloading our servers or attempting to disrupt service

Content Restrictions

You must not download or attempt to download:

Copyrighted Material

Content you don't have permission to use, unless it qualifies as fair use

Private Content

Videos that are not publicly available or require login to access

Age-Restricted Content

Content that requires age verification or is inappropriate for minors

Illegal Material

Content that violates laws, including hate speech, terrorism, or criminal activities

User Responsibilities

As a user of SocialSnap, you are responsible for:

  • Ensuring you have the right to download any content
  • Complying with all applicable laws and regulations
  • Respecting intellectual property rights
  • Using the service in a lawful and ethical manner
  • Not using the service to violate others' rights
  • Reporting any violations of this policy that you encounter

Monitoring and Enforcement

We reserve the right to:

  • Monitor usage of our service to ensure compliance with this policy
  • Investigate violations or potential violations
  • Take appropriate action against violators
  • Cooperate with law enforcement and copyright holders
  • Modify this policy at any time without prior notice

Consequences of Violation

Violation of this policy may result in:

  • Warning: Notification of violation and request to cease
  • Temporary Suspension: Temporary loss of access to our services
  • Permanent Ban: Permanent termination of access
  • IP Blocking: Blocking of IP addresses associated with violations
  • Legal Action: Cooperation with legal authorities and copyright holders
  • Civil Liability: Potential civil lawsuits from affected parties

Reporting Violations

To report violations of this Acceptable Use Policy:

  1. Email: abuse@socialsnap.com
  2. Include: Specific details of the violation
  3. Provide: URLs or evidence of the violation
  4. State: Your relationship to the reported content

We investigate all reports promptly and take appropriate action.

Policy Updates

We may update this Acceptable Use Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated effective date.

Your continued use of SocialSnap after changes to this policy constitutes acceptance of those changes.

Agreement

By using SocialSnap, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Acceptable Use Policy. You also agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.