1. Our Commitment to Copyright Compliance
YouConvert is committed to respecting intellectual property rights and complying with applicable copyright laws. We provide our conversion service as a tool for users to create personal copies of content they have the right to access.
- Legal Compliance: We operate within the bounds of applicable copyright laws
- Respect for Rights: We respect the intellectual property rights of content creators
- User Education: We provide information to help users understand their rights and responsibilities
- Cooperation: We cooperate with rights holders and legal authorities when appropriate
2. Fair Use and Personal Use
Our service is designed for legitimate personal use under fair use principles:
- Personal Copies: Creating personal copies of content you have legal access to
- Educational Use: Converting educational content for offline study
- Research Purposes: Converting content for research and analysis
- Accessibility: Creating accessible versions of content for personal use
- Backup Purposes: Creating personal backups of content you own or have licensed
3. What You Can Convert
You may convert content in the following circumstances:
- Public Domain Content: Content that is no longer protected by copyright
- Your Own Content: Content you have created and own the rights to
- Licensed Content: Content you have obtained through proper licensing
- Fair Use Content: Content that qualifies for fair use under applicable law
- Creative Commons: Content licensed under Creative Commons or similar licenses
4. What You Cannot Convert
You should not convert content in the following circumstances:
- Copyrighted Content: Without permission from the copyright holder
- Commercial Distribution: For commercial purposes without proper licensing
- Pirated Content: Content that has been illegally obtained or distributed
- Restricted Content: Content that is marked as private or restricted
- Infringing Content: Content that infringes on others' intellectual property rights
5. User Responsibilities
As a user of our service, you are responsible for:
- Legal Compliance: Ensuring your use complies with applicable copyright laws
- Rights Verification: Verifying you have the right to convert content
- Respect for Creators: Respecting the rights and interests of content creators
- Personal Use Only: Using converted content only for personal, non-commercial purposes
- No Distribution: Not distributing converted content without proper authorization
6. DMCA Compliance
We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and similar laws:
- Notice and Takedown: We respond to valid DMCA takedown notices
- Counter-Notification: We provide a process for counter-notifications
- Repeat Infringer Policy: We may terminate access for repeat infringers
- Designated Agent: We have a designated agent for copyright notices
7. Reporting Copyright Infringement
If you believe your copyright has been infringed, please contact us with:
- Identification: Clear identification of the copyrighted work
- Location: The location of the allegedly infringing content
- Contact Information: Your contact information and signature
- Good Faith Statement: A statement that you believe the use is not authorized
- Accuracy Statement: A statement that the information is accurate
8. International Copyright Laws
Copyright laws vary by country, and users are responsible for compliance with local laws:
- Local Compliance: Users must comply with copyright laws in their jurisdiction
- International Treaties: We respect international copyright treaties and agreements
- Regional Variations: Copyright laws may vary significantly between countries
- Legal Advice: Users should seek legal advice for specific copyright questions
9. Our Service and Copyright
Regarding our service and intellectual property:
- Our Rights: We own the rights to our website, software, and service
- User Content: We do not claim ownership of content you convert
- Third-Party Rights: We respect the rights of third-party content creators
- Service Availability: We may restrict access to protect copyright holders
10. Educational Resources
We provide educational resources to help users understand copyright:
- Copyright Basics: Information about copyright law and fair use
- Best Practices: Guidelines for responsible content use
- Legal Resources: Links to official copyright resources
- User Education: Regular updates on copyright developments
11. Contact Information
For copyright-related inquiries, please contact us:
- Copyright Agent: copyright@youconvert.site
- General Inquiries: Contact Us
- DMCA Notices: dmca@youconvert.site
- Response Time: We typically respond within 24-48 hours