Terms of Service
Last updated: March 28, 2026
1. Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using FastClip.dev ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part, you may not access the Service.
2. Description of Service
FastClip.dev is a pay-as-you-go video clipping tool available as a REST API and browser-based interface. Users can clip segments from YouTube and hundreds of supported video platforms, manually with timestamps or automatically using AI. Clips can be exported as MP4, MP3, or GIF.
FastClip.dev is a video editing/clipping tool, not a video downloader. All messaging, functionality, and enforcement reflect this distinction.
3. Accounts
- You must provide a valid email address to create an account
- Email verification is required before you can deposit funds or use paid features
- You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials and API keys
- You must not share your account or API keys with others
- You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account
4. Payments & Billing
- FastClip.dev operates on a pay-as-you-go model. No subscriptions, no monthly fees
- New accounts receive a $5.00 free balance after email verification (one-time, cannot be withdrawn)
- Minimum deposit: $5.00
- All deposits are non-refundable. See our Refund Policy for details
- Balance is reserved (deducted) when a job starts. If the job fails, the reserved amount is automatically refunded to your balance
- You are never charged for failed clips
- Payments are processed securely by our third-party payment processor
5. Pricing
| Action | Price |
|---|---|
| Manual clip (720p / 1080p) | $0.10 |
| AI auto-clip (first segment) | $0.20 |
| Additional AI segments (each) | $0.10 |
| AI analyze (timestamps only, no video) | $0.10 |
We reserve the right to modify pricing with 30 days' notice. Price changes do not affect your existing balance.
6. Acceptable Use
When using FastClip.dev, you agree to the following:
You must:
- Only clip content you have the legal right to use
- Comply with the terms of service of the source platforms (YouTube, TikTok, etc.)
- Comply with all applicable copyright laws and regulations
- Use clips for legitimate purposes (commentary, review, fair use, research, education, social media content creation)
You must not:
- Use the Service to download full videos. You must provide start and end timestamps (max 10 minutes)
- Redistribute copyrighted content or use the Service for piracy
- Circumvent technological protection measures implemented by content owners
- Attempt to bypass rate limits, usage restrictions, or security measures
- Use automated tools to abuse the Service (exceeding normal API usage is fine)
- Resell, sublicense, or redistribute access to the Service
- Process content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, or otherwise objectionable
7. Content Responsibility & Indemnification
FastClip.dev is a content processing tool. We do not host, curate, or endorse any third-party content.
You are solely responsible for ensuring you have the necessary rights to clip the content you submit. You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless FastClip.dev and its operators from and against all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and fees (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights (including copyright)
- Any content clipped or processed through your account
8. API Keys & Security
- API keys are shown once on creation. We cannot recover them (keys are stored hashed)
- You are responsible for keeping your API keys secure
- If you suspect a key is compromised, revoke it immediately from your dashboard
- We are not liable for unauthorized usage of your API keys
- API Reload (charging saved cards via API) is off by default. If enabled, we strongly recommend setting a reload password and/or email confirmation
9. Rate Limits & Constraints
- API rate limit: 60 requests per minute per API key
- API Reload rate limit: 10 reloads per hour per API key
- Maximum clip length: 10 minutes
- Maximum source video length: 4 hours
- Concurrent jobs per user: 5
- Download links expire after 24 hours
- Exceeding rate limits returns a 429 status code. Wait and retry
10. Service Availability
- The Service is provided "as is" and "as available"
- We do not guarantee compatibility with all video platforms. Third-party sites may block access at any time
- If a source platform blocks access, this is not a breach of these Terms
- We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time
- We reserve the right to remove support for specific platforms without notice
- Scheduled maintenance and service disruption notices will be communicated via email when possible
11. Account Termination
- You may delete your account at any time from the Settings modal
- Upon deletion, all remaining balance is forfeited. Deposits are non-refundable
- We may suspend or terminate your account immediately if you violate these Terms
- Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately
- Account data is permanently deleted upon account deletion, except transaction records retained for legal/tax compliance
12. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, FastClip.dev shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or use.
Our total liability for any claims under these Terms is limited to the amount you deposited in the 12 months preceding the claim.
13. DMCA & Copyright
- We respond to valid DMCA takedown notices within 48 hours
- We maintain a repeat infringer policy. Accounts with multiple valid DMCA complaints will be terminated
- To submit a DMCA takedown notice, email admin@cliprender.dev with the required information
14. Intellectual Property
The FastClip.dev Service, including its design, branding, and functionality, is our property and is protected by intellectual property laws. Nothing in these Terms grants you a license to use our trademarks or branding.
If you provide feedback or suggestions about the Service, you grant us an unrestricted, royalty-free license to use that feedback for any purpose.
15. General
- Governing law: These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States of America
- Disputes: Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration
- Severability: If any provision is held invalid, the remainder continues in full effect
- Entire agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Refund Policy, constitute the entire agreement
- Changes: We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance
16. Contact
Questions about these Terms? Contact us at:
admin@cliprender.dev