Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: January 2026

1. Agreement Acceptance

These Terms and Conditions ("Agreement") constitute a legally binding contract between you and Y2maate ("Platform", "Service", "we", "us"). Accessing or utilizing Y2maate signifies your unconditional acceptance of all provisions contained herein. If you disagree with any term, you must immediately discontinue use of our Platform. We reserve the authority to modify these Terms at our discretion, with continued usage constituting acceptance of revisions.

2. Service Definition

Y2maate operates as a web-based platform enabling users to download and convert multimedia content from YouTube and compatible video hosting services. The Platform facilitates format conversion including but not limited to MP4, MP3, and various audio/video codecs. Services are provided on an "as available" basis without guarantees of uninterrupted operation or error-free performance.

3. License Grant and Usage Restrictions

3.1 Authorized Usage

Y2maate grants users a revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited license for personal, non-commercial purposes. Permitted activities include:

  • Downloading content for personal offline consumption
  • Converting multimedia to alternative formats for private use
  • Accessing Services through compatible devices and browsers
  • Creating personal media archives within legal boundaries

3.2 Prohibited Activities

Users expressly agree to refrain from:

  • Commercial exploitation of downloaded content or Services
  • Downloading copyrighted materials without proper authorization
  • Redistributing, reselling, or publicly sharing downloaded content
  • Reverse engineering, decompiling, or modifying Platform infrastructure
  • Deploying automated systems, bots, or scrapers to access Services
  • Engaging in activities that compromise server stability or performance
  • Circumventing security measures or access controls
  • Violating applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
  • Using Services for unlawful purposes or fraudulent activities

4. Intellectual Property and Copyright

4.1 User Obligations

Users bear sole responsibility for ensuring legal compliance when downloading content through Y2maate. The Platform does not endorse, authorize, or facilitate copyright infringement. Users must:

  • Possess ownership rights or explicit permission for all downloaded content
  • Adhere to international copyright laws and intellectual property regulations
  • Secure necessary licenses or authorizations before downloading protected materials
  • Utilize downloaded content in accordance with applicable legal frameworks
  • Assume full legal liability for copyright violations

4.2 DMCA and Copyright Protection

Y2maate maintains strict compliance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and international copyright conventions. Rights holders believing their intellectual property has been infringed should submit formal notices with comprehensive documentation including copyright ownership proof and specific violation details.

5. Warranty Disclaimers

SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. Y2MAATE EXPLICITLY DISCLAIMS:

  • Warranties of merchantability, fitness for particular purposes, or non-infringement
  • Guarantees of uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free service operation
  • Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content or results
  • Security guarantees against viruses, malware, or malicious code
  • Specific outcome guarantees or performance benchmarks
  • Compatibility with all devices, browsers, or operating systems

Users acknowledge that Platform usage involves inherent risks and agree to use Services at their own discretion and risk.

6. Liability Limitations

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, Y2MAATE AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Loss of profits, revenue, data, business opportunities, or goodwill
  • Damages resulting from service use, inability to use, or service interruption
  • Third-party actions, content, or omissions
  • Unauthorized access, data breaches, or information alterations
  • Equipment damage, data loss, or system failures
  • Legal consequences arising from copyright violations

Our aggregate liability shall not exceed the fees paid for Services (zero for free users) within the twelve months preceding the claim.

7. User Conduct Standards

Users commit to ethical and lawful Platform usage, agreeing not to:

  • Interfere with Service operations or infrastructure integrity
  • Attempt unauthorized system access or security breach
  • Transmit malicious software, viruses, or harmful code
  • Engage in activities violating local, national, or international laws
  • Impersonate individuals, entities, or misrepresent affiliations
  • Harvest or collect user information without consent
  • Abuse, harass, or threaten other users or Platform operators

8. External Integrations and Third Parties

Y2maate may feature links to external websites or integrate third-party services (including content hosting platforms). We disclaim responsibility for:

  • Availability, accuracy, or content quality of third-party platforms
  • Third-party terms of service, privacy policies, or business practices
  • Damages, losses, or issues arising from third-party interactions
  • Changes or discontinuation of third-party services

Third-party service usage occurs at your sole risk and remains subject to their respective terms and conditions.

9. Service Modifications and Termination Rights

Y2maate reserves unrestricted rights to:

  • Modify, suspend, enhance, or discontinue Services without prior notice
  • Refuse service provision to any user for any legitimate reason
  • Terminate or restrict user access immediately without explanation
  • Update these Terms without advance notification
  • Implement usage limits or access restrictions
  • Remove features or alter Service functionality

We bear no liability for Service modifications, suspensions, or terminations affecting user access or experience.

10. Indemnification Obligations

Users agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Y2maate, its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and partners from all claims, demands, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from or related to:

  • Your Service usage or misuse
  • Violations of these Terms or applicable laws
  • Infringement of third-party intellectual property or other rights
  • Content you download, share, or distribute
  • Disputes with other users or third parties
  • Negligent or willful misconduct

11. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed according to international laws and legal principles applicable to internet services. Disputes arising from these Terms or Service usage shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with international arbitration rules. Users waive rights to jury trials and class action participation.

12. Severability and Enforceability

If any provision of these Terms is deemed invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by competent judicial authority, such determination shall not affect the validity or enforceability of remaining provisions, which shall continue in full force and effect.

13. Complete Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the complete and exclusive agreement between users and Y2maate concerning Service usage, superseding all prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications, and understandings, whether written or oral.

14. Communication and Notices

For inquiries, concerns, or legal notices regarding these Terms, contact us through our official contact page. All formal communications should include detailed information and contact details for response purposes.

By utilizing Y2maate, you affirm that you have thoroughly read, comprehended, and agreed to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions in their entirety.