Copyright Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025

youconvert.xyz deeply respects intellectual property rights and is fully committed to copyright compliance. This comprehensive policy outlines our commitment to protecting creators' rights, your responsibilities as a user, and how we handle copyright-related matters. Please read this policy carefully to understand your rights and obligations.

1. Our Commitment to Copyright Compliance

youconvert.xyz 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.xyz
  • General Inquiries: Contact Us
  • DMCA Notices: dmca@youconvert.xyz
  • Response Time: We typically respond within 24-48 hours