Terms of Service
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Welcome to SocialDock! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website and services for downloading content from various social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Threads, and other supported platforms.
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using SocialDock ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you do not have permission to access the Service.
Our Service is available only to individuals who are at least 13 years old. By using our Service, you represent and warrant that you are at least 13 years of age.
Service Description
SocialDock provides a free online tool that allows users to download publicly available content from various social media platforms including but not limited to:
- Instagram (photos, videos, reels, stories, carousels)
- Facebook (videos, images, stories)
- YouTube (videos, shorts)
- TikTok (videos, images)
- Twitter/X (videos, images)
- LinkedIn (posts, videos)
- Pinterest (pins)
- Threads (images, videos)
We do not host any content on our servers. We merely provide links to media that is already publicly available on these platforms.
Acceptable Use Policy
You agree to use our Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:
- Download or use content that infringes on any copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights
- Download private or protected content without proper authorization
- Use downloaded content for commercial purposes without permission from the content owner
- Redistribute, sell, or sublicense downloaded content
- Use the Service to harass, abuse, or harm another person
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Violate any local, state, national, or international law
- Attempt to bypass any measures we may use to prevent or restrict access to the Service
- Use automated systems or software to extract data from the Service (scraping)
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers/networks connected to the Service
- Upload viruses or other malicious code
Intellectual Property Rights
Content Ownership: We do not claim ownership of any content downloaded through our Service. All content belongs to their respective owners on the original platforms.
Copyright Compliance: Users are solely responsible for ensuring they have the right to download and use any content obtained through our Service. We respect intellectual property rights and expect our users to do the same.
Fair Use: Users must comply with fair use guidelines and copyright laws in their jurisdiction. Downloading content for personal, non-commercial use may be permitted under fair use, but users should verify this based on their local laws.
Service IP: The SocialDock service, including its original content, features, and functionality, is owned by SocialDock and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
User Responsibilities
As a user of our Service, you acknowledge and agree that:
- You are responsible for obtaining permission from content owners before downloading their content
- You will respect the privacy and rights of content creators
- You will not use downloaded content to violate platform-specific terms of service
- You understand that downloading content may violate the terms of service of the original platform
- You will credit original creators when sharing downloaded content
- You will not use our Service to download content from private accounts without authorization
Privacy and Data Protection
Your use of our Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
We do not require user registration or login to use our Service. We do not store downloaded content on our servers. All downloads are processed in real-time and delivered directly to your device.
Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.
We do not warrant that:
- The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
- The results obtained from the Service will be accurate or reliable
- The quality of any content downloaded will meet your expectations
- Any errors in the Service will be corrected
- The Service will be compatible with all social media platforms at all times
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, SocialDock shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:
- Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
- Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers
- Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from our Service
- Any bugs, viruses, or similar issues transmitted through the Service
- Any errors or omissions in any content
- Any legal action taken against you for your use of downloaded content
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless SocialDock, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Service.
Third-Party Platforms
SocialDock is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any of the social media platforms from which content can be downloaded, including but not limited to Meta (Instagram, Facebook, Threads), YouTube, TikTok, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, or Pinterest.
These platforms may have their own terms of service that prohibit downloading content. Users are responsible for complying with all applicable terms of service.
Modifications to Service and Terms
We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Service at any time without notice. We also reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify users by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this page.
Your continued use of the Service after any changes indicates your acceptance of the new Terms.
DMCA Compliance
We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same. If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please contact us with:
- A description of the copyrighted work
- The URL where the allegedly infringing content is located
- Your contact information
- A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized
- A statement that the information provided is accurate
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Remember
By using SocialDock, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Always respect content creators' rights and use downloaded content responsibly.