Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the YouTube Sentiment Analyzer ("Service") provided by Senti-Meter ("we", "us", or "our"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement.

If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service. We reserve the right to update these terms at any time without prior notice.

2. Service Description

YouTube Sentiment Analyzer is a free web-based tool that analyzes the sentiment of YouTube video comments using artificial intelligence. Our service:

• Analyzes publicly available YouTube comments
• Provides sentiment classification (positive, neutral, negative)
• Generates summaries and insights about viewer sentiment
• Operates in real-time without storing user data

3. Acceptable Use

You agree to use our service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to use the service:

• In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
• To analyze private or restricted content without proper authorization
• To attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• To interfere with or disrupt the service or servers connected to the service
• For commercial purposes without our express written consent
• To harass, abuse, or harm individuals or groups based on sentiment analysis results

4. User Responsibilities

When using our service, you are responsible for:

• Ensuring you have the right to analyze the YouTube content you submit
• Respecting YouTube's Terms of Service and Community Guidelines
• Using sentiment analysis results responsibly and ethically
• Not relying solely on our analysis for critical business or personal decisions
• Understanding that AI analysis may not be 100% accurate

5. Limitations and Disclaimers

• No Warranty: The service is provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied
• Accuracy: While we strive for accuracy, AI analysis may contain errors or misinterpretations
• Availability: We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service
• Data Dependency: Our service depends on third-party APIs (YouTube, OpenAI) which may affect availability
• Rate Limits: We may implement usage limits to ensure fair access for all users

6. Privacy and Data Handling

Our approach to privacy and data handling is detailed in our Privacy Policy. Key points:

• We do not store user data, URLs, or analysis results
• All processing is done in real-time and immediately discarded
• We do not track users or create user profiles
• Comments are processed through third-party AI services as described in our Privacy Policy

7. Intellectual Property

The YouTube Sentiment Analyzer service, including its design, functionality, and content, is owned by us and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not:

• Copy, modify, or create derivative works of our service
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
• Use our branding or trademarks without permission
• Resell or redistribute our service without authorization

8. Third-Party Services

Our service integrates with third-party APIs and services:

• YouTube Data API: Subject to Google's Terms of Service
• OpenAI API: Subject to OpenAI's Terms of Use
• Vercel Hosting: Subject to Vercel's Terms of Service

We are not responsible for the availability, content, or practices of these third-party services.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

• Your use of or inability to use the service
• Any inaccuracies in sentiment analysis results
• Any decisions made based on our analysis
• Any interruption or cessation of the service
• Any third-party content or conduct

10. Service Modifications and Termination

We reserve the right to:

• Modify or discontinue the service at any time with or without notice
• Temporarily or permanently ban users who violate these terms
• Implement usage limits or restrictions as needed
• Update our algorithms and analysis methods

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes relating to these terms or the service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in the United States.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: