📋 Terms of Use

Please read these terms carefully before using our service.

📅Effective Date: January 14, 2026

🤝 1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using PixThumb ("the Service," "we," "our," or "us"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use our Service.

These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and PixThumb. Your continued use of the Service indicates your acceptance of these terms and any modifications we make to them.

đŸŽ¯ 2. Service Description

PixThumb provides a free web-based tool that allows users to extract and download thumbnail images from YouTube videos. Our service includes:

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Thumbnail Extraction: Download YouTube video thumbnails in multiple quality options (HD, SD, Medium, Small)
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Educational Resources: Guides, tutorials, and best practices for creating effective YouTube thumbnails
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Free Access: All core features are provided free of charge with no registration required

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time without prior notice.

👤 3. User Eligibility and Account

3.1 Age Requirement

You must be at least 13 years old to use this Service. If you are between 13 and 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction), you may only use the Service under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms.

3.2 Account Accuracy

While our basic service does not require an account, if you contact us or subscribe to updates, you must provide accurate, current, and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any login credentials if accounts are introduced in the future.

✅ 4. Acceptable Use Policy

When using our Service, you agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. You specifically agree NOT to:

✗Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law
✗Violate or infringe upon the intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or other rights of third parties
✗Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, other users' accounts, or computer systems or networks
✗Use any automated system, including "robots," "spiders," or "scrapers" to access the Service without permission
✗Transmit any viruses, malware, or other malicious code that may damage our Service or other users' devices
✗Harvest or collect email addresses or other contact information from other users
✗Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service
✗Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely claim an affiliation with any person or entity

ÂŠī¸ 5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Content

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio) are owned by PixThumb and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 YouTube Content

Thumbnails extracted using our Service remain the property of their respective YouTube content creators. Our Service merely provides access to publicly available thumbnail images. Users are responsible for:

  • Respecting copyright and intellectual property rights of content creators
  • Using downloaded thumbnails only for personal, educational, or fair use purposes
  • Obtaining proper permissions before using thumbnails for commercial purposes
  • Complying with YouTube's Terms of Service

Important: We do not claim ownership of any YouTube thumbnails. Users must respect copyright laws and obtain necessary permissions before using thumbnails for any purpose beyond personal analysis and inspiration.

📤 6. User-Generated Content

6.1 Your Content

If you submit feedback, suggestions, comments, or other content to us (collectively "User Content"), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such User Content for the purpose of operating and improving our Service.

6.2 Content Responsibility

You are solely responsible for any User Content you provide. You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to submit such content and that it does not violate any third-party rights.

🔗 7. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by PixThumb. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

This includes links to YouTube and other external resources. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of any such content, goods, or services available through third-party websites or services.

We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.

âš ī¸ 8. Disclaimers and Warranties

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • â€ĸ IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
  • â€ĸ FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
  • â€ĸ NON-INFRINGEMENT
  • â€ĸ ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR AVAILABILITY OF THE SERVICE
  • â€ĸ THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE
  • â€ĸ THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED

We do not warrant that the Service will meet your requirements or that the operation of the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free.

đŸ›Ąī¸ 9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL PIXTHUMB, ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION:

  • â€ĸ Loss of profits, revenue, or data
  • â€ĸ Loss of use or business interruption
  • â€ĸ Cost of substitute services
  • â€ĸ Personal injury or property damage
  • â€ĸ Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data

This limitation applies whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other basis, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damage.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or liabilities. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

🤝 10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless PixThumb, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from:

  • Your use of and access to the Service
  • Your violation of any term of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party right, including copyright, trademark, or privacy rights
  • Any claim that your use of the Service caused damage to a third party

đŸšĒ 11. Termination

11.1 Our Right to Terminate

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.

11.2 Effect of Termination

All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

âš–ī¸ 12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which PixThumb operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

12.2 Dispute Resolution

If you have any concerns or disputes about the Service, you agree to first try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us. We will attempt to resolve the dispute informally by contacting you via email.

If a dispute is not resolved within 30 days of submission, either party may pursue formal legal remedies.

📝 13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

Note: We encourage you to review these Terms periodically for any updates. The "Effective Date" at the top of this page indicates when these Terms were last revised.

📎 14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

🔄 15. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms will be effective only if in writing and signed by an authorized representative of PixThumb.

📄 16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by us on the Service, constitute the entire agreement between you and PixThumb concerning the Service and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral, or written, between you and PixThumb.

📧 17. Contact Information

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

General Inquiries: contact@pixthumb.com
Response Time: Within 48 hours

✅ Acknowledgment

BY USING OUR SERVICE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF USE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, PLEASE DO NOT USE OUR SERVICE.