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Terms of Service

 

 

1. Overview

 

These Terms of Service outline the features, limitations, and conditions of using PODTUBE.ME.

 

 

 

2. Purpose of the Service

 

PODTUBE.ME is a non-profit project designed primarily for vision-impaired individuals, but also serves the broader community, whose participation is vital in helping cover the costs of maintaining the service.

 

PODTUBE.ME enables users to subscribe to YouTube channels or playlists and access them as podcasts through any RSS-compatible app—including those designed for individuals with vision impairments—and its website is also optimized to ensure an accessible experience for vision-impaired users.

 

The project is funded by patrons and voluntary donations, which help keep the service running and accessible to all.

 

 

 

3. Content Licensing

 

You may only subscribe to channels and content that are licensed under the public domain, Creative Commons, or other similar open licenses—or for which you have obtained permission from the creator or equivalent authorization.

 

Do not create subscriptions that include copyrighted content without proper authorization. Any such subscriptions will be subject to removal upon detection.

 

PODTUBE.ME also offers a free tool that allows any YouTube channel owner to block their content from being bridged through the service, ensuring full respect for creator preferences.

 

 

 

4. Service Disclaimer

 

This service is provided "as is", and without warranties of any kind. It may contain bugs, errors, or limitations. Use it at your own risk. PODTUBE.ME is continuously improved based on support from patrons and donors.

 

 

 

5. Service Disruptions

 

Service availability may be affected by:

 

- Network outages or blocking 

- Hardware or software failures 

- Power interruptions 

- External interference or unforeseen events

 

 

 

6. User Registration

 

PodTube is a human-centered service that requires user registration. As of mid-2025, registration became mandatory to prevent abuse by automated bots and to provide a more personalized experience for users.

 

To access PodTube, users must meet the following requirements:

 

 

  • Have a registered PodTube account

 

Access to features and usage limits is determined by your membership tier. Higher tiers offer enhanced functionality. The list of tiers and their respective characteristics is available at this link.

 



 

7. Termination

 

To maintain the integrity, fairness, and accessibility of PODTUBE.ME, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate user accounts under the following conditions:

 

  • Multiple Accounts:
    Users are permitted to maintain only one account. Operating multiple accounts is strictly prohibited. If multiple accounts are detected, all related accounts will be blocked without prior notice.

 

  • Automated or Non-Human Accounts:
    PODTUBE.ME is a human-centered platform designed to provide a vital service for individuals with vision impairments. To protect the accessibility, reliability, and user experience for our community, the use of automated bots, scripts, or non-human agents is strictly prohibited. Accounts identified as automated or non-human will be promptly terminated to ensure the service remains responsive and equitable for real users.

  • Other Violations of Terms or Abuse
    Accounts may also be suspended or terminated for other violations of these Terms of Service, including but not limited to abuse of system resources, attempts to circumvent usage limits, or any behavior deemed harmful to the service or its users.

 

 

 

 

8. Usage Restrictions and Fair Access Policy

 

To safeguard PodTube against DDoS attacks and ensure fair usage across all users, the service operates under certain restrictions:

  • Access is rate-limited per minute, hour, and day
  • Limits are dynamic, adjusting based on server load, user tier, and specific features
  • Excessive usage may trigger a temporary block, typically lifted within 24 hours

 

To help maintain uninterrupted access for everyone:

 

  • Subscribe only to channels or playlists you genuinely follow
  • Download only the episodes you intend to listen to
  • Disable automatic downloads in podcast apps that support this feature

 

Please note:

 

  • Episode lists are refreshed every few hours, depending on your membership tier
  • Real-time updates are not supported
  • The number of episodes displayed per channel or playlist is limited

 

 

 

9. Patron Messages

 

Occasionally, short messages may be inserted into podcast feeds to invite free-tier users to support the project via Patreon or donations.

 

 

 

10. Bridging Limitations

 

PODTUBE.ME is a web app bridging service—not a hosting platform. It functions similarly to an app installed on your device, but operates entirely in the cloud. Like any app, PODTUBE.ME is completely passive and will only perform actions at the user's request. The service accesses only publicly available content from YouTube.

 

The following types of content cannot be bridged:

  • Age-restricted, private, or members-only videos
  • Content with country restrictions or requiring user authentication
  • Live broadcasts and premieres (until a few hours after they end and are converted into standard videos)

 

 

 

11. Acceptance of Terms

 

By using this service, you agree to these Terms of Service.

 

 

 

12. Changes to Terms

 

These Terms of Service may be updated at any time. Continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of any changes.

 

 

PODTUBE.ME is a free web app designed to enable vision-impaired individuals and the general community to subscribe to their favorite YouTube channels and playlists, and enjoy the audio in their preferred podcast app. The service is supported by patreons and donors.