PODTUBE.ME

1. Overview

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

2. Purpose of the Service

PODTUBE.ME is designed primarily for vision-impaired individuals and the broader community. It allows users to subscribe to YouTube channels or playlists and access them as podcasts through any RSS-compatible podcast app. For the best experience, we recommend using the AntennaPod app.

This is a members-only service. To use PodTube, users must (1) be an active member of our Patreon group and (2) have a registered account on PodTube. Access to features and usage limits depends on the membership tier, with higher tiers offering enhanced functionality, fewer restrictions, and more frequent updates.

3. Content Licensing

You may only subscribe to channels and content that are licensed under public domain, Creative Commons, or similar open licenses, or authorized by the copyright owner for redistribution.

Do not subscribe to channels containing copyrighted material (e.g., music videos) without proper authorization. Channels found to contain unauthorized copyrighted content will be banned upon detection.

4. Service Disclaimer

This service is provided free of charge "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

This service is human-focused and requires user registration. Registration helps prevent abuse by bots and enables a more personalized experience.

7. Usage Limits

Due to limited server and bandwidth resources, usage is restricted:

- Access is limited per minute, hour, and day

- Limits vary by feature and user tier

- Excessive use may result in temporary blocking (usually lifted within 24 hours)

To avoid disruption:

- Subscribe only to channels/playlists you genuinely follow

- Download only episodes you intend to listen to

- Set your podcast app to update episodes a few times per day

Episode lists are updated every few hours depending on your membership tier. Real-time updates are not supported. The number of episodes shown per channel/playlist is also limited. These limits may be reduced or removed as more patrons and donors support the project.

8. Channel Owner Requests

YouTube channel owners may request to block their content from PODTUBE.ME via an automated procedure. All requests are honored. Audio from blocked channels will not be available, even if added to playlists by other users.

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-based 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 regional 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.