YouGuard

Terms of Use

Last updated: December 26, 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using YouGuard ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

YouGuard is a YouTube monitoring and accountability service that allows:

  • Parents to monitor their children's YouTube activity (subscriptions, liked videos)
  • Adults to establish accountability partnerships with spouses, friends, or accountability partners
  • AI-powered content analysis to evaluate the appropriateness of YouTube content

3. Account Registration

To use YouGuard, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction)
  • Provide accurate and complete registration information
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

4. Consent and Authorization

4.1 Parent-Child Monitoring

If you use YouGuard to monitor a child's YouTube account, you represent and warrant that:

  • You are the parent or legal guardian of the child
  • The child is under 18 years of age
  • You have the legal authority to consent to the monitoring on behalf of the child
  • You will inform the child that their YouTube activity is being monitored

4.2 Adult Accountability Partnerships

If you use YouGuard for adult accountability partnerships, all parties must:

  • Voluntarily consent to the monitoring arrangement
  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Understand what data will be shared with their accountability partner

5. YouTube API Services

YouGuard uses YouTube API Services. By using our Service, you also agree to be bound by the YouTube Terms of Service.

We access the following YouTube data with your permission:

  • Channel subscriptions
  • Liked videos
  • Basic channel information

You can revoke YouGuard's access to your YouTube data at any time through your Google Account settings.

6. AI Content Analysis

YouGuard uses artificial intelligence to analyze YouTube content. You acknowledge that:

  • AI analysis is not perfect and may occasionally misclassify content
  • AI ratings are suggestions and should not replace parental judgment
  • We are not responsible for decisions made based on AI analysis
  • Content analysis is based on publicly available information (channel names, descriptions, video titles)

7. Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to use YouGuard to:

  • Monitor anyone without proper consent or legal authority
  • Harass, stalk, or intimidate any person
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Interfere with the proper functioning of the Service
  • Use the Service for any commercial purpose without our consent

8. Privacy

Your use of YouGuard is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your data.

9. Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms. You may also delete your account at any time, which will remove all associated data from our systems.

10. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE THAT:

  • The Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • AI analysis will be accurate or complete
  • The Service will meet your specific requirements
  • Data synchronization with YouTube will always be successful

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOUGUARD SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at: support@youguard.app