WatchMeSenpai

Terms of Service

Last updated: January 2025

Welcome to WatchMeSenpai! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the WatchMeSenpai website and services. By accessing or using our service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using WatchMeSenpai, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our service.

2. Description of Service

WatchMeSenpai is a free web-based tool that allows users to watch YouTube videos with custom subtitles. The service enables you to:

  • Load and watch YouTube videos through our embedded player
  • Upload or link to subtitle files (SRT, VTT, ASS formats)
  • Customize subtitle display settings
  • Adjust subtitle timing and synchronization

3. User Responsibilities

3.1 Legal Compliance

You agree to use WatchMeSenpai only for lawful purposes. You must:

  • Comply with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws
  • Respect YouTube's Terms of Service
  • Not use the service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose

3.2 Content Responsibility

You are solely responsible for:

  • Any subtitle files you upload or link to through our service
  • Ensuring you have the right to use any subtitles or translations you provide
  • The videos you choose to watch (we do not host or provide video content)

3.3 Prohibited Uses

You may not use WatchMeSenpai to:

  • Upload, distribute, or share content that infringes on others' intellectual property rights
  • Distribute malicious content or files
  • Attempt to circumvent, disable, or interfere with security features
  • Use automated systems or bots to access the service excessively
  • Interfere with or disrupt the service or servers connected to it

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 Our Content

The WatchMeSenpai service, including its original content, features, and functionality, is owned by WatchMeSenpai and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

4.2 User Content

You retain ownership of any subtitle files you upload. By using our service, you grant us a limited license to process your subtitle files solely for the purpose of displaying them alongside videos in your browser. This processing happens entirely client-side, and we do not store or retain your content.

4.3 Third-Party Content

Videos accessed through WatchMeSenpai are hosted by YouTube and are subject to YouTube's terms and the respective content creators' copyright. We do not host, store, or claim any ownership of video content.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

WatchMeSenpai is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
  • Non-infringement
  • Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
  • Uninterrupted or error-free service

We do not guarantee that the service will meet your requirements or that any errors will be corrected.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, WatchMeSenpai and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

  • Loss of profits, data, or use
  • Business interruption
  • Any damages arising from your use or inability to use the service

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory (contract, tort, or otherwise) and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless WatchMeSenpai and its operators from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Any content you upload or provide through the service

8. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the service (or any part of it) at any time, with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the service.

9. Changes to Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time by updating this page. Changes are effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

10. Governing Law

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

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

12. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us through the channels listed on our About page.

By using WatchMeSenpai, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms of Service and agree to be bound by them.