Terms of Service
Last Updated: January 2024
⚠️ IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: By downloading, installing, or using Deep Live Cam software, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the software.
1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of Deep Live Cam software ("Software"), provided by DeepLiveCamVFX ("we," "us," or "our"). By using the Software, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms.
2. License Grant
2.1 Open Source License
Deep Live Cam is released under an open-source license. Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to:
- Download and install the Software on your personal computer
- Use the Software for personal, non-commercial purposes
- Modify and distribute the source code in accordance with the open-source license
2.2 Restrictions
You may not:
- Use the Software for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Distribute modified versions without proper attribution
- Use the Software to create content that violates others' rights
- Reverse engineer or decompile the Software except as permitted by law
3. Acceptable Use
Ethical Use Policy: Deep Live Cam must be used ethically and responsibly.
3.1 Permitted Uses
You may use the Software for:
- Educational and research purposes
- Entertainment and creative projects
- Content creation with proper consent
- Personal experimentation and learning
3.2 Prohibited Uses
STRICTLY PROHIBITED: The following uses are absolutely forbidden:
- Creating non-consensual deepfake content
- Fraud, deception, or identity theft
- Harassment, bullying, or defamation
- Political manipulation or disinformation
- Creating pornographic content without consent
- Any illegal activities under applicable laws
4. User Responsibilities
As a user, you are responsible for:
- Obtaining proper consent from all individuals featured in your content
- Complying with all applicable laws and regulations
- Ensuring your use does not violate others' rights
- Properly labeling AI-generated content when required
- Using the Software in a safe and responsible manner
5. Intellectual Property
5.1 Our Rights
We retain all intellectual property rights in the Software, including but not limited to copyrights, trademarks, and patents.
5.2 Your Content
You retain all rights to content you create using the Software, subject to these Terms.
5.3 Third-Party Rights
You must not use the Software to infringe upon third-party intellectual property rights, including copyrights, trademarks, and publicity rights.
6. Disclaimers
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES: THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
6.1 No Guarantees
We do not guarantee that:
- The Software will be error-free or uninterrupted
- The Software will meet your specific requirements
- The Software will produce specific results
- The Software is suitable for any particular purpose
7. Limitation of Liability
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SOFTWARE.
7.1 Specific Exclusions
We are not liable for:
- Any misuse of the Software by you or third parties
- Any legal consequences resulting from your use
- Any damage to your computer or data
- Any violations of law resulting from Software use
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless DeepLiveCamVFX and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising from your use of the Software or violation of these Terms.
9. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Software at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.
10. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Country/State], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
11. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of changes by updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Software constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
12. 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 remain in full force and effect.
13. Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and DeepLiveCamVFX regarding the Software and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
14. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, please contact:
- Email: legal@deeplivecamvfx.com
- GitHub: Create an Issue
FINAL NOTICE: By using Deep Live Cam, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. You also acknowledge that misuse of this technology may have serious legal consequences.