Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: October 21, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using TUG (tug-ai.com), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the service.

2. Description of Service

TUG provides free AI-powered tools for YouTube creators, including:

  • YouTube thumbnail downloader (multiple quality options)
  • AI thumbnail generator
  • SEO-optimized title generator
  • Video tag generator
  • Video description generator
  • Additional tools as they become available

3. Acceptable Use

You agree to use TUG only for lawful purposes. You must not:

  • Use the service to violate any laws or regulations
  • Infringe upon intellectual property rights of others
  • Download thumbnails you do not have rights to use
  • Use the service to create misleading, harmful, or inappropriate content
  • Attempt to hack, disrupt, or overload our systems
  • Use automated tools to access the service excessively
  • Resell or redistribute our tools without permission

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Our Content

The service and its original content (excluding user-generated content) are the property of TUG and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

4.2 Your Content

You retain all rights to content you create using our tools. However, you are responsible for ensuring you have the necessary rights to any source material (such as YouTube thumbnails you download).

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

TUG is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of AI-generated content
  • Uninterrupted or error-free service
  • Quality of thumbnails or generated content meeting your specific needs
  • Freedom from viruses or other harmful components

6. Limitation of Liability

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

  • Loss of profits, data, or use
  • Content generated by AI tools
  • Reliance on AI-generated suggestions
  • Service interruptions or technical issues

7. Third-Party Services

Our service integrates with third-party APIs and services (YouTube, Groq AI, Hugging Face). We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or content of these external services.

8. YouTube Terms Compliance

By using our thumbnail download feature, you agree to comply with YouTube's Terms of Service. You should only download thumbnails from videos where you have appropriate permissions.

9. User Accounts

Currently, TUG does not require user accounts. All tools are available for free without registration. This may change in the future with advance notice.

10. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the service at any time without notice. We may also impose limits on certain features or restrict access to parts of the service.

11. Advertising

TUG may display advertisements through Google AdSense and other advertising partners. These ads help us keep our tools free for all users.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms and Conditions.

13. Governing Law

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

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new Terms on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

  • Email: theuniversityguy00@gmail.com
  • Website: tug-ai.com