Terms of Service

Last updated: 10/1/2025

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using SociaVault services, including our Chrome extension and web platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

Service Description

SociaVault provides tools and APIs for extracting and analyzing publicly available social media data from various platforms including but not limited to TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

Important: Our services only access and extract publicly available data. We do not access private accounts, direct messages, or any non-public information.

Acceptable Use

Permitted Uses

  • Market research and competitive analysis
  • Academic research and data journalism
  • Content strategy and social media marketing
  • Business intelligence and trend analysis
  • Personal data organization and backup

Prohibited Uses

You may NOT use our services for:

  • Harassment, stalking, or invasion of privacy
  • Spamming or unsolicited communications
  • Creating fake accounts or impersonation
  • Violating any platform terms of service
  • Illegal activities or fraudulent purposes
  • Attempting to access private or restricted data
  • Overloading or damaging our systems
  • Reselling or redistributing data without proper rights

Credit System and Payments

How Credits Work

  • Credits are consumed for each data extraction request
  • Credits never expire once purchased
  • No monthly subscriptions or recurring charges
  • Free credits are provided to new users for trial purposes

Refund Policy

  • Credits are generally non-refundable once purchased
  • Refunds may be considered for technical issues or service failures
  • Unused credits from billing errors will be refunded
  • Contact support within 7 days for refund requests

Public Data Collection

Our Data Collection Principles

  • Public Only: We only collect data that is publicly accessible without authentication
  • Platform Compliant: We respect all platform terms of service and rate limits
  • Ethical: We do not circumvent privacy settings or access controls
  • Transparent: Users know exactly what data is being collected

By using our services, you acknowledge that you understand we collect only publicly available data and that you have the right to request such data for legitimate purposes.

User Responsibilities

  • Ensure you have the right to collect and use the data you extract
  • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
  • Respect the intellectual property rights of content creators
  • Use data responsibly and ethically
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Report any technical issues or violations promptly

Data Ownership and Usage Rights

  • You retain ownership of data you extract through our services
  • We do not claim ownership of the social media content you collect
  • You are responsible for ensuring you have rights to use collected data
  • We may anonymize and aggregate usage data for service improvement
  • Respect original creators and platform-specific usage terms

Service Availability

While we strive for 99.9% uptime, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted service. Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:

  • Scheduled maintenance and updates
  • Third-party platform changes or restrictions
  • Technical issues or outages
  • Legal or regulatory requirements

Limitation of Liability

SociaVault is provided as-is without warranties. We are not liable for:

  • Data accuracy or completeness
  • Service interruptions or downtime
  • Third-party platform changes
  • User misuse of collected data
  • Indirect or consequential damages

Platform Compliance

We maintain compliance with major social media platforms:

  • Respect robots.txt and rate limiting
  • Follow API terms of service where applicable
  • Monitor and adapt to platform policy changes
  • Cease collection if requested by platform owners

Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts for:

  • Violation of these terms
  • Illegal or harmful activities
  • Abuse of our systems or services
  • Non-payment of fees
  • Extended inactivity (after notice)

Users may delete their accounts at any time through the dashboard or by contacting support.

Changes to Terms

We may update these terms occasionally. Material changes will be announced via email or platform notifications. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction]. Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in [Your Location].

Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service:

Legal inquiries: legal@sociavault.com

General support: support@sociavault.com

Website: https://sociavault.com

By using SociaVault, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.