Terms of Service
Last Updated: November 13, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to SmartSummarize. By accessing or using our free AI-powered summarization service, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the service.
Service Description
SmartSummarize provides free AI-powered text, video, and article summarization services. Our service:
- Generates summaries of user-provided text content
- Extracts and summarizes YouTube video transcripts
- Summarizes web articles from public URLs
- Offers customizable summary lengths and formats
- Provides export features (PDF, Markdown, TXT)
Service Provided "As-Is"
SmartSummarize is provided on an "AS-IS" and "AS-AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
We do not guarantee:
- • 100% accuracy of AI-generated summaries
- • Uninterrupted or error-free service operation
- • That summaries will meet your specific needs
- • Availability of the service at all times
- • That AI models will always produce expected results
Acceptable Use Policy
You agree to use SmartSummarize only for lawful purposes. You must not:
Prohibited Uses:
- ❌ Abuse or bypass rate limiting (10 summaries/day)
- ❌ Use the service for illegal activities
- ❌ Attempt to reverse-engineer or exploit the service
- ❌ Submit malicious content or malware
- ❌ Overload or disrupt service infrastructure
- ❌ Violate intellectual property rights
Allowed Uses:
- ✓ Personal research and study
- ✓ Business document summarization
- ✓ Content creation workflows
- ✓ Academic research assistance
- ✓ Commercial use within rate limits
- ✓ Integration with your workflows
User Responsibilities
Content Accuracy
You are responsible for reviewing AI-generated summaries for accuracy. AI models can make mistakes, omit important details, or misinterpret context. Always verify critical information against source material.
Content Ownership
You retain ownership of text you submit. You are responsible for ensuring you have the right to summarize copyrighted content. SmartSummarize is a tool - you control how you use summaries.
Data Privacy
Do not submit sensitive personal information, passwords, API keys, or confidential data. While we process data securely, you should treat the service as public-facing.
Rate Limiting and Fair Use
To maintain service quality for all users, we enforce a 10 summaries per day limit per IP address.
- Limit: 10 requests per 24 hours (resets daily)
- Enforcement: IP-based tracking (no account required)
- Bypass attempts: May result in temporary or permanent blocks
- Fair use: This limit covers typical daily usage for most users
Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
- • SmartSummarize shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
- • We are not responsible for decisions made based on AI-generated summaries
- • We are not liable for data loss, business interruption, or lost profits
- • Our maximum liability is limited to the amount you paid (which is $0 for free service)
- • You use the service at your own risk
AI-Generated Content Disclaimer
Important: All summaries are generated by artificial intelligence and may contain errors, inaccuracies, or omissions.
- • AI models can misinterpret context or nuance
- • Summaries may omit important information
- • Do not rely solely on summaries for critical decisions
- • Always verify important facts against source material
- • Summaries are provided for convenience, not as authoritative content
Service Modifications and Termination
We reserve the right to:
- Modify, suspend, or discontinue the service at any time without notice
- Change these terms at any time (changes will be posted with updated date)
- Block or restrict access for terms violations
- Update AI models, features, or functionality
Intellectual Property
Your Content: You retain all rights to content you submit. SmartSummarize does not claim ownership of your input text or generated summaries.
Our Service: The SmartSummarize website, software, and branding are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our service code or design.
Third-Party Content: When summarizing copyrighted content (articles, videos), ensure you have the right to access and summarize that content under applicable copyright law.
Third-Party Services
SmartSummarize relies on third-party services:
- AI Providers (via Vercel AI Gateway): OpenAI, Anthropic, Google - subject to their terms of service
- YouTube Transcript API: Subject to Google/YouTube terms
We are not responsible for the performance, availability, or terms of these third-party services.
Governing Law
These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising from your use of SmartSummarize will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the appropriate courts.
Contact and Questions
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please review this document carefully. By using SmartSummarize, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms.
Summary
SmartSummarize is a free AI tool provided "as-is" with no warranties. Use responsibly, respect rate limits, verify AI output accuracy, and understand that we're not liable for decisions based on summaries.