Terms of use

Last updated 2026-11-04

What ScriptYT does

ScriptYT turns the audio of YouTube videos into text. It is an independent tool and isn't affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by YouTube or Google.

Your responsibility

Only transcribe videos you own, videos whose owner has given you permission, or videos you are otherwise legally allowed to transcribe, for example for personal study, accessibility, research, commentary or other uses permitted by the copyright law where you live.

You are responsible for how you use a transcript. Don't republish other people's content in ways that break copyright or YouTube's terms.

Acceptable use

• Don't use automated scripts or bots to send requests, except through an official API if we offer one.
• Don't try to get around usage limits, for example with multiple accounts or IP addresses.
• Don't use ScriptYT for anything illegal.

We may limit or block access for anyone who breaks these rules.

Free use

YouTube captions are free. Free AI transcripts are limited: the first video in a browser (up to 5 hours long), 1 hour a month for signed-in accounts, and at most 5 hours a month per internet connection. These limits may change.

Paid plans

Paid plans (Basic, Pro and Studio) are one-time payments for 30 days of access, as described on the pricing page. They don't renew automatically. Plans come with credits (1 credit = 1 minute of Whisper transcription); unused credits end with the 30-day period. Refunds follow the refund policy. Payments are handled by our payment provider; we never see your full card details.

Accuracy

AI transcripts are made by speech recognition software, and YouTube captions are made by YouTube. Both can contain mistakes, especially with background music, strong accents or several people talking at once. Check important details against the video before relying on them.

Availability

We work to keep ScriptYT running, but we can't promise it will always be available, or that every video can be transcribed. Some videos are private, region-blocked or restricted by YouTube.

Liability

ScriptYT is provided as it is. To the extent the law allows, we aren't liable for losses caused by using it or by mistakes in a transcript.

Changes

We may update these terms. The date at the top shows when they last changed.

Contact

Email support@scriptyt.com.