DownSub Disclaimer
DownSub is designed for responsible public-caption use. This page explains the limits clearly so users understand what the tool is, and what it is not.
DownSub is an independent subtitle downloader. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially connected to YouTube, Google, Vimeo, or any other third-party video platform.
Public captions only
Subtitle availability depends on the source video, the video owner, the platform, and technical access to public caption tracks. Some videos do not include captions, and some platforms restrict access to caption data.
User responsibility
Users are responsible for the URLs they submit and for how they use any subtitles or transcripts. Use DownSub only for videos you own, have permission to use, or where your use is lawful and allowed by the relevant platform terms.
No restriction bypassing
DownSub should not be used to bypass private videos, paywalls, DRM, login requirements, members-only areas, regional restrictions, or any access control. If captions are not publicly available, DownSub should not claim otherwise.
Copyright and platform terms
Captions and transcripts may be protected by copyright. Do not redistribute, sell, republish, or present someone else's captions as your own unless you have the right to do so.
Extractor limitations
DownSub looks for public caption data exposed by supported video pages. Results can fail when a platform changes, blocks access, requires login, restricts a region, or does not expose captions for the video.
Need the full terms?
Review the Terms of Use for more detail about permitted use and limitations.