YouTube Terms of Service

Last Updated: September 1, 2025

Please review our privacy policy here

Introduction

These Terms of Service ("Terms") are a legal agreement between you (either the individual accessing or using the Service on behalf of yourself or an organization) and Google LLC doing business as YouTube ("YouTube", "we", "us", and "our") for accessing the website www.youtube.com and any website, application or feature of the Service which references or links these Terms ("Service"). These Terms apply to everyone who accesses or uses the Service, includes any user who creates or manages content on YouTube.

Account and Content

All information you provide to us, including but not limited to your name, email address, phone number and payment information, is governed by our Privacy Policy.

When you create or upload content to the Service (collectively, "Content"), it must meet the following standards.

Prohibited Actions

  • Using the Service in a way that violates any applicable law or regulation
  • Uploading or distributing viruses or harmful code
  • Harassing, threatening, or otherwise abusing another user
  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems or user accounts

Modifications

We may update our Terms from time to time. We will notify users via email or through the Service. You are advised to review this Terms regularly for any changes by checking the Last Updated date at the beginning of this page. Continued use of your Account and the Service following any such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

  • Email: privacy@youtube.com
  • Address: 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States