Last updated: December 23, 2025
By downloading, installing, accessing, or using Sideline Captions (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service & End User License Agreement ("Terms"). These Terms apply to all users, including those using a free trial and those with a paid license.
If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you may not download, install, or use the Service.
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Sideline Captions regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
Sideline Captions is downloadable software that runs locally on your device but requires an internet connection to access certain features, including AI-powered captioning through third-party APIs such as Google's Gemini API and OpenAI. The Service combines locally-installed software with external services that we do not control.
Sideline Captions grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to install and use the Service, subject to the terms below:
If you are using the Service under a free trial or evaluation version:
If you purchase a subscription (monthly or yearly):
If you purchase a lifetime license (one-time payment):
You agree not to:
Violation of these prohibitions may result in immediate license termination without refund and potential legal action.
The Service requires an internet connection to access AI captioning features. If your internet connection is interrupted during use, captioning functionality will cease until connectivity is restored.
While we strive to maintain compatibility with current operating systems, we do not guarantee that the Service will remain compatible with future OS updates or system changes. We are not obligated to update the Service to maintain compatibility with all future system configurations.
You retain all rights to any captions, metadata, images, and other materials ("User Content") you create, submit, or process through the Service. You own all AI-generated captions and output produced by the Service.
By submitting User Content, you grant Sideline Captions a limited, non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, store, and process such content solely to operate and provide the Service to you.
We will not use your User Content to train AI models, for advertising purposes, or sublicense it to third parties except as necessary to provide the Service.
The Service uses Google's Gemini API, OpenAI API, and other third-party services to generate captions. By using the Service, you acknowledge and consent to your data being transmitted to these third-party services for processing in accordance with their respective privacy policies.
To ensure service reliability and quality, we may temporarily store user-submitted data (including captions, metadata, and image previews) for up to 30 days for debugging, quality assurance, and service improvement purposes, as described in our Privacy Policy. This data is never used for advertising, resale, or AI model training.
You represent and warrant that:
Sideline Captions assumes no responsibility or liability for any User Content uploaded or processed through the Service.
All code, designs, text, graphics, logos, algorithms, documentation, and other materials forming part of the Service are owned or licensed by Sideline Captions and are protected by intellectual property laws.
Sideline Captions and its logo are trademarks of Sideline Captions. You may not use them without prior written permission.
No right, title, or interest in the Service is transferred to you except the limited license granted herein. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or create derivative works based on the Service without prior written consent.
Subscriptions are billed in advance on a recurring basis:
Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless you cancel it before the renewal date. By purchasing a subscription, you authorize us to charge your payment method on file for each renewal period.
If payment fails for any reason (expired card, insufficient funds, etc.):
You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or by contacting us. Cancellation takes effect immediately and you will lose access to the Service immediately.
Cancelling your subscription does not entitle you to a refund for the current billing period.
We reserve the right to change subscription prices at any time. Price changes will not affect your current billing period but will apply to subsequent renewal periods.
If you do not agree to a price increase, you may cancel your subscription before the price change takes effect.
Subscription plans include usage limits:
When you purchase a subscription or lifetime license after using the trial:
You may request a full refund for a lifetime license within 7 days of purchase by contacting us through the contact form on our website. Refunds will be processed to your original payment method within 5-10 business days. Upon refund, your license key will be deactivated and you will revert to trial access (subject to the 500-image limit if not already exceeded).
For subscription purchases:
Refunds are not available if:
We may, at our discretion, provide updates, bug fixes, or enhancements to the Service. Active subscription holders and lifetime license holders receive all updates at no additional cost for as long as we maintain the Service.
Updates are provided "as is" and do not guarantee:
We reserve the right to discontinue the Service at any time, though we will make reasonable efforts to provide advance notice to active subscribers and lifetime license holders.
The Service is intended for users aged 13 and older. If you are under 18, you must have parental or guardian consent to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements and are competent to agree to these Terms.
The Service and all related materials are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranty of any kind, express or implied. Sideline Captions does not warrant that the Service will be error-free, uninterrupted, secure, or that defects will be corrected.
To the extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:
You acknowledge that AI-generated content may contain errors, inaccuracies, or inappropriate suggestions. You are solely responsible for reviewing and verifying all AI-generated output before use.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Sideline Captions and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, revenue, data, or goodwill, arising from your use of or inability to use the Service.
In no event shall Sideline Captions' total liability to you exceed the amount you paid for the license, not to exceed $50.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Sideline Captions, its owners, employees, and affiliates from and against any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, or expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from:
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service for violation of these Terms or other misuse. We will provide notice before termination unless your conduct poses an immediate security risk or involves clear Terms violations such as license key sharing or reverse engineering attempts.
You may terminate your use of the Service at any time by:
Termination does not entitle you to a refund unless within the 7-day refund period for initial purchases.
Upon termination:
Any dispute or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Service will be resolved by binding arbitration, rather than in court, except that you may assert claims in small claims court if your claims qualify.
RIGHT TO OPT OUT: You may opt out of this arbitration agreement by sending written notice to us within 30 days of first accepting these Terms. Your notice must include your name, email address, and a clear statement that you wish to opt out of arbitration.
The arbitration will be conducted by a single arbitrator under the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and will take place in Kentucky or remotely at your option. You and Sideline Captions each waive the right to a trial by jury or to participate in a class action or representative proceeding.
If you are a consumer in the EU, UK, or EEA, this arbitration clause does not apply to you, and you retain your right to bring claims in your local courts.
This provision does not preclude either party from seeking injunctive or equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to protect intellectual property or confidential information.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does not apply to these Terms.
If you are a consumer located in the European Union, United Kingdom, or European Economic Area, nothing in these Terms affects your mandatory statutory rights under applicable consumer protection laws. In the event of any conflict between these Terms and your local consumer protection laws, your local laws shall prevail to the extent of the conflict.
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your license without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, provided the assignee agrees to honor these Terms.
We may revise these Terms at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Sideline Captions regarding the Service. Any modification to these Terms must be in writing and authorized by Sideline Captions.
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: