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Terms of Service

Effective date: October 29, 2026

1. Introduction and acceptance

These Terms of Service ("Terms") are an agreement between you and zhongke ("we", "us"), an individual operator based in China, operating the videocompression website at https://videocompression.org ("Service"). videocompression is a browser-based tool for compressing images and videos.

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

2. Service description

videocompression is a digital software service. Image and video compression runs entirely in your browser — your files are never uploaded to our servers. Paid features are digital goods delivered instantly upon successful payment: there is nothing to ship and no waiting period.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 16 years old to use the Service, or have verifiable parental consent where required by your jurisdiction. The free plan requires no account. If we introduce accounts in the future, you are responsible for all activity under your account and for keeping your credentials confidential. Notify us promptly at zhongke0819@gmail.com of any unauthorized use.

4. Plans and pricing

Current plans and prices are listed on our pricing page and are incorporated into these Terms by reference. Prices are shown in USD and exclude any taxes that may apply in your jurisdiction. We may change prices for future billing periods; existing subscriptions keep their current price until the change takes effect, and we will notify you at least 14 days in advance.

5. Subscriptions and automatic renewal

5.1 Express authorization. By starting a paid subscription (Basic, Standard, or Pro), you expressly authorize us to charge the payment method you provided on a recurring monthly basis, until you cancel. The first charge occurs at checkout; subsequent charges occur automatically at the start of each billing period.

5.2 Cancellation. You may cancel at any time. Monthly subscriptions cancelled mid-period remain active until the end of the current billing period and are not charged again. To cancel, use the cancellation option in your account or email zhongke0819@gmail.com.

5.3 Plan changes. Upgrades take effect immediately with a prorated charge; downgrades take effect at the next billing period.

6. One-time purchases (Lifetime plan)

The Lifetime plan is a single, non-recurring payment that grants permanent access to the Pro feature set, including all future updates. It does not renew and cannot be cancelled because there is nothing to cancel — but the refund terms in Section 7 apply.

7. Refunds

7.1 First-time subscription buyers may request a full refund within 7 days of the initial purchase.

7.2 Lifetime plan buyers may request a full refund within 7 days of purchase.

7.3 Renewal charges are non-refundable once a new billing period has begun, except where required by applicable consumer law. To request a refund, email zhongke0819@gmail.com with your order details.

8. Billing disputes

If you believe you were charged incorrectly, contact us first at zhongke0819@gmail.com before filing a chargeback with your bank or card issuer. Most billing issues are resolved within 5 business days, and starting a chargeback first only slows the resolution down.

9. Acceptable use

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of applicable law;
• Upload or process content you have no right to use, including content that infringes intellectual property, privacy, or other rights;
• Attempt to disrupt, overload, or gain unauthorized access to the Service or its infrastructure;
• Reverse-engineer, copy, or resell the Service or its underlying software, except as permitted by law;
• Circumvent any usage limits or access controls, including limits attached to paid plans.

10. Data, privacy, and security

Our Privacy Policy explains what data we collect and how we handle it. Payments are processed by Waffo Pancake, our PCI-DSS compliant payment processor and merchant of record. Card details are entered on Waffo Pancake's secure checkout and never pass through our servers. We retain transaction records as required by tax and accounting law.

11. Disclaimer and limitation of liability

11.1 The Service is provided "as is" and "as available", without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including fitness for a particular purpose.

11.2 Compression results depend on your files, device, and browser. We do not guarantee specific file-size reductions or visual outcomes.

11.3 To the maximum extent permitted by law, zhongke's total liability for any claim arising from the Service is limited to the amounts you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim. We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

12. Term and termination

These Terms apply for as long as you use the Service. We may suspend or terminate access for violations of these Terms, fraud, or abuse, with or without notice where immediate action is required. You may stop using the Service at any time. Because files are processed locally in your browser, "deleting your data" is as simple as clearing your browser's site storage; contact us at zhongke0819@gmail.com if you need help.

13. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of China, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute will first be addressed through good-faith negotiation via zhongke0819@gmail.com.

14. Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be announced on the website at least 14 days before taking effect. Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance.

15. Contact

For any questions about these Terms — billing, refunds, privacy, or otherwise — contact us at zhongke0819@gmail.com. We aim to respond within 2 business days.