StreamFab Copyright Notice: Help Users Archive Videos Securely &Legally

We are now exposed to a vast amount of online videos everyday, including subscription platforms, live streams, short videos, etc. Many users have given feedback to StreamFab team, requesting the ability to locally archive purchased or licensed videos for offline viewing or personal archiving, especially in situations with unstable networks. Against this backdrop, StreamFab's mission has always been clear:

To help users, within compliance requirements, offline archive and personal back up the video content they have the right to watch and use.

To ensure all users can use StreamFab with greater confidence, we hereby clearly state StreamFab's core position, operating principles, and legal explanations on StreamFab for video archiving.

StreamFab's Core Stance

1. StreamFab is an "Offline Playback Assistant Tool"

StreamFab's core function is to help users archive legally accessible video content for personal offline viewing.

StreamFab itself does not provide any video content, nor does it bypass content that the user has not purchased or authorized.

2. Continuously Maintaining Respect and Cooperation with Streaming Platforms

StreamFab respects the content policies of major streaming media platforms. We pay attention to platform updates, security strategies, and content protection mechanisms, and continuously adjust our product behavior to ensure that the tool's development direction conforms to the basic principles of legality and compliance.

3. Commitment to Respecting Copyright and Lawful Use

StreamFab is built with a clear commitment to supporting only lawful, responsible, and personal-use scenarios. Our product design, Terms of Use, and user guidelines all reflect the same principle:

• StreamFab is not designed nor intended for copyright infringement in any form.
• StreamFab does not grant access to content that users are not already authorized to view.
• StreamFab is only used to archive content strictly for personal use, never for redistribution, public sharing, or commercial purposes.

StreamFab's purpose is to provide users with greater flexibility—within the rights they already possess—such as enabling offline viewing or personal archiving of content they legitimately have access to. StreamFab does not endorse, encourage, or facilitate misuse that would violate intellectual property rights or platform policies.

U.S. Legal Framework: Why Is Fair Use of StreamFab Legal?

1. Relevant Case Perspective: Cartoon Network v. Cablevision - Cloud DVR Case 2008

In addition to the well-known Betamax case, in the past 2 decades, there is a significant case about streaming video archiving: Cartoon Network v. Cablevision, commonly known as the Cloud DVR case.

In this case, the court ruled that when a user records content they have authorized to view, and the recorded copy is only accessible to the user, this does not constitute infringement. This case clarifies two key principles:

• Voluntary act – The archiving is done by the user, not the service provider.
• Private playback – A user accessing their own archived files for private watching, not“public performance.”

Although this case involves cloud-based television recording rather than a streaming platform, it shares similarities with StreamFab: all operations are user-initiated, pertain to content that the user has legally accessed, and are intended solely for private offline viewing.

These factors align with the core principle recognized in the Cablevision ruling: when a user legally accesses content and copies it solely for their own private, non-commercial use, this behavior is fundamentally different from copyright infringement as defined in major U.S. cases.

2. Personal Backup (Space-Shifting) is Widely Considered Reasonable in U.S

Besides time shifting, US legal practice and industry standards also recognize the concept of "space-shifting," which refers to:

Users transferring digital content they have acquired access to to another device or medium for personal playback.

Use StreamFab to save videos that a user has purchased/acquired access to as local files is essentially "space-shifting."

3. DMCA Core: Prohibiting Circumvention of Strong DRM, Not Persoanl Backups

DMCA (the US Digital Millennium Copyright Act) is often misunderstood. Its core principle is:

• It prohibits knowingly and actively bypassing "effective DRM" for illegal purposes.
• However, it does not prohibit users from personally backing up videos they have access to.

StreamFab's design principle is:

It can only archive content that users already have access to, and it does not provide the ability to access unpaid content.

Therefore, its use cases are completely different from the scope of DMCA penalties.

In summary, from the perspective of the US legal framework, it is generally reasonable for individual users to use StreamFab for video archiving.

StreamFab Operation and Product Principles

To ensure user safety, legal compliance, and long-term product stability, StreamFab is developed and operated under a clear principles, which define how StreamFab behaves and how we expect StreamFab to be used.

1. Respect Copyright and Zero-Tolerance for Misuse

StreamFab is designed strictly for personal, authorized use. We take intellectual property protection seriously, and this commitment is embedded throughout our product philosophy and Terms of Use.

• Users are expected to archive the content they are already legitimately entitled to access.
• All archived content must remain for private offline viewing, not for uploading, sharing, or public distribution in any form.

StreamFab is to provide flexibility for legitimate users—not to enable activities that undermine copyright holders or streaming platforms.

2. No Hosting, No Distribution

StreamFab operates as a client application only. StreamFab does not run a streaming platform, host videos, or maintain any form of media repository.

StreamFab does not—and cannot—grant access to content that the user does not already have permission to view.

3. Technical Safety, Transparency, and Reliability

StreamFab is developed based on user trust and long-term stability at the center. This means:

• No intrusive ads, no bundled plugins, and no harmful code.
• No collection or inspection of users’ downloaded content.
• No interference with the user’s device, browser, or streaming accounts.

The update strategy of StreamFab prioritizes compatibility, security, and compliance, instead of any intrusive or unnecessary features. StreamFab is safe to use.

StreamFab and You: A Sahred Commitment to Responsible Use

To maintain a healthy digital content ecosystem and ensure that the use of StreamFab is legal, respectful, and responsible, we encourage every user to adhere to the following basic principles. These guidelines help protect creators, uphold copyright, and safeguard the rights of all participants.

By using StreamFab ethically and lawfully, you help ensure:

• Content creators are fairly compensated
• Streaming services can continue operating sustainably
• Tools like StreamFab can continue to serve legitimate user needs

StreamFab appreciate every user who chooses to uphold these shared principles.

1. Respect Content Creators and Copyright

We encourage users to recognize the value of the work created by filmmakers, studios, streaming platforms, and all contributors.

• Do not share, upload, distribute, or publicly repost any content archived with StreamFab.
• Do not use archived files for commercial purposes, public display, or any activity that extends beyond personal viewing.
• Remember that even if you have paid for access, the underlying copyright still belongs to the content owner.

Using StreamFab in ways that preserve and respect copyright ensures a fair environment for everyone.

2. Archive the Content You Get Authorized to Access

Responsible use means honoring the rights associated with your subscription or purchase.

For StreamFab users, we encourage that: Only archive videos that you currently have valid access rights to—whether through a paid subscription, rental, purchase, or authorized free access.

3. Follow Local Rules and Platform Policies

Laws regarding content archiving vary from country to country—and sometimes from one state or region to another. Likewise, streaming platforms maintain their own terms of service and usage rules.

When you use StreamFab, please make sure that your use of StreamFab complies with your local laws and regulations, review and respect the terms of service of the streaming platforms you use.

4. Keep Files for Personal Use Only

The core purpose of StreamFab is to enable private offline viewing and personal archiving. To remain within this intended use:

• Archive videos only on your own personal devices.
• Do not transfer archived files to others, even informally.
• Do not upload content to social platforms, cloud drives, or file-sharing websites in ways that could make them accessible to the public.

By following these guides, we keeps the balance between user convenience and respect for content ownership.

Conclusion

For seven years, StreamFab has grown alongside its users. We strive for the perfect balance—balancing user needs with rules, flexibility with responsibility. All of this wouldn't have been possible without your support.

Thank you to every user who has used StreamFab responsibly. It is because of your trust and choice that StreamFab continues to exist as a legitimate, respected, and user-centric tool. Adhering to our usage principles is not just about "following the rules," but also actively helping us define StreamFab's brand values: responsibility, integrity, and putting users first.

Because of you, StreamFab is more than just software; it's a brand we're proud of.