ethics & responsible use
our commitment to ethical practices and responsible content handling
our mission
zobun exists to provide a simple, free tool for personal content conversion while respecting creators' rights and promoting responsible digital practices.
ethical principles
🎯 respect for creators
we believe content creators deserve recognition and compensation for their work:
- always respect copyright and intellectual property rights
- support creators through official channels when possible
- use downloads for personal, educational, or fair use purposes only
🔒 privacy & security
your privacy and security are fundamental:
- we don't store your converted files permanently
- we use minimal data collection practices
- we don't track or profile individual users
- we employ secure connections and data handling
🌱 sustainability
we strive for environmental responsibility:
- efficient local processing to minimize energy consumption
- automatic file cleanup to reduce storage waste
- optimized conversion processes
responsible use guidelines
✅ encouraged uses
- personal enjoyment and offline viewing
- educational research and study materials
- accessibility needs (e.g., audio-only for visual impairments)
- creating backups of your own content
- fair use commentary, criticism, or analysis
❌ discouraged uses
- commercial redistribution without permission
- downloading copyrighted music to avoid purchasing
- mass downloading for content libraries
- removing creator attribution or watermarks
- using content in ways that harm creators' income
supporting content creators
we encourage users to support creators through official channels:
- subscribe to channels you enjoy
- like and share videos to increase their reach
- purchase official content when available
- support through patreon, channel memberships, or merchandise
- watch ads on the original platform when possible
copyright education
understanding copyright helps protect creators and users:
what is fair use?
fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material for purposes such as:
- criticism and commentary
- educational purposes
- news reporting
- research and scholarship
when in doubt
if you're unsure about whether your use is appropriate, consider contacting the creator directly or seeking legal advice. when possible, choose official download options provided by creators.
reporting concerns
if you notice misuse of our service or have ethical concerns, we encourage you to reach out. we take all reports seriously and work to maintain a responsible platform.
our commitment
we continuously evaluate and improve our ethical practices. this includes:
- regular review of our policies and practices
- listening to feedback from users and creators
- staying informed about copyright and digital rights developments
- collaborating with the creator community when possible