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Mediaclaw Terms of Service

Last updated: 2026-03-07

Mediaclaw Terms of Service

Updated: October 27, 2026 Effective: October 27, 2026

Welcome to Mediaclaw (hereinafter referred to as "the Extension"). Please read these Terms of Service (hereinafter referred to as "the Agreement") carefully before installing or using the Extension. By installing or using the Extension, you confirm that you have read and agree to all terms of this Agreement. If you do not agree, please immediately stop using and uninstall the Extension.

1. Product Description and Usage Notes

  1. Nature of the Product: Mediaclaw is a Chrome / Edge browser extension (Manifest V3) designed for content operators, creators, and data analysts. Its core function is to collect publicly visible content on social media platforms (currently supporting Xiaohongshu, Douyin and TikTok) by simulating user page interactions, including but not limited to note content, creator information, engagement data, comments, image/video links, etc.

  2. Current Scope of Support: This Extension currently supports the desktop web versions of Xiaohongshu (www.xiaohongshu.com), Douyin (www.douyin.com) and TikTok (www.tiktok.com). Other platforms are not supported.

  3. Collection Method: The Extension operates via a Content Script running in your browser, reading and interacting with social media pages you are actively visiting. It does not have the ability to bypass login permissions, crack paid content, or access private account information. The Extension runs entirely within your local browser and does not read, store, or upload any account-sensitive information (including cookies, passwords, or session tokens).

  4. Data Ownership: The Extension only collects your access records to publicly available content. Collection is triggered actively by you, and results are stored in your local browser by default.

  5. Independent Product Statement: Mediaclaw is an independently developed browser extension. It has no official partnership or authorization relationship with third-party platforms such as Xiaohongshu, Douyin, Kuaishou, or TikTok, and does not represent the views of those platforms.

2. Pricing

  1. Core collection features are permanently free, with no account registration required — install and use immediately
  2. Premium features (comment collection, Lark Base sync, AI analysis templates, etc.) are available as paid upgrades; see the official pricing page for details
  3. Paid versions use an activation code licensing system. After purchase, you will receive an activation code via direct message or email; entering it unlocks premium features
  4. Purchases are generally non-refundable once completed. If the extension becomes unusable due to force majeure (e.g., legal requirements, platform policy changes), we will handle it on a case-by-case basis
  5. In the event of service interruptions caused by force majeure (e.g., platform blocks, system failures), we will make every effort to restore service but are not liable for refunds

3. Device Binding

  • Free plan: Supports use on a single browser environment; no activation code required
  • Personal plan: Activation code supports up to 2 client environments simultaneously by default
  • Team plan: Activation code supports up to 6 client environments simultaneously by default

An "environment" is defined by the unique identifier (Client UUID) generated locally by the Extension. The following situations will be recognized as a new environment: switching to a different browser, reinstalling the OS or browser, or changing devices. When the binding limit is reached and a new environment attempts to activate, the system will display the list of currently bound environments for you to choose one to replace; the replaced environment will be immediately invalidated.

The activation code is your sole authorization credential. Keep it secure and do not share it with others. Any consequences arising from the leakage or unauthorized use of your activation code — including loss of binding slots — are your own responsibility. If you lose your activation code, please contact us for manual assistance.

4. Risk Disclosure

  1. Account ban risk: The Extension performs batch operations on social media pages (e.g., auto-scrolling, frequent data reads) during operation. Although built-in random delays and frequency controls are in place, excessively high collection frequencies may still trigger risk-control mechanisms on third-party platforms, resulting in your social media account being rate-limited, banned, or functionally restricted. Such risks are your sole responsibility; we bear no liability.

  2. Platform policy change risk: Third-party platforms (e.g., Xiaohongshu) may adjust their page structure, API protocols, or anti-scraping policies at any time, which may cause some or all features of the Extension to stop working. We will make every effort to update compatibility, but we make no guarantees regarding the continued availability of extension features.

  3. Local data security: Collected data is cached in plain text in your local browser (chrome.storage.local) by default. If your device is accessed by others, there is a risk of information exposure. Please regularly clear local cached data.

  4. Data loss on uninstall: After uninstalling the Extension or clearing browser extension data, all locally saved collected data will be unrecoverable. Please export or sync your data before doing so.

  5. Legal compliance risk: If data collection tools of this type are prohibited by law in your jurisdiction, you must comply with local laws and immediately stop using and uninstall the Extension.

5. User Obligations and Usage Rules

By using the Extension, you agree to the following rules:

  1. Do not use the Extension for any activity that violates the laws and regulations of the People's Republic of China or your local jurisdiction, or that violates public order and morality

  2. Do not use data collected by the Extension for the following activities:

    • Selling, transferring, or distributing others' data collected from third-party platforms
    • Commercial bulk data services or data brokerage operations
    • Infringing upon others' privacy rights, copyrights, or other legal rights

  3. Do not use technical means to circumvent the Extension's authorization restrictions (e.g., modifying the Client UUID, cracking the activation code system)

  4. Do not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Extension, or use it for any form of commercial redistribution

  5. Do not interfere with or disrupt the normal services of third-party platforms, including but not limited to large-scale automated requests or malicious scraping

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

  1. The Extension is provided "as is" without any express or implied warranties regarding the availability, continuity, accuracy, or fitness for a particular purpose of any feature

  2. The Extension does not guarantee the completeness or timeliness of collected results, and is not liable for any losses caused by inaccurate data, collection failures, or data loss

  3. Consequences such as third-party platform account bans, functional restrictions, or data loss resulting from use of the Extension are your sole responsibility; we bear no liability for compensation

  4. The Extension relies on the Lark Base API for data sync, and the stability and availability of that third-party service is the responsibility of its provider; we are not liable for sync failures caused by third-party service interruptions

  5. If third-party platforms adjust their page structure, API rules, or security policies, causing Extension features to fail, we reserve the right to adjust, suspend, or terminate related features without prior notice

7. Intellectual Property

  1. The copyright of the Extension's (Mediaclaw) source code, interface design, technical architecture, and related documentation belongs to the developer; all rights reserved

  2. You may not copy, modify, sell, or redistribute the Extension or any part thereof without authorization, and may not extract source code by technical means for commercial purposes

  3. Third-party platform names and trademarks (Xiaohongshu, Lark, etc.) referenced in the Extension's feature descriptions or interface are owned by their respective rights holders; we reference them for descriptive purposes only and do not represent any endorsement or authorization from those parties

  4. Content collected through the Extension (note text, images, videos, etc.) is copyrighted by the original creators and rights holders; you must respect third-party intellectual property and may not use such content for infringement

8. Privacy and Data Protection

The Extension runs entirely within your local browser, collecting data by simulating human browsing behavior. It does not read, store, or upload any account-sensitive information (including cookies, passwords, or session tokens).

  1. Locally collected data is stored only in your local browser (chrome.storage.local) by default and is not automatically uploaded to our servers

  2. Paid license verification: Paid users' activation codes and Client UUIDs are sent to our backend service during activation and each verification check for device binding management. The free plan requires no verification whatsoever — data is fully local

  3. Sync configuration: When you actively trigger "Sync to Lark Base," the relevant configuration is forwarded to the Lark service and data is sent point-to-point to your private Lark Base table

  4. Our backend service does not store collected business data (e.g., note content, comments); it only retains authorization status and binding information for paid users

  5. We will not sell your information, use it for advertising targeting, or automatically upload local data without you actively triggering it

Please refer to our Privacy Policy for detailed information.

9. Service Suspension and Termination

  1. If you violate any terms of this Agreement (including but not limited to engaging in commercial data services, cracking the authorization system, or abusing collection features), we reserve the right to immediately terminate your license without refund

  2. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate service without liability under the following circumstances:

    • Applicable laws, regulations, or policies change, making the Extension's features illegal or unavailable
    • Third-party platforms block or restrict how the Extension operates
    • Force majeure (e.g., natural disasters, war, network failures)

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • We are not liable for indirect losses, data loss, or lost profits arising from the use of or inability to use the Service
  • Our maximum liability to you shall not exceed the fees you have actually paid for the Service; if you have never paid, we bear no liability for compensation

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

This Agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the People's Republic of China. Any disputes arising shall first be resolved through friendly negotiation; if negotiation fails, the dispute shall be submitted to the people's court with jurisdiction over our location.

12. Agreement Updates and Amendments

  1. We may update this Agreement from time to time based on product feature changes, legal requirements, or other reasons
  2. After an update, notice will be given via the official website or in-extension announcements, and the "Updated" date at the top of this document will be revised
  3. The updated Agreement takes effect from the date of publication. If you continue to use the Extension after an update, you are deemed to have accepted the new terms; if you do not agree, please stop using and uninstall the Extension

13. Contact

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

  • Email: support@mediaclaw.app
  • Support: The "Tutorial" or "Contact Us" page link inside the Extension