Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using MKVcleaver (mkvcleaver.com), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you should not use this website.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and anyone who accesses or uses the site in any capacity. Your continued use of the website following the posting of any changes to these Terms means you accept those changes.

2. Description of Service

MKVcleaver is an independently operated informational website. We provide guides, descriptions, download links, and educational content related to MKVcleaver software — a GUI front-end for MKVToolNix’s mkvextract tool that allows users to extract video, audio, subtitles, chapters, and other elements from MKV container files.

Important: We are not the developer, publisher, or official distributor of MKVcleaver software. MKVcleaver is developed by Ilia Bakhmoutski. This website is a fan-made informational resource and has no official affiliation with the software developer.

We do not host software files on our servers. All download links point to official or original external sources. Content on this site is provided for informational and educational purposes only.

3. Intellectual Property

All software names, logos, and trademarks — including “MKVcleaver” and “MKVToolNix” — belong to their respective owners. Our use of these names is strictly for identification and informational purposes under fair use principles.

Original content on this site, including articles, guides, descriptions, page layouts, and HTML/CSS code, is the property of MKVcleaver (mkvcleaver.com). You may not copy, reproduce, or redistribute our original content without prior written permission.

The MKVcleaver software itself is the intellectual property of its developer and is distributed under the GPL license. We do not claim any ownership over the software.

4. Use of the Website

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes. When using this site, you agree not to:

• Use the site in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international laws or regulations
• Attempt to interfere with, disrupt, or compromise the site’s operation or security
• Scrape, crawl, or harvest content from the site without written permission
• Distribute malware, spam, or other malicious content through the site
• Impersonate any person, entity, or falsely represent your affiliation with any party
• Use automated tools or bots to access the site at a rate that could overload our infrastructure
• Attempt to circumvent any security measures or access restricted areas

8. External Links

This site contains links to third-party websites and resources, including software download pages, developer sites, and related tools like MKVToolNix. These links are provided for your convenience and for informational purposes.

We have no control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of any external sites. Linking to a third-party site does not constitute an endorsement of that site or its content. You access external links entirely at your own risk.

We recommend reviewing the terms of service and privacy policies of any external site before using it or downloading files from it.

9. Advertisements

This website may display advertisements through Google AdSense or similar third-party advertising networks. These ads are served by the ad networks, not by us directly.

We do not endorse any products or services shown in advertisements. Ad content is determined by the advertising network based on factors like your browsing history and location. Clicking on any advertisement is at your own discretion and risk.

We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or reliability of any advertisements displayed on this site.

10. Content Accuracy and Updates

We make reasonable efforts to keep the information on this site accurate and current. MKVcleaver software is actively developed, and details such as version numbers, features, system requirements, and download locations can change without notice.

We cannot guarantee that every piece of information reflects the latest state of the software at any given moment. We reserve the right to modify, update, or remove content at any time without prior notice.

If you find information that appears inaccurate or outdated, we appreciate you letting us know through our contact page.

11. DMCA and Copyright

We respect intellectual property rights and take copyright matters seriously. If you believe that any content on this site infringes your copyright, please refer to our Disclaimer page for the full DMCA takedown process and instructions on how to submit a notice.

We will review and respond to valid DMCA notices promptly and in accordance with applicable law.

12. Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using this site, you consent to the practices described in that policy.

We encourage you to read the Privacy Policy in full so you understand how your data is handled.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless MKVcleaver (mkvcleaver.com) and its operators from any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of this website
• Your violation of these Terms of Service
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
• Any content or information you submit through the contact form or other means

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the site shall first be resolved through good-faith negotiation between the parties.

If negotiation does not resolve the dispute, it shall be submitted to the appropriate courts of competent jurisdiction. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving its original intent.

16. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We may also post a notice on the site for significant changes.

Your continued use of this website after any changes are posted means you accept the revised Terms. We encourage you to check this page periodically to stay informed.

17. Termination

We reserve the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate your access to this website at any time, without prior notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms.

All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination — including intellectual property, disclaimer of warranties, limitation of liability, and indemnification — shall remain in effect after termination.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and MKVcleaver (mkvcleaver.com) regarding your use of this website. They supersede all prior agreements, understandings, or arrangements between us, whether written or oral.

19. Contact

If you have questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms of Service, please reach out through our Contact page. We will do our best to respond in a timely manner.