Risks and legal considerations
While downloading for personal archival is usually considered Fair Use in many jurisdictions, ThisVid’s ToS explicitly forbids scraping automated content. If you hammer the server with 500 download requests per second, your IP will be banned, and potentially your account terminated.
Be aware that using downloaders may technically violate a site's TOS, though it is rarely enforced for private viewing. Conclusion
The most effective downloaders today offer more than just basic saving—they provide "exclusive" features that standard browser extensions often lack:
Risks and legal considerations
While downloading for personal archival is usually considered Fair Use in many jurisdictions, ThisVid’s ToS explicitly forbids scraping automated content. If you hammer the server with 500 download requests per second, your IP will be banned, and potentially your account terminated.
Be aware that using downloaders may technically violate a site's TOS, though it is rarely enforced for private viewing. Conclusion
The most effective downloaders today offer more than just basic saving—they provide "exclusive" features that standard browser extensions often lack:
