At KeepStreams, we have immense respect for the creative work of artists, filmmakers, and producers. Copyright law exists to protect this work, and we are firm believers in its importance.
When you use KeepStreams to save videos and access the device compatibility, questions about what is permissible are common. This text aims to introduce DMCA, clarify our position, and explain the legal framework in which KeepStreams operates.
How KeepStreams Aligns with the Law (DMCA Section 1201)
The most important piece of legislation governing this area in the United States is the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
A key provision, Section 1201, prohibits the "circumvention" of effective "technical protection measures" (TPMs) that control access to or copying of a copyrighted work.
1201. Circumvention of copyright protection systems
(a) Violations Regarding Circumvention of Technological Measures.—(1)(A) No person shall circumvent a technological measure that effectively controls access to a work protected under this title.
Source: www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap12.html
KeepStreams is carefully designed to operate without circumventing these protections. We do not "crack" or "bypass" any copyright protection.
KeepStreams LLC is a legally registered and certified company. Its products, including the flagship KeepStreams One and all affiliated software, are secure and lawful. Before using our services, it is important to understand the following two key points:
Point 1
Access Control
KeepStreams does not break access controls. To use our software, you must be a legitimate, logged-in subscriber of the streaming service.
Our software cannot and will not grant you access to content you have not paid for or are not authorized to view.
Point 2
Copy Protection
Our technology does not "crack" or "decrypt" the streaming provider's encryption (DRM). Instead, it saves the digital stream after it has been decrypted by the official player for you, the authorized user.
It functions like a high-fidelity digital downloader, extracting the video and audio that is already being legally presented on your screen.
Your Right of the "Private Copy"
The right to make a "private copy" is not a new idea; it's a long-standing consumer right deeply embedded in U.S. legal history. Just as you could once record a TV show onto a VHS tape or a song from the radio onto a cassette for your own personal use, the principle remains relevant today.
This principle allows you to enjoy content you have legal access to at a different time or on a different device—a practice often referred to as "time-shifting" or "space-shifting."
Two landmark examples establish the foundation for this right:
The "Betamax" Case
Sony Corp. v. Universal City Studios
This was a very important court case. Back in 1984, movie companies sued Sony because of its Betamax VCR. They argued that the VCR made it too easy for people to illegally copy movies.
The case went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. The Court decided that it was perfectly okay for people to record a TV show to watch it later. They called this "fair use," which means it wasn't against the law.
The Court also said that because VCRs had many legal uses, you couldn't blame the maker, Sony, if a few people used them for illegal things. This major decision made VCRs legal and opened the door for all future recording tools, like DVRs.
The AHRA Case
The Audio Home Recording Act of 1992
A few years after the VCR case, the U.S. Congress passed an important law called the Audio Home Recording Act (AHRA). This law made it very clear that people are allowed to make personal copies of digital music, as long as they don't sell them.
This made it legal for people to use things like blank CDs to record music for themselves. Even though this law was about music, it supports the fact that the U.S. legal system recognizes and protects your right to make personal copies of media that you can legally access.
KeepStreams' Position:
KeepStreams is basically the new VCR, but for streaming. If you have a valid subscription, it helps you exercise your established right to save a copy of a movie or show from a streaming service, so you can watch it later without an internet connection.
Your Responsibility as a User
While KeepStreams LLC provides the tool, the responsibility for using it in a legally compliant manner rests entirely with you, the user.
To ensure you are acting within the law, you must adhere to the following principles:
1. Use a Legal Source: You can only save content from an official streaming service for which you have a paid subscription. Never use illegal or pirated websites.
2. Keep Videos for Private Use Only: The files you save are for your eyes only. The whole point is so you can watch them offline—like on a plane, during a trip, or anywhere you don't have internet.
3. Never Share or Distribute: Under no circumstances can you share, upload, or give the saved files to anyone else. Sharing these files breaks copyright law and is strictly forbidden.
Conclusion: Use KeepStreams Responsively and Safely
KeepStreams is a verified tool designed to help you exercise your right to make a personal copy of the shows and movies you can legally watch. Our software makes this possible for today's streaming services.
But this power comes with responsibility. We trust you to be fair and to follow the law. As long as you get your content from a legal source and only keep it for yourself, you can feel great about using KeepStreams to improve how you watch your favorite shows.
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