From 11d7a62b078e17d4a93ce58aba0526d31a9924cd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: wukko Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 09:41:52 +0600 Subject: [PATCH] readme: clarify free api usage terms --- README.md | 7 +++++-- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 2ebd3067..9e1d0423 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -51,9 +51,12 @@ this list is not final and keeps expanding over time. if support for a service y | youtube | supports videos, music, and shorts. 8K, 4K, HDR, VR, and high FPS videos. rich metadata & dubs. h264/av1/vp9 codecs. | ## cobalt api -cobalt has an open api that you can use in projects *for completely free~*. it's easy and straightforward to use, [check out the docs](https://github.com/wukko/cobalt/blob/current/docs/api.md) to learn how to use it. +cobalt has an open api that you can use in your projects *for free~*. it's easy and straightforward to use, [check out the docs](https://github.com/wukko/cobalt/blob/current/docs/api.md) to learn how to use it. -you can use the main api instance ([co.wuk.sh](https://co.wuk.sh/)) in your projects. +✅ you can use the main api instance ([co.wuk.sh](https://co.wuk.sh/)) in your **personal** projects. +❌ you cannot use the free api commercially (anywhere that's gated behind paywalls or ads). host your own instance for this. + +we reserve the right to restrict abusive/excessive access to the main instance api. ## how to run your own instance if you want to run your own instance for whatever purpose, [follow this guide](https://github.com/wukko/cobalt/blob/current/docs/run-an-instance.md).