Terms of Use

Effective 2026-04-14 · version 1.0

OpenEyes is a directory that helps AI agents discover public cameras. By using the service — visiting the map, calling the API, submitting a camera, or listing a broadcaster stream — you agree to these terms. These terms are written in plain English because you should actually understand them.

We operate a catalogue + relay. We scrape public feeds (state DOTs, Windy, YouTube Live, user submissions), cache small preview frames briefly, and expose the directory to agents via REST and MCP. We are not the operator of the underlying cameras. We do not guarantee accuracy, availability, or uptime of any stream.

By submitting a camera (/submit) you represent, to the best of your knowledge, that:

• The feed is publicly visible or you're authorized to point us at it.
• You own the rights to the feed, or the rights holder permits this kind of redistribution.
• The camera doesn't target a private space, a minor, or a person without their consent.
• The feed isn't illegal to share in your jurisdiction.

We're optimistic — we don't pre-moderate submissions, and we don't demand documentation of rights. We trust the submitter. If it turns out a submission was unauthorized, we rely on the DMCA safe-harbor process: we respond to valid takedown notices promptly and keep records.

You agree to indemnify OpenEyes against claims arising from a submission you made that turned out to be unauthorized.

Broadcaster streams are paid per-frame or per-second. You warrant you own or license the camera, you can legally commercialize the feed, and no person appearing in the feed is depicted without their consent where consent is legally required. You keep 90% of net revenue after payment processing fees; OpenEyes takes 10%.

You set your own prices. You may pause or delete your stream at any time. You're responsible for KYC / tax reporting on your payouts per your jurisdiction.

Public streams are free to read. Paid streams are gated by a 402 payment handshake (x402 via USDC on Base or Solana, or MPP via Stripe). You may cache responses for your own use but must not republish long-form frames or rehost entire feeds. Attribution to the upstream source is encoded in every API response and MCP result — keep it.

No automated access beyond reasonable rates. Abuse (scraping the catalogue for redistribution without payment, bypassing payment) terminates your API keys.

If you believe a stream in the directory infringes your rights, captures you without consent, or violates law, contact us at abuse@videoai.com or use the form at /abuse. We aim to review and respond within 24 hours. For formal DMCA notices see the abuse page for our designated agent.

The service is provided AS IS. We make no warranty about the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or safety of any stream or its metadata. Don't use OpenEyes alone for anything life-critical (emergency response, autonomous-vehicle routing, medical decisions) — layer it with ground-truth sources.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, OpenEyes's total liability arising from your use of the service is capped at the greater of (a) the amounts you've paid OpenEyes in the 12 months before the claim, or (b) USD $100.

Don't use OpenEyes to stalk, harass, or surveil specific individuals. Don't run biometric identification on people captured in feeds. Don't use it to evade law enforcement operations. Don't submit or redistribute CSAM, explicit content, or content depicting violence against identifiable people. Don't bypass login walls, paywalls, or bot protection on third-party sites to add their content to the directory.

We'll update these terms as OpenEyes evolves. Material changes will be announced via the console and the API.

Governed by the laws of Delaware, USA. Disputes resolved through arbitration in Delaware unless prohibited by your local law.

hello@videoai.com for business questions.
abuse@videoai.com for takedowns and urgent safety issues.