LazyShorts

Chrome Extension by Mellow Solutions

Privacy Policy

Overview

LazyShorts is committed to protecting your privacy. This extension enhances your short-form video experience on YouTube Shorts and TikTok while prioritizing your privacy.

No Data Collection No Analytics 100% Offline

Data Collection

We do not collect any data. LazyShorts operates entirely offline and does not:

100% Offline Functionality

LazyShorts works completely offline. All features are executed locally in your browser without any network requests. Your viewing habits and preferences on YouTube and TikTok stay on your device.

Required Permissions

The extension requires the following permissions to function:

storage
Used to save your user preferences locally in your browser, including theme settings, activation state, delay configuration, and skip counter. This data never leaves your device.
youtube.com (Host Permission)
Required to enable the Auto-Skip functionality on YouTube Shorts pages.
tiktok.com (Host Permission)
Required to enable the Auto-Skip functionality on TikTok pages. Added in v1.3.0 to extend platform support.

Third-Party Services

LazyShorts does not integrate with or send data to any third-party services, advertisers, or analytics platforms. The extension operates identically on both YouTube and TikTok without any data leaving your device.

Changes to This Policy

If we make changes to this privacy policy, we will update the "Last Updated" date below. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or the LazyShorts extension, please contact us through our GitHub repository.

License

LazyShorts adopts a Dual Licensing Model. Choose the license that fits your use case.

Open Source

Apache License 2.0

Best for personal use, education, and open-source projects.

  • Free of charge
  • Source code available
  • Exemption from royalties
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Commercial

Commercial License

For revenue-generating products and proprietary distribution.

  • Proprietary rights
  • Starting at 1% royalty >€10k
  • Priority Support
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COMMERCIAL LICENSE AGREEMENT 1. Preamble This Commercial License Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into between Mellow Solutions ("Licensor") and the entity or individual ("Licensee") purchasing rights to use the LazyShorts Chrome Extension ("Software") for commercial purposes that exceed the scope of the Apache License 2.0. By purchasing or obtaining this Commercial License, you agree to be bound by the terms herein. 2. Grant of License Subject to the payment of applicable fees and compliance with this Agreement, Licensor grants Licensee a non-exclusive, non-transferable, worldwide license to: 1. Use the Software in a commercial environment. 2. Integrate the Software into proprietary products or services. 3. Modify the Software for internal business use without the obligation to release source code changes (unlike the open-source requirements). 4. Distribute the Software as part of a commercial offering, subject to the royalty terms below. 3. Commercial Use Definition "Commercial Use" includes, but is not limited to: * Using the Software to provide a paid service to third parties. * Bundling the Software with a paid product. * Using the Software in an internal workflow that directly generates revenue exceeding the threshold defined in Section 4. 4. Fees and Royalties 4.1 Revenue Threshold and Fee Licensee agrees to pay Licensor a royalty fee if the gross revenue generated by the product or service utilizing the Software exceeds €10,000.00 (Ten Thousand Euros) per calendar year. * Fee Amount: 1% of total gross revenue generated by the product/service using the Software. * Payment Schedule: Payments are due annually, no later than 30 days after the end of the Licensee's fiscal year. 4.2 Reporting Licensee shall provide a simplified annual report stating the gross revenue subject to royalties. Licensor reserves the right to audit these records with reasonable notice (once per year). 5. Restrictions 1. No Resale of License: You may not sublicense, sell, or lease this License itself to others. 2. Proprietary Distribution: While you may distribute the Software as part of your product, you may not simply re-package the Software "as-is" and sell it as a standalone product competing directly with LazyShorts. 3. Attribution: You must retain the copyright notice "Copyright © 2026 Mellow Solutions" in the documentation or "About" section of your product. 6. Support and Warranty * Since this is a commercial agreement, Licensor provides Priority Email Support for Licensees with an active agreement. * Disclaimer: EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. 7. Term and Termination * This Agreement is effective upon payment of the initial license fee (if any) or upon commencement of Commercial Use. * Licensor may terminate this Agreement if Licensee breaches any material term (e.g., non-payment of royalties) and fails to cure such breach within 30 days of notice. 8. Contact & Licensing To obtain this Commercial License, negotiate custom terms, or report revenue: * Developer: Mellow Solutions * GitHub: https://github.com/Mello2110

Legal Disclaimer

Attention: If your project generates over €10,000 in annual revenue using LazyShorts code, you are legally required to obtain a Commercial License. Contributing to this project implies acceptance of our CLA.

Version 1.3.0 | Last Updated: January 2026