DRCTerms of Service
Last updated 9 November 2026
These are the terms for using DRC (Detection & Response for Creators). By signing in or connecting a channel you agree to them.
What DRC is
DRC is provided by DRC-Security. It monitors a YouTube channel or Instagram account you control and alerts you to changes that look like a compromise. It is an early-stage service offered as is. It can miss things and it can raise false alarms. It is a second pair of eyes, not a guarantee of security, and it is not a substitute for Google's own account protections such as two-step verification.
Your responsibilities
- Only connect channels you own or are authorised to monitor.
- Keep your DRC password private. Anyone who signs in with your login can see and act on your incidents.
- Decide for yourself what to do about an incident. DRC's suggestions are suggestions.
Your YouTube account
DRC uses YouTube API Services with read-only access that you grant through Google. DRC does not change anything on your channel. You can withdraw access at any time from the Channels tab or at myaccount.google.com/permissions. Use of YouTube remains subject to the YouTube Terms of Service.
SMS Terms
Program: DRC-Security security alerts. If you add a phone number in Settings and tick the consent box, DRC-Security sends a one-time verification code (OTP) to confirm the number and then a security alert for each new incident on the accounts you connected, by text message or WhatsApp. Each alert asks whether a change was you; reply YES or NO. A YES or NO reply from your confirmed number answers the incident exactly as the buttons in DRC do, so keep your phone secure.
Frequency: message frequency varies with activity on your accounts. Message and data rates may apply.
Opt out and help: reply STOP to any DRC-Security text message to cancel; you will get one confirmation and no further texts. Reply START to resume, or HELP for help. You can also remove your phone in Settings. For support, email support@drcsec.com.
Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Consent to receive messages is not a condition of using DRC. See the Privacy Policy for how your number is handled; we do not sell or share your SMS opt-in data or personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Availability and changes
DRC may be changed, paused or shut down at any time. Reasonable notice will be given by email where possible. Your data is handled as described in the Privacy Policy.
Liability
To the extent the law allows, DRC is provided without warranties of any kind and the operator is not liable for losses arising from its use, including missed detections, false alarms, or actions you take in response to an incident.