Managed preservation workflow
YouTube evidence preservation with documented delivery
Preserving YouTube material for matters under review often requires more than a downloaded file. StormKeep delivers video files, metadata captured at delivery time, hashes, timestamps, and manifests into your secure cloud destination — with delivery records designed to support review and record keeping.
StormKeep does not provide legal advice and does not guarantee admissibility. Customers define sources and intended use.
Documentation package
Source lists you approve
Manifests and hashes
Cloud handoff
preservation_package_2026-06-15.jsonl
{"item_id":"vid_001","source":"source_list_alpha","file":"videos/vid_001.mp4","metadata":"metadata/vid_001.json","hash":"sha256:...","status":"delivered"}
{"item_id":"vid_002","source":"source_list_alpha","file":"videos/vid_002.mp4","metadata":"metadata/vid_002.json","hash":"sha256:...","status":"delivered"}
{"item_id":"vid_003","source":"source_list_beta","file":"videos/vid_003.mp4","metadata":"metadata/vid_003.json","hash":"sha256:...","status":"delivered"}JSONL / CSV
S3 / GCS / Azure
Structured JSON
Where available
Workflow
Source scope → capture/package → metadata/context → manifest → cloud handoff
Keep the preservation workflow visible without overclaiming legal status or guaranteed outcomes.
Source scope
Provide target URLs or a defined source set for the matter.
Capture package
Collect files and context into a consistent delivery unit.
Metadata context
Structured fields capture the details that help later review.
Manifest
A machine-readable index supports review and downstream handling.
Cloud handoff
Deliver into customer-controlled S3, GCS, Azure Blob, or SFTP destinations.
Deliverables
What StormKeep delivers
A preservation-focused package, delivered into your environment as a review-ready documentation set.
What goes into the package
Readable summary| Item | Format | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Video files | MP4 | Base files for the preservation package. |
| Metadata | JSON | Useful for context, sorting, and review. |
| Hashes + timestamps | Per file / UTC | Supports integrity checks and record keeping. |
| Manifest | JSONL / CSV | Provides an index for review and downstream intake. |
| Context notes | Text / notes | Captures source and matter context where available. |
preservation_package_2026-06-15.jsonl
A compact preview of the package index before delivery into the destination bucket or folder.
{"item_id":"vid_001","source":"source_list_alpha","file":"videos/vid_001.mp4","metadata":"metadata/vid_001.json","hash":"sha256:...","status":"delivered"}
{"item_id":"vid_002","source":"source_list_alpha","file":"videos/vid_002.mp4","metadata":"metadata/vid_002.json","hash":"sha256:...","status":"delivered"}
{"item_id":"vid_003","source":"source_list_beta","file":"videos/vid_003.mp4","metadata":"metadata/vid_003.json","hash":"sha256:...","status":"delivered"}- • Source-list based capture keeps the package scoped.
- • Outputs are structured for operational review.
- • Metadata and manifests are delivered together.
Scope / limitations
Use it when the team needs a documented package, not a legal conclusion
The page stays trustworthy by making boundaries visible instead of overpromising on admissibility or preservation outcomes.
Investigative teams
Use when you need a managed workflow for preserved content and context packages.
Compliance workflows
Good for teams that need structured delivery records and customer-controlled storage.
Open-ended archiving
The service is scoped and customer-defined; it is not a broad archive of everything.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do you document delivery?▾
StormKeep provides structured delivery and delivery records, while your team decides how to use them in internal review or counsel-led processes.
Is this self-service via an API?▾
StormKeep is a managed service. Jobs are coordinated through the delivery workflow and the team.
Can you deliver to our bucket?▾
Yes — into customer-controlled S3/GCS/Azure or via SFTP.
Do you select sources for us?▾
No. Customers define and approve the sources and intended use.
What about copyright and terms?▾
Customers are responsible for ensuring they have the right to use requested sources for their intended purpose. Consult counsel as needed.
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