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- **DASH formats cannot be partially downloaded.** Always use HLS (m3u8) formats for this technique.
- **yt-dlp `--download-sections` does not work** on live streams with DASH formats. Do not retry it.
- **DVR buffers are typically only 4-6 hours deep.** If the user requests a time outside the buffer, the segments won't exist. There is no
workaround — once content rolls out of the DVR buffer, it's gone from YouTube's servers.
- **Segment numbers shift** as the DVR buffer rolls forward on 24/7 streams. Run the script close to when the user requests the clip, not hours later.
- **Buffer generously.** The script adds 60 seconds of padding by default. Use `--buffer` to increase if needed. Trimming after download is cheap.

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