diff --git a/predict.py b/predict.py
index 0bec7ca..19f1eb7 100644
--- a/predict.py
+++ b/predict.py
@@ -67,6 +67,9 @@ def predict(
 
         # Start the shell command and capture its output
         command = [
+            # Run with GNU timeout to prevent runaway processes
+            "timeout",
+            "10m",
             "./clip.sh",
             route,
             f"--start-seconds={startSeconds}",