Effigy Entertainment Terms of Service
1. Introduction and Acceptance of Terms Welcome to Effigy Entertainment. By accessing and using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing our site.
2. Description of Service Effigy Entertainment provides a digital platform for independent filmmakers to submit and distribute their films. Our services include hosting film content, facilitating film submissions, and promoting films through various channels.
3. User Account and Subscription Services
- Account Registration: Users must register for an account to submit films. By registering, you agree to provide accurate and complete information and to keep this information up-to-date.
- Subscription Options: We may offer different subscription plans, including free and paid options. Details and benefits of these plans are described on our website.
4. Content Submission and Licensing
- User Submissions: Users can submit film content via our platform. By submitting content, you grant Effigy Entertainment a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, distribute, and promote the content.
- Ownership and Responsibility: You retain all rights to your content but must ensure you possess all necessary rights to the content submitted.
- Content Guidelines: Submissions must not contain any content that is unlawful, offensive, or infringes on the rights of others.
5. Advertising and Revenue
- Advertisements: Our platform displays third-party advertisements. While we share no advertising revenue with users, the exposure can significantly increase viewership of your content.
- No Compensation: Users are not entitled to compensation for the monetization of their content through advertising.
6. Payment Processing
- Third-Party Payment Gateways: We use trusted third-party services for payment processing. By using our payment services, you agree to their terms and conditions.
7. Privacy and Data Protection
- Data Collection: We collect personal and non-personal information as outlined in our Privacy Policy.
- Data Usage: Information collected is used to enhance service offerings, process transactions, and communicate with you.
8. Children’s Privacy We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information as quickly as possible.
9. Global Data Transfer, Storage, and Processing Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in any country where we operate. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of information outside your country.
10. Legal Compliance and Indemnity
- Compliance with Laws: You agree to comply with all local, state, national, and international laws applicable to your use of our services.
- Indemnity: You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Effigy Entertainment, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, arising out of your use of the service or your breach of these Terms.
11. Modification and Termination We reserve the right to modify these terms and our services at any time. Continued use of the service after any such changes shall constitute your consent to such changes.
12. Contact Information For any questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us via our website or email provided on our contact page.
