1. Your Acceptance
BY USING AND/OR VISITING THIS WEBSITE (collectively, including all Content available
through the Matflix.com domain name, the "Matflix Website", or "Website"),
YOU SIGNIFY YOUR ASSENT TO BOTH THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS (the "Terms
of Service") AND THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF MATFLIX'S PRIVACY NOTICE,
WHICH ARE PUBLISHED AT http://www.matflix.com/privacy.php, AND WHICH ARE INCORPORATED
HEREIN BY REFERENCE. If you do not agree to any of these terms, then please
do not use the Matflix Website.
2. Matflix Website
These Terms of Service apply to all users of the Matflix Website, including
users who are also contributors of video content, information, and other materials
or services on the Website. The Matflix Website may contain links to third party
websites that are not owned or controlled by Matflix. Matflix has no control
over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices
of any third party websites. In addition, Matflix will not and cannot censor
or edit the content of any third-party site. By using the Website, you expressly
relieve Matflix from any and all liability arising from your use of any third-party
website. Accordingly, we encourage you to be aware when you leave the Matflix
Website and to read the terms and conditions and privacy policy of each other
website that you visit.
3. Website Access
A. Matflix hereby grants you permission to use the Website as set forth in this
Terms of Service, provided that: (i) your use of the Website as permitted is
solely for your personal, noncommercial use; (ii) you will not copy or distribute
any part of the Website in any medium without Matflix's prior written authorization;
(iii) you will not alter or modify any part of the Website other than as may
be reasonably necessary to use the Website for its intended purpose; and (iv)
you will otherwise comply with the terms and conditions of these Terms of Service.
B. In order to access some features of the Website, you will have to create
an account. You may never use another's account without permission. When creating
your account, you must provide accurate and complete information. You are solely
responsible for the activity that occurs on your account, and you must keep
your account password secure. You must notify Matflix immediately of any breach
of security or unauthorized use of your account. Although Matflix will not be
liable for your losses caused by any unauthorized use of your account, you may
be liable for the losses of Matflix or others due to such unauthorized use.
C. You agree not to use or launch any automated system, including without limitation,
"robots," "spiders," "offline readers," etc.,
that accesses the Website in a manner that sends more request messages to the
Matflix servers in a given period of time than a human can reasonably produce
in the same period by using a convention on-line web browser. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, Matflix grants the operators of public search engines permission
to use spiders to copy materials from the site for the sole purpose of creating
publicly available searchable indices of the materials, but not caches or archives
of such materials. Matflix reserves the right to revoke these exceptions either
generally or in specific cases. You agree not to collect or harvest any personally
identifiable information, including account names, from the Website, nor to
use the communication systems provided by the Website for any commercial solicitation
purposes. You agree not to solicit, for commercial purposes, any users of the
Website with respect to their User Submissions.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
The content on the Matflix Website, except all User Submissions (as defined
below), including without limitation, the text, software, scripts, graphics,
photos, sounds, music, videos, interactive features and the like ("Content")
and the trademarks, service marks and logos contained therein ("Marks"),
are owned by or licensed to Matflix, subject to copyright and other intellectual
property rights under United States and foreign laws and international conventions.
Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal
use only and may not be used, copied, reproduced, distributed, transmitted,
broadcast, displayed, sold, licensed, or otherwise exploited for any other purposes
whatsoever without the prior written consent of the respective owners. Matflix
reserves all rights not expressly granted in and to the Website and the Content.
You agree to not engage in the use, copying, or distribution of any of the Content
other than expressly permitted herein, including any use, copying, ordistribution
of User Submissions of third parties obtained through the Website for any commercial
purposes. If you download or print a copy of the Content for personal use, you
must retain all copyright and other proprietary notices contained therein. You
agree not to circumvent, disable or otherwise interfere with security related
features of the Matflix Website or features that prevent or restrict use or
copying of any Content or enforce limitations on use of the Matflix Website
or the Content therein.
5. User Submissions
A. The Matflix Website may now or in the future permit the submission of videos
or other communications submitted by you and other users ("User Submissions")
and the hosting, sharing, and/or publishing of such User Submissions. You understand
that whether or not such User Submissions are published, Matflix does not guarantee
any confidentiality with respect to any submissions.
B. You shall be solely responsible for your own User Submissions and the consequences
of posting or publishing them. In connection with User Submissions, you affirm,
represent, and/or warrant that: (i) you own or have the necessary licenses,
rights, consents, and permissions to use and authorize Matflix to use all patent,
trademark, trade secret, copyright or other proprietary rights in and to any
and all User Submissions to enable inclusion and use of the User Submissions
in the manner contemplated by the Website and these Terms of Service; and (ii)
you have the written consent, release, and/or permission of each and every identifiable
individual person in the User Submission to use the name or likeness of each
and every such identifiable individual person to enable inclusion and use of
the User Submissions in the manner contemplated by the Website and these Terms
of Service. For clarity, you retain all of your ownership rights in
your User Submissions. However, by submitting the User Submissions
to Matflix, you hereby grant Matflix a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free,
sublicenseable and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare
derivative works of, display, and perform the User Submissions in connection
with the Matflix Website and Matflix's (and its successor's) business, including
without limitation for promoting and redistributing part or all of the Matflix
Website (and derivative works thereof) in any media formats and through any
media channels. You also hereby grant each user of the Matflix Website a non-exclusive
license to access your User Submissions through the Website, and to use, reproduce,
distribute, prepare derivative works of, display and perform such User Submissions
as permitted through the functionality of the Website and under these Terms
of Service. The foregoing license granted by you terminates once you remove
or delete a User Submission from the Matflix Website.
C. In connection with User Submissions, you further agree that you will
not: (i) submit material that is copyrighted, protected by trade secret or otherwise
subject to third party proprietary rights, including privacy and publicity rights,
unless you are the owner of such rights or have permission from their rightful
owner to post the material and to grant Matflix all of the license rights granted
herein; (ii) publish falsehoods or misrepresentations that could damage Matflix
or any third party; (iii) submit material that is unlawful, obscene, defamatory,
libelous, threatening, pornographic, harassing, hateful, racially or ethnically
offensive, or encourages conduct that would be considered a criminal offense,
give rise to civil liability, violate any law, or is otherwise inappropriate;
(iv) post advertisements or solicitations of business: (v) impersonate another
person. Matflix does not endorse any User Submission or any opinion,
recommendation, or advice expressed therein, and Matflix expressly disclaims
any and all liability in connection with User Submissions. Matflix does not
permit copyright infringing activities and infringement of intellectual property
rights on its Website, and Matflix will remove all Content and User Submissions
if properly notified that such Content or User Submission infringes on another's
intellectual property rights. Matflix reserves the right to remove Content and
User Submissions without prior notice. Matflix will also terminate a User's
access to its Website, if they are determined to be a repeat infringer. A repeat
infringer is a User who has been notified of infringing activity more than twice
and/or has had a User Submission removed from the Website more than twice. Matflix
also reserves the right to decide whether Content or a User Submission is appropriate
and complies with these Terms of Service for violations other than copyright
infringement and violations of intellectual property law, such as, but not limited
to, pornography, obscene or defamatory material, or excessive length. Matflix
may remove such User Submissions and/or terminate a User's access for uploading
such material in violation of these Terms of Service at any time, without prior
notice and at its sole discretion.
D. In particular, if you are a copyright owner or an agent thereof and believe
that any User Submission or other content infringes upon your copyrights, you
may submit a notification pursuant to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA")
by providing our Copyright Agent with the following information in writing (see
17 U.S.C 512(c)(3) for further detail):
(i) A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf
of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed;
(ii) Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed,
or, if multiple copyrighted works at a single online site are covered by a single
notification, a representative list of such works at that site;
(iii) Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to
be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to
which is to be disabled and information reasonably sufficient to permit the
service provider to locate the material;
(iv) Information reasonably sufficient to permit the service provider to contact
you, such as an address, telephone number, and, if available, an electronic
mail;
(v) A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in
the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent,
or the law; and
(vi) A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under
penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of
an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
Matflix's designated address to receive notifications of claimed infringement
is: SK7 NETWORKS INC., Attn: Matflix Copyright, 18 West 33rd Street, 2nd Floor,
New York, NY 10001., email: copyright@matflix.com, fax: 212-380-1838. For clarity,
only DMCA notices should go to the above; any other feedback, comments, requests
for technical support, and other communications should be directed to Matflix
customer service through http://www.matflix.com/contact. You acknowledge that
if you fail to comply with all of the requirements of this Section 5(D), your
DMCA notice may not be valid.
E. You understand that when using the Matflix Website, you will be exposed to
User Submissions from a variety of sources, and that Matflix is not responsible
for the accuracy, usefulness, safety, or intellectual property rights of or
relating to such User Submissions. You further understand and acknowledge that
you may be exposed to User Submissions that are inaccurate, offensive, indecent,
or objectionable, and you agree to waive, and hereby do waive, any legal or
equitable rights or remedies you have or may have against Matflix with respect
thereto, and agree to indemnify and hold Matflix, its Owners/Operators, affiliates,
and/or licensors, harmless to the fullest extent allowed by law regarding all
matters related to your use of the site.
F. Matflix permits you to link to materials on the Website for personal, non-commercial
purposes only. In addition, Matflix provides an "Embeddable Player"
feature, which you may incorporate into your own personal, non-commercial websites
for use in accessing the materials on the Website, provided that you include
a prominent link back to the Matflix website on the pages containing the Embeddable
Player. Matflix reserves the right to discontinue any aspect of the Matflix
Website at any time.
6. Warranty Disclaimer
YOU AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE MATFLIX WEBSITE SHALL BE AT YOUR SOLE RISK. TO
THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MATFLIX, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES,
AND AGENTS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN CONNECTION WITH THE
WEBSITE AND YOUR USE THEREOF. MATFLIX MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS
ABOUT THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THIS SITE'S CONTENT OR THE CONTENT OF
ANY SITES LINKED TO THIS SITE AND ASSUMES NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR
ANY (I) ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES OF CONTENT, (II) PERSONAL INJURY OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE, OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO AND
USE OF OUR WEBSITE, (III) ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SECURE SERVERS
AND/OR ANY AND ALL PERSONAL INFORMATION AND/OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION STORED
THEREIN, (IV) ANY INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM OUR WEBSITE,
(IV) ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES, OR THE LIKE WHICH MAY BE TRANSMITTED
TO OR THROUGH OUR WEBSITE BY ANY THIRD PARTY, AND/OR (V) ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONSIN
ANY CONTENT OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE
USE OF ANY CONTENT POSTED, EMAILED, TRANSMITTED, OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE
VIA THE MATFLIX WEBSITE. MATFLIX DOES NOT WARRANT, ENDORSE, GUARANTEE, OR ASSUME
RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE ADVERTISED OR OFFERED BY A THIRD PARTY
THROUGH THE MATFLIX WEBSITE OR ANY HYPERLINKED WEBSITE OR FEATURED IN ANY BANNER
OR OTHER ADVERTISING, AND MATFLIX WILL NOT BE A PARTY TO OR IN ANY WAY BE RESPONSIBLE
FOR MONITORING ANY TRANSACTION BETWEEN YOU AND THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS OF PRODUCTS
OR SERVICES. AS WITH THE PURCHASE OF A PRODUCT OR SERVICE THROUGH ANY MEDIUM
OR IN ANY ENVIRONMENT, YOU SHOULD USE YOUR BEST JUDGMENT AND EXERCISE CAUTION
WHERE APPROPRIATE.
7. Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT SHALL MATFLIX, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS, BE
LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM ANY (I) ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES
OF CONTENT, (II) PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER,
RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF OUR WEBSITE, (III) ANY UNAUTHORIZED
ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SECURE SERVERS AND/OR ANY AND ALL PERSONAL INFORMATION
AND/OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION STORED THEREIN, (IV) ANY INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION
OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM OUR WEBSITE, (IV) ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES,
OR THE LIKE, WHICH MAY BE TRANSMITTED TO OR THROUGH OUR WEBSITE BY ANY THIRD
PARTY, AND/OR (V) ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN ANY CONTENT OR FOR ANY LOSS OR
DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF YOUR USE OF ANY CONTENT POSTED, EMAILED,
TRANSMITTED, OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE VIA THE MATFLIX WEBSITE, WHETHER BASED
ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER ORNOT THE
COMPANY IS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE FOREGOING LIMITATION
OF LIABILITY SHALL APPLY TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW IN THE APPLICABLE
JURISDICTION.
YOU SPECIFICALLY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT MATFLIX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR USER SUBMISSIONS
OR THE DEFAMATORY, OFFENSIVE, OR ILLEGAL CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY AND THAT
THE RISK OF HARM OR DAMAGE FROM THE FOREGOING RESTS ENTIRELY WITH YOU.
The Website is controlled and offered by Matflix from its facilities in the
United States of America. Matflix makes no representations that the Matflix
Website is appropriate or available for use in other locations. Those who access
or use the Matflix Website from other jurisdictions do so at their own volition
and are responsible for compliance with local law.
8. Indemnity
You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Matflix, its parent corporation,
officers, directors, employees and agents, from and against any and all claims,
damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including
but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from: (i) your use of and access
to the Matflix Website; (ii) your violation of any term of these Terms of Service;
(iii) your violation of any third party right, including without limitation
any copyright, property, or privacy right; or (iv) any claim that one of your
User Submissions caused damage to a third party. This defense and indemnification
obligation will survive these Terms of Service and your use of the Matflix Website.
9. Ability to Accept Terms of Service
You affirm that you are either more than 18 years of age, or an emancipated
minor, or possess legal parental or guardian consent, and are fully able and
competent to enter into the terms, conditions, obligations, affirmations, representations,
and warranties set forth in these Terms of Service, and to abide by and comply
with these Terms of Service. In any case, you affirm that you are over the age
of 13, as the Matflix Website is not intended for children under 13. If you
are under 13 years of age, then please do not use the Matflix Website—there
are lots of other great web sites for you. Talk to your parents about what sites
are appropriate for you.
10. Assignment
These Terms of Service, and any rights and licenses granted hereunder, may not
be transferred or assigned by you, but may be assigned by Matflix without restriction.
11. General
You agree that: (i) the Matflix Website shall be deemed solely based in New
Jersey; and (ii) the Matflix Website shall be deemed a passive website that
does not give rise to personal jurisdiction over Matflix, either specific or
general, in jurisdictions other than New Jersey. These Terms of Service shall
be governed by the internal substantive laws of the State of New Jersey, without
respect to its conflict of laws principles. Any claim or dispute between you
and Matflix that arises in whole or in part from the Matflix Website shall be
decided exclusively by a court of competent jurisdiction located in New Jersey.
These Terms of Service, together with the Privacy Notice at http://www.matflix.com/privacy.php
and any other legal notices published by Matflix on the Website, shall constitute
the entire agreement between you and Matflix concerning the Matflix Website.
If any provision of these Terms of Service is deemed invalid by a court of competent
jurisdiction, the invalidity of such provision shall not affect the validity
of the remaining provisions of these Terms of Service, which shall remain in
full force and effect. No waiver of any term of this these Terms of Service
shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term,
and Matflix's failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms of
Service shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Matflix reserves
the right to amend these Terms of Service at any time and without notice, and
it is your responsibility to review these Terms of Service for any changes.
Your use of the Matflix Website following any amendment of these Terms of Service
will signify your assent to and acceptance of its revised terms. YOU AND MATFLIX
AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE MATFLIX WEBSITE
MUST COMMENCE WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUES. OTHERWISE,
SUCH CAUSE OF ACTION IS PERMANENTLY BARRED.
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