These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of The Short Film Show website (the “Website”), mobile applications (the “APP”), and any associated services, including subscription-based offerings (“Services”). By accessing or using the Services, you (“User” or “Subscriber”) agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Services.
1. Registration and Account Creation
1.1 Eligibility
- You must be at least 18 years old to create an account or use the Services.
- Users under 18 must obtain parental or guardian consent, who must register on their behalf.
1.2 Account Information
- You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information when registering for an account.
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities conducted under your account.
1.3 Account Suspension or Termination
- We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you breach these Terms or engage in any unlawful or harmful activity.
2. Free Trial and Subscription Terms
2.1 Free Trial Policy
- Users are eligible for a 14-day free trial upon sign-up.
- During the trial, users may watch up to five (5) films for free.
- Trial access is non-renewable and tied to a unique user account.
2.2 Subscription Plans
- Details of subscription tiers, features, and pricing are available on the Website and APP.
- By subscribing, you agree to pay the applicable fees for the chosen plan.
2.3 Payment Terms
- Payments are recurring and billed on a monthly or annual basis, depending on the plan selected.
- By providing payment information, you authorize us to charge the payment method provided for recurring fees until you cancel.
2.4 Cancellation
- Subscriptions can be canceled at any time via your account settings.
- Cancellation will take effect at the end of the current billing cycle, and no refunds will be provided for partial periods.
3. Revenue and Filmmaker Support
As part of your subscription, a proportion of your fee directly supports the talented filmmakers whose work is featured on our platform. By subscribing, you are helping to foster creativity, innovation, and the continued creation and distribution of independent short films.
4. Use of the Services
4.1 License to Use the Services
- Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Services for personal, non-commercial purposes.
4.2 Prohibited Activities
You agree not to:
- Share your account credentials or allow others to access the Services through your account.
- Circumvent, remove, alter, or interfere with any content protection or digital rights management features.
- Use the Services for any unlawful purpose or violate any applicable laws.
4.3 Content Availability
- The availability of Content on the APP, Website, or any platform may vary by region, and we make no guarantees about the availability of specific films or shows.
5. Intellectual Property
5.1 Ownership of Content
- All Content available on the Services is owned by us or licensed to us and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
5.2 Restrictions
- You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any Content without our prior written consent.
6. Privacy and Data Use
6.1 Privacy Policy
- Your use of the Services is subject to our Privacy Policy, available here
6.2 Data Collection
- We may collect certain personal and usage data as described in our Privacy Policy to provide and improve the Services.
7. Changes to the Services
- We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Services at any time without prior notice.
- We may also update or amend these Terms, and you will be notified of material changes. Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
8. Termination
- We may terminate or suspend your access to the Services at any time, with or without cause.
- Upon termination, your license to use the Services will immediately cease, and any accrued rights or obligations will survive.
9. Limitation of Liability
9.1 Exclusion of Implied Terms
All warranties, undertakings, and conditions implied by statute or common law are, to the fullest extent permitted by law, excluded from these Terms.
9.2 No Liability for Your Actions
We shall not be in breach of these Terms or have any liability to you for any delay in performing or failure to perform any of our obligations to the extent that such delay or failure is caused by any act or omission on your part.
9.3 Exclusion of Certain Losses
We shall not be liable to you for any:
(a) Economic loss, including but not limited to loss of contracts, business, revenue, profits, goodwill, or anticipated savings;
(b) Loss or corruption of data, information, or loss of use; or
(c) Special, indirect, or consequential loss or damage of any kind, whether arising under contract (including fundamental and/or repudiatory breach), statute, tort (including negligence), or otherwise.
9.4 Exceptions to Limitations
Nothing in these Terms shall exclude or limit our liability for:
(a) Death or personal injury caused by our negligence; or
(b) Damage or liability arising from our fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.
10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
10.1 Governing Law
These Terms, and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims), shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English law.
10.2 Jurisdiction
The parties agree that the courts of England and Wales shall have non-exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms.