Publisher Terms & Conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to StreamPilot. These Publisher Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our video streaming platform as a content creator ("Publisher" or "Creator"). By creating an account and using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

StreamPilot provides a multi-tenant video streaming platform that enables creators to upload, monetize, and distribute video content to their audiences. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and StreamPilot.

2. Account Registration

2.1 Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts to create a Publisher account.

2.2 Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized access or security breach.

2.3 Accurate Information: You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

2.4 Service Name: Your chosen service name (subdomain) must not infringe on trademarks, be offensive, or mislead users. We reserve the right to reclaim or modify service names that violate these Terms.

3. Platform Usage

3.1 Permitted Use: You may use StreamPilot to upload, store, manage, and distribute video content to your subscribers through your dedicated streaming site.

3.2 Prohibited Content: You may not upload or distribute content that:

• Violates any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringes on intellectual property rights of others
• Contains malware, viruses, or harmful code
• Is defamatory, obscene, pornographic, or sexually explicit
• Promotes violence, hatred, or discrimination
• Violates privacy rights or contains personal information without consent
• Is fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading

3.3 Content Moderation: We reserve the right to review, remove, or refuse to publish any content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable, at our sole discretion.

3.4 Technical Limits: We may impose reasonable limitations on file sizes, storage capacity, bandwidth usage, and video duration based on your subscription plan.

4. Content & Ownership

4.1 Your Ownership: You retain all ownership rights to the content you upload to StreamPilot. We do not claim any ownership over your content.

4.2 License to StreamPilot: By uploading content, you grant StreamPilot a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to store, process, transcode, reproduce, and distribute your content solely for the purpose of providing our services to you and your subscribers.

4.3 Your Warranties: You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have obtained all necessary rights and licenses to your content
• Your content does not infringe on any third-party rights
• You have obtained all necessary consents from individuals appearing in your content

4.4 Backup: While we maintain backups, you are solely responsible for maintaining your own backup copies of your content. We are not liable for any loss or corruption of your content.

5. Monetization & Payments

5.1 Subscription Plans: StreamPilot offers various subscription plans with different features, storage limits, and pricing. Current pricing is available on our website.

5.2 Payment Terms: Subscription fees are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis. All fees are non-refundable except as required by law or as explicitly stated in these Terms.

5.3 Revenue Sharing: If you monetize your content through subscriber fees or pay-per-view, StreamPilot retains a platform fee as specified in your subscription plan. Revenue sharing details will be clearly communicated in your account dashboard.

5.4 Payment Processing: Payments are processed through third-party payment providers. You agree to comply with their terms and conditions.

5.5 Taxes: You are responsible for determining and paying all applicable taxes related to your use of the platform and revenue earned through your content.

5.6 Price Changes: We reserve the right to modify our pricing with at least 30 days' notice. Continued use of the service after price changes constitutes acceptance.

6. Service Availability

6.1 Uptime: We strive to maintain high service availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We target 99.9% uptime, excluding scheduled maintenance.

6.2 Maintenance: We may perform scheduled maintenance with advance notice. Emergency maintenance may be performed without notice.

6.3 Service Modifications: We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the service at any time, with or without notice.

7. Termination

7.1 Termination by You: You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings or by contacting support. Termination does not entitle you to a refund of any prepaid fees.

7.2 Termination by Us: We may suspend or terminate your account immediately if:

• You violate these Terms
• Your content violates our policies
• You fail to pay fees when due
• You engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
• We are required to do so by law

7.3 Effect of Termination: Upon termination, your access to the platform will cease, and we may delete your content after a reasonable grace period. You should download your content before terminating your account.

7.4 Survival: Sections related to ownership, liability limitations, indemnification, and dispute resolution survive termination.

8. Liability & Disclaimers

8.1 Service Provided "As Is": The service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

8.2 Limitation of Liability: To the maximum extent permitted by law, StreamPilot shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.

8.3 Maximum Liability: Our total liability to you for all claims arising out of or relating to these Terms or the service shall not exceed the amount you paid to StreamPilot in the 12 months preceding the claim.

8.4 Indemnification: You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless StreamPilot and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising from your content, your use of the service, or your violation of these Terms.

9. Privacy & Data

9.1 Privacy Policy: Our collection and use of personal information is described in our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

9.2 Data Protection: We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your content and personal data. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

9.3 Your Subscribers' Data: You are the data controller for any personal data collected from your subscribers. You are responsible for complying with applicable data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.) in your use of subscriber data.

10. Dispute Resolution

10.1 Governing Law: These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

10.2 Informal Resolution: Before filing a claim, you agree to contact us at legal@streampilot.com to attempt to resolve the dispute informally.

10.3 Jurisdiction: Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the courts located in [Jurisdiction], and you consent to personal jurisdiction in such courts.

11. Changes to Terms

11.1 Modifications: We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by email or through the platform at least 30 days before they take effect.

11.2 Acceptance: Continued use of the service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must terminate your account.

11.3 Version History: The current version of these Terms is always available at this URL, and the "Last Updated" date indicates when changes were last made.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms or need support, please contact us: