Terms & Conditions
Your rights and responsibilities when using StreamView
Table of Contents
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using StreamView ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and StreamView. By creating an account or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.
Important
These Terms may be updated from time to time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
2. Service Description
StreamView is a video hosting and streaming platform that allows users to:
- Upload, store, and manage video content
- Stream videos to viewers worldwide
- Convert videos to various formats and qualities
- Embed videos on external websites
- Access analytics and performance metrics
- Monetize content through our revenue sharing program
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time with or without notice.
3. Eligibility
To use StreamView, you must:
Eligibility Requirements:
- Age: Be at least 13 years old (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction)
- Capacity: Have the legal capacity to enter into agreements
- Compliance: Not be prohibited from using the Service under applicable laws
- Location: Not be located in a country subject to trade embargoes
- Previous Violations: Not have been previously banned from our Service
Parental Consent
Users under 18 must have parental or guardian consent to use our Service and create an account.
4. Account Registration & Security
When creating an account, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain and update your account information
- Keep your login credentials secure and confidential
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
- Be responsible for all activities under your account
Account Security Best Practices:
- Use a strong, unique password
- Enable two-factor authentication when available
- Log out from shared or public computers
- Monitor your account for suspicious activity
- Never share your login credentials
5. Acceptable Use Policy
You agree not to use StreamView for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could damage, disable, or impair the Service. Prohibited activities include:
Content Violations
- Uploading copyrighted material without permission
- Sharing pornographic or sexually explicit content
- Posting violent or graphic content
- Distributing hate speech or discriminatory content
Technical Violations
- Attempting to hack or breach our systems
- Using automated tools to access the Service
- Overloading our servers with excessive requests
- Reverse engineering our software
Legal Violations
- Sharing illegal content or information
- Promoting illegal activities
- Violating privacy rights of others
- Infringing on intellectual property rights
Platform Abuse
- Creating multiple accounts to circumvent limits
- Manipulating view counts or engagement metrics
- Spamming or sending unsolicited communications
- Impersonating other users or entities
6. Content Policy & User Responsibilities
As a content creator on StreamView, you are responsible for:
- Content Ownership: Ensuring you own or have rights to all uploaded content
- Legal Compliance: Complying with all applicable laws and regulations
- Quality Standards: Maintaining appropriate content quality and standards
- Metadata Accuracy: Providing accurate titles, descriptions, and tags
- Community Guidelines: Following our community standards
Content Rights & Licensing
By uploading content to StreamView, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to:
- Host, store, and distribute your content
- Create transcoded versions for different devices
- Generate thumbnails and previews
- Display your content in search results and recommendations
Note: You retain all ownership rights to your original content.
7. Privacy & Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Our data collection and usage practices are governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
Key Privacy Points:
- We collect only necessary information to provide our services
- Your personal data is protected with industry-standard security
- We do not sell your personal information to third parties
- You have rights to access, modify, and delete your data
- We comply with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations
Data Security
We implement robust security measures including encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits to protect your data.
8. Payments & Billing
For premium services and monetization features:
Premium Subscriptions
- Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually
- Payments are processed automatically
- Cancellation takes effect at the end of the billing period
- No refunds for partial periods unless required by law
Revenue Sharing
- Earnings are calculated based on views and engagement
- Minimum payout threshold applies
- Payments are processed monthly
- Tax compliance is the user's responsibility
Payment Issues
For billing questions or payment disputes, contact our billing support at billing@streamview.com
9. Account Termination
Either party may terminate this agreement:
User-Initiated Termination
You may delete your account at any time through your account settings or by contacting support.
Service-Initiated Termination
We may suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these Terms, illegal activity, or other just cause.
Data Retention
Upon termination, your content may be deleted after a grace period. Download your data before account deletion if needed.
10. Disclaimers
StreamView is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim:
- Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
- Guarantees of uninterrupted or error-free service
- Responsibility for third-party content or services
- Warranties regarding security or data protection
- Guarantees of service availability or uptime
Service Availability
While we strive for high availability, we cannot guarantee 100% uptime. Scheduled maintenance and unexpected outages may occur.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, StreamView shall not be liable for:
- Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
- Damages resulting from service interruptions
- Third-party actions or content
- Security breaches beyond our reasonable control
Maximum Liability: Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the Service in the 12 months preceding the claim.
12. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction] without regard to conflict of law principles.
Dispute Resolution Process:
Direct Communication
Contact our support team to resolve the issue
Mediation
If unresolved, we'll attempt mediation
Arbitration
Final disputes may go to binding arbitration
13. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do:
- We'll post the updated Terms on our website
- We'll update the "Last Updated" date
- For material changes, we'll provide 30 days notice
- Continued use constitutes acceptance of new Terms
Stay Informed
We recommend checking this page periodically for updates. You can also enable notifications for policy changes in your account settings.
14. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms or our Service, please contact us:
General Support
Email: support@streamview.com
Response Time: 24-48 hours
Legal Questions
Email: legal@streamview.com
Response Time: 3-5 business days
Billing Support
Email: billing@streamview.com
Response Time: 24 hours
Mailing Address
StreamView Legal Department
123 Tech Street
Digital City, DC 12345
United States