Terms of use

1- Terms of Use

Welcome to the African International Short Film Market (AISFM) Digital Platform. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. Please read them carefully before proceeding with registration or platform engagement. These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and AISFM regarding your use of our digital marketplace, website, and related services.

AISFM reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the platform. Your continued use of the platform following any changes indicates your acceptance of the modified terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms regularly to stay informed of updates.

2- User Accounts and Registration

Access to certain features of the AISFM Digital Platform requires registration and account creation. When registering, you must provide accurate, current, and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

AISFM offers different registration tiers for filmmakers, buyers, distributors, and industry professionals. Each tier provides specific access privileges and features as detailed during the registration process. Misrepresentation of your professional status or credentials may result in account termination.

You agree to notify AISFM immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security. AISFM cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with these requirements.

3- Content Submission and Rights

By submitting content to the AISFM Digital Platform, including but not limited to short films, trailers, posters, and biographical information, you affirm that you possess all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to distribute such content.

You retain ownership of your submitted content, but grant AISFM a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display the content solely for the purposes of operating and promoting the platform and your work. This includes featuring your content in curated collections, viewing rooms, and promotional materials.

You represent and warrant that your content does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights or privacy rights of any third party. You further warrant that your content complies with all applicable laws and regulations in both your country of origin and internationally.

4- Marketplace Transactions

AISFM serves as a facilitator connecting filmmakers with potential buyers and distributors. While we provide the platform for these connections, AISFM is not a party to any transaction between users unless explicitly stated otherwise.

All licensing agreements, purchases, and collaborations arranged through our platform are ultimately between the respective parties. We strongly recommend that all terms be formalized in separate, written agreements between the parties involved.

AISFM charges commission fees on successful transactions as outlined in our fee structure. These fees support platform maintenance and development. Payment processing is handled through our secure payment gateway, and all financial information is protected according to industry standards.

5- Prohibited Conduct

While using the AISFM Digital Platform, you agree not to:

- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringe upon intellectual property rights of others
- Upload or distribute content that is defamatory, obscene, or harmful
- Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or organization
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the platform
- Use the platform to distribute malware or other harmful code
- Engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the platform's functionality

AISFM reserves the right to remove content and terminate accounts that violate these prohibitions, with or without notice.

6- Limitation of Liability

AISFM strives to maintain a high-quality, secure platform but makes no warranties regarding uninterrupted access or error-free operation. The platform and all content are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, AISFM shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including lost profits, arising out of or relating to your use of the platform.

AISFM's liability for any claim arising under these Terms shall not exceed the amount you paid to AISFM in the twelve months preceding the claim.

7- Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

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

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the AISFM Digital Platform shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation, it shall be submitted to mediation, and failing resolution at that stage, to binding arbitration.

By using the AISFM Digital Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our platform.