Copyright Policy for Filmmakers on Ciniboss

Ciniboss is committed to respecting the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users, including filmmakers, to do the same. This Copyright Policy outlines how we handle copyright-related issues on our platform, including how you can protect your own content and how to address any copyright infringement claims.

1. Ownership of Content

As a filmmaker using Ciniboss to distribute and showcase your films, you retain full ownership of the copyright to your original content, including films, trailers, scripts, artwork, and other related materials ("Content"). By uploading Content to Ciniboss, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display, distribute, and promote your content on our platform.

You are solely responsible for ensuring that the Content you upload does not infringe on the intellectual property rights of others.

2. Protecting Your Copyrighted Content

Ciniboss provides a platform for filmmakers to showcase and monetize their work directly to audiences. As the copyright holder, it is important to understand how to protect your rights:

• Register your copyright: While copyright protection exists automatically upon creation of original work, we recommend that you register your content with the appropriate copyright office to establish a formal record of ownership.
• Watermark or embed identifying information: To help protect your work, consider including watermarks, copyright notices, or other identifying marks within your content to clarify ownership.
• Keep records: Maintain records of your creation process (e.g., drafts, production notes, communication) to demonstrate your authorship of the Content in case of any disputes.

3. Copyright Infringement and DMCA Takedown Notices

If you believe that your copyright-protected work has been uploaded to Ciniboss without your authorization, you can submit a Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) takedown notice to request the removal of the infringing Content.

a. How to Submit a DMCA Takedown Notice

To submit a valid DMCA notice, please include the following information:

• Your contact information: Full name, email address, and physical address.
• Identification of the copyrighted work: A description of the copyrighted work that you believe has been infringed.
• Identification of the infringing Content: A description of the specific Content you believe infringes your copyright, including a link to the infringing work (e.g., URL of the page or video on Ciniboss).
• Statement of good faith: A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the copyrighted material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
• Signature: Your physical or electronic signature.

b. How to Submit a Counter-Notice (If You Believe Content Was Removed in Error)

If you are a filmmaker whose Content has been removed due to a takedown notice, and you believe that your Content was removed in error or under a false claim, you can submit a counter-notice. Please include the following:

• Your contact information.
• Identification of the Content that was removed, including the specific URL of the page where it appeared before removal.
• A statement of good faith: A statement that you believe in good faith that the Content was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification.
• Consent to jurisdiction: A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located (or where Ciniboss is based).
• Signature: Your physical or electronic signature.

Once we receive your counter-notice, we will review the claim and, if valid, reinstate the Content unless the party submitting the original takedown notice files a lawsuit.

4. Repeat Infringer Policy

Ciniboss respects the intellectual property rights of others and complies with the requirements of the DMCA. If a user repeatedly infringes upon the copyrights of others, their account may be suspended or terminated, as we reserve the right to take action against repeat infringers.

5. Fair Use and Transformative Use

Ciniboss supports creative work that may qualify as fair use or transformative use under copyright law. However, it's important to note that whether a particular use qualifies as fair use is a legal determination, and we encourage filmmakers to consult with a legal professional if they believe their use of copyrighted material falls under fair use.

6. User-Generated Content

Filmmakers who upload their films, trailers, or other content to Ciniboss represent and warrant that:

• They are the original creators and copyright holders of the Content, or they have obtained all necessary licenses, permissions, and rights to use and distribute the Content on Ciniboss.
• The Content does not infringe upon any third-party copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights.
• They have not uploaded any content that contains any illegal material, defamatory statements, or violates any laws, including privacy laws.

7. License Grant to Ciniboss

By uploading Content to Ciniboss, you grant Ciniboss a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, distribute, display, and perform your Content solely for the purpose of operating, promoting, and distributing the Service. This license includes the right to use your Content in marketing and promotional materials for Ciniboss and its affiliates.

8. No Transfer of Ownership

These Terms do not transfer ownership of any copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights in the Content you upload to Ciniboss. You retain all rights, title, and interest in your Content, subject to the license you grant to Ciniboss.

10. Contact Information

If you need to file a DMCA takedown notice, submit a counter-notice, or have any questions about this Copyright Policy, please contact us at:

Email: support@ciniboss.com

By using Ciniboss, you agree to adhere to this Copyright Policy and take responsibility for ensuring your Content complies with copyright laws.