TERMS OF SERVICE

Last updated: August 21, 2025

1. AGREEMENT TO TERMS

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of BLAX ("we," "us," or "our"), a streaming platform dedicated to showcasing Black cinema and storytelling. By accessing or using our website, mobile applications, or services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access our services. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our platform.

2. DEFINITIONS

"Service" refers to the BLAX website, mobile applications, and related services.

"User," "you," and "your" refers to you, as the user of the Service.

"Content" refers to text, images, videos, audio, and other materials available on our platform.

"Filmmaker" refers to content creators who submit films to our platform.

3. USER ACCOUNTS

When you create an account with us, you must provide accurate, complete, and current information. You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

You agree not to:

  • Use another person's account without permission
  • Create multiple accounts for malicious purposes
  • Share your account credentials with others
  • Use automated systems to access our services

4. ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

You agree to use our Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

  • Upload, post, or transmit content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, or defamatory
  • Infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others
  • Harass, stalk, or harm other users
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Use our Service for commercial purposes without authorization
  • Distribute malware, viruses, or other harmful code
  • Engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with our Service

5. CONTENT GUIDELINES

BLAX is dedicated to showcasing Black cinema and storytelling. All content must:

  • Respect the dignity and rights of all individuals
  • Not promote hate speech, discrimination, or violence
  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Not contain explicit sexual content without proper age verification
  • Not glorify illegal activities

We reserve the right to remove content that violates these guidelines and to suspend or terminate accounts of repeat offenders.

6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

Our Rights: The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by BLAX and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Your Rights: By submitting content to our platform, you retain ownership of your intellectual property rights. However, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute your content on our platform.

Third-Party Content: We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe your work has been used in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please contact us immediately.

7. PRIVACY POLICY

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the Service, to understand our practices regarding the collection and use of your personal information.

8. PAYMENT TERMS

Subscription Services: If you choose to subscribe to premium features, you agree to pay all fees associated with your subscription plan.

Billing: All fees are billed in advance and are non-refundable except as required by law or as specified in these Terms.

Cancellation: You may cancel your subscription at any time. Cancellation will take effect at the end of your current billing period.

9. DISCLAIMERS

Service Availability: We strive to provide uninterrupted service, but we do not guarantee that our Service will be available at all times. We may suspend or discontinue the Service at any time.

Content Accuracy: While we strive to provide accurate and high-quality content, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information on our platform.

Third-Party Links: Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or practices of these external sites.

10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by law, BLAX shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of the Service.

11. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless BLAX and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

12. TERMINATION

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including breach of these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination.

13. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved in the courts of the United States.

14. CHANGES TO TERMS

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

15. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

BLAX Support

Email: legal@blaxtv.us

Address: [Your Business Address]