Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: April 30, 2024

Welcome to AnimaticMedia.com. These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your interaction and use of the website and applications hosted under the domain https://animaticmedia.com, as well as other related subdomains, collectively referred to as “the Website.” This Website is managed and operated by Animatic Media Inc., a corporation based in the United States (“the Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

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1. Account & Registration
To use the Services provided on the Website, you must be at least 18 years old and capable of forming a binding contract. If you are registering on behalf of a company or entity, you must be authorized to accept these Terms on their behalf. You must provide complete and accurate information during registration. You are responsible for all activities conducted under your account and must safeguard your account credentials.

2. Services
Animatic Media offers professional animation, virtual production, and studio rental services including but not limited to animatics, storyboards, 2D/3D animation, virtual production using Unreal Engine, podcast recording, and related creative services. Our services may include both physical studio usage and digital content creation.

3. Content
a) Your Content: You retain ownership of all original content, artwork, and materials you provide to us (“Client Content”). You grant us a limited license to use Client Content as necessary to provide our services.

b) Our Content: The final deliverables (“Project Content”) will be owned by you upon full payment, subject to our standard service agreement. However, we retain the right to:
- Use Project Content in our portfolio and marketing materials
- Retain backup copies for archival purposes
- Use underlying techniques and processes for future projects
- Display Project Content for awards and professional recognition

c) Studio Content: For studio rental services, you own all content created during your studio session. However, you grant us the right to:
- Use behind-the-scenes footage for marketing
- Reference your production in our portfolio
- Use non-confidential project details for case studies

4. Fees and Payment
You agree to pay all applicable fees for services purchased on our Website as detailed on our pricing page or agreed in writing. All fees are due upon invoicing and are non-refundable except as required by law.

5. Intellectual Property Rights
The Website and all its contents, including software, interfaces, and documentation, are protected by intellectual property laws and are owned by the Company or its licensors. You are granted a non-exclusive, revocable license to use the Website for personal and commercial purposes as outlined in these Terms.

6. DMCA Takedown Notice
The Website and all its contents, including software, interfaces, and documentation, are protected by intellectual property laws and are owned by the Company or its licensors. You are granted a non-exclusive, revocable license to use the Website for personal and commercial purposes as outlined in these Terms.

7. Disclaimers
We provide the Website “as is” without any warranties, express or implied. We disclaim all implied warranties including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

8. Limitation of Liability
By using the Website, you warrant on behalf of yourself, your users, and other parties you represent that you will not: modify, copy, prepare derivative works of, decompile, or reverse engineer any materials and software contained on the Website; remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from any materials and software on the Website; transfer the materials to another person or “mirror” the materials on any other server; knowingly or negligently use this website or any of its associated services in a way that abuses, disrupts, or interferes with our networks or any other service the Company provides; use the Website or its associated services to transmit or publish any harassing, indecent, obscene, fraudulent, unlawful, or harmful material; use the Website or its associated services in violation of any applicable local, state, national, or international laws or regulations; use the Website in conjunction with sending unauthorised advertising, spam, or solicitation; harvest, collect, or gather user data without the user’s express consent; use the Website or its associated services in such a way that may infringe the privacy, intellectual property rights, or other rights of third parties; generate content that includes impersonations of any real person or falsely portrays an individual in a misleading or defamatory way; generate content that includes depictions of sexual abuse, sexual violence, explicit pornography, or any form of non-consensual acts; generate content that includes depictions of child nudity, child pornography, or any form of child exploitation; generate content that includes depictions of acts that involve non-consent, sexual or otherwise; generate content that includes depictions of animal cruelty or harm to animals, including acts of violence or torture; generate content that includes explicit depictions of gore or extreme violence; generate content that promotes or incites hatred, violence, discrimination, or harm based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic; generate content that intentionally endangers or threatens the safety, security, or well-being of any individual or group, or; generate content that, in the sole discretion of the Leonardo team, is deemed unsuitable, obscene, offensive, or contrary to community standards and user expectations. Any violation of these terms may result in immediate termination of your access to the Website, and the Company may take further action, including reporting violations to law enforcement authorities, as deemed appropriate. In cases of account termination due to violation of the Company’s Terms of Service, the Company reserves the right to refuse to issue a full or partial refund for any pre-paid, unused time and/or tokens that the terminated account has remaining at the time of termination. The Company reserves the right to block, restrict, or delete content that violates these terms, in its sole discretion, without prior notice or liability.

9. Violation and Termination:
Your access to this esteemed platform is contingent upon strict adherence to these Terms of Service. Any transgression, be it suspected fraud, abuse, or illegality, will result in immediate termination. Additionally, the Company reserves the right to withhold any outstanding pre-paid fees associated with the terminated account. The Company further reserves the right, at its sole discretion and without prior notice, to restrict or remove content deemed to be in violation of these Terms.

10. Term and Termination:
These Terms shall remain in full force and effect for as long as you continue to access and utilize the Website. While you possess the unilateral right to terminate your use at any time and for any reason, the Company reserves the same right to terminate your access upon a breach of these Terms. Termination by the Company will be in addition to any and all legal or equitable remedies available at law.

11. Disclaimers:
You expressly acknowledge and agree that your use of the Website is undertaken at your own peril. The Website is provided “as is” and “as available,” devoid of any warranties, express or implied. To the fullest extent permissible by law, the Company, its affiliates, subsidiaries, and licensors disclaim all implied warranties, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, correctness, accuracy, or reliability. We make no representations or warranties that: (i) your access or use will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free; (ii) the information provided through the Website will be accurate; (iii) the Website or any content, services, or features made available on or through the Website are free of viruses or other harmful components; or (iv) any data you disclose will be secure. You further accept the inherent risks associated with providing information and conducting transactions online.

12. Limitation of Liability:
The Company, its affiliates, licensors, service providers, employees, agents, officers, or directors shall not, under any legal theory, be held liable for damages arising out of or in connection with your use, or inability to use, the Website, any linked websites, or any content thereon. This includes, but is not limited to, indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, such as personal injury, emotional distress, loss of profits, loss of reputation, loss of data, and the like. The Company’s aggregate liability under these Terms shall not exceed the greater of the amount you paid for the service or one hundred dollars ($100). You acknowledge and agree that the Company has made the Website available to you in reliance upon the limitations of liability set forth herein, which constitute a fundamental basis of the bargain between the parties.

13. Indemnification:
To the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company, its past, present, and future employees, partners, contractors, consultants, suppliers, vendors, service providers, agents, representatives, predecessors, successors, and assigns (collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to: (i) your use of the Website, (ii) your responsibilities or obligations under these Terms, (iii) your violation of these Terms, (iv) your violation of any applicable laws or regulations, or (v) your violation of any rights of any other person or entity. You further agree that this extends to any content you upload to the platform. The Company reserves the right to exercise sole control over the defense of any claim subject to indemnification, at your expense.

Additional Clauses:

14. Studio Usage
When using our physical studio facilities, you agree to:
- Follow all safety protocols and procedures
- Use equipment as instructed
- Report any damages or issues immediately
- Adhere to scheduled booking times
- Maintain proper insurance coverage
- Follow COVID-19 and health safety protocols

15. Project Delivery
For animation and production services:
- Timeline estimates are good-faith approximations
- Changes to project scope may affect delivery dates
- Final deliverables are subject to payment completion
- Revisions are handled per project agreement
- Rush fees may apply for expedited services

Contact Us
For any inquiries or concerns regarding our Terms of Service, please contact us at legal@animaticmedia.com