Welcome to MeeTV!
Introduction
Thank you for using the MeeTV platform and the products, services and features we make available to you as part of the platform (collectively, the “Service”). The purpose of MeeTV is to disrupt, or at least annoy, the known media world. We will do this in 2 ways: 1, providing any talented creatives the opportunity to broadcast on the MeeTV platform; and. (2) by providing everybody a free to view streaming platform containing only the best emerging talent and quality content.
Your Service Provider
The entity providing the Service in the United Kingdom and the known and unknown universe (excluding Eurovision countries that provide “nil points” to the UK) is Mee TV Ltd, a company incorporated in England and Wales under company number 11384957 and VAT number 367 0272 95 and whose registered office is at 134-146 Curtain Road Studio, 210 London, EC2A 3AR, England. Mee TV Ltd is referred to in these terms as “MeeTV”, “we”, “us”, or “our”. References to MeeTV’s “Affiliates” in these terms means the other companies within the MeeTV corporate group. As an independent platform MeeTV is very much a business in the business of levelling the creative and consumer playing field in favour of creatives and consumers.
Applicable terms
Your use of the Service is subject to these terms ( the “Agreement”). Please read this Agreement carefully and make sure you understand it. If you do not understand the Agreement, or do not accept any part of it, then you may not join or use the Service.
Your use of the Service.
Content on the Service
The content on the Service includes videos, audio (for example music and other sounds), graphics, photos, text (such as comments and scripts). Branding (including trade names, trademarks, service marks and logos), interactive features, software, metrics, and other materials (collectively, “Content”).
Why use the Service?
The MeeTV Service allows you to be discovered or to discover. To make money or spend money. You can watch, share, follow, tip, produce, vote, engage, endorse, help, fund, be kind, enable, laugh, cry, feel and understand that in this life, change can happen for the good of the many.
Types of Account
Within MeeTV there are two types of account, members and viewers. Both can watch videos, tip and deal. Whereas only Members have access to the members only area and can upload videos. Both are part of this media movement. To become a member of MeeTV you have to submit a video file that will be viewed by a MeeTV member or MeeTV team member to establish you are a quality creative. The content can be anything as long as it's well made and within the realms of decency. All successful submissions will become members. Membership gives each member access to the members only area, a right to broadcast on MeeTV, and access to the secure members only creative space (that will eventually evolve into a SMGCC, Self Moderating Global Creative Community, or as near as we can get to that).
Membership applications require zero qualifications except the ability to produce quality content, on any subject, either professionally made or phone made. Quality is the key.
Registration
Even though the Content is free to view, before you can access this you will first have to register for a personal MeeTV account via the MeeTV platform. To do so you will be required to select a password and provide an email address to prove you're not a robot (sorry robots). If you want to become a member, you’ll need to provide some additional information (such as full name, date of birth, email address and contact details) and agree to the terms in our membership agreement (see below). All data provided to MeeTV will be treated in accordance with the Privacy Policy. You will have to log in to your account each time you wish to view Content on the Service.
Tipping and Dealing
You can use the Service to make a donation to a member (referred to in these terms as “tips” or “tipping”) or pay £100 to send them a message on any topic (referred to in these terms as “deals” or “dealing”). Members aren’t obliged to respond to tips and deals and we aren’t party to, or responsible for, any interactions or transactions which result from tips and deals.
Your Information
Our Privacy Policy will explain how we treat your personal data and protect your privacy when you use the Service.
We will process all video, audio and audio visual content uploaded by you to the Service in accordance with the MeeTV data processing terms.
Permissions and Restrictions
You may access and use the Service as made available to you, as long as you comply with this Agreement and the law. You may view or listen to Content for your personal, non commercial use.
The following restrictions apply to your use of the Service. You are not allowed to:
Access, reproduce, download, distribute, transmit, broadcast, display, sell, licence, alter, modify or otherwise use any part of the Service or any Content except: (A) as specifically permitted by the Service; (B) with prior written permission from MeeTV and, if applicable, the respective rights holders; or (C) as permitted by applicable law;
Circumvent, disable, fraudulently engage, or otherwise interfere with the Service (or attempt to do any of these things), including security-related features or features that: (A) prevent or restrict the copying or other use of Content: or (B) limit the use of the Service or Content;
Access the Service using any automated means (such as robots, botnets or scrapers) except: (A) with MeeTV prior written permission; or (B) as permitted by applicable law;
Misuse any reporting, flagging, complaint, dispute, or appeals process, including by making groundless, vexatious, or frivolous submissions; or
Use the Service to view or listen to Content other than for personal, non commercial use (for example, you may not publicly screen videos or stream music from the Service).
Reservation
Any right not expressly granted to you in this Agreement remains the right of MeeTV or the respective rights holders. This means, for example, that using the Service does not give you ownership of any intellectual property right in the Content you access (including any branding used on or displayed in the Service).
Changes to the Service
MeeTV is constantly changing and improving the Service. This is because technology moves really fast and we want to stay ahead and keep people happy. It is annoying for us, and expensive, but hopefully you won’t even notice. We may also need to alter or discontinue the Service, or any part of it, in order to make performance or security improvements, change functionality and features, make changes to comply with law, or prevent illegal activities on or abuse of our systems. We will always consider and balance the impact of such changes on the use of the Service. Whenever reasonably possible, we will provide notice when we discontinue or make material changes to our Service that will have an adverse impact on the use of our Service. However, there will be times when we need to make such changes without notice, such as where we need to take action to improve the security and operability of our Service, prevent abuse, or meet our legal requirements.
Account Suspension and Termination.
Terminations by you
You may stop using the Service at any time as a viewer but why would you. As a creative it's a little different so have a close read of the terms of the membership agreement if they apply to you.
Terminations and Suspensions by MeeTV for Cause
MeeTV may suspend or terminate your access, your MeeTV account, or your account’s access to all parts of the Service if; (A) you materially or repeatedly breach this Agreement; (B) we are required to do so to comply with a legal requirement or a court order; or (C) we reasonably believe there has been conduct that creates liability or harm to any use, other third party, MeeTV or our Affiliates.
Terminations by MeeTV for Service Changes
MeeTV may terminate your access, or your MeeTV membership access to all or part of the Service if MeeTV reasonably believes that its provision of the Service to you is no longer commercially viable.
Notice of Termination or Suspension
We will notify you with the reason for termination or suspension by MeeTV unless we reasonably believe that to do so: (A) would violate the law or the direction of a legal enforcement authority, or would otherwise risk legal liability for MeeTV or our Affiliates; (B) would compromise an investigation or the integrity or operation of the Service; or (C) would cause harm to any user, third party, MeeTV or our Affiliates. Where MeeTV is terminating your access for Service Changes, where reasonably possible, you will be provided with sufficient time to export your Content from the Service.
Other Legal Terms
Warranty
We provide the Service with reasonable care and skill.
Disclaimer
By law, consumers have certain rights that cannot be excluded or altered by a contract. Nothing is this Agreement affects those rights you may have as a consumer. Other than as expressly stated in this Agreement or as required by law, MeeTV does not make any specific promises about the Service. For example, we don’t make any promises about; the Content provided through the Service; the specific features of the Service, or its accuracy, reliability, availability, or ability to meet your needs; or that any Content you submit will be accessible or stored on the Service.
Limitation of Liability
All users: Nothing in this Agreement is intended to exclude or limit any party’s liability for: death or personal injury; fraud; fraudulent misrepresentation; or any liability that cannot be excluded or limited by law. To the extent permitted by applicable law, MeeTV and its Affiliates will not be responsible for;
Losses that were not caused by MeeTV or its Affiliates’ breach of this Agreement; or
Any loss or damage that was not , at the time that this Agreement was formed between you and MeeTV, a reasonably foreseeable consequence of MeeTV or its Affiliates breaching this Agreement.
Indemnity
You agree to indemnify MeeTV for any loss or damage that may be incurred by MeeTV, including without limitation legal fees, arising from your use of the Service or Content otherwise than as permitted by this Agreement.
Third Party Links
The Service may contain links to third party websites and online services that are not owned or controlled by MeeTV. MeeTV has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, such websites and online service. Be aware when you leave the Service; we suggest you read the terms and privacy policy of each third party website and online service that you visit.
About this Agreement
Modifying this Agreement
We may modify this Agreement, for example, to reflect changes to our Service or for legal, regulatory, or security reasons. MeeTV will provide reasonable advance notice of any material modifications to this Agreement and the opportunity to review these changes. However, changes addressing newly available features of the Service or changes made for legal reasons may be effective immediately. Changes will only apply going forward. If you do not agree to the modified terms, you should discontinue your use of the Service.
Continuation of this Agreement
If your use of the Service ends, the following terms of this Agreement will continue to apply to you: ”Other Legal Terms”, and “About This Agreement”.
Severance. If it turns out that a particular term of this Agreement is not enforceable for any reason, this will not affect any other terms.
Assignment. MeeTV may transfer all or part of this Agreement to an Affiliate or, if MeeTV is sold, to a third party.
No Waiver
If you do not comply with this Agreement and we do not take action immediately, this doesn’t mean that we are giving up any rights that we may have (such as the right to take action in the future).
Governing Law
Your relationship with MeeTV under this Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
Regulation
Ofcom regulates the editorial content of on-demand programme services. This includes ensuring that particular rules are observed. These rules require certain material to be restricted to adults, prohibit other material (including that likely to incite hatred) altogether, and govern product placement in programmes and sponsorship of individual programmes or services. If you have complained to us and you are dissatisfied with our response, you can submit a complaint about any of these aspects of our on-demand Service to Ofcom using the online complaint form at
http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/broadcasting/on-demand/complain Please note Ofcom is the regulator for editorial content on ODPS. Advertising within our services is regulated by the Advertising Standards Authority. You can access the ASA complaints procedures online at
http://www.asa.org.uk/Complaints or by telephoning 020 7492 2222. You can also complain to the ASA by post to:
Advertising Standards Authority
Castle House
37-45 Paul Street
Shoreditch
London
EC2A 4LS
Any queries relating to matters such as technical issues, billing, installation or marketing should be made directly to us at
www.askus@meetv.net. We suggest keeping your fingers crossed and a positive frame of mind as this process can and often does take a long long time.
Further information about Ofcom can be found at
www.ofcom.org.uk, and about the ASA at
www.asa.org.uk.
Your Content and Conduct
Uploading Content
Whilst you are a member of MeeTV, you may submit film content (“Content”) to MeeTV for it to consider uploading to the Service. You must not submit any Content that does not comply with MeeTV submission requirements at the time of submission, this Agreement or the law. For example, the Content you submit must not include third-party intellectual property (such as copyrighted material) unless you have permission from that party or are otherwise legally entitled to do so. That includes rights that you or a third party might have granted to a collection society such as PRS. You are legally responsible for the Content you submit to the Service. You agree that MeeTV is under no obligation to upload any Content to the Service.
Rights you Grant
You retain all of your ownership rights in your Content. In short, what belongs to you stays yours. However, MeeTV does require you to grant certain rights to MeeTV and other users of the Service, as described below.
Licence to MeeTV
By submitting Content to MeeTV, you grant to MeeTV a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, sublicensable licence to use that Content (including to reproduce, distribute, modify, display and perform it) for the purpose of operating, promoting, and improving the Service.
Licence to Users
You also grant each user of the Service a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to access your Content through the Service, and to use that Content (including to reproduce, distribute, modify, display, and perform it) only as enabled by a feature of the Service.
Duration of Licence
The licences granted by you under this Agreement will continue for as long as you remain a member. Despite this, any Third Party Arrangements entered into by MeeTV shall continue after your membership ends unaffected and for their full duration.
Third Party Arrangements
In addition to using your Content in connection with the Service pursuant to the foregoing licences, MeeTV may source or be presented with potential deals with third parties such as broadcasters in respect of some or all of your Content (each a “Third Party Arrangement''). You agree that MeeTV has the right to enter into agreements in respect of Third Party Arrangements as the sole contracting party granting rights and receiving income and you agree to sign any inducement letter or other documentation required in order for MeeTV to have the right to do so. You shall be granted the reasonable opportunity to comment upon and take legal advice on any documentation you are requested to sign in connection with a Third Party Arrangement and monies received by MeeTV from Third Party Arrangements will constitute gross income in the calculation of Gross Revenues under this Agreement. Once MeeTV introduces a Third Party Arrangement to you, the Third party Arrangement becomes exclusive to MeeTV and neither you nor anyone on your behalf may deal with such Third Party Arrangement other than via MeeTV.
Your Wallet
MeeTV shall credit to your wallet on the MeeTV Platform 95% of sums paid by users for tips, deals, subscription, tickets and any other revenue streams MeeTV provides relating to you (after deduction of VAT and other sales taxes) and debit 100% of any third party processing fees and commissions charged on such sums.
Accounting
If your wallet holds a positive net amount at the end of a calendar month MeeTV will pay you the relevant amount within 45 days of the month end provided that if the relevant sum is £50 or less MeeTV may withhold payment unless and until the next payment date at which at least £50 is payable to you.
Third Party Payments
You shall be solely responsible for any and all remuneration payable to any third parties including actors, crew and other contributors to the Content.
Termination
Either you or MeeTV may terminate your membership at any time on not less than 30 days written notice except that if the notice period ends in the middle of a calendar month your membership will continue until the end of that month.
Indemnity
You agree to indemnify MeeTV for any loss or damage that may be incurred by MeeTV, including without limitation legal fees, arising from your breach or alleged breach of this Agreement.
About this Agreement
Modifying this Agreement
We may modify this Agreement, for example, to reflect changes to our Service or for legal, regulatory, or security reasons. Even for financial reasons beyond our control. None of which we plan to do but we cannot predict the future. MeeTV will provide reasonable advance notice of any material modifications to this Agreement and the opportunity to review these changes. However, changes addressing newly available features of the Service or changes made for legal reasons may be effective immediately. Changes will only apply going forward. If you do not agree to the modified terms, you should contact us at askus@meetv.net or in the worst case scenario terminate your membership.
Continuation of this Agreement
If your membership ends, the following terms of this Agreement will continue to apply to you: ”Duration of Licence”, and “About This Agreement”.
Severance
If it turns out that a particular term of this Agreement is not enforceable for any reason, this will not affect any other terms.
Assignment
MeeTV may transfer all or part of this Agreement to an Affiliate or, if MeeTV is sold, to a third party.
No Waiver
If you do not comply with this Agreement and we do not take action immediately, this doesn’t mean that we are giving up any rights that we may have (such as the right to take action in the future).
Governing Law
Your relationship with MeeTV under this Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
The MeeTV community, the members and the founders are the guardians whose sole purpose is for the betterment of viewers and content creators. To redistribute the wealth evenly for creatives and supply viewers with a great, new, well produced, interesting, unbiased, thoughtful, funny, moving, informative, thrilling content. Some of it will be mundane trash tv but it will be well made mundane trash tv.