in today's interconnected digital landscape, understanding how your personal information is handled is paramount. this guide delves into the core principles of data privacy, outlining user rights and the responsibilities of entities collecting and processing information.
we will explore how organizations strive to safeguard your data, the protocols in place for handling information from minors, and your entitlements concerning personal data access, correction, and objection to processing. furthermore, we will shed light on the legal frameworks governing data protection and the avenues available for lodging complaints.
safeguarding children's privacy
organizations are committed to protecting the privacy of minors.
knowingly collecting, using, or disclosing data from children under the age of 18, or the equivalent minimum age in a specific jurisdiction, is strictly avoided. should an organization become aware of having collected personal data from a child below this threshold, immediate steps are taken to delete this information promptly.
parents or guardians who discover that a minor has provided personal data are urged to contact the relevant organization without delay.
your rights regarding personal data
you possess fundamental rights concerning the personal data collected about you.
organizations are obligated to take reasonable measures to ensure your data remains accurate, complete, and up-to-date. you are entitled to:
- access the personal data collected.
- correct any inaccuracies in your data.
- delete your personal data.
- restrict or object to further processing of your data at any time.
- receive your data in a structured, standard format for portability.
should you wish to exercise these rights, you can contact the organization directly.
responses to your requests are typically provided within a reasonable timeframe, generally no longer than 30 days. furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority concerning the processing of your personal data.
data security and identity verification
to uphold the privacy and security of your data, organizations may request information to verify your identity.
this process is crucial to confirm your right to access specific data and to locate and provide you with the personal information held. in certain situations, legal or regulatory requirements may necessitate refusing to provide or delete some or all of the personal data maintained.
external links and third-party privacy
while organizations strive to protect your data, it's important to acknowledge that their websites, products, and services may feature links to or provide access to third-party websites, products, or services.
these external entities operate under their own privacy policies. consequently, organizations do not assume any responsibility for the privacy practices or the information and content contained within third-party offerings. users are strongly encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third-party services before proceeding.
data retention and security measures
personal data is retained only for the duration necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in the privacy statement, unless a longer retention period is mandated or permitted by law.
robust technical, administrative, and physical security measures are implemented to protect your data from unauthorized access and misuse. these safeguards aim to prevent unauthorized access and ensure the correct utilization of collected data.
understanding content usage and intellectual property
when engaging with content provided by an organization, it's crucial to understand the terms of use and associated rights.
any compilation or derivative work created using content does not automatically grant rights to use that content beyond the explicit permissions granted. limitations on warranties are often in place, meaning that content and online systems are provided without express or implied warranties, including merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
editorial and fine art content considerations
special ethical considerations apply to editorial, news, and fine art content.
users are solely responsible for any claims arising from modifications or alterations to such content, except for standard practices like color correction or minor cropping for layout purposes. any changes to caption information also fall under user responsibility.
your indemnification obligations
you agree to indemnify and hold harmless the organization and its content sources, officers, directors, employees, contractors, subsidiaries, joint ventures, licensors, and licensees from all claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, settlements, costs, and expenses, including legal fees, arising from or related to your use of the content or any breach of the terms of agreement.
limitations on indemnification
the organization's obligation under indemnification clauses is contingent upon receiving timely written notice of any claim within ten days of your receipt.
the organization also reserves the right to control the defense of any such claim. no obligation exists with respect to claims covered under other sections of the agreement.
content rights and ownership
access to content does not confer ownership or rights beyond those specifically licensed.
the organization makes no representations or warranties regarding ownership or licensing of rights related to persons, places, property, or subject matter depicted in any content, unless explicitly stated in an invoice or specific content web page.
managing third-party rights
all content may be subject to copyrights, trademarks, rights of publicity, moral rights, property rights, or other rights belonging to third parties.
it is your responsibility to determine if your use of any content requires consent or additional rights from other parties. relying solely on information provided by the organization is not advised.
obtaining necessary clearances
you are solely responsible for obtaining all necessary releases and clearances for your use of the content.
if you are uncertain about the need for additional rights, consulting with competent legal counsel is recommended. no employee or representative of the organization can provide warranties or representations beyond those explicitly stated in the agreement.
unauthorized use and infringement
you do not acquire, nor can you claim, any trademark, copyright, or other rights in the content itself, beyond the permitted end use.
unauthorized use of content constitutes copyright infringement and other applicable rights violations. the organization reserves the right to pursue all legal remedies, including monetary damages, against all users and beneficiaries of such unauthorized use.
penalties for unauthorized use
in cases of unauthorized use, the organization may, at its discretion, bill you for ten times the license fee.
this is in addition to any other fees, damages, and penalties the organization is entitled to under the agreement and applicable law.
payment terms and late fees
payment for licensed content is due within thirty days of the invoice date, or as otherwise specified.
failure to meet payment deadlines may result in a late payment charge of one and one-half percent per month on the outstanding balance. duplicate usage of footage, freeze frames, or slow motion is calculated based on the actual on-screen running time.
tax responsibilities
you are responsible for the payment of all applicable sales and use taxes.
cancellation policies
cancellations are accepted only if written notice is received more than seven days prior to the scheduled delivery or agreed-upon date.
if cancellation notice is received within seven days, you are responsible for and must pay the full invoice amount. cancellation incurs liability for all service charges, production fees, processing, handling, and shipping fees. upon cancellation, all applicable licenses immediately terminate, and all cancellations are final.
following termination, cancellation, or expiration, neither you nor any entity covered by the license may make further use of the content.
content storage and deletion
unless otherwise specified in the invoice or license agreement, you may be permitted to store a copy of the content for a maximum of 30 days after accessing it.
upon termination or expiration of your rights, you must cease all use of the content and promptly delete or destroy any digital copies. retaining one copy of a work incorporating the content is permissible solely for archival purposes, as necessary.
protecting content online
if content usage is permitted online or in other interactive media, you must exert best efforts to protect the content from copying.
for footage, this includes ensuring it remains within the licensed linear production and cannot be searched by shot or downloaded in broadcast-quality or substantially comparable quality.
display dimensions for wireless devices
if your licensed platform is a wireless device, images should not be displayed at dimensions greater than 1.25 inches by 1.75 inches.
attribution and credit requirements
receiving proper credit is a material aspect of agreements.
for editorial uses of images, failure to provide correct credit and copyright notice can result in a charge triple the invoice amount. for commercial uses, failing to include customary and appropriate credit may lead to a charge double the invoice amount. for footage, copyright attributions must be provided to the organization in the production and on-screen credits as specified in the invoice, matching the credit given to any other provider of comparable services.
agreement language
the parties confirm their wish for this agreement and all related documents, including notices, to be written in the english language.
privacy policy overview
this privacy policy outlines the usage and protection of any information provided when visiting our website.
should you engage in a transaction or send an email containing private information, this data may be shared with other government agencies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of public services.