User Terms

Section 1: Introduction

Welcome to TekesTV, your premier destination for engaging and diverse streaming content. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"), which form a legally binding contract between you, the user, and TekesTV. These Terms govern your use of our services, including any updates, features, and functionalities we provide.

Acceptance of Terms: By creating an account, accessing, or using our services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our services.

Legal Capacity and Age Requirements: You affirm that you are of legal age and possess the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are under the legal age, you confirm that you have obtained parental or guardian consent to use our services under these Terms.

Scope of Terms: These Terms, along with any additional terms or policies referenced herein and/or available by hyperlink, constitute the entire agreement between you and TekesTV. They govern your use of our services and supersede any prior agreements or understandings between you and us.

Amendments to Terms: We reserve the right to modify or amend these Terms at any time. Changes will become effective upon posting on our platform or as otherwise communicated to you. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the amended Terms. We encourage you to regularly review these Terms to ensure you are informed of any changes.

Definitions:

- "Services" refers to the streaming content, functionalities, features, and applications provided by TekesTV.

- "User," "you," and "your" refer to the individual or entity that uses or accesses our services.

- "Content" includes, but is not limited to, video, audio, music, text, graphics, images, and interactive features provided through our services.

Dispute Resolution: Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or our services will be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you reside. We aim to resolve disputes amicably and encourage you to contact us directly to seek a resolution before resorting to formal legal action.

By using TekesTV, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the terms outlined in this Section and agree to comply with them. Your access to and use of our services are expressly conditioned on your compliance with these Terms.

Section 2: Account

Account Creation and Login Requirements: To access certain features of TekesTV, you must create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete. TekesTV reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account if any information provided during the registration process or thereafter proves to be inaccurate, not current, or incomplete.

Mobile Phone Binding and Registration: As part of the registration process, you may be required to bind your account to a mobile phone number. This binding helps secure your account and provides a way to recover your account if needed. You must ensure that the mobile phone number associated with your account is up to date and that you are the owner of the associated mobile phone number.

Location-Based Services: TekesTV offers location-based services to personalize your experience. By agreeing to these Terms, you consent to the collection and use of your location data. You can manage your location preferences through the settings within your account, but this may affect the functionality and personalized features of our services.

Accuracy of Information: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information, including your password, and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify TekesTV immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security. TekesTV will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this requirement.

Prohibited Account Activities: You may not use your TekesTV account for any illegal or unauthorized purpose. You agree to comply with all local, state, national, and international laws and regulations applicable to your use of our services. Activities including, but not limited to, the following are prohibited:

- Impersonating another person or entity or falsely stating or otherwise misrepresenting your affiliation with a person or entity.

- Engaging in fraudulent activities.

- Selling, transferring, or allowing another person to access your account.

Legal Competence: By creating an account, you represent and warrant that you have the legal capacity to enter into and abide by the terms of these Terms of Service. If you are using the services on behalf of a company, organization, or other entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

Content Guidelines: The information and content you provide in connection with your account, including your username and profile information, must comply with our Content Guidelines. These guidelines prohibit offensive, harmful, illegal, or otherwise inappropriate content. TekesTV reserves the right to remove any content that violates these guidelines and may suspend or terminate your account for such violations.

By registering for and using a TekesTV account, you agree to abide by these terms and accept responsibility for all activities conducted through your account.

Section 3: Service Guide

Description of Services: TekesTV is a dynamic, location-based social streaming platform that provides a variety of content, including live broadcasts, videos, and interactive features. Our services are designed to offer a personalized and engaging user experience, tailored to your preferences and location.

User Responsibilities for Content: You are solely responsible for the content you upload, post, broadcast, or otherwise make available on TekesTV. You affirm that you have all necessary rights and permissions to use and share your content and that your content complies with all applicable laws and regulations. You must ensure that your content does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or other legal rights of any third party.

Prohibited Uses of the Service: Your use of TekesTV must be lawful and respectful of others’ rights and the integrity of our platform. The following uses of our services are explicitly prohibited:

- Uploading, posting, or transmitting any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, tortious, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, invasive of another's privacy, hateful, or racially, ethnically, or otherwise objectionable.

- Engaging in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the normal flow of dialogue, causes a screen to "scroll" faster than other users can type, or otherwise acts in a manner that negatively affects other users' ability to engage in real-time exchanges.

- Using the service to harm minors in any way, to impersonate any person or entity, or to misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.

- Engaging in any activity that violates or infringes on the rights of others, including intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights.

- Transmitting "junk mail," "spam," "chain letters," "pyramid schemes," or any other form of solicitation unauthorized by TekesTV.

Legal and Cultural Compliance: While using TekesTV, you must adhere to all applicable laws and regulations, respecting the cultural norms and legal restrictions of the countries and communities we serve. You are responsible for understanding and complying with all laws that apply to your content and conduct on our platform.

Responsibility for Misuse and Indemnification: You agree to indemnify and hold harmless TekesTV, its affiliates, officers, agents, employees, partners, and licensors from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of content you submit, post, transmit, or otherwise make available through the service, your use of the service, your connection to the service, your violation of the Terms of Service, or your violation of any rights of another.

By using TekesTV, you acknowledge and agree to these service guidelines, committing to uphold the integrity and legality of your content and interactions within the TekesTV community.

Section 4: Ownership and Exercise of Rights

Intellectual Property Rights of TekesTV and Its Licensors: All content provided on TekesTV, including but not limited to, the design, text, graphics, images, video, information, logos, button icons, software, audio files, and other material, are the proprietary property of TekesTV or its licensors, protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You acknowledge that the content on TekesTV is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only and may not be used, copied, reproduced, distributed, transmitted, broadcast, displayed, sold, licensed, or otherwise exploited for any other purposes whatsoever without the prior written consent of the respective owners.

User-Generated Content Rights and Liabilities: You retain all your ownership rights to your content, but by submitting, posting, or displaying content on or through TekesTV, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable license (with the right to sublicense) to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform that content in connection with the service provided by TekesTV and across different media including to promote the service or TekesTV. You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary licenses, rights, consents, and permissions to publish the content you submit and to grant the aforementioned license to TekesTV.

License Granted to TekesTV for User-Generated Content: The license you grant to TekesTV is for the purpose of operating, promoting, and improving our services, and to develop new ones. This license continues even if you stop using our services (for example, for a business listing you have added to TekesTV Maps). You also grant TekesTV the right to use your name, likeness, and voice in connection with your content, where appropriate, to identify you as the source of the content.

Process for Addressing Intellectual Property Infringement Claims: TekesTV respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users to do the same. We have established a process for addressing claims of copyright or intellectual property infringement, including the removal of infringing material. If we receive a claim alleging that your content infringes upon the intellectual property rights of another, we may remove or disable access to the alleged infringing material, notify you of the claim, and, at our discretion, terminate your account if you are found to be a repeat infringer.

By using TekesTV, you acknowledge and agree to respect the intellectual property rights of others and understand that your content and your use of TekesTV are subject to these terms. You also understand and agree that TekesTV may, in its sole discretion, refuse or remove any content that is available via the services that violates these terms or is otherwise objectionable, without incurring liability or providing advance notice.

Section 5: Privacy Policy

Commitment to Privacy: At TekesTV, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the information you provide when you use TekesTV’s services.

Data Collection: We collect information that you provide directly to us when you create an account, use our services, or communicate with us. This information may include your name, email address, phone number, age, location, user content, and any other information you choose to provide. We also automatically collect information about your use of our services, such as usage details, IP addresses, and information collected through cookies and other tracking technologies.

Use of Information: The information we collect is used to provide, maintain, and improve our services; to develop new services; to personalize the services and offers presented to you; to respond to your inquiries and fulfill your requests; to send administrative information to you; and for our business purposes, such as data analysis, audits, fraud monitoring, and prevention.

Data Disclosure: We may share your information with our subsidiaries, affiliates, and service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, data analysis, payment processing, order fulfillment, and information technology and related infrastructure provision. We may also disclose your information to third parties when required by law, to protect our rights, to comply with legal proceedings, and to respond to requests from public and governmental authorities.

Data Protection: We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to protect the information you provide from loss, theft, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no security system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee the security of our databases, nor can we guarantee that the information you supply will not be intercepted while being transmitted to us over the Internet.

Your Privacy Rights: Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete the information we hold about you. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided in our services.

Cross-Border Data Transfers: Your information may be stored and processed in any country where we have facilities or in which we engage service providers. By using our services, you understand that your information may be transferred to countries outside of your country of residence, which may have different data protection rules than those of your country.

By using TekesTV, you acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to update or change our Privacy Policy at any time, and we will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our platform or through other communication methods. Your continued use of our services after such modifications will constitute your acknowledgment of the modified Privacy Policy and agreement to abide and be bound by it.

Section 6: General Terms

Force Majeure: TekesTV shall not be liable for any failure to perform its obligations hereunder where such failure results from any cause beyond TekesTV’s reasonable control, including, without limitation, mechanical, electronic, or communications failure or degradation (including "line-noise" interference). Such force majeure events may include natural disasters, terrorism, war, strikes, government actions, pandemics, or any other events beyond the reasonable control of TekesTV.

Disclaimer of Liability: TekesTV provides its services on an "as is" and "as available" basis. TekesTV and its affiliates, officers, employees, agents, partners, and licensors expressly disclaim any and all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. TekesTV does not guarantee that the services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free, nor does it guarantee the accuracy or reliability of any information obtained through the services. You acknowledge and agree that any material or information downloaded or otherwise obtained through the use of the services is done at your own discretion and risk and that you will be solely responsible for any damage to your computer system or loss of data that results from the download of such material or information.

User Responsibilities: Users of TekesTV are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account and password and for restricting access to their computer or device. Users agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under their account or password. Users should take all necessary precautions to ensure that their content is free from viruses, worms, Trojan horses, or other harmful components. TekesTV will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of its services, including, but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages.

Third-Party Links and Integrations: The services may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for your convenience only and do not imply an endorsement by TekesTV of any such linked site or resource. TekesTV has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that TekesTV shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

By using TekesTV, you agree to these general terms, which establish the framework for your use of our services and interactions within the TekesTV platform. Your continued use of TekesTV signifies your acceptance of these terms and any amendments made to them in the future.

Section 7: Change, Suspension, Interruption, and Termination of Service

TekesTV's Rights to Modify Services: TekesTV reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the services (or any part thereof) with or without notice at any time. Changes to the services may include the removal of features or functionalities or the addition of new features or functionalities. TekesTV shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the services.

Termination of Services: TekesTV may terminate your access to all or any part of the services at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, effective immediately, for any reason whatsoever, including but not limited to a breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the services will immediately cease. If you wish to terminate your account, you may simply discontinue using the services.

Procedures for Service Changes or Termination: In the event of any significant changes to the services or termination of your account, TekesTV will make reasonable efforts to notify you via the email address associated with your account or through a notice on the services. It is your responsibility to keep your contact information up to date.

User Notifications for Service Changes or Termination: TekesTV will provide notifications regarding changes to the services or termination of the services to users in a timely manner, through the user’s registered email address or direct notification on the service platform, to ensure that users are informed of such changes or termination. Data Handling After Account Termination: Upon termination of your account, TekesTV will retain and use your information as necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. TekesTV will also delete or anonymize your personal information, subject to applicable law and TekesTV policies, in a manner designed to ensure that it cannot be reconstructed or read.

By using TekesTV, you acknowledge and agree that TekesTV may change, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the services at any time, including the availability of any service feature, database, or content. You also acknowledge that TekesTV may impose limits on certain features and services or restrict your access to parts or all of the services without notice or liability. Your continued use of the services after such changes will indicate your acceptance of such changes.

Section 8: Notices

Communication Methods: TekesTV communicates with its users through various methods, including email, in-app notifications, and postings on the TekesTV platform. These communications may include announcements about service changes, account updates, and other important information. It is your responsibility to ensure that your contact information, including your email address, is up to date in your account settings to receive these notices.

Electronic Notices: All notices given by TekesTV will be electronic, sent to the email address provided by you during account registration or through in-app notifications. You agree that any electronic communication will satisfy any legal communication requirements, including that such communications be in writing.

Legal Notices: For legal notices specifically, such as notices of copyright infringement or other legal communications, TekesTV will use the email address you have provided or postal mail to the address in your account. It is crucial to keep your address and email information accurate and up-to-date for receiving these notices.

User’s Obligation to Review Notices: You are obligated to regularly check your email, postal mail, and TekesTV platform for notices, especially for communications related to legal matters or changes to these Terms. Your failure to respond to or act upon these notices may affect your rights under these Terms or the law.

Public Announcements: TekesTV may also make announcements of a general nature or applicable to all users via public postings on its platform or through social media channels. These announcements will be deemed given on the date they are publicly posted.

By using TekesTV, you acknowledge and agree that receiving and reviewing notices from TekesTV, including those sent electronically, is your responsibility. You consent to receive all communications, including notices, agreements, legally required disclosures, and other information relating to TekesTV electronically. You agree that TekesTV's electronic communications satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

Section 9: Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Applicability of National and International Laws: The use of TekesTV and these Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which TekesTV's principal office is located, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law. This choice of law applies regardless of your country of origin or from where you access TekesTV, and notwithstanding the provisions of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, if applicable.

Arbitration Agreement: You and TekesTV agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the breach, termination, enforcement, interpretation, or validity thereof, or the use of the TekesTV services (collectively, "Disputes") will be settled by binding arbitration, rather than in court, except that you may assert claims in small claims court if your claims qualify. The Federal Arbitration Act and federal arbitration law apply to these Terms.

Arbitration Process: The arbitration will be conducted by a neutral arbitrator in the jurisdiction where TekesTV's principal office is located, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA), including the AAA's Consumer Arbitration Rules (if applicable) then in effect, except as modified by these Terms. The arbitrator must follow these Terms and can award the same damages and relief as a court, including injunctive and declaratory relief or statutory damages.

Arbitration Opt-Out: You may opt out of this agreement to arbitrate by contacting TekesTV within 30 days after first accepting these Terms and stating that you (include your first and last name) decline this arbitration agreement.

No Class Actions: You and TekesTV agree that any arbitration will be conducted on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action. If for any reason a claim proceeds in court rather than in arbitration, you and TekesTV each waive any right to a jury trial.

Jurisdiction and Venue: For any Disputes not subject to arbitration, you and TekesTV agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts located within the jurisdiction where TekesTV's principal office is located.

By using TekesTV, you agree that the laws of the jurisdiction where TekesTV's principal office is located will govern these Terms and any dispute of any sort that might arise between you and TekesTV, and you agree to the dispute resolution process and venue as outlined above.

Section 10: Effectiveness and Entire Agreement

Effective Date: These Terms of Service become effective immediately upon your use of TekesTV or when you create a TekesTV account. By using the service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.

Comprehensive Nature of the Agreement: These Terms, along with any additional terms or documents referenced herein and/or available by hyperlink, constitute the entire agreement between you and TekesTV regarding the use of the service. This agreement supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, or warranties, both written and oral, regarding the service.

Conflict Between Terms: In the event of any inconsistency or conflict between these Terms and any rules, policies, or agreements referenced herein, these Terms will prevail unless explicitly stated otherwise in the additional document or agreement.

Amendments and Modifications: TekesTV reserves the right, at its sole discretion, 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. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you are no longer authorized to use the service.

Language of the Terms: These Terms have been written in English. While we may provide one or more translations for your convenience, the English version will control in the case of any conflict or discrepancy.

By using TekesTV, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms in their entirety, understand them, and agree to be bound by all of their terms and conditions. You also represent that you have the legal authority to accept these Terms on behalf of yourself and any party you represent in connection with your use of the service. If you do not agree to these terms, you should cease use of the service immediately.

Section 11: Contact Information

- Feedback, Suggestions, and Service Inquiries: At TekesTV, we value our user community and are committed to continuously improving our services. We welcome your feedback, suggestions, and inquiries regarding our services. If you have any comments or questions about TekesTV, our Terms of Service, or your experience with our platform, please contact us at:

- Email: [email protected]

Please include your name, account information, and a detailed description of your feedback, suggestion, or inquiry to help us assist you more effectively.

Legal Notices and Law Enforcement Queries: For legal notices or inquiries from law enforcement agencies, please use the following contact information to ensure proper handling and response:

- Email: [email protected]

It is important that legal notices and law enforcement inquiries are directed to the specified contacts to ensure they are addressed promptly and appropriately.

Updating Contact Information: It is your responsibility to keep your contact information, including your email address and telephone number, up-to-date in your account settings. This ensures that you receive timely information about your account and our services.

By providing your contact information, you agree that TekesTV may use this information for communicating with you in accordance with our Privacy Policy and these Terms of Service. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in line with our privacy practices.

For any further assistance or to learn more about our services, please visit our website or contact our customer support team through the provided contact channels. We are here to assist you and ensure your experience with TekesTV is enjoyable and satisfying.