Terms of Service

By accessing, browsing, or using Upload-2 (hereinafter referred to as "the Service," "we," "us," or "our"), you ("User," "you," or "your") acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms," "Agreement"), together with our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.

YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS. If you do not agree to these Terms in their entirety, you are not authorized to use the Service and must immediately discontinue any use.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Upload-2. You represent and warrant that you have the legal capacity and authority to enter into this Agreement.

For the purposes of this Agreement:

• "Service" refers to the Upload-2 platform, including all features, functionalities, websites, applications, and related services.
• "User Content" means any files, data, information, or materials that you upload, submit, or transmit through the Service.
• "Third-Party Services" refers to external file hosting providers and other services integrated with or accessible through the Service.
• "Account" means the user account you create to access and use the Service.
• "Subscription" refers to any paid plan or service tier that grants access to premium features.
• "API Credentials" means authentication keys, tokens, or credentials for Third-Party Services that you provide to us.
• "VCSI" refers to Video Contact Sheet Images, which are automatically generated preview images.

Upload-2 is a file distribution platform that enables users to upload files and simultaneously distribute them to multiple third-party file hosting providers. The Service includes:

• File upload and distribution capabilities
• Automatic VCSI (Video Contact Sheet Image) generation
• Integration with various third-party file hosting APIs
• File management and organization tools
• Template-based distribution workflows

4.1 Eligibility Requirements

To use the Service, you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction
• Have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
• Not be prohibited from using the Service under applicable laws
• Not have been previously banned or removed from the Service

4.2 Account Responsibilities

By creating an Account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete registration information
• Maintain and promptly update your Account information
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of your login credentials
• Immediately notify us of any unauthorized access or security breach
• Accept full responsibility for all activities occurring under your Account
• Not share, transfer, or sell your Account to any third party
• Use only one Account per person (multiple accounts are prohibited)

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You expressly agree NOT to:

• Violate any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation
• Infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party
• Upload, transmit, or distribute any content you do not have the right to distribute
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service, other accounts, or connected systems
• Interfere with, disrupt, or attempt to disrupt the Service's infrastructure
• Use automated scripts, bots, or tools to abuse or overload the Service
• Circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with security features
• Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely represent your affiliation
• Engage in any activity that could damage, disable, or impair the Service
• Resell, redistribute, or sublicense the Service without written authorization
• Use the Service for competitive analysis or to develop competing products
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service

The following types of content are strictly prohibited and will result in immediate account termination and potential legal action:

Additionally Prohibited:

• Content that infringes copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights
• Malware, viruses, trojan horses, ransomware, or other malicious software
• Pirated software, cracking tools, or serial key generators
• Content promoting illegal activities or providing instructions for illegal acts
• Private or confidential information of others without authorization (doxxing)
• Content that violates privacy rights or data protection laws
• Defamatory, libelous, or fraudulent content
• Phishing materials or content designed to deceive users
• Content that violates export control laws or sanctions

We reserve the right to determine, in our sole discretion, what constitutes prohibited content. We may report illegal content to law enforcement authorities.

7.1 Ownership

You retain all ownership rights in your User Content. We do not claim any ownership over your files or content.

7.2 License Grant

By using the Service, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to:

• Process, transmit, and temporarily store your User Content as necessary to provide the Service
• Transfer your User Content to your designated Third-Party Services
• Generate VCSI and other derivative technical outputs for your use
• Create anonymized, aggregated statistics about Service usage

This license terminates automatically when you delete your content or close your Account.

7.3 Your Representations & Warranties

By uploading User Content, you represent and warrant that:

• You own or have obtained all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions
• Your content does not infringe any third-party intellectual property rights
• Your content complies with all applicable laws and regulations
• Your content does not violate any person's rights, including privacy rights
• You are solely responsible for the legality and appropriateness of your content

7.4 No Monitoring Obligation

We have no obligation to monitor, review, or screen User Content. However, we reserve the right (but not the obligation) to remove, disable, or restrict access to any content that violates these Terms or applicable law.

The Service integrates with and facilitates uploads to Third-Party Services (file hosting providers). You acknowledge and agree that:

• Your use of Third-Party Services is subject to their respective terms of service, privacy policies, and agreements
• You are solely responsible for obtaining and maintaining valid accounts and API Credentials with Third-Party Services
• You must comply with all terms and policies of Third-Party Services you use
• We are not responsible for the availability, reliability, accuracy, or performance of Third-Party Services
• We have no control over the policies, practices, or actions of Third-Party Services
• Third-Party Services may modify, suspend, or terminate their services at any time

9.1 Subscription Terms

Certain features require a paid Subscription. By subscribing, you agree to:

• Pay all applicable fees as indicated at the time of purchase
• Provide accurate and complete billing information
• Authorize automatic recurring charges for subscription renewals
• Be responsible for all applicable taxes

9.2 Automatic Renewal

Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless cancelled before the renewal date. You may cancel at any time through your Account settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period.

9.3 Refund Policy

All payments are generally non-refundable. Refunds may be considered on a case-by-case basis at our sole discretion. Chargebacks or payment disputes initiated fraudulently may result in immediate account termination and collection of owed amounts.

9.4 Price Changes

We reserve the right to modify pricing at any time. Existing subscribers will be notified of price changes at least 30 days before they take effect. Continued use after price changes constitutes acceptance.

9.5 Cryptocurrency Payments

We may accept cryptocurrency payments. Such payments are final and irreversible due to the nature of blockchain transactions. Exchange rate fluctuations are your responsibility.

The Service, including but not limited to its design, code, graphics, logos, user interface, features, and documentation (collectively, "Service IP"), is owned by Upload-2 and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service solely for its intended purpose. This license does not include:

• Any right to copy, modify, adapt, or create derivative works
• Any right to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Service
• Any right to remove, alter, or obscure proprietary notices
• Any right to use our trademarks, logos, or branding without written permission
• Any right to sublicense, sell, or transfer your rights

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Upload-2, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, suppliers, and licensors (collectively, "Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, and fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or relating to:

• Your use or misuse of the Service
• Your User Content, including any claims of infringement or violation of third-party rights
• Your violation of these Terms or any applicable law
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any dispute between you and a Third-Party Service
• Any claim by a third party related to your activities on the Service
• Your negligent or wrongful conduct

We reserve the right to assume exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification, in which case you agree to cooperate with our defense. This indemnification obligation survives termination of these Terms.

14.1 Service Nature

Upload-2 is a distribution service only. We do not permanently host or store user files. All files are immediately transferred to Third-Party Services designated by users and are not retained on our servers beyond the brief processing period.

14.2 Content Removal

For removal of content that has been distributed through our Service, you must contact the respective Third-Party hosting provider(s) directly where the content is stored.

14.3 Account Reports

If you believe a user of our Service has engaged in copyright infringement and wish to report the account, please contact our designated agent at:

14.4 Repeat Infringer Policy

We maintain a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, the accounts of users who are determined to be repeat infringers of intellectual property rights.

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

By using the Service, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy. You acknowledge that:

• We may collect and process data necessary to provide the Service
• Your API Credentials are stored in encrypted form
• We may share data with law enforcement when required by law
• We use third-party payment processors for transactions

16.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your Account at any time through your Account settings. Termination does not entitle you to any refund for unused subscription periods.

16.2 Termination by Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your Account and access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms or any applicable law
• Suspected fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Non-payment or payment disputes
• Extended periods of inactivity
• Requests by law enforcement or government agencies
• Discontinuation or material modification of the Service
• Technical or security issues
• Any other reason at our sole discretion

16.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to access and use the Service ceases immediately
• We may delete your Account data (subject to legal retention requirements)
• You remain liable for any obligations incurred prior to termination
• Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive will survive termination

17.1 Informal Resolution

Before initiating any formal dispute resolution, you agree to first contact us and attempt to resolve any dispute informally. Most disputes can be resolved quickly and amicably through direct communication.

17.2 Binding Arbitration

If informal resolution fails, any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved by binding arbitration. The arbitration shall be conducted in English, and the arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding.

17.3 Class Action Waiver

17.4 Exceptions

Notwithstanding the above, either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to prevent the actual or threatened infringement of intellectual property rights.

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the applicable jurisdiction, without regard to its conflict of law principles. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does not apply.

To the extent arbitration is not applicable, you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts in the applicable jurisdiction for any disputes.

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under these Terms due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to:

• Acts of God, natural disasters, or extreme weather events
• War, terrorism, civil unrest, or armed conflict
• Government actions, laws, regulations, or embargoes
• Epidemics, pandemics, or public health emergencies
• Power outages, telecommunications failures, or internet disruptions
• Cyberattacks, DDoS attacks, or security breaches beyond our control
• Third-party service provider failures
• Labor disputes or strikes

We reserve the right to modify, amend, or update these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. We will provide notice of material changes through:

• Email notification to your registered email address
• Prominent notice on our website or within the Service
• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of these Terms

Your continued use of the Service after modifications take effect constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Service and terminate your Account.

21.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Upload-2 regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

21.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

21.3 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by us.

21.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may freely assign these Terms without restriction.

21.5 No Third-Party Beneficiaries

These Terms do not create any third-party beneficiary rights in any individual or entity that is not a party to these Terms.

21.6 Headings

Section headings are for convenience only and do not affect the interpretation of these Terms.

21.7 Language

These Terms are written in English. Any translations are provided for convenience only. In case of conflict, the English version prevails.

For questions, concerns, or notices regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us through: