TERMS AND CONDITIONS

PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE ACCESSING OR USING THE WEBSITE OR RELATED SERVICES. YOUR ACCESS OR OTHER USE OF THE HUBHOPPER SITE OR SERVICES CONSTITUTES YOUR AGREEMENT TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF SERVICES SET FORTH BELOW. IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, YOU MAY NOT ACCESS OR USE THE HUBHOPPER SITE OR SERVICES.

(Last updated on 02.02.2025)

This is a legal Agreement between the potential user of this website ("User/You/Your") and Hubhopper ("Hubhopper/we/us/our"). Hence, we insist that you must spend time reading these Terms and Privacy Policy to understand the Agreement before accepting or accessing. For the purpose of this agreement, Site and App shall be collectively known as "WebApp", Hubhopper will facilitate Your access in accordance with these Terms.

You understand that we want You to not access the WebApp if You do not understand, approve of or accept all the terms specified in this Agreement. Hence, You are requested to read these Terms and Privacy Policy carefully and understand the agreement before You accept it and agree to be bound by it.

Violation of any part of the Terms of Service may result in termination of your account.

ACCOUNT

  • You must be 18 years of age or older to access and use this Service.
  • During the sign-up process, you are required to provide your full legal name, a valid email address, and any additional information necessary for account creation.
  • You are solely responsible for safeguarding the privacy and security of your account.
  • The Service may not be used for illegal activities or to breach any laws applicable in your jurisdiction, including but not limited to copyright regulations.
  • Only individuals are permitted to register for the Service. Accounts created by automated tools, such as “bots,” are strictly prohibited.
  • A single individual is allowed to maintain only one free account.

1. Definitions

1.1 Agreement: means Your acceptance of ‘Terms of Use’ and/or any Contract/Form executed between You and Hubhopper and shall include any amendments or addendums to this Agreement in writing, executed from time to time.

1.2 Content: means all the audio content and video content owned or controlled by You which is uploaded or produced on the Software.

1.3 Distribute/Share: means to distribute, exhibit, exploit, broadcast, re-broadcast, stream, transcode, display and/or transmit any audio, video, audiovisual, or other associated metadata, musical works and all underlying works embodied in the Content, for presentation to and capable of reception by, members of the public through the Platform. The terms “Distributed,” “Distribution,” and “Distributing” shall have correlative meanings;

1.4 Effective Date: means the date when You get the access to the Services;

1.5 Intellectual Property: means and includes any and all copyright, script, story, sound recordings, audio-visual recordings, images, pictures, music, lyrics, titles, slogans, and all other artistic, literary, dramatic, vocal and musical materials, including any cinematographic films or recordings, background score, song elements, trademarks, tradenames, domain names, brand names, slogans, service marks, brands, designs, including all set designs, production designs, costume designs, all confidential and proprietary information, knowledge, technology, computer Works, software, any licenses, sub-licenses and permissions, goodwill, know-how, concepts, ideas, and all other intellectual property and other ancillary assets recognized as such under any jurisdiction, and in industry usage or otherwise;

1.6 Intellectual Property Rights: means all rights in any Intellectual Property, in each case whether registered or unregistered and including all applications for registration, and rights to apply and make such applications, and any extensions or renewals thereof, including all rights provided by international treaties and conventions, rights of distribution, reproduction and all other exploitation rights, and any goodwill in relation to or in connection with the same, or such other similar or equivalent rights or forms of protection which subsist or will subsist in the future in any part of the world;

1.7 Platform(s): means and includes all the services and digital platform(s) including website, mobile apps, mobile sites, and the service operated therefrom and Hubhopper’s distribution network consisting of an aggregation of multiple third-party websites.

1.8 Podcast: means a digital audio and video file received or accessed on demand, which may be distributed by digital download, streaming or RSS feed or other similar technology, which allows End Users to receive audio and video files.

1.9 Services: means use of Hubhopper’s Site or App and other associated products and services offered on the site/App and may include services availed by You in furtherance of any Agreement executed between You and Hubhopper.

1.10 Territory: means worldwide.

1.11 Third Party Claim: means any claims raised by a third person, against or in relation to the Content pursuant to this Agreement, or in relation to the rights of the user regarding the Content;

2. ACCOUNT SET UP

To access certain features of the Hubhopper WebApp website, You may need to complete a registration process. This involves creating an account by providing your name, email address, and setting a password. Additional information may also be requested as necessary to complete the account setup. You are required to ensure that the information provided by you, including your email address, is accurate and remains up to date throughout the duration of this Agreement. All information submitted will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference as an integral part of this Agreement.

If you register using a corporate email domain or in the name of a business entity, the entity will be considered the "User" for the purposes of this Agreement. References to "User" or "You" in these Terms shall pertain to that entity unless explicitly stated otherwise.

Authorized individuals acting on behalf of the User (referred to as "Authorized Users") may submit content ("User Content") and provide instructions regarding its management. For instance, Authorized Users may create or delete podcasts, modify permissions, adjust settings, add or remove other Authorized Users, or designate podcasts as public or private, as per the entity’s requirements.

All User Content submitted specifically for an adult audience must include a clear and conspicuous disclaimer expressly marked as "18+".

3. TERMS AND TERMINATION

3.1 Term: This Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date.

3.2 Termination: WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SUSPEND OR TERMINATE YOUR ACCESS TO HUBHOPPER SERVICES, INCLUDING YOUR ACCOUNT, AT ANY TIME, WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE, UNDER THE FOLLOWING CIRCUMSTANCES:

  • Non-Payment: If You fail to make any required payments when due.
  • Breach of Agreement: If You violate any provisions of this Agreement or fail to fulfill your obligations, and do not rectify such breach within ten (10) days of receiving notice from us.
  • Intellectual Property Violation: If You breach, misappropriate, or infringe upon our Intellectual Property Rights or those of a third party and also if you repeatedly upload content that infringes, or is alleged to infringe, upon copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights of any individual or entity.
  • Reputational or Legal Risks: If your actions or omissions are determined, at Hubhopper’s sole discretion, to cause potential harm to us.
  • Security Risks: If your use of the services presents a security threat to the platform, other users, or any third party.
  • Illegal or Unlawful Activity: If it is discovered that you are collecting information about other users for illegal or unauthorized purposes.
  • Third-Party Dependencies: If a third-party partner or service provider terminates its agreement with Hubhopper or ceases to provide the related services that are integral to the services offered to You.

3.3 Consequences of Termination: Upon the expiry or termination of this Agreement for any reason, the following provisions shall apply:

  • Proportional Fees: Hubhopper shall be entitled to a fee proportionate to the services rendered to You up to the date of expiry or termination. Any outstanding amounts must be settled promptly.
  • Cessation of Intellectual Property Use: The parties to this Agreement shall immediately discontinue the use of any trademarks, logos, trade names, identifying slogans, or similar intellectual property belonging to the other party that was authorized solely for the purposes of this Agreement. Any permissions or rights to use such intellectual property are deemed revoked upon termination.
  • Data Retention by Users: The User retains the right to access and maintain all data analytics obtained during the term of this Agreement for record-keeping purposes.
  • Content and Access: All content uploaded by You shall be removed or rendered inaccessible unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties in writing.
  • No Further Obligations: Except as explicitly stated in this Agreement, neither party shall have any further obligations to the other upon termination, except for obligations that expressly or by their nature survive termination.
  • Survival of Provisions: Any provisions of this Agreement that are intended to survive termination, including but not limited to confidentiality, indemnification, and limitation of liability, shall remain in full force and effect.

4. USAGE OF SERVICES

Hubhopper grants you a limited, personal, non-exclusive, revocable, and non-transferable license to use the platform’s features for your internal business purposes, subject to your compliance with this Agreement, including the payment schedule.

4.1 Prohibited Uses & Restrictions:

  • Users may not upload, stream, or distribute video content that violates copyright laws, includes explicit or inappropriate material, or infringes on third-party rights.
  • Users must ensure video content adheres to applicable standards for audiovisual content, including resolution and format compatibility with the Platform.
  • Only authorized staff, contractors, or necessary personnel may access the Services.
  • You cannot use the Services to provide services to others or allow third-party use through outsourcing or similar arrangements.
  • You cannot license, modify, sell, rent, or transfer any part of the Services.
  • Reverse engineering, decompiling, or trying to access the Services' source code is prohibited.
  • You cannot alter, disrupt, or interfere with Hubhopper’s software or security measures.
  • You must not remove or alter copyright or legal notices from the Services or documentation.
  • You cannot assist or allow others to perform any of the prohibited actions listed above.

5. OWNERSHIP AND PROPRIETARY RIGHTS

YOUR CONTENT: As between You and Hubhopper, You own and/or control Your Content. Hubhopper does not claim any ownership rights to nor any responsibility over Your Content. You acknowledge and agree that Your Content remains solely Your responsibility. You must not upload, store, distribute, send, transmit, display, perform, make available, continue to make available or otherwise communicate to the public any of Your Content to which You do not hold the necessary rights. Any unauthorized use of copyright protected material within Your Content (including by way of reproduction, distribution, modification, adaptation, public display, public performance, making available or otherwise communicating to the public via the WebApp), independent of whether it is or becomes unauthorized, may constitute an infringement of third party rights and is strictly prohibited. Video content uploaded by You remains your property. However, You represent and warrant that You hold all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions for any video content uploaded, including music, images, and third-party appearances featured in the video. Unauthorized reproduction or redistribution of video content by third parties is prohibited unless expressly allowed by You or under license granted by the Platform.

5.2 HUBHOPPER IP: Your use of the WebApp is governed by and subject to intellectual property laws, including but not limited to copyright, trademark, patent, and trade secret laws. You agree to comply with these laws and acknowledge that you are solely responsible for any violations or infringements of intellectual property rights arising from your use of the WebApp.

Hubhopper’s Intellectual Property: Hubhopper retains all rights, title, and interest in the intellectual property related to the content made available on the WebApp, except for the content owned by You or third parties. Hubhopper owns the intellectual property rights associated with content created and distributed by it, including any databases, copyrights, and trademarks. You do not have any ownership rights in this content. Hubhopper retains all proprietary rights to software, technologies, and tools used for hosting, streaming, and distributing video podcasts. You shall not reverse-engineer or tamper with the video delivery system or any associated components.

Third-Party Content: The WebApp may include third-party materials. You acknowledge that such third parties retain ownership of their respective content. You agree not to infringe upon the rights of these third parties, including but not limited to, reverse engineering, decompiling, disassembling, or tampering with such materials.

Protection of Content: The content on the WebApp is protected by applicable copyright, patent, trademark, and other proprietary laws. All ownership rights to such content remain with Hubhopper, its licensors, or its suppliers. You agree not to reproduce, redistribute, distribute, sell, broadcast, perform, or make the content available to third parties without Hubhopper's express written consent.

No License or Rights Granted: Except as expressly stated in this Agreement, You are not granted any rights or licenses to patents, copyrights, trade secrets, trademarks, or any other intellectual property associated with the WebApp or its content. Hubhopper reserves all rights not expressly granted. You agree to promptly notify Hubhopper in writing of any unauthorized use or infringement of the WebApp's content or any of Hubhopper’s intellectual property rights, including patents, copyrights, trademarks, or trade secrets.

Derivative Works: You may not create derivative works based on any content available through the WebApp without prior written consent from Hubhopper or the relevant third-party rights holder.

User Material: By posting, submitting, or otherwise providing any material through the WebApp, such as messages, reviews, data, playlists, videos, or ideas ("User Material"), you represent and warrant that you retain ownership of such User Material and have the right to post it. You also confirm that your submission does not infringe upon any third-party rights, including privacy, publicity, and intellectual property rights. Hubhopper does not claim ownership of your User Material, but by submitting it, you grant Hubhopper a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, distribute, modify, and display the material for the purpose of operating the WebApp.

Protection of Intellectual Property: You agree to respect and protect the intellectual property rights of Hubhopper and other users in all content made available on the WebApp. Hubhopper respects the intellectual property rights of others and disclaims any responsibility for violations of intellectual property rights committed by users. Your use of the WebApp is and at all times shall be governed by and subject to the laws regarding copyright, trademark, patent, and trade secret ownership and use of intellectual property. You agree to abide by laws regarding copyright, trademark, patent, and trade secret ownership and use of intellectual property, and You shall be solely responsible for any violations of any laws and for any infringements of any intellectual property rights caused by Your access to the WebApp.

Hubhopper does not own and retains all the Intellectual Property Rights with respect to the content made available to You through the WebApp but only owns the intellectual property with respect to the content which is owned by Hubhopper.

The content available on the WebApp includes third-party materials. You acknowledge that such third parties retain ownership and all rights in such materials, and You will not infringe the rights of any such third parties in any manner, including without limitation, reverse engineering, decompiling, disassembling, or otherwise tampering with such materials.

The Content is protected by copyright, patent, trademark, and other laws and proprietary rights, and all ownership rights to them remain with (as the case may be) the relevant third parties or Hubhopper, their licensors, or its suppliers.

The trademarks, brands, and service marks under which the WebApp runs are registered under the Trademarks Act, 1999, and other applicable laws and constitute the sole property of Hubhopper. Hubhopper owns all the copyrights and databases in relation to it. You agree not to reproduce, retransmit, distribute, disseminate, sell, broadcast, perform, make available to third parties or circulate the content received through the Service to anyone or to exploit any such content for commercial or non-commercial purposes without the express prior written consent of Hubhopper.

You further agree not to make use of the content in a manner that would infringe the copyright therein. You acknowledge that Hubhopper retains exclusive ownership of the Service and all intellectual property rights associated therewith.

Except as expressly provided herein, You are not granted any rights or license to patents, copyrights, trade secrets, or trademarks with respect to the Service or the content, and Hubhopper reserves all rights not expressly granted hereunder.

You shall promptly notify Hubhopper in writing upon Your discovery of any unauthorized use or infringement of the Service (or the content) or Hubhopper's patent, copyright, trade secret, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights.

You will not create any derivative works of whatever kind or nature of any content without the prior written consent of the relevant third party and/or Hubhopper (as applicable), even if such derivative works are not meant for commercial use.

By posting messages, submitting reviews, inputting data, suggesting playlists, suggesting ideas, or engaging in any other form of communication through the Service (collectively referred herein as 'User Material'), You are not forfeiting any ownership rights in such User Material, and You continue to retain all of the same ownership rights.

By submitting or posting the User Material, You represent and warrant that You own the User Material.

You also represent and warrant that the posting of Your User Material does not violate any right of any party, including privacy rights, publicity rights, and intellectual property rights.

By submitting or posting the User Material, You agree that Your submission of the User Material does not in any way implicate You as an employee, agent, or partner of Hubhopper.

6. LICENSES GRANTED BY YOU

6.1 Content uploaded by You: By uploading, submitting, or making Your Content available on the WebApp, you grant Hubhopper a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, and transferable license (with the right to sublicense) to:

  • use, copy, reproduce, transmit, modify, publicly perform, publicly display, promote, distribute, and otherwise make Your Content available to end users and third parties, including through download and streaming; and
  • use Your Content in connection with the provision of the Service and Hubhopper's (and its successors and affiliates') business activities, including for promotional purposes and redistribution, in whole or in part, via the Service.
  • encode, transcode, compress, and optimize the video content for playback and distribution on various devices and platforms.
  • to insert pre-roll, mid-roll, or post-roll video advertisements within your content.

6.2 Data Use: You acknowledge and agree that Hubhopper is entitled to use data derived from Your Content, and Your use of the Service, during and beyond the term of this Agreement, for purposes of providing the Services, performing analytics, monitoring the platform, improving products, and promoting the Service.

6.3 Linked Services: You acknowledge that the foregoing licenses in this section will extend to operators and users of any other websites, applications and/or platforms to which Your Content has been shared or embedded by Hubhopper including, but not limited to, third party platforms and/or services where Podcasts and related content are made available (collectively, "Linked Services"). The licenses granted in this section are granted separately with respect to each item of Your Content. Licenses with respect to Your Content, and any images, videos or text within Your account, will (subject to Section 3) terminate automatically when You remove such Content from Your account.

6.4 Removal of Files: Removal of files in Your Content from Your account will result in the deletion of the relevant files from Hubhopper's systems and servers. However, you acknowledge that Hubhopper is not responsible for ensuring the deletion of such Content from any Linked Service’s systems or servers, nor can Hubhopper require Linked Service operators or users to remove Your Content. Additionally, listeners who have downloaded Your Content prior to removal will retain copies of that Content, and Hubhopper has no obligation to ensure its removal from their devices.

7. USER CONTENT AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ownership of User Content: You may upload, post, or otherwise make available content, including but not limited to images, text, messages, audio clips, video clips, playlist titles, and other materials ("User Content") on the WebApp. You retain ownership of all User Content that you submit or share through the WebApp.
  • Rights and Licenses Granted by You: By submitting or uploading User Content, you grant Hubhopper a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, publicly display, publicly perform, and otherwise make available your User Content in connection with the provision of the Services. This includes, but is not limited to, publishing, hosting, distributing, and monetizing your User Content through the WebApp and any affiliated platforms.
  • Compliance with Laws: You agree to ensure that your User Content complies with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Copyright Act, 1957, and other relevant intellectual property, privacy, and data protection laws. You affirm that you have obtained all necessary rights, permissions, and consents to upload or share any third-party content included in your User Content.
  • Platform's Rights and Responsibilities: The platform reserves the right to monitor, review, and, if necessary, remove or disable access to User Content that violates applicable laws, these terms, or the platform's policies. The platform may suspend or terminate your account if you fail to comply with these terms or applicable laws.
  • Third-Party Use of User Content: By uploading User Content, you acknowledge that other users and third parties may share, access, or interact with your content via the platform or external means such as social media, email, and podcast directories.
  • Removal of User Content: You may request the removal of your User Content from the platform by using the provided tools or by sending an email to support@hubhopper.com. The platform will process such requests within seven (7) business days. While public access to the content will be removed, copies may remain on backup servers or third-party platforms that have accessed or syndicated the content.
  • You are solely responsible for Your account and the activity that occurs while signed in to or while using Your account.
  • You agree to abide by the Community Guidelines.
  • You will not use the personal data of any individuals that did not consent on such use, and You will comply with all Your obligations as data controller of the personal data You use (under any applicable rules, including Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (as and when put in force) and General Data Protection Regulation), accepting sole liability for any data protection breaches and agreeing to indemnify us, and hold us harmless, for any claim made against us on the grounds of a data protection violation committed by You or in relation to Your User Content; Complying with Your obligations as data controller include using personal data of third parties only for lawful purposes, obtaining express consent or relying on other available processing grounds; ensuring the accuracy and correctness of the data You share; comply with any requests from the data subjects to access, correct and remove any such data; comply with security obligations. Please refrain from using personal data of third parties in Your content if You cannot ensure compliance with the applicable laws. Further, for any grievance can be reported to designated DPO for any grievance redressal related to any infringement of the data.
  • You understand and agree that any liability, loss or damage that occurs as a result of the use of any User Content that You make available or access through Your use of the WebApp is solely Your responsibility.
  • Hubhopper is not responsible for any public display or misuse of Your User Content. Hubhopper does not, and cannot, pre-screen or monitor all User Content. However, at our discretion, we, or the technology we use, may monitor and/or record Your interactions with the WebApp.
  • Hubhopper cannot be held accountable for unauthorized reproduction or redistribution under any circumstances.

8. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES; DISCLAIMER

8.1 Mutual Representations and Warranties: Each Party hereby represents, warrants, and covenants to the other Party that: (i) it possesses the requisite authority, power, and capacity to fulfill its obligations as set forth in this Agreement; (ii) this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by such Party, constituting a legal, valid, and binding obligation enforceable against it in accordance with its terms; and (iii) the execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement do not and will not result in a breach of or conflict with any applicable laws, regulations, or agreements to which such Party is subject.

8.2 Platform Representations and Warranties: The Platform represents and warrants that:

  • to the best of its knowledge as of the Effective Date, the Services do not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party;
  • no legal proceedings, actions, or claims are pending or threatened against Hubhopper that would materially impair its ability to provide the Services;

8.3 User Representations and Warranties: The User represents and warrants that:

  • all Content provided, uploaded, or otherwise made accessible on the Platform does not violate the intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or any other rights of third parties;
  • the User will adhere to all relevant local, state, national, and international laws, including but not limited to those governing data protection, intellectual property, and broadcasting, in relation to their use of the Platform;
  • the Content provided will not contain materials that are defamatory, obscene, offensive, harmful, or otherwise contrary to public policy or harmful to any individual, group, or community;
  • the Content will not include malicious software, such as viruses, malware, or spyware, that could compromise the Platform or endanger user data; and
  • the User will refrain from making any false, defamatory, or harmful statements about the Platform or its affiliates, directors, employees, officers, agents, or advisors.

8.4 Disclaimer: Except for warranties expressly made in this Agreement, You acknowledge and agree that the materials on Hubhopper's WebApp are provided "AS IS". Hubhopper does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information and neither does Hubhopper adopt or endorse, nor is Hubhopper responsible for, the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, advice, or statement made by parties other than Hubhopper. Hubhopper makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties, including without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights. In furtherance, Hubhopper shall not be liable for any misuse or data theft because of Your use of the WebApp. Hubhopper also does not warrant that the functions contained in the WebApp will be uninterrupted or error free, that defects will be corrected, or that the servers that make them available are free of viruses or other harmful components. Under no circumstances will Hubhopper be responsible for any loss or damage resulting from anyone’s reliance on information or other User Content posted on the WebApp, or transmitted to users.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent allowed by applicable law, neither Party shall bear liability under or in connection with this Agreement for any indirect, consequential, special, punitive, exemplary, aggravated, economic, or similar damages, regardless of how they arise. This includes situations where the Party from whom damages are sought, its suppliers, or any of their lawful agents, contractors, or employees were informed of, aware of, or could reasonably have anticipated the possibility of such damages.

Furthermore, Hubhopper shall not, under any circumstances, be liable to You for:

  • direct damages or losses resulting from actions or omissions by any third party not directly engaged or hired by Hubhopper;
  • damages or losses arising from any actions or omissions on Your part or that of Your employees, agents, or subcontractors;
  • any fines or penalties imposed as a result of Your failure to adhere to applicable laws or governmental regulations (including the rules).

Subject to applicable law, Hubhopper's total aggregate liability for any claims arising from or related under this Agreement shall not exceed the total fees paid by You to Hubhopper under this Agreement. The above limitations of liability shall not apply to: (a) obligations relating to confidentiality; or (b) instances of willful misconduct, fraud, or gross negligence.

10. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by applicable law, You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Hubhopper, along with its employees, officers, directors, affiliates, and agents, from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, expenses, and costs, including reasonable attorney fees, arising directly or indirectly from: (a) Your breach or violation of the terms set forth in this Agreement; (b) Your use or attempted use of the Services; and (c) User Content, including but not limited to any claims of infringement or misappropriation of intellectual property rights or other proprietary rights belonging to third parties.

11. Confidentiality

The User shall: (i) take all reasonable measures to safeguard the confidentiality of Hubhopper's Confidential Information and prevent its disclosure or unauthorized use. Such measures shall include, but are not limited to, exercising at least the same degree of care that the User employs to protect its own confidential information of a similar nature, which shall, in any case, not be less than reasonable care; (ii) refrain from using or disclosing Hubhopper's Confidential Information, except as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Agreement, unless expressly authorized in writing by Hubhopper or required to do so pursuant to a valid order issued by a court of competent jurisdiction; (iii) ensure that Hubhopper's Confidential Information is not disclosed or made accessible to third parties or to any employees of the User, other than those directors, officers, employees, consultants, or agents who have a legitimate need to access such information for the performance of their duties under this Agreement and are bound by confidentiality obligations no less stringent than those set forth herein; (iv) promptly return or destroy, as per Hubhopper's written instructions, all materials and documents containing Hubhopper's Confidential Information upon request by Hubhopper; and (v) immediately notify Hubhopper in the event of any unauthorized access, use, or breach of Hubhopper's Confidential Information, upon becoming aware of such an incident, and cooperate fully to mitigate any resulting harm.

These obligations shall remain in effect notwithstanding the termination or expiration of this Agreement.

12. Right to Monetize

You grant Hubhopper the right to monetize Your Content through the Hubhopper Platform (and such monetization may include stitching ads on Content). You may become eligible for revenue sharing with us from ads being served on Your content. To know if You are eligible for revenue sharing or opting out of this monetization program, please write to us at support@hubhopper.com.

13. Relationship

By accepting these terms and conditions, it shall not be deemed to create any partnership, joint venture, agency or employment relationship between the Parties. It is hereby agreed that this Agreement is on a ‘principal to principal’ basis and neither Party shall describe itself as an agent or representative of the other Party, or pledge the credit of the other Party in any way or make any representations or give any warranties to any third party which may require the other Party to undertake or be liable, whether directly or indirectly, for any obligation and/or responsibility to any third party, or enter into contracts on behalf of the other Party.

14. Assignment

Neither Party shall be entitled to assign this Agreement whether in whole or in part, and any of their rights or obligations under this Agreement to any third person, except with the prior written consent of the other Party.

15. Payment and Billings for Subscription Plans

1. Subscription Plans: We offer three subscription plans: Basic (free), Pro, and Growth. To check your subscription details or account closure date, visit your profile and click on "Manage Subscription." After registering your account, you can upgrade to the Pro Plan to access exclusive Hubhopper Studio services in your region. The abovementioned subscription fees are inclusive of taxes. Fees for all enlisted subscription plans stated herein are inclusive of any and all applicable taxes.

2. Trial Period: (a) All subscription plans come with a 7-day trial period, (b) after the trial period ends, payment will be collected from the saved payment method, (c) if payment fails, the account will be suspended after one day. Users must clear the outstanding payment within 14 days to renew and continue their subscription.

3. Pay-As-You-Go Option for Indian Customers: For Indian customers who choose the "Pay as You Go" option, an invoice will be generated at the end of the trial period. If the invoice remains unpaid, the account will be suspended after one day. Users must settle the payment within 14 days to renew and continue their subscription.

6. Activation of Services: After registering your account, you can upgrade to the Pro Plan to access exclusive Hubhopper Studio services in your region. The subscription fee for the Pro Plan will be provided in the package options available on the platform and is inclusive of all applicable taxes. Payments must be made through the WebApp Portal using an accepted Payment Method. Upon successful payment of the Subscription Fee and authentication, your Pro Plan will become active, granting you access to the services. In certain cases, activation of services may be delayed due to operational or technical reasons.

7. Payment Terms: Payments must be made through the WebApp Portal using an accepted Payment Method. You must provide a valid Payment Method, which may include third-party payment options. If payment is not successfully settled due to expiration, insufficient funds, or other reasons, and you do not cancel your subscription, your account will be suspended, and access to services will be halted. Access will resume once a valid payment is processed. Additional fees, such as foreign transaction fees or taxes, may apply based on your Payment Method and location.

8. Refund Policy: In case of payment issues, such as subscription not starting after payment or duplicate charges, contact us at support@hubhopper.com. Refunds, if applicable, will be processed within 5-7 business days after verification.

9. Third-Party Plans: Hubhopper may offer subscription plans in conjunction with third-party products or services. We are not responsible for the quality or delivery of such third-party products or services.

10. Changes to Subscription Plans and Pricing: Subscription plans and pricing may be updated from time to time. Any changes will take effect no earlier than 30 days after notifying you.

16. CANCELLATION*

You can cancel Your Subscription Plan service at any time, and You will continue to have access to the Subscription Plan through the end of Your Billing period. To the extent permitted by applicable law, payments are non-refundable and we do not provide refunds or credits for any partial time periods or unused Subscription Plan Use. To cancel, go to the settings page and click the pricing option and then select cancel for cancellation of the subscription. If You cancel Your subscription, Your account will automatically close at the end of Your current billing period. To see when Your account will close, go to settings and click "Pricing" on the Main page. If You have signed up for the Subscription Plan using Your account with a third party as a Payment Method and wish to cancel Your subscription, You may need to do so through such third party, for example by visiting Your account with the applicable third party and turning off auto-renew, or unsubscribing from the subscription plan service through that third party. Your Subscription Plan will automatically renew unless canceled before the next billing date. To avoid charges for the next billing cycle, cancel your subscription before the billing date.

17. Monitoring

Hubhopper is not obligated to monitor access to the WebApp or to review or edit User Content; however, Hubhopper reserves the right to do so for purposes including, but not limited to, operating the WebApp and ensuring compliance with these Terms or other applicable legal requirements. If Hubhopper receives a written claim alleging that Your User Content infringes upon the rights of any individual, Hubhopper may contact You to address the claim and provide You with the opportunity to resolve the matter directly with the claimant. You may also be given the opportunity to contest such a claim and present Your defense. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Hubhopper reserves the sole discretion to determine whether Your User Content violates these Terms of Use. Hubhopper’s decision regarding any such violation shall be final, binding, and not subject to appeal. In the event that Hubhopper determines Your User Content is in breach of these Terms, such determination may result in actions including, but not limited to, the removal of the infringing content, suspension or termination of Your account, and, in the most serious cases and where permitted by law, referral of the matter to the relevant criminal authorities.

18. Advertising

The WebApp may include advertising content originating from Hubhopper or third parties. Hubhopper disclaims all responsibility for the content, accuracy, or legality of any third-party advertising materials displayed on the WebApp. Hubhopper shall not be liable for any actions taken by You, any purchases made, or any losses or damages incurred by You in connection with or as a result of such advertising content.

19. Privacy

The Privacy Policy outlines the manner in which Your personal data is processed and Your privacy is safeguarded while using the WebApp. By accessing the WebApp, You acknowledge and agree that Your data may be utilized in accordance with the terms set forth in the Privacy Policy. You bear sole responsibility for safeguarding the confidentiality of the passwords used to access the WebApp, and Hubhopper shall not be held liable for any unauthorized access, misuse, or hacking of Your account. Accordingly, You assume full responsibility for all activities conducted through Your device. In the event You become aware of any unauthorized access or use of Your device, You are required to promptly notify the relevant authorities, including but not limited to the police or the Cyber Cell within Your jurisdiction, in accordance with applicable laws. Additionally, You shall provide immediate intimation of such unauthorized use to Hubhopper to facilitate appropriate action.

20. Errors

Hubhopper does not represent or warrant that the WebApp will be error-free, free of viruses or other harmful components, or that defects will be corrected. Hubhopper does not warrant or represent that the information available on or through the App will be correct, accurate, timely, or otherwise reliable. Hubhopper does not guarantee uninterrupted video streaming or playback. Buffering, resolution issues, or compatibility problems may occur due to network conditions or device limitations.

21. Links

Hubhopper has not reviewed all the sites linked to its WebApp and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Hubhopper of the site. The linked sites are not under the control of Hubhopper and use of any such linked WebApp is at the user's own risk.

22. RIGHT TO INVESTIGATE

Hubhopper reserves the right to investigate complaints or reported violations of the Terms and to take any action we deem appropriate including, but not limited to, reporting any suspected unlawful activity to law enforcement officials, regulators, or other third parties and disclosing any information necessary or appropriate to such persons or entities relating to user profiles, e-mail addresses, usage history, posted materials, IP addresses and traffic information.

23. FORCE MAJEURE

Neither Party shall be liable to each other for any “Event of Force Majeure” which means an act of God including but not limited to fire, flood, earthquake, wind, storm, or other natural disaster; act of any sovereign authority including but not limited to war, invasion, act of foreign enemies, hostilities (whether war be declared or not), civil war, rebellion, terrorist attacks, revolution, insurrection, military or usurped power or confiscation, nationalization, requisition, destruction or damage to property by or under the order of any government or public or local authority or imposition of government law, judgment, order or decree, sanction, embargo or similar action, blockade or labour dispute/unrest, bandh whether declared by any political party or otherwise or any other civil interruption or situation including but not limited to strike, lockout or boycott; epidemic or pandemic (including Covid-19 and its other variants); failure of the transportation of any personnel, equipment, input, machinery, supply or material required; any other matter or cause beyond the control of the Parties.

24. JURISDICTION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

This Agreement will be governed by the laws of India, without regard to its conflicts of law provisions; and You hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in New Delhi, India. In the event of any dispute, difference, proceedings, controversy or claim of whatsoever nature arising under, out of or in connection with or relating to the interpretation, enforcement, or performance of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, such dispute, controversy, or claim shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of India and the courts at New Delhi shall have the exclusive jurisdiction to adjudicate such dispute, controversy or claim. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement including any question regarding its existence, validity, termination or interpretation thereof, which cannot be amicably resolved by the Parties, shall be first settled by way of Arbitration before a sole arbitrator to be appointed by both the parties. Arbitration shall be governed by and conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act,1996. The governing law shall be the laws of India and the Arbitration will only take place in New Delhi in the English language.