Terms of Service

Welcome to Picopry ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website located at picopry.com (the "Website") and all related services, content, and features we provide (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access or use our Services.

Picopry is a multi-genre creative studio specializing in documentary content creation. Our Services include:

• Content Distribution: Multi-genre documentaries covering science, war, history, and various other topics
• YouTube Channel Network: Curated channels with millions of views featuring high-quality documentary content
• Instagram Presence: Behind-the-scenes content, quick tips, and creative inspiration
• Smart Redirect System: Custom URL shortening and video embedding for enhanced viewer experience
• Creative Tools: Design utilities and template creators for content production

We continuously update and expand our Services to provide the best experience for our community.

By using our Services, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 13 years of age or older
• You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
• You are not prohibited from accessing our Services under applicable laws
• All information you provide is accurate, current, and complete
• You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations

If you are under 18 years old, you confirm that you have obtained parental or legal guardian consent to use our Services.

When using our Services, you agree NOT to:

• Violate Laws: Engage in any activity that violates local, national, or international laws
• Infringe Rights: Violate intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or any other rights of third parties
• Harmful Content: Upload, post, or transmit content that is harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or obscene
• System Abuse: Attempt to gain unauthorized access, disrupt, or damage our systems or servers
• Automated Access: Use bots, scrapers, or automated systems without our written permission
• Spam or Malware: Distribute spam, viruses, malware, or any malicious code
• False Information: Impersonate any person or entity or provide false information
• Commercial Exploitation: Use our content for unauthorized commercial purposes without proper licensing
• Circumvent Protections: Bypass any measures we use to prevent or restrict access to our Services

Violation of these terms may result in immediate termination of your access to our Services and potential legal action.

All content, features, and functionality available through our Services, including but not limited to:

• Documentary videos and films
• Text, graphics, logos, and images
• Software, code, and design elements
• Trademarks and branding materials
• Audio, music, and sound effects

...are owned by Picopry, our licensors, or other content providers and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our Services for personal, non-commercial purposes only. This license does not include:

• Downloading or copying content (except where explicitly permitted)
• Modifying, reproducing, or creating derivative works
• Selling, renting, or sublicensing our content
• Removing copyright or proprietary notices

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites and services, including:

• YouTube: Embedded videos and channel links hosted on YouTube's platform
• Instagram: Social media profiles and content hosted on Instagram
• External Resources: Other websites and services we reference or link to

We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for any third-party content, websites, or services. Your interactions with third parties are solely between you and that third party. We encourage you to review their terms of service and privacy policies.

When you use our redirect links to access YouTube videos, you will be subject to YouTube's Terms of Service in addition to these Terms.

If you submit, post, or share any content through our Services (including comments, feedback, or messages), you grant us:

• A worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display your content
• The right to use your content for promotional and marketing purposes
• The right to sublicense your content to third parties in connection with our Services

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to the content you submit
• Your content does not violate any third-party rights
• Your content complies with these Terms and all applicable laws

We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable at our sole discretion.

We use cookies and tracking technologies to:

• Track video link clicks and prevent duplicate view counting
• Analyze website traffic and user behavior
• Monitor channel statistics and content performance
• Improve our Services and user experience
• Personalize content and recommendations

By using our Services, you consent to our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Our Services are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties of non-infringement or error-free operation
• Warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
• Warranties of uninterrupted or secure access

Content Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy in our documentary content, we make no warranties about:

• The completeness or accuracy of historical, scientific, or other information
• The suitability of content for any particular purpose
• The availability of specific content at any given time

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Picopry and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for:

• Indirect Damages: Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Data Loss: Loss of data, profits, revenue, or business opportunities
• Service Interruptions: Damages resulting from service interruptions or unavailability
• Third-Party Actions: Damages caused by third-party content, websites, or services
• User Conduct: Damages resulting from your use or inability to use our Services

In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Picopry, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of our Services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
• Your content or submissions to our Services
• Your breach of any representations or warranties

We reserve the right to assume exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, and you agree to cooperate with our defense of such claims.

We reserve the right to:

• Modify Services: Change, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our Services at any time
• Update Terms: Modify these Terms at our discretion with notice to users
• Terminate Access: Suspend or terminate your access for violations or at our discretion
• Remove Content: Remove or modify any content without notice

We are not liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Services.

Your Right to Terminate

You may stop using our Services at any time. If you wish to request deletion of your information, please contact us as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

Informal Resolution

If you have any dispute with us, you agree to first contact us at legal@picopry.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days before initiating any formal proceedings.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable international laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Arbitration

Any disputes that cannot be resolved informally shall be resolved through binding arbitration rather than in court, except that you may assert claims in small claims court if your claims qualify.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Picopry regarding your use of our Services.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

Updates to Terms

We will notify you of material changes to these Terms by posting the updated Terms with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our Services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.