Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of terms

By registering as a brand or filmmaker on Filmustage Placement, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not register or use the service.

2. Marketplace nature

Filmustage Placement is a matchmaker between brands seeking product-placement opportunities and filmmakers who have published reports. Filmustage Placement does not execute placement contracts itself; final commercial agreements are between the brand and the filmmaker. Filmustage Placement provides AI-assisted matching, branded mockup generation, and communication infrastructure to facilitate introductions.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) and have legal authority to bind the brand or production company you represent. In jurisdictions where placement marketing is regulated (e.g., tobacco, gambling, alcohol, firearms), you warrant that your use of Filmustage Placement complies with applicable law.

4. Account registration and security

One account per brand and per filmmaker. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials and for any activity under your account. Report any suspected compromise to [email protected].

5. User-generated content

Filmmakers may upload raw reports (script analyses, scene breakdowns, opportunity lists). Brands may submit interests and notes on opportunities. You retain copyright in any user-generated content (UGC) you submit.

By submitting UGC, you grant Filmustage Placement a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, process (including via AI), display to matched counterparties, and store the UGC for the duration of your account plus up to 24 months for analytics aggregation. The license is limited to the purposes of operating the marketplace and does not grant Filmustage Placement the right to use your UGC for unrelated commercial purposes.

6. AI-generated content

Filmustage Placement uses AI models (Gemini for text matching, Imagen for branded mockup images) to generate recommendations and visual mockups from your UGC and brand profile. AI outputs may include hallucinations or factual inaccuracies; review carefully before relying on them contractually. Branded mockup images are auto-deleted from storage 7 days after creation.

7. Payment and billing posture

Filmustage Placement currently does not have a paid tier; all current functionality is free. If Filmustage Placement introduces paid tiers in the future, we will provide at least 30 days notice and grandfather existing accounts where reasonably possible.

8. Disclaimer of warranties

Filmustage Placement is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. AI-assisted matches may be imperfect. Filmustage Placement does not vet filmmakers for legal authority over the work being offered for placement; brands must conduct their own diligence. Filmustage Placement does not vet brands for solvency or market fit.

9. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Filmustage Placement (Filmustage and its affiliates) is not liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, or for any damages exceeding the fees you have paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim (currently zero, see section 7). This section does not limit liability that cannot be limited by applicable law (e.g., gross negligence, willful misconduct, death, or personal injury).

10. Termination

You may delete your account at any time via DELETE /api/users/me; see the Privacy Policy for the data lifecycle on deletion. Filmustage Placement may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or applicable law, with notice where reasonable.

11. Governing law and dispute resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of Delaware, United States. Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of Filmustage Placement will be resolved by the courts of competent jurisdiction in that location, or via mutually agreed arbitration.

12. Changes to terms

We will email registered users and post an in-app banner for material changes to these Terms. Continued use after notice constitutes acceptance. Material changes include, for example, introducing paid tiers, broadening the license grant on UGC, or changing the dispute jurisdiction.

13. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us at [email protected].