What Medal.tv's terms say
Medal.tv's terms of service and privacy policy have 28 rated points: 1 serious, 1 bad, 15 worth knowing and 11 good. 16 apply whenever you use the site, signed in or not; 12 only once you have an account.
Whenever you use Medal.tv
Bad 1
Any liability on behalf of the service is only limited to the fees you paid as a user
Any liability on behalf of the service is only limited to 100 euros
10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 10.2 IF MEDAL IS LIABLE FOR ANY REASON, THIS LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO AN AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED EURO (€ 100).
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Worth knowing 7
There is a date of the last update of the agreements
The Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Notice provide the month and year it was updated. https://medal.tv/terms https://medal.tv/cookie-notice https://medal.tv/privacy
Where it says this ↗You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold the service harmless in case of a claim related to your use of the service
11. INDEMNITY 11.1 To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Medal and its respective officers, directors, employees and agents, from and against any claims, suits, proceedings, disputes, demands, liabilities, damages, losses, costs and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable legal and accounting fees (including, but not limited to, costs of defense), arising out or in any way connected with:
Where it says this ↗You are prohibited from attempting to gain unauthorized access to other computer systems
This type of content violates our policy and is therefore not allowed on our platform. 5. Any form of cyber attacks, including but not limited to DDoS attacks.
Where it says this ↗No guarantee is given regarding quality
7. AVAILABILITY OF THE SERVICES, DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES 7.3 We will make reasonable efforts to ensure the availability of the Services at all times. However, we do not make any commitments with regard to the availability, continuity, functionality or usability of the Services, nor do we make any other commitments other than those expressly set out in these Terms. You acknowledge that the Services are provided over the internet and mobile networks and thus the quality and availability of the Services may be affected by factors outside our reasonable control.
Where it says this ↗First-party cookies are used
Why do we use cookies? By using cookies, we can allow our users to log in. In addition, we can see how our Website is used and how we can optimize our Website and services. Cookies are also helpful to make the Website quick and safe. In addition, [cookies by us] or by third parties can be used to personalize your browsing experience based on your interests. See the table below for the specific purposes of each cookie we use.
Where it says this ↗You should revisit the terms periodically, although in case of material changes, the service will notify
13. MISCELLANEOUS 13.2 We may revise these Terms from time to time and the most current version will always be posted on our Website. If a revision, in our sole discretion, is material we will notify you. By continuing to access or use the Services after revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, please stop using the Services.
Where it says this ↗Instructions are provided on how to submit a copyright claim
PROCEDURE FOR DELIVERING DMCA NOTICE: If you believe that content posted on Medal infringes your copyright and no legal exception exists, you may submit a DMCA copyright infringement notice to Medal in one of two ways: Click on the Copyright Notice Form link and complete the online form; or Provide the following information via email to Medal’s Designated Copyright Agent, Steven Macchia, Medal B.V., 12 West 21st Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10010, Email: [email protected] a. Identification of the copyrighted work or works claimed to have been infringed (a clear description of the materials allegedly being infringed upon); b. Identification of the infringing material and information reasonably sufficient to permit Medal to locate the materials to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, including, if applicable, the URL on the Site where such material may be found; c. Your contact information, including your address, telephone number, and an email address; d. A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material in the manner asserted is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and e. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner. f. A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright that has been allegedly infringed.
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The service claims to be GDPR compliant for European users
3. Privacy and Privacy Legislation Personal Data means all information by which a person can be directly or indirectly identified. We process your Personal Data in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant legislation on the protection of Personal Data (collectively referred to as the Privacy Legislation).
Where it says this ↗You can request access, correction and/or deletion of your data
13. Your rights and who to contact As laid down in the Privacy Legislation, you have the right to: Ask us for access to and/or a copy of the Personal Data we process of you; Ask us to transfer such copy to another data controller; Ask us to adjust, review or remove your Personal Data from our systems; Ask us to restrict the processing of your Personal Data; Object to the processing of your Personal Data; Withdraw your permission (without consequences for the Personal Data that was processed before your withdrawal); and File a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority, if you believe that we process your Personal Data unlawfully.
Where it says this ↗This service claims that your personal data is not being sold
Your personal data is not sold
7. Do we share your Personal Data with others? "Apart from the above, we may share your Personal Data with third parties if we are legally obliged to do so. We will never sell your Personal Data to a third party. We will never sell your Personal Data to a third party. The CCPA enables consumers to opt-out of sale of their personal information to third parties. As Medal does not sell personal information to third parties, there's nothing you need to opt-out of to not have your data sold."
Where it says this ↗The service claims to be CCPA compliant for California users
3. Privacy and Privacy Legislation Personal Data means all information by which a person can be directly or indirectly identified. We process your Personal Data in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant legislation on the protection of Personal Data (collectively referred to as the Privacy Legislation).
Where it says this ↗Information is provided about what kind of personal information is collected
Information is provided about what kind of information they collect
In section 5 of their privacy policy: it shows a table of the data, the purpose of collection, and legal grounds. It includes When you use their service, visit their social media pages, or apply for their open roles.
Where it says this ↗No need to register
2. REGISTRATION AND ACCOUNT 2.1 You can use our Services "with or without an account." If you sign up for an Account, you can do so via your e-mail address or log in via your account on a connected third-party platform, such as Discord, Steam or Facebook. Please note that an Account gives you access to more features on the Platform.
Where it says this ↗A free help desk is provided
Medal.TV Has a help section on the left sidebar or at the very bottom of the page
Where it says this ↗The court of law governing the terms is in a jurisdiction that is friendlier to user privacy protection
The court of law governing the terms is in a jurisdiction that is friendlier to user privacy protection.
14. DISPUTE RESOLUTION, LAW AND JURISDICTION 14.1 These Terms shall be governed by the laws of The Netherlands. Located in: Gooimeer 8 1311 DD Naarden The Netherlands Chamber of Commerce: 64147894 According to privacyhq: “The European Union is arguably home to the countries with the best data privacy with the introduction of the GDPR into all member states' data protection legislation.” Source: https://privacyhq.com/news/world-data-privacy-rankings-countries/
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If you have a Medal.tv account
Serious 1
This service holds onto content that you've deleted
4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND USER GENERATED CONTENT 4.8 Following termination or deactivation of your account, or if you remove any User Generated Content from Medal, we may retain your User Generated Content for a commercially reasonable period of time for backup, archival, or audit purposes. Furthermore, copies of content shared with others may remain outside the Platform, even after you delete the content from your account. Medal and its Users may retain and continue to use, store, display, reproduce, re-pin, modify, create derivative works, perform, and distribute any of your User Generated Content that other users have stored or shared through Medal.
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Worth knowing 8
You are prohibited from posting content which promotes violence or politically or religiously extremist values
You are prohibited from posting content which promotes violence or politically or religiously extremist values.
The policy depicts the different tiers of harassment that violates the policy, including: Tier 1: High-severity violence - threats of violence that could lead to death Tier 2: Mid-severity violence - threats of violence that lead to serious injury Tier 3: Content about private individuals or minors that includes statements of intent, calls for action, advocating, aspirational or conditional statements to commit low-severity violence. Other Violence
Where it says this ↗You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and for the activities on your account
2. REGISTRATION AND ACCOUNT 2.2 We require you to choose a password that is at least 8 (eight) characters long and we recommend you to include letters, symbols and numbers and not use it for other services. You are fully responsible for not disclosing your login credentials and the use of your Account to anyone.
Where it says this ↗Your content can be deleted if you violate the terms
4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND USER GENERATED CONTENT 4.6 Unless otherwise required by applicable law, Medal will not monitor the User Generated Content uploaded or shared via the Platform. However, we reserve the right to remove or modify any User Generated Content if we are notified that the content or information violates these Terms or our policies, or otherwise is unlawful or inappropriate. You can notify us of such content via the Report-button on the Platform, a Notice-and-Take-Down request or (for copyright issues) via a DMCA-request. In this respect, please read our DMCA-policy.
Where it says this ↗You must report to the service any unauthorized use of your account or any breach of security
7. AVAILABILITY OF THE SERVICES, DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES 7.5 We care about the security of our users. While we work to protect the security of your content and account, Medal cannot guarantee that unauthorized third parties will not be able to defeat our security measures. Please notify us immediately of any compromise or unauthorized use of your account.
Where it says this ↗The service suspends your account after inactivity for a certain or uncertain time
8. TERM AND TERMINATION 8.3 If your Account has been inactive for more than two (2) years, we may terminate your Account after we have sent you a reminder and you have not taken any action within the time frame specified by us.
Where it says this ↗You authorise the service to charge a credit card supplied on re-occurring basis
9. PAID SERVICES 9.2 Subscriptions: For subscriptions, you will choose a payment period (typically per month or per year). We will automatically bill you when your Premium Account renews based on your chosen pay period. You will be able to access your payment history from your account settings.
Where it says this ↗This service is only available to users over a certain age
This service is only available to users over 13
1. WHO CAN USE MEDAL 1.2 When you create your Medal account, you must provide us with accurate and complete information. Any use or access by anyone under the age of 13 (thirteen) is prohibited.
Where it says this ↗Your content can be used by the service provider for all their existing and future services
This service can use your content for all their existing and future services
4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND USER GENERATED CONTENT 4.4 You grant Medal, and its sub-licensees, to the furthest extent and for the maximum duration permitted by applicable law (perpetually, if permitted under applicable law), a non-exclusive, unrestricted, irrevocable, royalty-free, transferable, fully sublicensable, worldwide license to use, store, display, reproduce, save, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, perform distribute and/or redistribute, all or a part of your User Generated Content, in any form, format (digitally or otherwise), media, or media channels now known or later created, for the purposes of, including but not limited to, operating, developing, providing, using, promoting, and marketing the Platform, the Products, the Services, the App and/or the Website. Nothing in these Terms shall restrict other legal rights Medal may have to User Generated Content, for example under other licenses.
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You maintain ownership of your content
4.3 Medal allows you to post content, including video (clips), comments, links, and other materials on the Platform. Anything that you post or otherwise make available, in the broadest sense, on the Platform is referred to as User Generated Content. You retain all (Intellectual Property) rights in, and are solely responsible for, the User Generated Content you post on the Platform. By uploading any User Generated Content, you represent and warrant that: i. doing so does not violate or infringe any rights of a third-party; and ii. you created the User Generated Content you are uploading, or have a sufficient license, or are otherwise authorized to upload the User Generated Content consistent with these Terms.
Where it says this ↗You can opt out of receiving promotional communications
You can opt out of promotional communications
If you subscribe to our newsletters Your email address --- We use these data to: Send you messages about promotions, (new) features and/or products on our Platform and all our related Services. --- We may send you these e-mails if you gave us permission to do so. It is always possible to unsubscribe from these e-mails via the link at the bottom of each e-mail.
Where it says this ↗If you are the target of a copyright holder's take down notice, this service gives you the opportunity to defend yourself
PROCEDURE FOR DELIVERING DMCA COUNTERNOTICE: If any user believes that any material removed pursuant to a DMCA Notice is either not infringing or that such user otherwise has the right to post and use such material from the copyright owner, the copyright owner’s agent, or pursuant to the law, the user may send a counter-notice containing the following information to the Designated Agent listed below: A physical or electronic signature of the user; Identification of the material that has been removed and the location at which the material appeared before it was removed; A statement that the user has a good faith belief that the material was removed as a result of mistake or a misidentification of the material; and The user's name, address, telephone number, and, if available, e-mail address and a statement that such person or entity consents to the jurisdiction of The Netherlands Court for the judicial district in which the user's address is located, or if the user's address is located outside The Netherlands, for any judicial district in which Medal is located, and that such person or entity will accept service of process from the person who provided notification of the alleged infringement.
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