Terms & Conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to TickFilm Industries ("TickFilm," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our website at tickfilm.com (the "Website"), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Website.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

2.1 Ownership

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, images, photographs, production stills, film frames, graphics, videos, audio, software, data, logos, design elements, and other materials (collectively, "Content"), is the exclusive property of TickFilm Industries or its licensors and is protected by United States and international copyright laws, trademark laws, and other intellectual property rights.

2.2 Copyright Notice

© 2025 TickFilm Industries. All rights reserved. All photographs, film stills, and visual content displayed on this Website are copyrighted works owned by TickFilm Industries unless otherwise noted.

2.3 Restrictions on Use

You may not, without our express written permission:

• Copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, publish, transmit, or display any Content from this Website
• Use images, photographs, film stills, or graphics for any commercial purposes
• Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright notices, watermarks, metadata, or proprietary markings from any Content
• Create derivative works based on Website Content
• Upload, transmit, or republish Website materials on other platforms, including social media, without attribution
• Use automated systems or software to extract or scrape data or Content from the Website
• Download or screenshot images with the intent to remove embedded watermarks or copyright metadata

Unauthorized use may result in civil and/or criminal penalties under copyright law, including statutory damages and attorney fees.

2.4 Permitted Uses

You may:

• View and browse Website Content for personal, non-commercial use only
• Print single copies of pages for personal reference, provided all copyright notices and watermarks remain intact
• Share direct links to our Website (without copying or reproducing Content)
• Quote brief excerpts from text content with proper attribution: "From TickFilm Industries, tickfilm.com"

Educational institutions may use images in non-commercial academic presentations or reports with proper credit: "Image by TickFilm Industries, tickfilm.com."

2.5 Watermarks and Metadata Protection

All photographs and images on this Website contain embedded watermarks and copyright metadata. This metadata includes ownership information, copyright notices, and usage rights. Removing, altering, or circumventing these protections is strictly prohibited and constitutes a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and other applicable laws.

Our images contain EXIF/IPTC metadata that acts as a "virtual signature" to identify ownership. This metadata persists even when images are downloaded or shared.

3. Licensing and Permissions

If you wish to use any Content from this Website for purposes beyond those permitted in Section 2.4, you must obtain express written permission from TickFilm Industries. To request permission, please contact us at:

Commercial licensing fees may apply. Licensing agreements will specify permitted uses, duration, attribution requirements, and any applicable fees.

4. User-Generated Content

If the Website allows you to upload, post, or submit content (including photos, images, text, comments, or reviews), you agree to the following:

1. Ownership: You retain ownership of your submitted content.
2. License Grant: By submitting content, you grant TickFilm Industries a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display your content in any media for promotional, marketing, and operational purposes.
3. Representations: You represent and warrant that you own all rights to the content you submit or have obtained all necessary permissions and licenses.
4. No Infringement: You warrant that your content does not infringe upon any third-party intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or other legal rights.

TickFilm Industries reserves the right to remove, edit, or refuse any content at any time without notice or liability.

5. Copyright Infringement & DMCA Compliance

TickFilm Industries respects the intellectual property rights of others and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe that content on this Website infringes your copyright, please submit a notice to our designated DMCA agent:

Your notice must include:

• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
• Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing, with sufficient detail for us to locate it (e.g., URL)
• Your contact information (name, address, telephone number, email address)
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
• Your physical or electronic signature

We will respond to valid DMCA notices by removing or disabling access to infringing material and may terminate accounts of repeat infringers.

6. Third-Party Content and Links

Certain content on this Website may be licensed from third-party providers or may contain references to third-party materials. You may need additional permissions to use such content beyond what is displayed. You are solely responsible for obtaining all necessary permissions and licenses for your specific use.

7. Consequences of Violation

Violation of these intellectual property terms may result in:

• Immediate termination of your access to the Website
• Legal action seeking injunctive relief to prevent further unauthorized use
• Monetary damages, including statutory damages up to $150,000 per work under U.S. copyright law (17 U.S.C. § 504)
• Recovery of attorney fees and court costs
• Criminal prosecution under applicable laws

Repeated violations will result in permanent account suspension and may lead to referral to law enforcement.

8. General Terms

8.1 Changes to Terms

TickFilm Industries reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

8.2 Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of [State TBD], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

8.3 Contact Information

For questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us: