1. Introduction

This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") outlines the acceptable and prohibited activities when using the Services provided by Cinema8 Limited ("Cinema8," "we," "us," or "our"). By using our Services (as defined in the Terms of Service), you agree to comply with this AUP. If you do not agree with this AUP, you are not permitted to create an account or use our Services.

2. Purpose

The purpose of this AUP is to ensure the responsible use of our Services, protect the security and integrity of our platform, and prevent activities that may harm our users or our business.

3. Prohibited Activities

Users (i.e .any individual or entity that accesses or uses our Services) are prohibited from using our Services to engage in any of the following activities:

• Illegal Activities: Engaging in any activity that is illegal under the laws of England and Wales, including but not limited to, fraud, theft, and unauthorised access to computer systems.
• Harmful Content: Uploading, posting, sharing, or transmitting any content that is defamatory, obscene, offensive, or otherwise harmful, including but not limited to, hate speech, harassment, and threats of violence.
• Intellectual Property Infringement: Uploading, posting, sharing, or transmitting any content that infringes on the intellectual property rights of others, including but not limited to, copyrights, trademarks, and patents.
• Spam and Unsolicited Messages: Sending unsolicited or unauthorised messages, advertisements, or spam, including but not limited to, phishing emails and chain letters.
• Security Violations: Engaging in any activity that may compromise the security or integrity of our Services, including but not limited to, hacking, malware distribution, and unauthorised access to accounts or systems.
• Privacy Violations: Collecting, storing, or sharing personal data about other users without their explicit consent.
• Impersonation: Impersonating any person or entity or falsely claiming an affiliation with any person or entity.
• Interference with Services: Engaging in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the proper functioning of our Services, including but not limited to, denial-of-service attacks and excessive usage that exceeds typical usage patterns.
• Misleading Information: Disseminating any false, misleading, or deceptive information or content.
• Excessive Bandwidth Use: Using excessive bandwidth that impacts the normal operation of our Services.

4. Security Requirements

To ensure the security and integrity of our platform, users must adhere to the following security requirements:

• Account Security: Users must take reasonable measures to protect their account credentials and prevent unauthorised access to their accounts.
• Security Practices: Users must implement and maintain reasonable security practices and procedures to protect their data and systems when using our Services.
• Reporting Violations: Users must promptly report any security vulnerabilities, incidents, or violations of this AUP to us at security@cinema8.com. We take all reports seriously and assure users that any information shared during the reporting process, including sensitive data, will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and will only be used for the purpose of investigating and resolving the reported issue. We encourage users to report concerns without fear of exposure or retaliation.

5. User Responsibilities

The following responsibilities must be adhered to in accordance with our Terms of Service.

• Accurate Information: Users must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account and using our Services.
• Compliance: Users must comply with all applicable laws and regulations when using our Services.
• Respect for others: Users must respect the rights and privacy of other users and must not engage in any activity that may harm or offend others.

6. Consequences of Violations

Violations of this AUP may result in the following consequences, at our sole discretion:

• Account Suspension or Termination: We may suspend or terminate the accounts of users who violate this AUP, with or without notice. This includes the right to cancel or delete subscriptions if necessary.
• Legal Action: We may take legal action against users who engage in illegal activities or infringe on the rights of others, or violate our Terms of Service. Cinema8 accepts no liability for any illegal or unauthorised activities conducted by users on our platform. In such cases, we will seek to recover any damages, including legal fees, incurred as a result of these actions. Users found to have violated applicable laws or the rights of others may be held responsible for all resulting liabilities, including but not limited to, legal expenses and any damages awarded.
• Reporting to Authorities: We may report violations of this AUP to law enforcement or other appropriate authorities.
• Recovery of Costs: Users may be held responsible for any costs or damages incurred by us as a result of their violations of this AUP.
• Notification: We take the security and integrity of our Services seriously and may, from time to time, review user activity to ensure compliance with this Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). In the event that we identify any potential violations, we may notify users of the issue and provide an opportunity to address it before taking further action. However, we reserve the right to take immediate steps, including suspending or terminating accounts, if a violation is determined to pose a significant risk to the security, integrity, or functionality of our Services.

7. Changes to This AUP

We may update this AUP from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by emailing you at the address associated with your account as soon as it's reasonably practicable, posting the new AUP on this page, and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of the policy. You are advised to review this AUP periodically for any changes. Changes to this AUP are effective when they are posted on this page.