Terms of Use
Last Updated: February 16, 2025
Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using the Streamgrid platform and services available at streamgrid.sbs, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not access or use our services.
Description of Services
Streamgrid provides an online learning platform offering workshops, interactive exercises, and collaborative tools focused on light manipulation in photography. Our services include educational content, practice assignments, and community features designed to help participants develop practical skills.
Account Registration and Use
To access certain features of our platform, you may be required to create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
- Maintain and promptly update your account information
- Maintain the security of your password and account credentials
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach
- Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
You may not share your account credentials with others or allow multiple users to access a single account unless explicitly permitted by your subscription plan.
User Conduct and Prohibited Activities
When using our services, you agree not to:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringe upon intellectual property rights of Streamgrid or third parties
- Transmit harmful code, viruses, or malicious software
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other user accounts
- Interfere with or disrupt the operation of our services
- Harass, abuse, or harm other users
- Distribute spam or unsolicited communications
- Use automated systems to access our platform without permission
- Reproduce, redistribute, or resell our educational content without authorization
- Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
Intellectual Property Rights
All content, materials, features, and functionality available through our services, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, videos, logos, and software, are owned by Streamgrid or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our services for personal educational purposes. This license does not include the right to:
- Modify, copy, or create derivative works from our content
- Distribute, sell, or commercialize our materials
- Reverse engineer or extract source code from our platform
- Remove copyright notices or proprietary markings
User-Generated Content
Our platform may allow you to submit, upload, or share content such as comments, photographs, assignments, or forum posts. You retain ownership of content you create, but by submitting content to our platform, you grant Streamgrid a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content for the purpose of operating and improving our services.
You represent and warrant that:
- You own or have the necessary rights to submit your content
- Your content does not violate the rights of any third party
- Your content does not contain illegal, offensive, or harmful material
We reserve the right to remove any user-generated content that violates these terms or is otherwise objectionable, at our sole discretion.
Payment and Subscriptions
Certain features and content may require payment. By purchasing a subscription or paid service, you agree to:
- Provide valid payment information
- Pay all applicable fees and charges
- Authorize recurring billing for subscription services until canceled
Subscription fees are billed in advance on a recurring basis. You may cancel your subscription at any time, but cancellations will take effect at the end of the current billing period. Refunds are provided only as specified in our refund policy or as required by law.
We reserve the right to modify pricing with advance notice to active subscribers. Price changes will not affect your current billing period but will apply to subsequent renewals.
Educational Content Disclaimer
Our educational materials and workshops are provided for informational and skill development purposes. While we strive to provide accurate and useful content, we do not guarantee specific learning outcomes or professional results from using our services.
The techniques and methods taught through our platform should be practiced responsibly. We are not responsible for any equipment damage, personal injury, or other consequences resulting from applying knowledge gained through our services.
Third-Party Services and Links
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of any third-party sites or services. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their respective terms.
Privacy and Data Protection
Your use of our services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our services, you consent to our privacy practices as described in that policy.
Service Availability and Modifications
We strive to maintain continuous availability of our services but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may temporarily suspend access for maintenance, updates, or unforeseen technical issues.
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time, with or without notice. We are not liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of services.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Streamgrid and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of our services, including but not limited to:
- Loss of data or content
- Loss of revenue or profits
- Service interruptions or errors
- Unauthorized access to your account
Our total liability for any claims related to our services shall not exceed the amount you paid to Streamgrid in the twelve months preceding the claim.
Disclaimer of Warranties
Our services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:
- Merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
- Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
- Uninterrupted or error-free operation
- Security or freedom from harmful components
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Streamgrid and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising from:
- Your use of our services
- Your violation of these Terms of Use
- Your violation of any rights of another party
- Content you submit to our platform
Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to our services at any time, with or without cause or notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms of Use or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties, or for any other reason at our sole discretion.
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us at help@streamgrid.sbs. Upon termination, your right to use our services will immediately cease, though certain provisions of these terms will survive termination.
Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms of Use or your use of our services shall first be attempted to be resolved through good faith negotiations between you and Streamgrid.
If informal resolution is unsuccessful, disputes may be resolved through binding arbitration or in accordance with the dispute resolution procedures specified in applicable law.
Governing Law
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement
These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy and any additional terms applicable to specific services, constitute the entire agreement between you and Streamgrid regarding your use of our services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. We will notify users of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, by sending notice to the email address associated with your account.
Your continued use of our services following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes. We encourage you to review these terms periodically.
Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms of Use or our services, please contact us:
Streamgrid
645 Westmount Rd, Kitchener, ON N2E 3S3, Canada
Email: help@streamgrid.sbs
Phone: +16136684775