TERMS OF USE
Welcome to the website of Ahoy Associates Entertainment (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our site and any information, features, communications, or services made available through it (collectively, the “Site”).
By accessing or using this Site in any manner, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of our Site.
1. ABOUT AHOY ASSOCIATES ENTERTAINMENT
Ahoy Associates Entertainment provides end-to-end film distribution and related industry services. The Site provides information about Ahoy Associates Entertai, our services, causes we support, and methods for contacting us.
Information presented on the Site is provided for general informational and does not constitute an offer, representation, or commitment to enter into a business relationship, acquire or distribute a film, or provide any particular service.
2. USE OF THE SITE
You may use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Site for any political or commercial purpise, or in any manner that could damage, disable, interfere with, or impair the Site.
You may not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its systems, servers, accounts, databases, or other technology associated with us. You may not use automated systems, scraping technologies, bots, or similar methods to extract or reproduce Site content without our prior written authorization.
3. NO GUARANTEE OF SERVICES OR BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP
Nothing contained on this Site creates an agency, partnership, joint venture, fiduciary relationship, distribution agreement, licensing agreement, or other contractual or business relationship between us and any Site visitor.
Descriptions of our services are general in nature. Any distribution, licensing, acquisition, sales, marketing, consulting, or other services provided by us will be governed by a separate written agreement when applicable.
4. FILM AND CREATIVE MATERIAL SUBMISSIONS
We do not solicit film submissions. However, individuals may independently choose to contact us regarding films or other projects.
Sending or providing a film, screenplay, treatment, pitch deck, synopsis, trailer, screener, artwork, concept, business proposal, or other creative or proprietary material to us does not create a confidential, fiduciary, contractual, or other special relationship between the sender and Ahoy Associates Entertainment.
Submission of materials does not guarantee that we will review, acquire, represent, license, distribute, market, or otherwise become involved with the submitted project.
Because we and others in the entertainment industry may independently develop, acquire, review, or receive projects containing similar themes, concepts, ideas, characters, titles, settings, story elements, or other characteristics, the mere receipt of submitted materials shall not by itself create liability for similarities between submitted materials and any existing or future project.
Submitting materials does not transfer ownership of your copyright or other intellectual property rights to us. You represent that you have the legal right and authority to provide any materials that you submit to us and that doing so does not violate the rights of any third party.
5. COMMUNICATIONS AND INQUIRIES
Submitting an inquiry does not obligate us to enter into negotiations or a business relationship.
You agree that information you provide through the Site will be accurate and that you will not knowingly submit fraudulent, misleading, unlawful, defamatory, or infringing material.
6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Nothing on this Site grants visitors ownership of or a license to use Ahoy Associates Entertainment’s or any third party's intellectual property except as expressly authorized in writing. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, publish, commercially exploit, or otherwise use protected Site materials without permission from the applicable rights holder, except where permitted by law.
7. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND SERVICES
Our Site does not control these third-party services and is not responsible for their content, availability, privacy practices, security, products, services, or policies.
8. PRIVACY
Information collected through the Site is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We respect your privacy and understand your presonal infomation is important. See our Privacy Policy to understand what information may be collected and handled.
9. WEBSITE AVAILABILITY
We may modify, suspend, restrict, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time without notice.
10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Ahoy Associates Entertainment and its owners, officers, directors, employees, representatives, affiliates, and agents are not liable, whether direct or indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from or related to your access to or use of, or inability to use, the Site.
11. INDEMNIFICATION
To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold us harmless and its owners, officers, directors, employees, representatives, contractors, affiliates, and agents from claims, damages, liabilities, losses, and reasonable expenses arising from your unlawful use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of the rights of another person or entity. This indemnity is a continuing obligation, independent from the other obligations under these Terms, and continues after these Terms end.
12. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS
At our discretion, at any time and in our sole discretion, we may revise these Terms. When revisions are made, they are published on this Site and become effective immediately. Your continued use of the Site following the updated Terms, signifys your agreement to be bound by the modifications.
13. CONTACT US
Questions regarding these Terms and Conditions may be directed to info@ahoyae.com.