Copyright Policy (“Copyright”)

Last updated: March 18, 2025

Please review this Copyright License Agreement thoroughly prior to clicking the “I Agree” button, downloading, or utilizing Coozila! Plus.

DEFINITIONS

Account: A unique account created for you to access our Service or parts of our Service.
Company: Refers to Coozila! Plus, also known as “the Company”, “We”, “Us”, or “Our” in this Agreement.
Country: Refers to Romania.
Content: Refers to content such as text, images, or other information that can be posted, uploaded, linked to, or otherwise made available by you, regardless of the form of that content.
Terms of Service (also referred to as “Terms”): These Terms of Service form the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding the use of the Service.
Third-party Social Media Service: Any services or content (including data, information, products, or services) provided by a third-party that may be displayed, included, or made available by the Service.
Website: Refers to Coozila! Plus, accessible from https://www.coozila.com/plus/.
You: The individual accessing or using the Service, or the company or other legal entity for which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable.
Licensor: Refers to Coozila! or any authorized entity granting a license under this agreement.
Licensee: Any individual or entity obtaining a license to use the copyrighted works as outlined herein.
Works: All materials, software, content, and intellectual property owned by or licensed to Coozila! and covered under this agreement.
Agreement: This Copyright License Agreement governing the use of the Works.
Business: For the purpose of the CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act), refers to the Company as the legal entity that collects Consumers’ personal information and determines the purposes and means of processing Consumers’ personal information, or on behalf of which such information is collected and that alone, or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of processing Consumers’ personal information, and that does business in the State of California.

COPYRIGHT LICENSE AGREEMENT

THIS COPYRIGHT LICENSE AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is entered into as of the Effective Date, by and between Coozila!, a legally recognized entity operating under applicable jurisdiction (“Licensor”), and the Licensee.

WHEREAS, the Licensor owns and maintains rights to the Works; and WHEREAS, the Licensee desires to obtain, and the Licensor wishes to grant, a license to use the Works subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the parties agree as follows:

GRANT OF LICENSE

Licensor grants Licensee a non-exclusive, non-transferable, and non-sublicensable license to use, reproduce, and display the Works solely in connection with Licensee’s business activities. This license does not include the right to modify the Works or use them in any unauthorized manner.

TERM AND TERMINATION

This Agreement shall remain in effect for the duration of the Licensee’s compliance with the Terms and Conditions outlined at https://www.coozila.com/plus/terms. Licensor may terminate this Agreement immediately upon a material breach by Licensee.

FEES AND PAYMENT

A licensing fee, as specified by Coozila!, must be paid in full before any rights under this Agreement are granted. All payments are final and non-refundable.

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Each party represents that it has the legal authority to enter into this Agreement and fulfill its obligations hereunder.

LIABILITY

Licensor is not liable for indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages arising from the use of the Works. Licensee assumes full responsibility for compliance with all applicable regulations.

DATA PROTECTION

Licensee must adhere to all relevant data protection laws when handling personal data related to the Works and implement adequate security measures.

INDEMNIFICATION

Licensee agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Licensor from any claims or damages arising from Licensee’s unauthorized use of the Works.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of Romania, with disputes resolved in courts of competent jurisdiction.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and representations regarding the Works. Any amendments must be in writing and signed by both parties.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.

COPYRIGHT NOTICE

All content, materials, designs, text, graphics, logos, images, and software on this website (“Coozila!”) are the exclusive property of Coozila! or its licensors and are protected by international copyright laws. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, modification, or use of any content without explicit written permission is strictly prohibited.

PERMITTED USE

You may view, download, and print content from this website solely for personal, non-commercial use, provided you do not alter or remove any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices. Any other use requires prior written consent from Coozila!, except in cases where you have purchased an MIT license or another license for commercial rights.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. You may not infringe on the copyright, trademark, or other proprietary informational rights of any party. We may, at our discretion, remove any content we believe violates any intellectual property rights and may terminate your use of the website if you submit such content.

REPEAT INFRINGER POLICY

As part of our repeat-infringement policy, any user whose material we receive three good-faith complaints within any contiguous six-month period will have their access to the website terminated.

Although we are not subject to United States law, we voluntarily comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. If you believe your copyrighted material is being infringed upon on our website, please send notifications to our designated agent at: dmca@coozila.com.

COPYRIGHT MANAGEMENT

Creators should only upload videos that they have made or that they are authorized to use. This means that they should not upload videos that they did not create, or use content in their videos that someone else owns the copyright to, such as music tracks, snippets of copyrighted programs, or videos made by other users, without the necessary authorizations.

COPYRIGHT CLAIMS

Everyone has access to Coozila!'s Copyright Management tools, which give rightsholders control of their copyrighted material on Coozila!. We work with rightsholders to match them to appropriate features based on the scale of their copyrighted content on Coozila! and the resources that they’ve dedicated to responsibly managing their content online. Our Copyright Management Suite provides various ways for rightsholders to make copyright claims.

ACTION FOR INFRINGEMENT

If a copyright owner submits a valid DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) complaint through our webform, we take down that video and apply a copyright strike. If a user receives three copyright strikes in 90 days, their account, along with any associated channels, will be terminated. We also have tools to help creators resolve their copyright strikes – including waiting for them to expire after 90 days, requesting a retraction, or submitting a counter notification.

COPYRIGHT EXCEPTIONS

Copyright exceptions are legal provisions that allow individuals to reuse copyrighted material without obtaining permission from the copyright holder, but only under certain circumstances. This section explores various forms of copyright exceptions that are recognized in different jurisdictions worldwide.

FAIR USE IN THE UNITED STATES

In the United States, one of the most recognized copyright exceptions is fair use. Courts evaluate whether a use qualifies as fair use based on four key factors:

Purpose and Character of the Use: This considers whether the use is for commercial or educational purposes and whether it transforms the original work.
Nature of the Copyrighted Work: The degree of protection afforded to the work is influenced by whether it is factual or creative.
Amount and Substantiality: This assesses the quantity of the material used in relation to the entire work and whether the “heart” of the work was used.
Effect on the Market: This considers the potential impact of the use upon the market value or potential market for the copyrighted work.

Activities that may qualify as fair use include criticism, commentary, teaching, scholarship, and news reporting. The primary aim of fair use is to promote freedom of expression while allowing for specified exceptions to copyright protection.

EXCEPTIONS IN CIVIL LAW COUNTRIES

In many civil law countries, particularly within the European Union, copyright exceptions are defined in a more specific manner and must fit within designated categories. Article 17 of the EU Digital Single Market copyright directive sets out these categories, which include:

Quotation
Criticism
Review
Caricature
Parody
Pastiche

These terms retain their standard meanings in everyday language and have been codified into national law, subject to interpretation by national courts and the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). It is essential to consider both the context of the use and the overall purpose of these copyright exceptions, which strive to balance the rights of creators with those of copyright holders.

HYBRID CONCEPTS OF FAIR DEALING

Countries such as Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia have adopted a hybrid concept known as fair dealing. While courts in these countries evaluate factors similar to those considered in the fair use doctrine, the reuse of copyright material must fit into specific categories. These categories often include:

Quotation: General quotation, including purposes such as criticism, review, or news reporting.
Caricature
Parody
Pastiche

INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS

Most countries are signatories to an international treaty known as the Berne Convention, which allows for specific reuses in categories such as quotation and news reporting. This agreement aids in standardizing copyright protections on an international scale while reinforcing the significance of exceptions that facilitate the dissemination of knowledge and creativity.

GLOBAL VARIATIONS AND LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS

Despite certain commonalities in copyright exceptions worldwide, considerable differences exist among national laws. There is no universal guideline to determine whether a particular reuse falls under copyright exceptions, as courts typically evaluate these cases on an individual basis, taking into account the unique circumstances surrounding each situation.

COOZILA!’S POINT OF VIEW

At Coozila!, our mission is to empower individuals and showcase diverse voices globally. Copyright exceptions are critical in furthering this mission by encouraging the free exchange of ideas and creativity. Therefore, we encourage rights holders to consider the relevance of copyright exceptions before submitting copyright removal requests. We believe this approach helps achieve a balance between respecting the rights of copyright holders and safeguarding the freedom of expression of creators, which may be protected by these exceptions.

COPYRIGHT CLAIMS FOR RIGHTSHOLDERS

All users have access to Coozila!'s Copyright Management tools, providing rightsholders with control over their copyrighted material hosted on Coozila!. We collaborate with rightsholders to match them with appropriate features based on the scale of their copyrighted content on Coozila! and the resources they have allocated for responsibly managing their online content. Our Copyright Management Suite offers multiple options for rightsholders to submit copyright claims.

ACTION TAKEN FOR INFRINGEMENT

If a copyright owner submits a valid DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) complaint through our webform, we will promptly remove that video and apply a copyright strike. If a user receives three copyright strikes within a 90-day period, their account, along with any associated channels, will be terminated. We also provide tools to help creators resolve their copyright strikes, including the option to wait for the strike to expire after 90 days, request a retraction, or submit a counter-notification.

CONTACT

If you have any questions regarding this Copyright Policy, you may contact us:

By visiting this page on our website: https://www.coozila.com/plus/contact.