TERMS OF USE

Effective Date: September 1, 2025

By accessing or using this website ("Site") or purchasing any content from Sacraw Studios Inc. ("we," "us," "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree, do not use the Site or purchase Content.

1. Ownership and Copyright

All footage, images, videos, and related materials ("Content") available on this Site are owned or licensed by Sacraw Studios Inc. and are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws. All rights not expressly granted herein are reserved.

2. License for Purchased Content

When you purchase Content, you receive a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use that Content subject to these Terms.

License Type: Royalty-Free

  • You may use licensed Content in unlimited projects worldwide

  • One-time payment, no recurring fees

  • Content is licensed, not sold - ownership remains with Sacraw Studios Inc.

Permitted Uses (Royalty-Free Content Only):

  • Commercial projects (advertisements, websites, videos, presentations)

  • Personal projects

  • Client work

  • Social media content for commercial accounts

  • Broadcast media

Prohibited Uses (All Content):

You may NOT:

  • Resell, redistribute, sublicense, or share Content as standalone files or stock footage

  • Include Content in templates, NFTs, or digital assets for resale

  • Use Content as a trademark, service mark, or logo

  • Register Content with any copyright office or claim ownership

  • Create pornographic, defamatory, libelous, or unlawful works

  • Use Content in ways that suggest endorsement by Sacraw Studios Inc.

  • Extract still images from video Content for separate use

  • Use Content after your license has been terminated

3. Editorial Use Content

Some Content is clearly marked "EDITORIAL USE ONLY." This designation has specific legal meaning and restrictions.

What "Editorial Use" Means:

Editorial Use Content may ONLY be used in non-commercial contexts that illustrate newsworthy subjects, events, or matters of public interest.

Permitted Editorial Uses:

  • News reporting and journalism

  • Documentary films and educational programming

  • Blog posts and articles discussing current events or public interest topics

  • Academic publications and textbooks

  • Commentary and criticism

  • Non-commercial illustration of real-world events, places, or people

Prohibited Editorial Uses:

Editorial Use Content may NOT be used for:

  • Advertising, marketing, or promotional purposes

  • Product packaging, merchandise, or point-of-sale materials

  • Endorsements or sponsorships (explicit or implied)

  • Commercial social media posts or branded content

  • Book covers, album covers, or entertainment products (unless the subject is the focus of editorial coverage)

  • Websites, apps, or videos promoting products/services

  • Any use suggesting affiliation, endorsement, or sponsorship by identifiable persons or entities

  • Any commercial purpose whatsoever

Critical Legal Limitations:

Sacraw Studios Inc. does NOT provide:

  • Model releases (permission from identifiable people)

  • Property releases (permission from property owners)

  • Trademark clearances

  • Architectural copyright permissions

Editorial Use Content may contain:

  • Identifiable people who have not granted permission

  • Private property without owner consent

  • Trademarked logos, signage, or branded elements

  • Copyrighted architecture or artwork

  • Protected landmarks or venues

Your Legal Responsibilities:

You are SOLELY responsible for:

  1. Determining whether your intended use qualifies as legitimate editorial use

  2. Ensuring compliance with personality rights, privacy laws, and publicity rights

  3. Ensuring compliance with trademark laws and property rights

  4. Obtaining any additional permissions required from third parties

  5. Compliance with laws in your jurisdiction and any jurisdiction where Content will be distributed

  6. Conducting your own legal review before using Editorial Use Content

Indemnification for Editorial Use Content:

By downloading or using Editorial Use Content, you agree to:

  1. Indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Sacraw Studios Inc., its parent company, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and contractors from and against any and all:

    • Claims, demands, or lawsuits

    • Damages, losses, liabilities, judgments, or settlements

    • Costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees and court costs)

    Arising from or related to:

    • Your use or misuse of Editorial Use Content

    • Your failure to obtain necessary third-party permissions

    • Violation of any third party's rights (privacy, publicity, trademark, copyright, property)

    • Any breach of these Terms

    • Any representation or warranty you make regarding the Content

  2. Assume all risk associated with your use of Editorial Use Content

  3. Cooperate fully in the defense of any claims

  4. Not settle any claims without our prior written consent

Consequences of Violating Editorial Restrictions:

If you use Editorial Use Content for commercial purposes or otherwise violate these restrictions:

  • Your license is immediately and automatically terminated

  • You must immediately cease all use and distribution

  • You must destroy all copies of the Content in your possession or control

  • You must provide written certification of destruction upon request

  • You remain liable for all damages caused

  • Sacraw Studios Inc. reserves the right to pursue monetary damages and injunctive relief

  • You may be liable for our legal fees and costs

No Warranty for Editorial Use Content:

Sacraw Studios Inc. makes NO representation, warranty, or guarantee that:

  • Editorial Use Content is free from third-party rights or claims

  • Your intended use is lawful or appropriate

  • No additional permissions are required

  • Content is accurately labeled or categorized

You use Editorial Use Content entirely at your own legal and financial risk.

4. Errors and Omissions

While we make commercially reasonable efforts to accurately label Content and identify restrictions, Sacraw Studios Inc. does NOT warrant that:

  • All Content requiring releases or clearances is properly identified

  • Labels are error-free or complete

  • Any Content is free from third-party claims

Users must conduct their own due diligence and legal review before using any Content, regardless of labeling.

5. Payment Processing

All transactions are processed through third-party payment providers (including but not limited to Gumroad, Stripe, and PayPal).

You acknowledge:

  • Sacraw Studios Inc. does not control these payment processors

  • You are subject to their separate terms of service and privacy policies

  • Sacraw Studios Inc. is not responsible for their security, functionality, or practices

  • All refund, chargeback, and dispute policies are subject to the payment processor's terms

6. Refund Policy

Due to the nature of digital Content (immediate access upon purchase), all sales are final. Refunds are issued solely at our discretion and only in cases of:

  • Technical defects that prevent Content use

  • Duplicate purchases made in error

  • Content materially different from description

Refund requests must be made within 14 days of purchase to hello@sacrawstudios.com.

7. Site Use and Conduct

You agree NOT to:

  • Attempt to bypass, disable, or interfere with security features

  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, crawlers) without written permission

  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code

  • Impersonate any person or entity

  • Collect personal information about other users

  • Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful materials

  • Interfere with servers, networks, or other users' access

8. Intellectual Property Claims

If you believe Content on this Site infringes your copyright or other intellectual property rights, contact us at hello@sacrawstudios.com with:

  • Description of the copyrighted work or intellectual property

  • Location of allegedly infringing material (URL)

  • Your contact information

  • Statement of good faith belief

  • Statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury

  • Physical or electronic signature

9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Disclaimers:

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

  • The Site and Content are provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE"

  • We make NO warranties, express or implied

  • We disclaim all warranties including merchantability, fitness for particular purpose, and non-infringement

  • We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free

  • We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of Content

Limitation of Liability:

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SACRAW STUDIOS INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages

  • Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities

  • Claims by third parties arising from your use of Content

  • Damages arising from your inability to use the Site or Content

  • Damages exceeding the amount you paid for the specific Content giving rise to the claim

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory (contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise) and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Jurisdictional Limitations:

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain warranty exclusions or liability limitations. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising from these Terms or your use of the Site or Content shall be resolved exclusively in the courts located in Ontario, Canada. You irrevocably consent to the jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or if modification is not possible, severed from these Terms. All other provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

12. No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision or our right to enforce it in the future.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Sacraw Studios Inc. regarding the subject matter herein and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, or representations.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new "Effective Date." Your continued use of the Site or Content after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. Material changes will be communicated via email to registered users where feasible.

15. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms. Sacraw Studios Inc. may assign these Terms without restriction.

16. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or notices regarding these Terms:

Sacraw Studios Inc.
📧 Email: hello@sacrawstudios.com
🌐 Website: www.sacrawstudios.com

For copyright infringement claims, use the email above with "Copyright Claim" in the subject line.

By using this Site or purchasing Content, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.