Terms of Service
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to BismiLive! These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and BismiLive ("we," "us," or "our") governing your access to and use of the BismiLive mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Services").
By downloading, installing, accessing, or using BismiLive, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use our Services.
These Terms apply to all users, including but not limited to casual viewers, content creators, streamers, and any other visitors to our Services.
2. Eligibility
To use BismiLive, you must:
- Be at least 13 years of age (or 16 in some jurisdictions)
- Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract
- Not be prohibited from using the Services under applicable laws
- Have parental or guardian consent if you are a minor
- Comply with all local, state, national, and international laws and regulations
If you are using BismiLive on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
3. Account Registration and Security
3.1 Account Creation
To access certain features, you must create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
- Not impersonate another person or entity
- Not create multiple accounts for fraudulent purposes
- Not use offensive, vulgar, or inappropriate usernames
3.2 Account Security
You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your password
- All activities that occur under your account
- Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use
- Taking reasonable measures to prevent unauthorized access
3.3 Account Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activities.
4. Acceptable Use Policy
4.1 Permitted Uses
You may use BismiLive for:
- ✅ Broadcasting legal, non-infringing content
- ✅ Connecting to supported streaming platforms
- ✅ Managing your live streams and recordings
- ✅ Engaging with our community features
- ✅ Personal or commercial use (as applicable)
4.2 Prohibited Activities
You agree NOT to:
Illegal Content
Stream or distribute content that is illegal, promotes illegal activities, or violates any laws
Harmful Content
Upload violent, hateful, sexually explicit, or graphic content that violates community standards
Copyright Infringement
Stream copyrighted material without proper authorization or licenses
Impersonation
Impersonate others, falsify your identity, or mislead users about your affiliation
Harassment
Engage in harassment, bullying, stalking, or any form of abusive behavior
Spam
Send unsolicited messages, spam, or engage in deceptive practices
Security Violations
Attempt to hack, reverse engineer, or compromise the security of our Services
Automation Abuse
Use bots, scrapers, or automated tools to access or manipulate our Services
5. Content and Intellectual Property
5.1 Your Content
You retain all ownership rights to content you create and stream through BismiLive ("User Content"). By using our Services, you grant us:
- A worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display your User Content
- The right to process and transmit your streams to connected platforms
- Permission to use your content for service improvement and analytics (in anonymized form)
This license terminates when you delete your content or close your account, except for content that has been shared or distributed to third-party platforms.
5.2 Our Intellectual Property
BismiLive and all associated materials, including but not limited to:
- Software, source code, and algorithms
- Trademarks, logos, and branding
- User interface and design elements
- Documentation and support materials
...are owned by us or our licensors and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
5.3 Copyright Infringement
We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe your copyright has been infringed, please contact us at dmca@bismilive.com with:
- Description of the copyrighted work
- Location of the infringing material
- Your contact information
- A statement of good faith belief
- Electronic or physical signature
6. Third-Party Platform Integration
BismiLive integrates with third-party streaming platforms (YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, Instagram, TikTok). When using these integrations:
6.1 Platform Terms
- You must comply with each platform's terms of service
- We are not responsible for platform policy changes
- Platform suspensions or bans are outside our control
- Each platform has its own content guidelines
6.2 No Endorsement
Integration with third-party platforms does not constitute our endorsement of those platforms. We are not liable for the actions, content, or privacy practices of third parties.
6.3 Platform Access
Access to third-party platforms through BismiLive may be interrupted or discontinued at any time due to platform API changes or other factors beyond our control.
7. Fees and Payments
7.1 Free Services
BismiLive currently offers its core services free of charge. We reserve the right to introduce paid features or subscription plans in the future.
7.2 Future Paid Features
If we introduce paid features:
- We will provide clear pricing information
- You will not be charged without your explicit consent
- Refund policies will be clearly stated
- Existing free features will remain free unless otherwise notified
8. Disclaimers and Warranties
8.1 "As Is" Basis
BismiLive is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:
- Merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
- Non-infringement of intellectual property
- Uninterrupted, secure, or error-free operation
- Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
8.2 No Guarantee
We do not guarantee that:
- The Services will meet your specific requirements
- Streams will be delivered without interruption or errors
- Third-party platforms will remain accessible
- Bugs or defects will be corrected
- Your content will achieve any particular reach or engagement
8.3 Technical Issues
You acknowledge that streaming quality depends on various factors including internet connectivity, device capabilities, and third-party platform performance, which are outside our control.
9. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
BismiLive, its officers, directors, employees, and agents SHALL NOT BE LIABLE for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:
- Loss of profits, revenue, or data
- Loss of business opportunity
- Damage to reputation
- Content deletion or corruption
- Service interruptions or downtime
- Third-party platform actions
Our total liability shall not exceed $100 USD or the amount you paid us in the past 12 months, whichever is greater.
Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability, so these limitations may not apply to you.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless BismiLive and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from:
- Your use or misuse of the Services
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of another party
- Your User Content and its distribution
- Your breach of any applicable laws or regulations
11. Modifications to Services and Terms
11.1 Service Changes
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Services at any time, with or without notice. We are not liable for any modifications, suspensions, or discontinuation.
11.2 Terms Updates
We may update these Terms periodically. Material changes will be notified through:
- In-app notification
- Email to your registered address
- Prominent notice on our website
Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you disagree with changes, discontinue use of the Services.
12. Termination
12.1 By You
You may terminate your account at any time by:
- Using the account deletion feature in the app
- Contacting our support team
12.2 By Us
We may suspend or terminate your account immediately, without notice, for:
- Violation of these Terms
- Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activities
- Extended inactivity
- Legal or regulatory requirements
- Protection of our rights or other users
12.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
- Your access to the Services will cease
- Your User Content may be deleted (subject to our retention policies)
- Outstanding obligations remain in effect
- Provisions that should survive termination will continue to apply
13. Dispute Resolution
13.1 Informal Resolution
Before initiating any formal proceedings, you agree to contact us at legal@bismilive.com to attempt to resolve the dispute informally.
13.2 Arbitration
Any disputes that cannot be resolved informally shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except where prohibited by law. The arbitration shall be conducted under the rules of [Arbitration Body] in [Jurisdiction].
13.3 Class Action Waiver
You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis only. You waive any right to participate in class actions or representative proceedings.
13.4 Exceptions
Either party may seek injunctive relief in court to protect intellectual property rights or to prevent unauthorized use of the Services.
14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Subject to the arbitration provisions above, any legal action related to these Terms must be brought in the courts located in [Your Jurisdiction].
15. General Provisions
15.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and BismiLive.
15.2 Severability
If any provision is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full effect.
15.3 No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.
15.4 Assignment
You may not assign these Terms without our consent. We may assign these Terms to any affiliate or successor.
15.5 Force Majeure
We are not liable for delays or failures caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
16. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, please contact us:
⚖️ Legal Department
📧 General Inquiries
📮 Mailing Address
BismiLive Legal Department
[Your Company Address]
[City, State, ZIP]
[Country]
17. Acknowledgment
BY USING BISMILIVE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF SERVICE.