Media Licensing Agreement

POV - Media Licensing Agreement

Last Updated: May 1, 2025

1. Definitions

• "Content" refers to video recordings and associated metadata created through the POV mobile application • "Metadata" refers to location data, heading data, timestamps, and other technical data associated with the Content • "Creator" refers to the user who created the Content using the POV app • "Buyer" refers to the media organization purchasing the Content • "License" refers to the rights granted under this agreement • "Watermark" refers to the POV overlay applied to preview versions of Content • "Bounty" refers to a specific content request created by a media organization

2. Preview Rights

2.1 Preview Content

• Preview versions include a POV watermark • Watermarked content may not be broadcast or distributed • Preview content may be internally evaluated • No rights are granted to preview content • Metadata summary is provided with preview

3. License Grant

3.1 Direct Purchase License

Upon successful purchase, Creator grants to Buyer:

• Worldwide, perpetual, non-exclusive rights • Right to broadcast on all platforms • Right to edit and modify content • Right to use associated metadata • Right to create derivative works • Right to sublicense to affiliates • Right to distribute through all media • Right to monetize the content

3.2 Bounty Submission License

For content submitted to and accepted through a bounty:

• Same rights as Direct Purchase License • Exclusive rights for first 24 hours after acceptance • Creator retains right to sell to other buyers after exclusivity period • Metadata rights included in license

4. Creator Warranties

Creator warrants that:

• They own all rights to the content • Content was legally obtained • Content does not violate any rights • Metadata is accurate and unmodified • They have authority to grant license • No other licenses conflict with this agreement

5. Buyer Obligations

Buyer agrees to:

• Pay the specified purchase price • Use content in accordance with license • Maintain content integrity • Not remove or alter metadata • Credit Creator if required by purchase terms • Maintain confidentiality of metadata

6. Metadata Rights

6.1 Metadata License

Purchase includes right to:

• Use all associated metadata • Verify content authenticity • Analyze location data • Process technical information • Share metadata with affiliates

6.2 Metadata Restrictions

Buyer shall not:

• Use metadata to track individuals • Share raw metadata with third parties • Modify or falsify metadata • Use metadata for surveillance

7. Content Authenticity

7.1 Verification

Metadata provides verification of:

• Recording location • Recording time • Recording device • Content integrity • POV certifies metadata authenticity

7.2 Modifications

• Any edits must be disclosed • Original metadata must be preserved • Modified versions must be marked

8. Payment Terms

8.1 Direct Purchase

• Payment processed through POV • Funds held in escrow until delivery • Creator receives payment upon delivery • POV fee deducted from payment

8.2 Bounty Payment

• Bounty amount fixed upon creation • Payment automatic upon acceptance • No additional fees for licensing • Clear payment terms in bounty

9. Liability and Indemnification

9.1 Creator Indemnification

Creator shall indemnify Buyer for:

• Rights violations • False warranties • Legal claims from content • Metadata accuracy issues

9.2 Buyer Indemnification

Buyer shall indemnify Creator for:

• Unauthorized content use • License violations • Metadata misuse • Distribution violations

10. Term and Termination

10.1 License Term

• Perpetual for purchased content • Survives POV platform changes • Survives account termination • Cannot be revoked after purchase

10.2 Termination

• No refunds after content delivery • Rights survive termination • Metadata rights survive termination • Confidentiality obligations survive

11. Dispute Resolution

11.1 Process

• Governed by POV Terms of Service • Mandatory arbitration applies • Jurisdiction in Wisconsin • Class action waiver applies

11.2 Remedies

• Injunctive relief available • Monetary damages limited to purchase price • No consequential damages • Specific performance available

12. Additional Terms

12.1 Assignment

• Buyer may assign to affiliates • Creator cannot assign rights • POV may assign agreement • Notice required for assignment

12.2 Modifications

• Agreement cannot be modified after purchase • Bounty terms fixed upon creation • Written modifications required • POV must approve changes

By proceeding with the purchase or bounty submission, both parties agree to these terms.