Viral Press finds newsworthy content and acquires permission from owners to use it in various media, including print, online and broadcast.
This agreement is between ViralPress and the uploader or filmer, referred to as the Licensor, of the video and / or videos, or pictures, being submitted, in their raw file or through a link, referred to as the Content. In regards to the Content, the Licensor agrees to remit all rights to the Content in order to receive royalties either on a revenue share basis and / or a one time fixed fee.
By submitting the Content, the Licensor agrees to grant the exclusive rights only to ViralPress, including the unconditional permission for ViralPress and its content partner organizations to share, republish and / or broadcast the agreed footage exclusively. This means that it can be used in whole or in part in online Content players, in TV broadcast packages, in print and on other media channels, including social media, monetised in commercial players, internationally and in perpetuity, in all media either known or unknown.
The uploader is the owner and Licensor of the content or has the necessary licenses, rights, consents, and permissions from the Licensor to grant ViralPress an exclusive license and remit all rights to the Content. During the terms of this agreement and its perpetuity, the Licensor will not grant these rights to the third party without the prior written permission of ViralPress. This exclusivity applies globally and across all media platforms.
The licensor henceforth remits all rights to the video content, granting ViralPress and its content distribution partners the worldwide, exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, sub-licensable and transferable licensing, syndication and publishing rights to use, reproduce, distribute, edit, prepare derivative works of, display, add logos or marks, and perform the video content in any media format and through any media channels, including social media with commercial partner programs, on all platforms or media formats either known or unknown in this universe and / or any undiscovered.
The Licensor confirms that ViralPress is henceforth the only international media organization with the publishing, syndication and licensing rights to the footage and ViralPress.
Grant of Rights
The Licensor grants ViralPress exclusive, irrevocable, and worldwide rights to publish, broadcast, republish, and license the Content across all media platforms, including but not limited to:
Online video players (e.g.,Youtube, Vimeo)
TV packages and broadcast channels, live streams
Social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram,X)
Print media (e.g., newspaper, magazines)
Commercial video players and monetized platforms
Advertising commercials in both digital, print or other formats
Documentaries, films, movies, or other non-factual productions
AI interpretations and reproductions of the video
Any other media formats not yet developed or discovered at the time of the agreement
Payment and Compensation
Revenue share: the Licensor will receive a percentage of the revenue generated by the content’s use from the platforms. The baseline percentage of 50% of royalties will be credited to the Licensor or additional percentage of royalties will be paid if an agreement is made between ViralPress and the Licensor.
Partners
The Licensor agrees that the Content can be sub-licensed perpetually by ViralPress content partners and third parties, who may also sub-license the content to other organizations.
Brands and Marks
The Licensor agrees that the Content may be edited or altered with the use of onscreen credits, logos, royalty free music, sound effects, replays, visual effects or other additional marks deemed appropriate by ViralPress of its sub-licensees.
Confidentiality Protection Details
ViralPress will make all reasonable efforts to ensure confidentiality and privacy of the Licensor’s personal and business information shared during the term of this agreement. This includes securing financial, Identification data, and licensing provided to ViralPress, and ensuring they are only used for the purposes explicitly outlined in this agreement. ViralPress commitment to confidentiality applies even after the termination or explanation of this agreement
All data is stored securely according to the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and the Data Protection Act (DPA).
Representations and warranties
The Licensor represent and warrant that:
The content is original and does not infringe upon the Intellectual Property rights of any third party.
The Licensor has obtained all necessary permissions, release, and licenses for the content, including any right to individuals, locations, or other content included in the Contents.
The Licensor is the rightful owner of the content and has authority to enter into this agreement.
Enforcement and liability
In the event that the Licensor violates the terms of this, and ViralPress finds it necessary to pursue legal action, ViralPress may seek to recover its legal costs, including attorneys’ fees from the Licensor. If ViralPress prevails in the case, the Licensor may be required to cover the expense incurred during the legal proceedings, in addition to any other remedies or penalties the court may impose.
ViralPress also reserves the right to suspend or terminate the Licensor's access to the website or service if the Licensor is not held liable for any consequences resulting from such termination, including the potential loss of access to the Licensor’s account, data, or any services provided through the site. Additionally, ViralPress will not be responsible for any disruptions to access caused by technical issues, modifications to the site, or any other circumstances beyond their control.
ViralPress will not be held liable for any damages arising from any use of content across platforms or for any third party claims related to the content.
Eligibility and Parental Consent
Responsibility of Parents or Guardians: If the Licensor is under the age of 18, you must have your parent or legal guardian review and agree to these terms and conditions on your behalf. Your parents or guardian must also ensure that they understand the terms and conditions provided by this website and accept responsibility for your use of this site.
Privacy Concerns: If the Licensor is under the age of 13, please do not submit any personal information to ViralPress. ViralPress does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If ViralPress discovers that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, ViralPress will take steps to delete such information.
Acknowledge and Agreement
By submitting the content, the Licensor acknowledges that they have read, understand, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.