Terms of Service

Welcome to Superdirector, a service owned and operated by Enlighten 3D Inc., a Delaware corporation ("we," "us," "our," or "Company"). By accessing or using our AI-powered video analysis platform (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

Superdirector is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that uses artificial intelligence to analyze short-form video content from platforms like YouTube and Instagram. The Service provides:

• AI-powered video analysis and breakdown
• Production planning tools and templates
• Shot-by-shot technical analysis
• Storyboard and script generation capabilities
• Semantic search across your analyzed content

Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old to use the Service. By creating an account, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account. You are solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account.

Accurate Information: You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

4.1 Subscription Tiers and Pricing

We offer the following subscription tiers with monthly pricing:

Pricing Changes: We reserve the right to modify subscription pricing with 30 days' advance notice. Price changes will not affect your current billing period but will apply to subsequent renewal periods. If you do not agree to a price increase, you may cancel your subscription before the new price takes effect.

Promotional Pricing: We may offer promotional discounts, coupons, or special pricing from time to time. Promotional pricing applies only to the specified period and will revert to standard pricing thereafter unless otherwise stated. Promotional offers are subject to eligibility requirements and may not be combined with other offers.

4.2 Billing and Payment

Payment Processing: Subscription fees are billed in advance on a monthly recurring basis. Payment processing is handled by Stripe, Inc., and you agree to be bound by Stripe's Services Agreement and Privacy Policy. By subscribing to a paid plan, you authorize us to charge your payment method on file.

Automatic Renewal: Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless you cancel before the renewal date. You will be charged the then-current rate for your subscription tier. We will attempt to notify you before charging your payment method for renewal.

Payment Methods: We accept credit cards, debit cards, and other payment methods as supported by our payment processor. You are responsible for providing accurate and current payment information and for maintaining sufficient funds or credit to cover subscription fees.

Payment Failure: If a payment fails, we may suspend or terminate your access to paid features until payment is resolved. We may retry failed payments automatically. You remain responsible for any uncollected amounts plus any collection costs or late fees.

Taxes: All fees are exclusive of applicable taxes, duties, or similar governmental assessments (including sales tax, VAT, GST). You are responsible for paying all such taxes associated with your subscription.

4.3 Cancellation and Refunds

Cancellation: You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or the Stripe customer portal. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. Upon cancellation, you will retain access to paid features through the end of your current billing period.

No Refunds: All subscription fees are non-refundable. We do not provide refunds or credits for partial months of service, unused features, or content you have created. If you cancel mid-billing period, you will not receive a refund for the unused portion.

Downgrading: If you downgrade from a higher tier to a lower tier, the change will take effect at the start of your next billing period. You will not receive a refund or credit for the difference. Features unavailable in your new tier will be restricted according to the new tier's limitations.

4.4 Usage Limits and Fair Use

Tier-Based Limits: Each subscription tier includes specific usage limits as described above. We may enforce these limits through technical restrictions, rate limiting, or account suspension.

Concurrent Jobs: The number of concurrent jobs (simultaneous video analyses or production plan generations) is limited by your subscription tier. If you attempt to exceed this limit, new jobs will be queued or rejected.

Fair Use Policy: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that engage in excessive or abusive usage patterns, including but not limited to: automated bulk processing, reselling access to the Service, or using the Service in a manner that degrades performance for other users.

Limited License: Subject to your compliance with these Terms and payment of applicable fees, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for your personal or internal business purposes.

Restrictions: You agree NOT to:

• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any portion of the Service
• Copy, reproduce, or create derivative works of the Service
• Rent, lease, sell, sublicense, or redistribute access to the Service
• Remove or modify any proprietary notices or labels
• Use the Service to develop a competing product or service
• Access the Service through automated means (bots, scrapers) without permission
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems or networks
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers

Definitions:

• User Input means any video URLs, reference materials, templates, instructions, or other content you submit to the Service.
• Production Plans means scripts, storyboards, production setups, shot lists, and other creative deliverables generated by the Service based on your User Input.
• Video Analyses means AI-generated analysis of videos including breakdowns, technical assessments, and metadata.

6.1 Ownership of Production Plans

You Own Your Production Plans: You retain all ownership rights, title, and interest in and to all Production Plans generated through the Service. We assign to you all of our right, title, and interest (if any) in such Production Plans, to the maximum extent permitted by law.

Important Note on AI-Generated Content: Under current U.S. copyright law, purely AI-generated content may not be eligible for copyright protection. However, Production Plans that incorporate your creative input, instructions, and editorial choices may qualify for copyright protection as works of authorship. We recommend consulting with legal counsel regarding the copyrightability of specific outputs.

6.2 License Grant to Company for On-Platform Content

Unlimited License for Platform-Stored Content: For Production Plans, Video Analyses, and User Input that remain stored on our Service, you grant Enlighten 3D Inc. a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, fully paid-up, unlimited license to:

• Store, reproduce, display, and process your content to provide the Service to you
• Analyze and aggregate your content for AI training and machine learning model improvement
• Use your content to develop, improve, and enhance our Service features and algorithms
• Create derivative works from your content for product improvement and Service optimization
• Process and analyze patterns, trends, and usage data from your content
• Incorporate insights derived from your content into our Service capabilities
• Create internal backup copies for disaster recovery and security purposes

Important Scope Limitation - On-Platform Only: This unlimited license applies ONLY to content while it is stored on our Service platform. This license does NOT include:

• Off-Platform Content: Any Production Plans, analyses, or derivatives that you have exported, downloaded, or otherwise removed from our Service platform
• External Use: We will not use content that you have taken off-platform for any purpose, including AI training or product improvement
• Direct Commercial Resale: We will not directly sell or license your specific Production Plans to third parties as standalone products (though we may use them for Service improvement as described above)
• Public Attribution: We will not publicly display your Production Plans with attribution to you without your express written consent (except when you designate content as "Featured" through admin features)

License Termination: This license continues while content is stored on our Service. When you delete your Production Plans or close your account, we will cease using that specific content for new AI training or product development, except for: (a) backup copies retained as necessary to comply with legal obligations (deleted within 90 days), and (b) AI models and Service improvements already developed using your content prior to deletion (which remain part of our Service).

6.3 Video Analyses and Shared Content

Shared Analyses: Video Analyses may be shared among multiple users who analyze the same public video to improve efficiency. By using the Service, you acknowledge that Video Analyses of publicly available videos are not exclusive to you.

Your License to Use Analyses: You have a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use Video Analyses for your personal or internal business purposes.

6.4 User Responsibilities

Third-Party Content: You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights to analyze videos you submit. You are responsible for ensuring your use of the Service complies with third-party platforms' terms of service (YouTube, Instagram, etc.).

Prohibited Content: You may not submit content that:

• Violates any law or regulation
• Infringes third-party intellectual property rights
• Contains malware, viruses, or harmful code
• Is defamatory, harassing, threatening, or hateful
• Contains explicit sexual content involving minors
• Promotes violence or terrorism

6.5 Feedback and Suggestions

If you provide us with feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the Service ("Feedback"), you grant us an unlimited, irrevocable, perpetual, royalty-free license to use such Feedback for any purpose, including incorporating it into the Service or future products.

You agree to use the Service in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. You will not:

• Use the Service for any illegal purpose
• Violate any platform's terms of service when analyzing their content
• Share your account credentials with others
• Create multiple accounts to circumvent usage limits
• Engage in any activity that disrupts or burdens the Service
• Attempt to circumvent security measures or access controls
• Use the Service to spam, phish, or distribute malware
• Impersonate any person or entity

We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate action against anyone who violates this policy, including suspending or terminating your account without refund.

Company-Owned IP: The Service itself, including all software, algorithms, user interfaces, visual designs, trademarks, logos, and documentation, is owned by or licensed to Enlighten 3D Inc. and is protected by copyright, trademark, patent, and other intellectual property laws.

Trademarks: "Superdirector," "Enlighten 3D," "Enlighten Animation Labs," and associated logos are trademarks of Enlighten 3D Inc. You may not use our trademarks without our prior written consent.

Restrictions: Except as expressly provided in these Terms, nothing grants you any right, title, or interest in the Service or our intellectual property. All rights not expressly granted are reserved by Enlighten 3D Inc.

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Service, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

AI Accuracy: The Service uses artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies that may produce inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading results. AI-generated analyses are provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as professional advice.

No Guarantee: We do not guarantee that AI-generated content will be accurate, complete, or suitable for your intended purpose. You are responsible for reviewing and verifying all AI-generated content before use.

Third-Party AI: We use third-party AI services (third-party AI services) to power our analysis capabilities. These providers have their own terms and limitations that may affect the Service.

Availability: We strive to maintain the Service's availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation. The Service may be unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or circumstances beyond our control.

Modifications: We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time, with or without notice. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance.

Beta Features: We may offer beta or experimental features. These are provided "as-is" without warranties and may be modified or discontinued at any time.

By You: You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings. Upon termination, your right to access the Service ceases immediately.

By Us: We may suspend or terminate your account immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms or engage in fraudulent activity.

Effect of Termination: Upon termination, all licenses granted to you under these Terms will immediately cease. We may delete your User Content after a reasonable period, though we are not obligated to do so. Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will survive.

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:

• The Service will meet your requirements or expectations
• The Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
• AI-generated results will be accurate, complete, or reliable
• Any errors or defects will be corrected
• The Service is free from viruses or harmful components

YOU ASSUME ALL RISK FOR ANY DAMAGE THAT MAY RESULT FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL ENLIGHTEN 3D INC., ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNTS YOU HAVE PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00 USD).

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR DAMAGES. IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS, OUR LIABILITY WILL BE LIMITED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Enlighten 3D Inc., its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
• Your User Content
• Any misrepresentation made by you

We respect intellectual property rights and expect our users to do the same. If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied or is accessible through the Service in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please contact our designated copyright agent:

Your notice must include the information required by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). We will respond to valid notices in accordance with applicable law.

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING YOUR RIGHT TO FILE A LAWSUIT IN COURT.

Binding Arbitration: Except for disputes that qualify for small claims court, any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules.

Class Action Waiver: You agree that any arbitration or court proceeding shall be limited to the dispute between you and us individually. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION.

Opt-Out: You may opt out of this arbitration agreement by sending written notice to contact@enlightenanimation.com within 30 days of first accepting these Terms.

Exceptions: Either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in court to protect intellectual property rights.

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in San Francisco, California, and you consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts.

Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements.

Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.

Assignment: You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

Force Majeure: We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

Export Compliance: You agree to comply with all applicable export and re-export control laws and regulations.

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us: