Effective Date: January 1, 2024
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the CuteAct website and our acting career tools. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or using CuteAct, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website.
We may modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any changes.
Description of Service
CuteAct provides:
- Acting Career Tools: Calculators and tools for professional actors
- Educational Content: Articles and guides about the acting industry
- Resource Information: Industry insights and career advice
- Community Features: Comments and social sharing capabilities
Our services are provided "as is" and may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time without notice.
User Responsibilities
Acceptable Use
You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You will not:
- Use the site for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringe on intellectual property rights
- Transmit harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Interfere with the operation of the website
- Use automated tools to access the site excessively
Account Security
If you create an account:
- Provide accurate and complete information
- Maintain the security of your login credentials
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
Tool Usage and Disclaimers
Calculator Accuracy
Our acting career calculators and tools are provided for informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy:
- Results are estimates based on general industry data
- Actual rates and costs may vary significantly
- Tools should not replace professional financial advice
- We do not guarantee the accuracy of calculations
- Users should verify important financial information independently
Industry Information
Information about SAG-AFTRA rates, industry standards, and career advice:
- Is provided for general guidance only
- May not reflect current union agreements
- Should not replace consultation with industry professionals
- May vary by location, project type, and other factors
Intellectual Property Rights
Our Content
All content on CuteAct, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, software, and design, is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
Limited License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:
- Access and use our website for personal, non-commercial purposes
- Print or download content for personal reference
- Share links to our content with proper attribution
Restrictions
You may not:
- Copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
- Use our content for commercial purposes
- Remove copyright or other proprietary notices
- Create derivative works based on our content
- Reverse engineer any software or tools
User-Generated Content
By submitting content (comments, feedback, suggestions):
- You retain ownership of your content
- You grant us a license to use, display, and distribute it
- You represent that you have the right to submit the content
- You agree your content complies with our community standards
Privacy and Data Use
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
By using our services, you consent to:
- Collection of information as described in our Privacy Policy
- Use of cookies and similar tracking technologies
- Processing of data for service improvement
Disclaimers and Limitations
No Warranties
CuteAct 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 third-party rights
- Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
- Uninterrupted or error-free operation
- Security or freedom from harmful components
Professional Advice Disclaimer
Our content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute:
- Legal Advice: Consult an entertainment lawyer for legal matters
- Financial Advice: Consult a financial advisor for investment decisions
- Career Counseling: Consult industry professionals for career guidance
- Tax Advice: Consult a tax professional for tax-related questions
Third-Party Links
We may provide links to third-party websites for convenience. We do not:
- Endorse or control third-party content
- Guarantee the accuracy of external information
- Accept responsibility for third-party services
- Monitor third-party sites for changes
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, CuteAct and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:
- Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
- Career or financial setbacks based on our tools or advice
- Damages from viruses, system failures, or security breaches
- Costs of substitute services or products
- Any damages exceeding the amount you paid for our services
This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory under which damages are claimed and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CuteAct and its affiliates from and against all claims, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:
- Your use of our website and services
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Content you submit or transmit through our services
- Your negligent or wrongful conduct
Termination
We reserve the right to:
- Suspend or terminate your access at any time
- Remove or disable any content without notice
- Modify or discontinue services temporarily or permanently
- Block access from specific IP addresses or regions
Grounds for termination include but are not limited to:
- Violation of these Terms
- Illegal or harmful conduct
- Abuse of our services or systems
- Failure to respond to our communications
Upon termination:
- Your right to use our services immediately ceases
- We may delete your account and associated data
- Provisions regarding intellectual property and liability survive
Governing Law and Disputes
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your State/Country], without regard to conflict of law principles.
Dispute Resolution
Before filing any legal action, you agree to:
- First attempt to resolve disputes through direct communication
- Provide written notice of the dispute with proposed resolution
- Allow 60 days for good faith resolution efforts
Jurisdiction
Any legal action must be brought in the courts of [Your Location], and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
Class Action Waiver
You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive the right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration.
General Provisions
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and CuteAct regarding your use of our services.
No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.
Assignment
You may not assign your rights under these Terms. We may assign our rights to any affiliate or successor entity.
Survival
Provisions regarding intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, and indemnification survive termination of these Terms.
Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Email:legal@cuteact.com
Contact Form:Use our contact form
Response Time: We aim to respond within 10 business days
For urgent legal matters:
Legal Department:urgent@cuteact.com