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FILMZED+ COPYRIGHT PROTECTION POLICY WATCH. CREATE. EARN. 1. Introduction FILMZED+ is committed to protecting the intellectual property rights of filmmakers, production companies, artists, musicians, animators, educators and independent content creators. We believe every creator deserves recognition, ownership and appropriate compensation for their original creative work. This Copyright Protection Policy outlines how FILMZED+ protects original content, handles copyright complaints, prevents unauthorized distribution and responds to copyright infringement. All viewers, creators, production partners and other users of FILMZED+ are required to respect copyright ownership and comply with applicable intellectual property laws. This policy applies to all content published or distributed through FILMZED+, including Premiere entertainment and Creator Channels. 2. Ownership of Original Content Creators and production partners retain ownership of their original works unless ownership has been lawfully transferred through a separate agreement. Uploading, submitting or distributing content through FILMZED+ does not automatically transfer copyright ownership to the platform. Copyright-protected material may include: Feature films, short films and television series Documentaries and animation productions Music, sound recordings and compositions Podcasts and recorded performances Photography and graphic designs Scripts, written stories and creative publications Original artwork and illustrations Creator Channel videos, images and written posts Other works protected under applicable copyright law FILMZED+ acknowledges that the original copyright owner retains the right to control uses of their work, subject to applicable laws and any permissions or licenses they have granted. 3. Rights Granted to FILMZED+ By uploading or submitting content, creators grant FILMZED+ only the rights established in the applicable Creator Agreement or Content Distribution & Revenue Sharing Agreement. These rights may include permission to: Host and securely store approved content. Stream or display content to authorized subscribers. Convert content into compatible playback formats. Display titles, descriptions, thumbnails and promotional materials. Promote approved content through FILMZED+ marketing channels. Perform technical operations necessary for platform delivery. For Creator Channels, the applicable license is generally non-exclusive, as specified in the Creator Agreement. For Premiere content, licensing arrangements are governed by the signed Content Distribution Agreement and the individual title's approved terms. FILMZED+ does not obtain ownership of a creator's underlying copyright merely by publishing the content. 4. Protection of Premiere Movies and Series Professional productions submitted to FILMZED+ Premiere must undergo a content approval process. Production partners must confirm that they possess the necessary rights to authorize distribution of the submitted work. Where applicable, FILMZED+ may request: Proof of content ownership Production company authorization Music licensing documents Distribution permissions Performer and contributor releases Existing exclusivity agreements Other relevant copyright documentation Premiere distribution licenses may be agreed for five months, one year, two years or an ongoing term, depending on the signed agreement for the relevant title. Where an exclusive license is agreed, its scope, territory and duration must be expressly documented. FILMZED+ will not knowingly authorize uses beyond the rights granted in the applicable agreement. 5. Creator Channel Copyright Requirements All FILMZED+ Creator Channel owners must publish content that they own or are legally authorized to use. Creators must not upload: Movies or television episodes belonging to another producer without authorization Copyrighted music used without a required license or applicable legal exception Videos copied from other social media creators without permission or another lawful basis Photographs or artwork reproduced without authorization Recordings or paid digital content distributed without permission Other people's content presented falsely as original work Crediting a copyright owner does not automatically grant permission to reproduce, upload or monetize their work. Likewise, finding content publicly available on the internet does not mean it is free to copy. Creators are responsible for obtaining the necessary licenses and permissions before publishing protected material. 6. Copyright Protection and Anti-Piracy Measures FILMZED+ aims to maintain reasonable technical and administrative measures to reduce unauthorized access, copying and redistribution. Depending on platform capabilities, these protections may include: Authenticated subscriber access Restricted video playback and access controls Secure content delivery Stream authorization and security monitoring Technical measures designed to discourage unauthorized downloading Watermarking or content identification where implemented Investigation of suspicious access or distribution activity FILMZED+ may improve its content security measures as technology and operational resources develop. No digital streaming service can guarantee complete prevention of piracy, screen recording or unauthorized copying. FILMZED+ therefore does not guarantee that every instance of infringement can be prevented or detected. 7. Unauthorized Downloading and Redistribution Unless expressly authorized, FILMZED+ users must not: Download or copy protected content through unauthorized methods. Record and redistribute paid videos without permission. Upload FILMZED+ content to other streaming or social media platforms without authorization. Sell, rent or commercially distribute pirated copies. Circumvent technical access or content protection measures unlawfully. Share unauthorized copies of subscription-only entertainment. Reproduce protected content for commercial exploitation without proper authorization. A paid subscription grants access to view eligible content under the subscriber's terms. It does not grant ownership of the content or a general license to redistribute it. Any available offline viewing feature must be used only within its expressly authorized limits. 8. Copyright Infringement Reporting FILMZED+ provides a process for copyright owners and authorized representatives to report suspected infringement occurring on the platform. Reports should be submitted through the official Copyright Protection or Help Center reporting channel. A copyright complaint should include: Full name of the copyright owner or authorized representative Contact email address Identification of the original protected work Identification or link to the allegedly infringing FILMZED+ content Description of the suspected infringement Supporting evidence of ownership or authorization A good-faith statement explaining why the reported use is believed to be unauthorized Confirmation that the information supplied is accurate FILMZED+ may request additional evidence when ownership, authorization or the relevant rights are unclear. Reports involving multiple works should identify each affected work sufficiently for review. 9. Copyright Complaint Review Process When FILMZED+ receives a sufficiently detailed copyright complaint, it may: Acknowledge receipt of the report. Review the identification of the allegedly infringing content. Assess the ownership and authorization information provided. Request further evidence from the reporting party or uploader. Temporarily restrict access where there is a credible infringement concern. Remove content where infringement is established or removal is legally required. Notify affected parties of the decision where appropriate and lawful. FILMZED+ will seek to handle complaints fairly and without unnecessary delay. Submitting a complaint does not automatically establish that copyright infringement has occurred. FILMZED+ may refer complex disputes to the appropriate legal process where ownership or licensing rights cannot reasonably be determined through platform review. 10. Content Removal and Copyright Takedown Where content is found to infringe copyright or is subject to a valid legal removal requirement, FILMZED+ may remove or disable access to the affected material. Possible actions include: Removing an infringing video Restricting access to disputed material Disabling monetization of content under investigation where justified Removing unauthorized photographs, music or other protected works Suspending publishing privileges for serious or repeated violations Copyright enforcement will be proportionate to the available evidence and the seriousness of the violation. Where content is subject to a separate signed Premiere licensing agreement, FILMZED+ will also observe the relevant contractual suspension, termination and payment provisions. 11. Incorrect Copyright Claims and Appeals FILMZED+ recognizes that copyright complaints may sometimes be incorrect, incomplete or disputed. Creators and production partners whose content has been restricted or removed may request a review. An appeal may include: Evidence of original authorship or ownership A valid license or written permission Information showing that the content was incorrectly identified Evidence of a lawful copyright exception Other documentation supporting the disputed use FILMZED+ may share appropriate information between the affected parties where necessary and lawful to resolve a dispute. Content may be restored if FILMZED+ determines that the restriction was mistaken or no longer justified. Restoration remains subject to applicable law, court orders and other platform policies. Users must not knowingly submit false or abusive copyright complaints. 12. Repeat Copyright Violations FILMZED+ may take stronger enforcement action against users who repeatedly or seriously infringe intellectual property rights. Possible consequences include: First infringement: Warning, content removal or temporary restriction, depending on severity. Repeated infringement: Suspension of uploading privileges or monetization eligibility. Serious or persistent infringement: Creator Channel suspension or permanent account termination, where justified. A serious infringement may warrant immediate action without a prior warning. FILMZED+ will consider available evidence, previous violations and successful appeals when determining appropriate enforcement. 13. Copyright and Creator Monetization Content must be lawfully uploaded and appropriately licensed to qualify for FILMZED+ monetization. Creators must not generate income from content they are not authorized to exploit commercially. Where credible evidence of infringement affects monetized material, FILMZED+ may temporarily suspend new monetization of the disputed content while reviewing the matter. Earnings attributable to proven infringement, fraud or unauthorized exploitation may be adjusted or withheld only as permitted by the applicable agreement and law. Valid, undisputed earnings from unrelated authorized content must not automatically be forfeited because of a copyright complaint. 14. Protection Against Unauthorized External Distribution FILMZED+ recognizes that original films, series and Creator Channel videos may be copied and distributed outside the platform without authorization. Where FILMZED+ becomes aware of credible external piracy affecting content distributed through its service, it may, within its available resources and legal authority: Notify the relevant rights-holder Preserve available evidence Assist with identifying the affected content Provide reasonable information for an authorized takedown request Cooperate with lawful investigations Submit reports to external platforms where authorized Copyright owners generally retain responsibility for deciding whether to pursue independent enforcement or legal action against external infringers. FILMZED+ does not guarantee removal of content from third-party websites or services it does not control. 15. Fair Dealing and Lawful Exceptions Not every use of copyrighted material without express permission constitutes infringement. Applicable law may permit certain limited uses, including qualifying criticism, review, research, educational activities or incidental inclusion. The scope of any exception depends on the relevant law and the facts of the particular use. A Creator must not assume that adding commentary, changing a video's speed, using a short excerpt or providing credit automatically makes unauthorized use lawful. FILMZED+ will consider applicable copyright exceptions when evaluating credible disputes. 16. Responsibility for Third-Party Material Content creators and production partners are responsible for confirming that third-party materials incorporated into their content are properly licensed or otherwise lawfully used. This includes music, stock footage, photographs, graphics, scripts, performances and other protected material. Where reasonably required, creators may be asked to provide evidence of permissions. Unauthorized use of third-party material may result in content restrictions, monetization suspension or other appropriate enforcement. FILMZED+ may cooperate with affected rights-holders and competent legal authorities where required. 17. Copyright Records and Evidence To assist with verifying ownership, FILMZED+ may maintain appropriate records of: Content submission dates Creator and production partner identities Uploaded file information Rights and licensing declarations Relevant distribution agreements Copyright complaints and review outcomes Necessary enforcement actions Records will be retained only for appropriate operational, contractual, security or legal purposes and handled in accordance with the FILMZED+ Privacy Policy. Submission records may assist with resolving disputes but do not, by themselves, establish legal ownership. FILMZED+ does not act as an official copyright registration authority. 18. Legal Compliance FILMZED+ intends to operate in compliance with applicable intellectual property laws, including the Copyright and Performance Rights Act, Chapter 406 of the Laws of Zambia, as amended. Where content is accessed or distributed internationally, additional applicable copyright laws and lawful orders may also be relevant. FILMZED+ will cooperate with competent authorities when legally required. Nothing in this policy removes a copyright owner's legal right to pursue remedies through the appropriate courts or other lawful procedures. 19. Changes to This Policy FILMZED+ may update this policy to respond to changes in copyright law, platform technology, content security risks and operational requirements. Material changes will be communicated through appropriate platform channels where required. Changes to this general policy do not automatically override existing signed licensing rights, commercial agreements or accrued payment obligations. 20. Copyright Support and Contact Copyright owners, creators and authorized representatives may report suspected infringement through the designated FILMZED+ copyright reporting process. Platform: FILMZED+ Department: Copyright Protection & Content Rights Copyright Reporting: [INSERT OFFICIAL REPORTING URL] Support Email: [INSERT OFFICIAL COPYRIGHT EMAIL] Please provide accurate information and supporting evidence so the matter can be reviewed appropriately. FILMZED+ YOUR CONTENT. YOUR RIGHTS. OUR COMMITMENT TO PROTECTION. Proudly Zambian. Made for Africa. Streaming Worldwide. © 2026 FILMZED+. All rights reserved.