Terms of Use

HUDSON MEDIA COLLECTIVE LLC

Last Updated: 10/22/2025

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1. Introduction & Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Hudson Media Collective LLC (“HMC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).

By accessing or using the website www.hudsonmediacollective.com (“Site”) or any related services, platforms, or materials operated by HMC, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”).

If you do not agree, please do not use this Site.

These Terms apply to all users, including authors, readers, collaborators, creators, investors, and visitors.

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2. Ownership & Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this Site — including text, graphics, logos, images, video, audio, books, manuscripts, scripts, artwork, and other creative assets — is owned or licensed by Hudson Media Collective LLC and protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or publicly display any material from this Site without express written permission.

Limited excerpts may be used for editorial or educational purposes with full credit to Hudson Media Collective™.

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3. Creator & Submission Policy

Unsolicited creative submissions (including manuscripts, screenplays, ideas, and treatments) are accepted only through HMC’s approved submission channels.

By submitting material, you acknowledge and agree that:

• Submissions are voluntary and not confidential.

• HMC may review, reject, or delete submissions at its discretion.

• No compensation, credit, or rights are implied unless a written agreement is executed.

• All submissions are subject to the HMC Submission & Idea Release Form, which waives liability for coincidental similarity with existing projects.

You can submit work at your own discretion without a form or

click here to download and sign the Idea Release Form

To submit your work, email:

HudsonMediaCollective@gmail.com

Attach the signed form to the email for proper review.

For additional information about the Creator Policy visit

https://www.hudsonmediacollective.com/creator-policy

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4. Prohibition on AI Training and Data Harvesting

AI Use & Data Protection Policy

4.1 Ownership and Intellectual Property

All creative works, manuscripts, scripts, videos, images, audio, and other materials created, owned, or distributed by Hudson Media Collective LLC constitute proprietary intellectual property and trade secrets protected by law.

No license or implied right to copy or analyze these materials is granted.

4.2 Restrictions on AI Use

No individual, organization, or platform may:

• Copy, upload, scrape, or process any HMC material for the training, development, or evaluation of any artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning system;

• Store or analyze HMC materials within any dataset, corpus, or algorithmic model used to generate, predict, or reproduce creative content; or

• Permit automated crawlers, bots, or APIs to access, ingest, or retain HMC materials for AI learning purposes.

These prohibitions include all public and commercial AI systems, including but not limited to OpenAI, Anthropic, Google DeepMind, Midjourney, Stability AI, and any future generative or analytic AI technologies.

4.3 Permitted Internal Use by HMC

HMC may ethically and responsibly use AI tools internally to enhance operations (e.g., editing, organization, analytics, or creative enhancement) provided that:

• No confidential or unpublished material is entered into public AI systems;

• All tools used operate under strict non-retention, enterprise, or NDA-protected policies;

• HMC maintains sole control and confidentiality over its proprietary data and creative content.

4.4 Enforcement and Remedies

Any unauthorized use of HMC content for AI training or data harvesting constitutes:

• Misappropriation of trade secrets under the Defend Trade Secrets Act (18 U.S.C. §1836);

• Copyright infringement; and

• Material breach of these Terms.

HMC will pursue all available legal remedies including injunctions, takedown requests, monetary damages, and recovery of attorney’s fees.

4.5 Acknowledgment

By using this Site, all visitors and collaborators acknowledge and agree that HMC’s content and data may not be used to train or inform AI systems in any capacity.

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5. Limited License for Users

You are granted a limited, revocable, non-exclusive license to access and use this Site for lawful personal or educational purposes only.

You may not:

• Reverse-engineer or interfere with Site operations;

• Scrape or mine data for commercial use;

• Impersonate HMC or misrepresent affiliation.

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6. Community Conduct & Engagement

Users engaging with HMC platforms (including the HMC Creator Group, Discord, or newsletters) must uphold professional, respectful conduct.

Harassment, hate speech, plagiarism, or sharing of others’ confidential work is prohibited.

HMC reserves the right to remove or restrict access for any violation.

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7. Confidentiality & Trade Secrets

Any confidential information, creative works, or trade materials shared with or by HMC are considered confidential and must not be disclosed without authorization.

All collaborators and contractors are subject to the confidentiality clauses of their signed agreements.

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8. Creator Compensation & Royalties

Authors, filmmakers, and creators under HMC are compensated under the terms of their Creator Collaboration, Publishing, or Co-Production Agreements.

These Terms of Use do not alter or override those contractual arrangements.

HMC guarantees transparent accounting, fair recoupment, and creator-first revenue structures as outlined in each agreement.

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9. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

The Site and its contents are provided “as is.”

HMC makes no guarantees of accuracy, completeness, or availability and shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of this Site or its materials.

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10. Privacy & Data Collection

HMC respects your privacy.

We collect only the information necessary to operate our newsletter, contact forms, and submission systems.

Data is never sold or shared with third parties.

For more details, see our Privacy Policy (linked separately).

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11. Termination of Access

HMC may restrict, suspend, or terminate user access at any time for violating these Terms or engaging in unlawful or harmful behavior.

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12. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Georgia, USA.

All disputes shall be resolved first through good-faith mediation and, if unresolved, by binding arbitration in Atlanta, Georgia under the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA).

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13. Changes to Terms

HMC reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time.

The “Last Updated” date above reflects the current version.

Continued use of the Site indicates acceptance of any revised terms.

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14. Contact Information

Hudson Media Collective LLC

📍 Atlanta, Georgia, USA

🌐 www.hudsonmediacollective.com

📧 hudsonmediacollective@gmail.com

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15. Investor Disclosure

Hudson Media Collective LLC is a privately held entity.

All investment opportunities are offered by invitation only and are not public solicitations.

No content on this Site constitutes financial advice, securities offering, or guarantee of returns.

Investors are bound by separate agreements and disclosures prior to participation.

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16. Fair Use & Press Policy

HMC encourages media coverage, academic study, and critical review of its projects.

Limited use of excerpts or images is permitted under “fair use” provided that proper credit and source attribution are included.

Unauthorized reproduction or misrepresentation of HMC’s work remains prohibited.

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17. Accessibility Statement

Hudson Media Collective LLC is committed to ensuring that its website and services are accessible to all users, including those with disabilities.

We strive to maintain compliance with WCAG 2.1 and ADA Section 508 standards.

Users encountering accessibility barriers may contact us at info@hudsonmediacollective.com for assistance.

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18. Copyright & Trademark Notice

Hudson Media Collective™ and all associated names, logos, and marks are trademarks of Hudson Media Collective LLC.

Unauthorized use of these marks is strictly prohibited.

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19. Third-Party Links Disclaimer

This Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., Amazon, IngramSpark, Bookshop.org, streaming platforms).

HMC is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or transactions conducted on those sites.

Users follow external links at their own risk.

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20. Company Governance and Contractual Scope

All collaborations, submissions, partnerships, and service agreements conducted through or in association with Hudson Media Collective™ (“HMC”) are governed by the policies, standards, and operating procedures of Hudson Media Collective LLC, a Georgia Limited Liability Company.

Any contractual engagement, whether written or digital, shall be interpreted in accordance with the governance and internal policies of Hudson Media Collective LLC, including but not limited to its Operating Agreement, ethical guidelines, and creative policies.

Nothing in this Terms of Service grants public access to the Company’s internal Operating Agreement or alters the independent nature of any individual contract. Each contract remains subject to its own written terms, which supersede these general provisions where applicable.

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Final Clause – Acknowledgment

By using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Use, including the AI Use & Data Protection Policy and all related clauses protecting HMC’s intellectual property and trade secrets.