1. Definitions

In these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"), the following expressions shall have the meanings set out below:

1.1 "Platform" means the FilmySheet website, web application, mobile applications (when released), APIs, and all related services, features, tools, and content made available by FilmySheet.

1.2 "FilmySheet", "we", "us", "our" means the owner and operator of the Platform.

1.3 "User", "you", "your" means any individual or entity that accesses, registers on, or uses the Platform, including but not limited to writers, producers, actors, crew members, vendors, and platform/broadcaster representatives.

1.4 "Studio" means a production company, studio, or other organisation account on the Platform that creates and manages projects.

1.5 "Content" means all text, scripts, screenplays, images, photographs, videos, showreels, audio files, documents, proposals, comments, and any other material uploaded, posted, submitted, or transmitted through the Platform by Users.

1.6 "Project" means a film, television, OTT, vertical drama, advertisement, or other production project created and managed on the Platform by a Studio.

1.7 "Services" means all services provided through the Platform, including networking, discovery, project management, scriptwriting tools, budgeting, hiring, contracting, shoot operations, payment tracking, compliance reporting, and related features.

2. Acceptance of Terms

2.1 By accessing, registering on, or using the Platform, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference.

2.2 If you are using the Platform on behalf of a company, organisation, or other legal entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms, and "you" shall refer to both you individually and that entity.

2.3 If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Platform.

3. Eligibility and Account Registration

3.1 You must be at least 18 years of age to register on the Platform. By registering, you represent that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement.

3.2 You must provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and keep your account information updated. You are solely responsible for the accuracy of the information you provide.

3.3 One person, one account. You shall not create more than one personal account. You shall not create an account using false, misleading, or impersonating information.

3.4 You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials, including your password and any one-time passcodes. You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account.

3.5 We reserve the right to refuse registration, suspend, or terminate any account at our sole discretion, including for violation of these Terms, provision of false information, or any conduct we deem harmful to the Platform or its users.

3.6 Email verification may be required to activate certain features. Until your email is verified, access to some Services may be restricted.

4. User Roles and Permissions

4.1 The Platform supports multiple professional roles, including writers, producers, actors, crew members, vendors, and platform/broadcaster representatives. Your role determines the features and information visible to you.

4.2 Producers and authorised studio administrators control access within their Studio workspace, including which team members may view or edit specific modules, budgets, and documents. You agree to respect the access boundaries set by Studio administrators.

4.3 You shall not attempt to access modules, data, or features that are not made available to your role. Circumventing role-based access controls, including through technical means, is a violation of these Terms.

4.4 Role misrepresentation (for example, registering as a producer to access producer-only features when you are not one) is prohibited and may result in account suspension or termination.

5. Platform Services

5.1 FilmySheet provides an entertainment industry network and production management tools, including profile discovery, project workspaces, scriptwriting, budgeting, hiring and casting, digital contracts, shoot-day operations, payment tracking, and compliance reporting.

5.2 We strive to keep the Platform available, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted, error-free, or secure operation. The Platform is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.

5.3 We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any feature or part of the Services at any time, with or without notice. We shall not be liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance.

5.4 Certain features may be offered on a free, freemium, or paid basis. Paid features, when introduced, will be subject to additional terms presented at the time of purchase.

6. Acceptable Use and Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to, and not to permit any third party to:

6.1 Use the Platform for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation, including Indian law.

6.2 Upload, post, or transmit Content that is defamatory, obscene, pornographic, hateful, discriminatory, threatening, harassing, or otherwise objectionable.

6.3 Create fake profiles, impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your identity, qualifications, or affiliations.

6.4 Send spam, unsolicited messages, or bulk communications through the Platform.

6.5 Scrape, crawl, harvest, or use automated means (bots, spiders, scripts) to access, collect, or copy Platform data without our prior written consent.

6.6 Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Platform, other Users' accounts, or our systems, including through hacking, password mining, or any other means.

6.7 Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any other malicious code.

6.8 Infringe the intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or other rights of any person.

6.9 Use the Platform to facilitate or engage in any fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading conduct, including fake hiring, advance-fee fraud, or misrepresentation of projects.

6.10 Interfere with, disrupt, or impose an unreasonable burden on the Platform's infrastructure.

6.11 Reverse-engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract the source code of the Platform, except as permitted by applicable law.

Violation of this section may result in immediate suspension or termination of your account and, where appropriate, reporting to law enforcement authorities.

7. Intellectual Property - Platform

7.1 The Platform, including its design, layout, graphics, logos, trademarks, software, and all other intellectual property, is owned by or licensed to FilmySheet and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

7.2 "FilmySheet" and associated logos and marks are trademarks of FilmySheet. You shall not use our trademarks without prior written consent.

7.3 We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and use the Platform for its intended purposes in accordance with these Terms. No other rights are granted.

8. User Content and Script Ownership

8.1 Ownership. You retain full ownership of all Content you upload to the Platform, including scripts, screenplays, showreels, photographs, proposals, and documents.

8.2 Licence to FilmySheet. By uploading Content, you grant FilmySheet a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to host, store, display, reproduce, and distribute that Content as necessary to operate and provide the Services (for example, displaying your profile to other members, showing your script within a project workspace you have joined). This licence ends when you delete the Content or close your account, except for copies retained in backups or as required by law.

8.3 Your warranties. You represent and warrant that: (a) you own or have all necessary rights to the Content you upload; (b) the Content does not infringe any third party's intellectual property, privacy, or other rights; (c) the Content complies with applicable law and these Terms.

8.4 Scripts and screenplays. Scripts created or imported using the Platform's writing tools remain your property. FilmySheet claims no ownership over your creative work. You are responsible for protecting your work through appropriate means (including copyright registration where desired). FilmySheet is not liable for any alleged copying or misuse of your scripts by other Users; disputes over script ownership or plagiarism are between the parties involved, though we will cooperate with lawful requests.

8.5 We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to review, monitor, or remove any Content that violates these Terms or that we deem objectionable, without prior notice.

8.6 Copyright complaints. If you believe Content on the Platform infringes your copyright, contact us with: (a) identification of the copyrighted work; (b) identification of the infringing material and its location; (c) your contact details; and (d) a statement of good-faith belief and authority. We will act in accordance with applicable law.

9. Payments, Billing, and Tax Compliance

9.1 Platform role. FilmySheet provides tools to record, track, and report agreed payments between Users (for example, artist fees, crew wages, vendor payments). Unless expressly stated otherwise, FilmySheet is not a party to payment agreements between Users and is not responsible for ensuring payment is made.

9.2 Payment terms, timelines, deliverables, and dispute resolution for any engagement are the sole responsibility of the parties to that engagement. Users should formalise engagements through the Platform's digital contract tools or separate written agreements.

9.3 TDS compliance. The Platform provides TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) calculation and reporting tools based on the Income-tax Act, 1961 and applicable CBDT circulars, including section-wise rates, thresholds, and PAN-based provisions (including higher deduction under section 206AA for missing PAN). These tools are provided as a convenience; Users remain solely responsible for correct deduction, deposit, filing, and compliance. FilmySheet does not provide tax advice. Users should consult qualified tax professionals.

9.4 GST compliance. The Platform provides GST calculation tools (including CGST/SGST/IGST treatment and RCM indicators) based on the CGST Act, 2017 and related law. GSTIN is optional for all roles on the Platform. Users are solely responsible for correct GST charging, collection, filing, and compliance.

9.5 By providing PAN, Aadhaar, GSTIN, TAN, bank account, or other tax and identity details, you confirm the details are accurate and belong to you or an entity you are authorised to represent. You are responsible for keeping these details current.

9.6 FilmySheet shall not be liable for any tax penalties, interest, or consequences arising from incorrect data entered by Users or from reliance on the Platform's calculation tools.

9.7 Platform fees. If and when FilmySheet introduces paid subscriptions or transaction fees, the applicable fees, billing terms, and refund policy will be disclosed before purchase. All fees will be exclusive of applicable taxes unless stated otherwise.

10. Digital Contracts

10.1 The Platform offers digital contract creation and email-OTP-based signing tools. Contracts signed through these tools are agreements between the signing parties; FilmySheet is not a party unless expressly stated.

10.2 You agree that an OTP-verified digital signature through the Platform constitutes your valid signature for the purposes of the Information Technology Act, 2000.

10.3 You are responsible for reading and understanding any contract before signing. FilmySheet does not provide legal advice and is not responsible for the terms, enforceability, or performance of contracts between Users.

10.4 Contract records maintained on the Platform are provided as a convenience. In the event of a dispute, the parties' own records and applicable law shall govern.

11. Data Privacy and Protection

11.1 We collect and process personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India) ("DPDP Act"), and other applicable law.

11.2 By using the Platform, you consent to the collection, storage, and processing of your personal data as described in our Privacy Policy, including identity documents (PAN, Aadhaar), contact details, addresses, bank details, and professional information, for the purposes of providing the Services, verification, and legal compliance (including TDS/GST reporting).

11.3 Sensitive personal data (including PAN, Aadhaar, bank details, and addresses) is stored encrypted and is shown only to productions you work with or as required by law. It is never made public.

11.4 You have the rights available under the DPDP Act, including the right to access, correct, and erase your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements. Contact us to exercise these rights.

11.5 We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11.6 You shall not collect, harvest, or misuse other Users' personal data obtained through the Platform.

12. Confidentiality

12.1 You acknowledge that through the Platform you may receive access to confidential information of other Users or Studios, including budgets, scripts, casting decisions, business plans, and financial terms ("Confidential Information").

12.2 You agree to: (a) keep all Confidential Information strictly confidential; (b) not disclose it to any third party without prior written consent; (c) use it only for the purpose for which it was shared; and (d) protect it with at least the same care you use for your own confidential information.

12.3 This obligation does not apply to information that is or becomes public through no fault of yours, is independently developed, or is required to be disclosed by law (in which case you shall give prompt notice where permitted).

12.4 The confidentiality obligations in this section survive termination of your account.

13. Verification and KYC

13.1 The Platform may offer identity verification (including PAN, Aadhaar, and cancelled-cheque verification). Verification badges indicate that documents were submitted and checked through our process; they are not a guarantee of any person's character, creditworthiness, or professional ability.

13.2 You agree to cooperate with reasonable verification requests and to provide genuine documents. Submission of forged or fraudulent documents will result in immediate termination and may be reported to authorities.

13.3 Verification decisions are at our sole discretion.

14. Third-Party Services and Links

14.1 The Platform may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. We do not control and are not responsible for third-party content, services, or practices.

14.2 Your dealings with third parties through the Platform are solely between you and the third party.

15. Warranties and Disclaimers

15.1 TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE PLATFORM AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

15.2 We do not warrant that: (a) the Platform will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free; (b) any Content is accurate, reliable, or complete; (c) any engagement, hiring, or payment arranged through the Platform will be successful or satisfactory; or (d) defects will be corrected.

15.3 You use the Platform at your own risk. We are not responsible for the conduct, content, or actions of other Users, whether online or offline.

16. Limitation of Liability

16.1 TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL FILMYSHEET, ITS OWNERS, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, GOODWILL, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

16.2 TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE PLATFORM OR THESE TERMS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO FILMYSHEET IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) INR 10,000.

16.3 The limitations in this section apply regardless of the form of action and whether the alleged damages were foreseeable.

16.4 Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law, including liability for fraud, wilful misconduct, or death or personal injury caused by negligence where such exclusion is prohibited.

16.5 You acknowledge that the limitations in this section are a fundamental basis of the bargain and that the Platform would not be provided without them.

17. Indemnification

17.1 You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless FilmySheet and its owners, directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from or related to: (a) your use of the Platform; (b) your Content; (c) your violation of these Terms; (d) your violation of any law or regulation; (e) your infringement of any third-party right, including intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights; (f) any dispute between you and another User; or (g) any tax liability arising from your transactions.

17.2 We reserve the right, at our expense, to assume exclusive defence and control of any matter subject to indemnification, and you agree to cooperate with our defence.

18. Suspension and Termination

18.1 We may suspend or terminate your account and access to the Platform at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms, fraudulent conduct, extended inactivity, or at our sole discretion.

18.2 You may close your account at any time through the Platform's account settings or by contacting us.

18.3 Upon termination: (a) your right to use the Platform ends immediately; (b) we may delete your Content and account data, subject to legal retention requirements (including tax and financial records); (c) provisions that by their nature should survive (including intellectual property, confidentiality, limitation of liability, indemnification, and dispute resolution) shall survive.

18.4 Termination does not relieve you of obligations incurred before termination, including payment obligations to other Users.

19. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

19.1 Governing law. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

19.2 Informal resolution. Before initiating formal proceedings, you agree to first contact us to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will attempt to resolve disputes in good faith within 30 days.

19.3 Arbitration. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Platform that cannot be resolved informally shall be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (India). The arbitration shall be conducted by a sole arbitrator mutually agreed upon, or appointed in accordance with the Act. The seat and venue of arbitration shall be Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The language of arbitration shall be English. The arbitrator's award shall be final and binding.

19.4 Jurisdiction. Subject to the arbitration clause above, the courts at Mumbai, Maharashtra shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any matter not subject to arbitration.

19.5 Class action waiver. You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis and waive any right to participate in a class, collective, or representative action.

19.6 Time limit. Any claim must be brought within one (1) year of the event giving rise to the claim, after which it shall be permanently barred.

20. Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, epidemics, pandemics, government actions, power or internet failures, or labour disputes.

21. Changes to Terms

21.1 We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be notified through the Platform or by email, and the "Last updated" date will be revised.

21.2 Your continued use of the Platform after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree, you must stop using the Platform.

22. General Provisions

22.1 Entire agreement. These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any additional terms for specific features, constitute the entire agreement between you and FilmySheet regarding the Platform.

22.2 Severability. If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force, and the unenforceable provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary.

22.3 Waiver. Our failure to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or our right to enforce it later.

22.4 Assignment. You may not assign these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

22.5 Notices. We may provide notices through the Platform, email, or other reasonable means. You may contact us through the support details on the Platform.

22.6 Nothing in these Terms creates a partnership, joint venture, employment, or agency relationship between you and FilmySheet.

23. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us through the support details listed on the Platform. We will respond to legal and compliance enquiries as promptly as reasonably possible.