Terms of Use

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern the relationship between you and Newsme Corporation Ltd Oy, business ID: 3198608-7 (the “Company”, “we”, “us”) regarding your use of the Scoop mobile application (“App”). The App is a short-video app where the users can watch the fact-based short-videos made by influencers, and earn achievements in the App.

Subject to your acceptance of these Terms, you may access and use the App. These Terms affect your legal rights and obligations, so if you do not agree to the Terms, you may not to use the App.

The App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. If you are under 13, please do not use the App. By using the App, you represent that you are 13 years of age or older.

The Company’s privacy policy (available at https://scoop.video/privacy) (“Privacy Policy”) helps you to understand what personal data the Company collects, and how such personal data is otherwise processed. Although the Company’s Privacy Policy is not part of these Terms, and creates no contractual obligations to you, it contains information that you should review prior to using the App.

Use of the App

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, the Company grants to you a limited, non-exclusive, non-sublicensable, revocable and non-transferable right to access and use the App solely for the purpose it is intended for. You may not use any part of the App for any purpose other than the permitted use of the App.

You understand that for reasons that include, without limitation, system security and stability, the Company may need to automatically update, pre-load, create new versions or otherwise enhance the App and accordingly, the system requirements to use the App may change over time. These Terms do not entitle you to future updates, new versions, or other enhancements of the App although the Company may choose to provide such updates, etc. in its sole discretion.

Except as provided herein, you may not sell, transfer, rent or give away your right to use and access the App. You may not use the App if you have previously been removed from using any part of the App by the Company.

Without limiting any other remedies, the Company may suspend or terminate access to the App or parts thereof if you fail to comply, or if the Company suspects such failure, with the Terms or for any actual or suspected illegal or improper use of the App. You may lose, as a result of termination or limitation of your right to use the App, material, content and privileges associated with your use of the App, and the Company is under no obligation whatsoever to compensate you for any such losses or results.

By using the App, you specifically agree that you will not:

• interfere with or disrupt the App or servers or networks that provide the App;
• impersonate another person or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity, or conduct fraud;
• attempt to decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble or hack any part of the App, or to defeat or overcome any of the encryption technologies or security measures or data transmitted, processed or stored by the Company; or
• circumvent technological measures designed to control access to, or elements of, the App, or
• do anything else that is not within the spirit of these Terms.

You may use the App only in compliance with these Terms and all applicable local, state, national, and international laws, rules, and regulations.

On certain devices you may be able to control what device system permissions you give to the App. The App is intended to be used with the full permissions listed upon installation and refusing any of these permissions may come with the drawback that the App may not function properly.

Registration and Account

You can start using the App by downloading the App from Apple App Store or Google Play. No specific registration by giving any contact details is needed. When you start using the App, a device-specific account will be created for you automatically.

You are personally responsible for your use of the App, and for all possible interactions, communication, and activity resulting from your use of the App. The Company expressly disclaims any and all liability in relation to those. You also acknowledge that the Company has no obligation to use, store and maintain those, although the Company may do so in its sole discretion.

You must promptly notify us about any unauthorized access or use.

Intellectual Property Rights

All rights, title and interest in and to the App (including the related software and media), the design of the App and associated content including text, scripts, graphics, audio, video, interactive features and the like, and the trademarks, service marks and logos contained therein (the “Company Property”) are owned by or licensed to the Company, subject to copyright and other intellectual property rights under Finnish and foreign laws and international conventions. Except as expressly provided in the Terms, the Company does not grant any express or implied rights to use the Company Property. Any feedback you provide in relation to the App shall be deemed to be non-confidential and the Company shall be free to use such feedback on an unrestricted basis.

Reporting Copyright Infringements

If your copyright-protected work was included in a video posted on Scoop, you can submit a copyright removal request to request that the content be removed. Before submitting a copyright removal request, consider whether copyright exceptions apply to the content.

When reporting, include the following information:

• the video title and channel where it was published
• the material in question you have rights to
• your full legal name
• the primary email address we may use to contact you

Send your request to support@scoop.video, with title “Copyright Removal Request”. Note that intentionally submitting misleading or fraudulent reports may lead to liability for damages under laws as may be applicable in some countries.

Reporting Trademark Infringements

If your trademark was included in an unauthorized way on a video posted on Scoop, you can submit a trademark infringement report to request that the content be removed. Before submitting a trademark infringement report, consider that he use of another’s trademark for purposes of accurately referencing, lawfully commenting, criticizing, parodying, or reviewing the trademark owner’s products or services, where the mark is not used to designate the user’s own goods or services or those of a third party, is generally not considered a violation of our policies.

When reporting, include the following information:

• the video title and channel where it was published
• the trademark you have rights to
• your full legal name
• the primary email address we may use to contact you

Send your report to support@scoop.video, with title “Trademark Infringement Report”. Note that intentionally submitting misleading or fraudulent reports may lead to liability for damages under laws as may be applicable in some countries.

Third-Party Services and Terms

The App may contain links to websites operated by third parties or feature content which is made available by third-party service providers and enable you to access and use certain third-party services. Use of any websites operated by third parties, third-party services and/or content in third-party services shall be, in addition to these Terms, subject to the relevant third-party service provider’s terms and conditions applicable to use of such third-party services or the applicable license(s) under which any such content is made available.

The Company assumes no responsibility for such third-party services and/or content. If you access a third-party site or services from the App on or through any third-party site or service, you do so at your own risk, and you understand that these Terms and the Company’s Privacy Policy do not apply to your use of such sites. You expressly relieve the Company, its affiliates, agents, directors, employees, suppliers and licensors from any and all liability arising from your use of any third-party site, service, or content. In addition, a link to a third-party service or website does not imply that the Company endorses the site or the information, products or services referenced in such third-party service or website.

These Terms may be in addition to (and take precedence over where not prohibited) any terms and conditions, applicable to the distribution platform (such as an application store including e.g. Apple App Store and Google Play) through which you are acquiring the App, agreed to between you and the relevant third-party entity.

Security and Personal Data

The Company takes appropriate measures to prevent unauthorized access to, improper use of and the reasonable accuracy of any processed personal data. The Company uses various technologies and protocols to ensure high security standards. Any data that is stored on the Company servers is not generally available to the public. However, the use of internet services always includes security risks. You are always liable for all your own equipment, internet connectivity and software as well as that they do not cause harm to the Company and/or third parties.

Use of your personal data is governed by the Company’s Privacy Policy at https://scoop.video/privacy.

Support and Modifications

Free support assisting in the use of App is provided, at our sole discretion and without any warranties or service level guarantees for response times, by email. Contact support@scoop.video for assistance.

The Company may change the App by adding, modifying, or removing any features or functionalities. We may also stop providing parts of, or the whole App. We may also create new operating guidelines, limitations, or terms applicable to the App at any time.

You understand that the App is evolving. As long as your license to the App is valid, you are entitled to use and access any upgrades or updates to the App. All upgrades and updates are provided to you on a license exchange basis. You agree that by using or accessing an upgrade or update, you voluntarily terminate your right to use any previous version. Upgrades and updates may be licensed to you by the Company with additional or different terms. You may need to update third party software and/or upgrade your equipment from time to time in order to use the App.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, except as explicitly provided in these Terms, the Company makes no warranty or representation, either expressed or implied with respect to the App, its correctness, quality, performance, non-infringement, or fitness for a particular purpose. As a result, the App is provided “as is” and “as available” and you are assuming the entire risk as to the quality and performance. The Company does not warrant that the App will be uninterrupted or error-free. The Company reserves the right to revise the App or withdraw access at any time.

You hereby acknowledge and agree that the Company shall have no liability whatsoever in connection with or arising from your use of the App, as set forth herein, including any damage to your devices or software. Your only right or remedy regarding any problems or dissatisfaction with the App is to uninstall the App.

The Company shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages, lost profits, data or for business interruption arising out of the use of or inability to use the App, even if the Company has been advised of the possibility of such damages. The liability of the Company is in such case limited to the greatest extent permitted by law. In no event shall the Company be liable to you for any damages, losses, or costs in an amount exceeding EUR 100.00.

You understand and acknowledge that the Company will not be liable for any network-related problems attributable to the operation of the App and that network configuration changes may affect the system’s performance. You are liable for all your own equipment, internet connectivity and software as well as that they do not cause harm to the Company and/or third parties.

The limitations of this section apply only to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Company, its affiliates, licensors, partners and subcontractors from all liabilities, claims and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising from or related to your breach of these Terms or portion hereof, or any act or omission by you relating to the App.

This obligation shall survive the termination or expiration of these Terms and/or your use of the App.

The Company reserves the right to assume its own defence and/or control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you hereunder.

Force Majeure

The Company shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform resulting from causes outside the reasonable control of the Company, including without limitation any failure to perform hereunder due to unforeseen circumstances or cause beyond the Company’s control such as acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, epidemics, pandemics, strikes, or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labour or materials.

Termination

The license to use the App granted to you under these Terms remains in effect until terminated by you or the Company.

You may terminate the license at any time by uninstalling or deleting the App and ceasing to use the App. Without prejudice to any other terms set forth in these Terms, the license will automatically terminate without notice from the Company if you in any way breach any provision of these Terms. Upon termination in accordance with these Terms for any reason, you must cease all use of the App and promptly delete the App. Your termination of the license for any reason shall not release you from any liabilities or obligations set forth in these Terms which (a) have expressly been stated as surviving any such termination or expiration, or (b) remain to be performed, or by their nature would be intended to be applicable following any such termination or expiration.

You acknowledge and accept that the cancellation of the license is your sole right and remedy with respect to any dispute related to using the App.

The Company may, without prior notice, change the App; stop providing the App or features of the App, to you or to users generally; or create usage limits for the App. The Company may permanently or temporarily terminate or suspend your access to the App or a portion thereof without notice and liability for any reason, including if, in the Company’s sole determination, you violate any provision of these Terms.

Miscellaneous

The Company may assign or delegate its rights and obligations under the Terms, in whole or in part, to any person or entity at any time without your consent. You may not assign or delegate rights or obligations under the Terms without the Company’s prior written consent.

These Terms contain the entire understanding between you and the Company and supersede all prior agreements between you and the Company.

These Terms describe certain legal rights. You may have other rights under the mandatory provisions of the laws of your country. These Terms do not change your rights under the mandatory provisions under the laws of your country. You and the Company agree that if any portion of the Terms or if the Company Privacy Policy is found illegal or unenforceable, in whole or in part by any court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective solely to the extent of such determination of invalidity or unenforceability without affecting the validity or enforceability thereof in any other manner or jurisdiction and without the remaining provisions of the terms, which shall continue to be in full force and effect.

The Company reserves the right to change, modify, add, or remove portions of the Terms and its Privacy Policy at any given time. The Company will notify the users of any substantial changes by giving a notice when the user opens the App. You will be deemed to have accepted such changes by accepting the changed Terms and continuing to use the App. Further, if at any point you do not agree to any portions of then-current version of our Terms, the Company Privacy Policy, or any other Company’s policy, rules or codes of conduct relating to your use of the App, your license to use the App shall immediately terminate, and you must immediately stop using the App. You can always cease using the App by deleting the application, as applicable. Please check https://scoop.video/terms on a regular basis so that you remain informed of the then-current Terms.

Applicable Law and Disputes

These Terms shall be governed by and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of Finland excluding its choice of law provisions.

If any disputes arise out of or relating to the Terms, the Company and you shall attempt to resolve them through negotiations. If the matter is not resolved by negotiations, the District Court of Helsinki, Finland shall have the exclusive jurisdiction as a court of first instance of all disputes arising out of or relating to the Terms. Consumers have a right to bring the dispute before the District Court of the consumer’s domicile. Consumers also have the right to turn to the consumer advice service of the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority (https://www.kkv.fi/kuluttajaneuvonta/), and subsequently request for solution from the national Consumer Disputes Board (www.kuluttajariita.fi). Moreover, a consumer may turn to European Commission’s Online Dispute Resolution platform (http://ec.europa.eu/odr).

Contact Us

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

Newsme Corporation Oy Ltd
Business ID: 3198608-7
Address: Panimokatu 2 A, 00580 Helsinki, Finland
Email: support@scoop.video

Version History

This document has been published on 30th of August 2023, version 3.0.