Terms and conditions

Last updated: 4/10/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Markskog Studios AB (the “Company”, “we”, “us”, “our”). These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website, platform, services, databases and related offerings we provide (the “Service”). By creating an account, uploading a profile, subscribing to a paid plan, or otherwise using the Service, you agree to these Terms.

2. Who may use the Service

You must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to use the Service independently.

  1. If you are between 13 and 17 years old (or the minimum legal age in your country), you may only use the Service with the knowledge and consent of a parent or legal guardian.

  2. By creating an account for a minor, the parent or guardian:

    • agrees to these Terms on the minor’s behalf,

    • is responsible for the minor’s use of the Service, and

    • ensures that the information provided is accurate and lawful.

  3. The Service is not intended for children under 13 years old. If we learn we have collected data from a child under 13 without verifiable parental consent, we will delete it.

3. Account registration & profile information

3.1 You agree to provide accurate, current and complete information when registering. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity under your account.
3.2 You may ask to edit or remove profile data via contacting us at contact@markskogstudios.com. Certain information (e.g., published search results, cached snapshots) may remain in backups or archives for a reasonable time.

4. Services & subscription plans

4.1 We offer free and premium subscription plans. Subscription terms (pricing, billing cycle, features) are displayed at purchase and may be updated.
4.2 By purchasing a subscription you authorize us to charge the payment method you provide. All fees are non-refundable except as required by law or as stated in a specific refund policy on our site.
4.3 We may change prices upon notice; changes to your ongoing subscription will be effective at the next renewal period after notice.

5. Payments & taxes

You are responsible for all taxes, duties or charges applicable to purchases. We may collect taxes where required. Payment processing is handled by third-party payment providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal); your use of those providers is subject to their terms.

6. User content & acceptable use

6.1 You retain ownership of content you submit. By uploading content, you grant the Company a worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, distribute, display and otherwise process that content to operate, promote and improve the Service, including for marketing purposes as described in our Privacy Policy.

6.2 You must not upload illegal content, infringing content, defamatory material, or personal data of third parties without their consent. You agree not to (a) misuse the Service, (b) harvest data from other users, or (c) interfere with the operation of the Service.

6A. Uploaded Works: Copyright & Use

6A.1 Ownership
All works uploaded to the Service (including but not limited to films, scripts, showreels, performances, and related materials) remain the sole property of the original creator or rights holder. Copyright is not transferred to the Company or to other users by virtue of uploading or hosting.

6A.2 License to the Company
By uploading Content, you grant the Company a limited license to host, display, and make your Content available to other users in accordance with these Terms. The Company does not claim ownership of your work.

6A.3 Downloads by Users
Users may download Content only for private, personal review. Downloading does not transfer or imply any rights to reproduce, redistribute, adapt, perform, or commercially exploit the Content without prior written permission of the original creator or rights holder.

6A.4 Restrictions

  • You may not remove, alter, or obscure copyright notices, author names, or watermarks embedded in Content.

  • Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, or public use of Content is prohibited and may result in suspension, termination, and/or legal action by the creator and/or the Company.

6A.5 Takedown & Enforcement
If you believe Content infringes your rights, please contact us at contact@markskogstudios.com with details of the alleged infringement. The Company will review and, where appropriate, remove or restrict access in accordance with applicable law.

7. Marketing & third-party promotion (explicit consent)

7.1 By creating an account and opting in during sign-up, you give explicit consent for us and our marketing partners to use the information you provide to send promotional communications and to include your profile in marketing campaigns, newsletters, promotional materials and partner outreach, via email, SMS and other channels. You may withdraw consent at any time as set out in the Privacy Policy.
7.2 If you do not opt in, we may still send you transactional communications necessary for the Service (account notices, billing receipts, policy changes).

8. No agent / no representation

8.1 The Company is a directory, marketing platform and service provider for actors, filmmakers and related professionals. We do not act as an agent, manager, booking agent, talent representative, employer, promoter or legal advisor for any users.
8.2 We do not guarantee job offers, auditions, contracts, representation, or career advancement. Any business relationships or contractual arrangements entered into between users and third parties are solely between those parties. You remain solely responsible for negotiating and accepting work.
8.3 To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Company disclaims any implied or express authority to represent or bind any user.

8.4 The Company is not a union, guild, association, or collective bargaining organization, and does not provide labor representation or negotiate on behalf of users.

8.5 Membership in our platform does not grant union or guild rights, protections, or status.

8.6 Users are responsible for maintaining their own professional memberships or affiliations (e.g., SAG-AFTRA, Equity, Directors Guild, etc.).

8.7 Nothing in these Terms creates an employer–employee relationship, agency, partnership, or joint venture between the Company and any user.

9. Third-party services & links

We may integrate or link to third-party services. Those third-party terms apply. We are not responsible for third-party content, tools, or practices.

10. Intellectual property

All Company-owned content, logos, trademarks and software are our property. You may not copy, modify, distribute or create derivative works without permission. Your uploaded content remains yours subject to the license you grant in Section 6.

11. Privacy & data processing

Our Privacy Policy, available here, explains how we collect and process personal data. By using the Service you accept that policy.

12. Warranties & disclaimers

The Service is provided “as is” and “as available.” We make no warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free or secure. To the extent permitted by law, we disclaim all implied warranties.

13. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, in no event will the Company be liable for: (a) indirect, incidental, special, punitive or consequential damages; or (b) any loss of profits, revenue, data or goodwill, even if we were advised of the possibility of such damages. Our aggregate liability for direct damages will not exceed the total fees paid by you to us in the 12 months preceding the claim (or EUR 100 if you have not paid fees).

14. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold the Company harmless from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your breach of these Terms or your use of the Service.

15. Termination & suspension

We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or applicable law. Upon termination, your access ends; we may retain certain data as required by law or for legitimate business purposes (see Privacy Policy).

16. Governing law & disputes

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Sweden, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms, the Service, or your use thereof shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Stockholm, Sweden.

However, if you are a consumer residing in another country, you may benefit from mandatory provisions of the laws of your country of residence, and nothing in these Terms shall deprive you of those rights.

17. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms; we will notify users of material changes by email or site notice. Continued use after notification means you accept the updated Terms.

18. Contact

For questions: [CONTACT EMAIL]
Company: [COMPANY NAME], [STREET ADDRESS], [CITY, POSTCODE, COUNTRY], Reg. [COMPANY REG NUMBER]