Martial Arts Maniacs – Full Rights Submission & Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement
Effective Date: April 20, 2025
This Submission and Intellectual Property Agreement (the “Agreement”) is a legally binding contract between the individual or entity submitting content (the "Submitter") and Martial Arts Maniacs (the "Publisher"), a media and publishing entity in the field of martial arts journalism, education, and promotion. By submitting any content to the Publisher, the Submitter agrees to the terms of this Agreement, which governs the rights, ownership, and usage of the content in all formats.
Content: For purposes of this Agreement, “Content” refers to any and all materials submitted by the Submitter, including but not limited to written articles, essays, interviews, opinion pieces, blogs, instructional material, research, commentary, photographs, illustrations, images, video footage, audio recordings, transcripts, and any derivative works or adaptations, whether submitted digitally or physically.
Publisher: Refers to Martial Arts Maniacs, including its legal subsidiaries, partners, affiliates, and any successors, licensees, or assigns.
The Submitter hereby irrevocably assigns, transfers, and conveys to the Publisher all worldwide rights, titles, and interests in and to the submitted Content, including but not limited to:
The Submitter represents and warrants the following:
Ownership: The Submitter is the sole and exclusive owner of the Content and has the full legal authority to grant the rights set forth in this Agreement.
Originality: The Content is original and has not been copied or reproduced from any third-party source, except for materials that are properly licensed or for which permission has been obtained.
No Infringement: The Content does not infringe upon any intellectual property rights, privacy rights, moral rights, publicity rights, or any other legal or equitable rights of any third party.
No Defamation or Obscenity: The Content is not defamatory, libelous, obscene, or otherwise unlawful under applicable laws.
Third-Party Materials: If the Content includes third-party materials (e.g., quotes, images, videos), the Submitter has obtained all necessary licenses, releases, or permissions to use such materials and is able to provide proof of such upon request.
The Submitter agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Publisher, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees), and legal costs arising out of or relating to:
The Publisher has sole discretion to publish, distribute, edit, modify, and use the Content in any form and through any medium, including but not limited to:
To the maximum extent allowed by applicable law, the Submitter waives any and all moral rights related to the Content, including but not limited to:
Unless explicitly stated in a separate written agreement, the Submitter acknowledges and agrees that the Publisher shall not owe the Submitter any royalties, fees, advances, or any other compensation for the use, distribution, or publication of the Content.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Publisher shall not be held liable for any damages, losses, claims, or expenses arising from the use, publication, or distribution of the Content. The Submitter acknowledges that the Publisher assumes no responsibility for any legal consequences resulting from the use of the Content.
The Publisher reserves the right to terminate this Agreement at any time and remove the Content from its platforms, including but not limited to instances where the Submitter breaches any representations, warranties, or terms contained herein. Upon termination, all rights granted to the Publisher under this Agreement shall cease.
The Submitter acknowledges that the submission of Content to the Publisher does not imply any endorsement, approval, or affiliation with the Submitter’s views, products, services, or brand. The Publisher does not guarantee any commercial use, exposure, or promotional treatment for the Content unless otherwise specifically agreed to in writing.
At the Publisher’s discretion, the Publisher may offer the Submitter the option to retain a non-exclusive license to the Content, in which case the Publisher and Submitter shall negotiate the terms of the non-exclusive arrangement.
The Publisher reserves the right to remove or retract the Content at its discretion. This may include, but is not limited to, instances where the Content violates the Publisher’s terms of service, includes false or misleading information, or becomes outdated. The Submitter understands and agrees to this provision.
The Publisher shall treat any personal data collected in accordance with the Publisher’s Privacy Policy. The Submitter consents to the collection, use, and storage of personal data as outlined in the Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into this Agreement by reference.
If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid, unenforceable, or contrary to law, such provision will be severed from this Agreement, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
This Agreement represents the entire understanding between the parties with respect to the subject matter herein and supersedes all prior agreements, communications, and understandings. No amendments, changes, or waivers to this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by both parties.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of Iowa. Any dispute arising out of or related to this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts of Iowa.
For any questions or concerns regarding this Agreement or content submissions, please contact us at:
📧 editor@martialartsmaniacs.com
By submitting Content to Martial Arts Maniacs, the Submitter acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Agreement. The Submitter also agrees that this Agreement governs the rights, ownership, and use of the submitted Content in perpetuity.
END OF AGREEMENT
Effective Date: April 20, 2025
By accessing or using the website, services, and content provided by Martial Arts Maniacs ("we," "our," "us"), you ("User," "you," "your") agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and Conditions ("Agreement"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, please refrain from using our services.
To use our website and services, you must be at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction. By accessing our website, you confirm that you meet this age requirement and have the legal authority to enter into this Agreement.
Certain features of the website require creating an account. You agree to provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information during registration and to keep your account details current. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and login information, and for all activities that occur under your account.
You may submit content to Martial Arts Maniacs ("Content"), including articles, reviews, images, videos, and other materials. By submitting Content, you represent and warrant that:
By submitting Content, you grant Martial Arts Maniacs a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use, modify, publish, distribute, create derivative works from, and display the Content worldwide. This license applies to all forms, media, and technologies now known or later developed.
Once submitted, you waive any claims to ownership or control of the Content, except as otherwise provided.
All content provided on Martial Arts Maniacs, including but not limited to text, images, videos, logos, and other materials ("Website Content"), is owned by us or licensed to us. You may access and use this content for personal, non-commercial purposes only, unless explicitly authorized otherwise.
Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or creation of derivative works from Website Content is prohibited.
You agree not to engage in any of the following activities while using our website and services:
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the website if we determine you are engaging in any prohibited activities.
By engaging in martial arts activities or using martial arts-related content from Martial Arts Maniacs, you acknowledge and assume the inherent risks of injury, health issues, or other physical harm. Always consult a qualified professional before engaging in any physical activities.
Martial Arts Maniacs does not provide medical, legal, or professional advice, and you understand and accept all risks associated with participating in martial arts activities.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Martial Arts Maniacs and its affiliates will not be liable for any:
You agree that you use our website and services at your own risk, and we are not responsible for any damages, claims, or losses that may arise from your use.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Martial Arts Maniacs, its affiliates, employees, agents, and contractors from any claims, losses, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
Our website may contain third-party advertisements or affiliate links. These links may result in compensation for Martial Arts Maniacs if you make a purchase through them. However, this does not influence our content, recommendations, or reviews. We strive to provide honest and unbiased information and will clearly disclose any sponsored content or affiliate partnerships.
Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms of Use will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration will take place in Iowa, and any legal action related to the arbitration will be conducted in the jurisdiction of that state.
Martial Arts Maniacs will not be held liable for any delays or failures in performance caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control, such as natural disasters, war, governmental actions, or technical failures.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our website and services, without prior notice, for any breach of these Terms of Use. Upon termination, all rights and licenses granted to you will cease, and you must stop using the website and delete any content you have downloaded or accessed.
We respect your privacy. By using our website and services, you consent to the collection and use of your personal data as described in our Privacy Policy. We are committed to safeguarding your data and complying with applicable privacy laws.
Martial Arts Maniacs reserves the right to modify or update these Terms of Use at any time. All changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. By continuing to use our website after any changes, you accept the revised terms.
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of Iowa. Any disputes that arise under or in connection with these Terms of Use will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Iowa.
For any questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us at:
📧 editor@martialartsmaniacs.com
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