Universal Citizens Media Network

TERMS OF SERVICE

Effective Date: January 1, 2024
Last Updated: February 12, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Universal Citizens Media Network, including UCMedia.net, UCMedia.tv, and the @UC MediaNet Applications (collectively, the “Service”).

By accessing or using our websites, mobile applications, connected TV platforms (including Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, Android TV), OTT streaming systems, or related services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”).

If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Service.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least thirteen (13) years old to use the Service.
If you are under eighteen (18), you represent that you have parental or guardian consent.

The Service is not directed toward children under thirteen (13).

3. User Accounts

To access certain features, users may be required to create an account.

Users agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information
  • Maintain confidentiality of login credentials
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under their account

Universal Citizens Media reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

4. Service Description

Universal Citizens Media provides:

  • Streaming video and digital media content
  • Live and on-demand programming
  • Advertising-supported content
  • Subscription-based content (if applicable)
  • AI-powered content personalization

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any portion of the Service at any time.

5. Advertising

The Service may include advertisements, sponsored content, and promotional placements.

By using the Service, users acknowledge:

  • Advertisements may be displayed before, during, or alongside content.
  • Ad delivery may be personalized using device identifiers and usage data as described in our Privacy Policy.

Universal Citizens Media is not responsible for third-party advertisements or their products or services.

6. Intellectual Property

All content made available through the Service, including but not limited to:

  • Videos
  • Graphics
  • Logos
  • Branding
  • Software
  • Text
  • Design

is owned by Universal Citizens Media or properly licensed and is protected under applicable intellectual property laws.

No content may be copied, redistributed, reproduced, sold, broadcast, publicly displayed, or otherwise exploited without prior written permission.

7. User Conduct

Users agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable law
  • Infringe intellectual property rights
  • Upload malicious software
  • Attempt unauthorized access
  • Circumvent security systems
  • Use automated scraping tools
  • Misrepresent identity

Violations may result in termination and legal action.

8. User Generated Content

If users submit content, they grant Universal Citizens Media a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, distribute, and promote such content in connection with the Service.

Users represent they possess all necessary rights to submitted materials.

9. Privacy

Your use of the Service is governed by our Privacy Policy available at UCMedia.tv.

10. Third-Party Services

The Service may integrate third-party providers including streaming infrastructure, advertising networks, analytics providers, and payment processors.

Universal Citizens Media is not responsible for third-party policies or practices.

11. Disclaimers

The Service is provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE.”

We disclaim all warranties to the fullest extent permitted by law.

12. Limitation of Liability

Universal Citizens Media shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.

Total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by the user (if any) in the preceding twelve (12) months.

13. Indemnification

Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless Universal Citizens Media from claims arising from:

  • Use of the Service
  • Violation of these Terms
  • Infringement of third-party rights
14. Termination

Access may be suspended or terminated for violations, illegal conduct, misuse, or operational necessity.

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California.

16. Changes

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

17. Subscription & Billing Terms

By subscribing to a Paid Service, you authorize Universal Citizens Media (or its third-party payment processor) to charge your designated payment method on a recurring basis until canceled.

Charges may include:

  • Subscription fees
  • Applicable taxes
  • Transaction processing fees

Auto-Renewal

Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing cycle unless canceled prior to renewal.

You may cancel at any time through:

  • Your account settings
  • The platform where you subscribed (e.g., Apple App Store, Google Play, Roku, etc.)

Cancellation will apply at the end of the current billing period. We do not provide partial refunds unless required by law.

Free Trials

If we offer a free trial:

  • Billing may begin automatically after the trial period ends.
  • You must cancel before the trial expiration to avoid charges.

Payment Processing

Payments may be processed through third-party providers (e.g., Apple, Google, Roku, Stripe, etc.). We do not store full payment card details on our servers.

Refund Policy

Unless otherwise required by law:

  • All purchases are non-refundable.
  • Refunds for app-store purchases must be requested directly from the respective platform.

 Price Changes

We reserve the right to modify subscription pricing. Users will be notified of material price changes before they take effect.

18. Binding Arbitration

Agreement to Arbitrate

You and Universal Citizens Media agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to:

  • These Terms
  • The Privacy Policy
  • Your use of the Service
  • Advertising or subscription charges

shall be resolved through binding individual arbitration, rather than in court, except as otherwise stated below.

No Class Actions

You agree that disputes will be resolved on an individual basis only.

You waive the right to:

  • Participate in a class action lawsuit
  • Participate in a class-wide arbitration
  • Act as a representative plaintiff

Arbitration Procedure

Arbitration shall be administered by a recognized arbitration provider under its applicable rules.

The arbitration will:

  • Be conducted in California unless otherwise required
  • Be conducted in English
  • Allow reasonable discovery

The arbitrator’s decision will be final and binding.

Exceptions

Either party may:

  • Bring claims in small claims court (if eligible)
  • Seek injunctive relief for intellectual property violations

Opt-Out Right

You may opt out of arbitration within 30 days of first accepting these Terms by sending written notice to:

service@UCMedia.tv

Include your full name and account email with the subject line “Arbitration Opt-Out.”

19. DMCA Policy

Universal Citizens Media respects the intellectual property rights of others.

If you believe content available on the Service infringes your copyright, you may submit a DMCA notice.

DMCA Notice Requirements

Your written notice must include:

  1. Your physical or electronic signature
  2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
  3. Identification of the material that is allegedly infringing
  4. A statement that you have a good faith belief that use is unauthorized
  5. A statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate
  6. Your contact information (name, address, email, phone number)

Submit DMCA Notices To:

DMCA Agent
Universal Citizens Media Network
Email: service@UCMedia.tv
Subject Line: “DMCA Notice”

Counter-Notification

If you believe material was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notification including:

  • Your signature
  • Identification of removed material
  • A statement under penalty of perjury that removal was mistaken
  • Consent to jurisdiction in California

Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification, we may restore the material unless the original complainant files a court action.

Repeat Infringers

We reserve the right to terminate accounts of users who repeatedly infringe copyrights.

20. Contact

Universal Citizens Media Network
Email: service@UCMedia.tv
Websites:
https://UCMedia.tv
https://UCMedia.net