Terms of Use

Effective Date: July 19, 2013

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of The Awesomes website (the “Site”).  Please read these Terms carefully because using the Site indicates that you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms.  Hulu  may change or modify the Site or these Terms at any time.  Such changes, revisions, or modifications shall be effective immediately upon being posted to the Site.  Any use of the Site by you after we post changes to the Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

  1. Privacy Policy

Our Privacy Policy is incorporated into these Terms by reference, and constitutes a part of these Terms.  By using the Site, you indicate that you understand and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

  1. Prohibited Conduct

You may not access or use, or attempt to access or use, the Site to take any action that could harm us or any third party, interfere with the operation of the Site, or use the Site in a manner that violates any laws.  For example, and without limitation, you may not:

  1. Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity or the origin of any information you provide;
  2. Engage in unauthorized spidering, scraping, or harvesting of content or information, or use any other unauthorized automated means to compile information;
  3. Obtain or attempt to gain unauthorized access to other computer systems, materials, information or any services available on or through the Site;
  4. Use any device, software, or routine to interfere or attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Site or any activity conducted on the Site or attempt to probe, scan, test the vulnerability of, or breach the security of any system or network;
  5. Circumvent, reverse engineer, decipher, decompile, disassemble, decrypt, or otherwise alter or interfere with (or attempt, encourage, or support anyone else’s attempt to engage in such activities) any of the software comprising or in any way making up a part of the Site.  The use or distribution of tools designed for compromising security (e.g., password guessing programs, cracking tools or network probing tools) is strictly prohibited;
  6. Take any action that imposes an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on our network or infrastructure;
  7. Upload or otherwise transmit any communication, software, or material that contains a virus or is otherwise harmful to Hulu’s or its users’ computers or systems; or
  8. Engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits any person from using or enjoying the Site, or that, in our sole judgment, exposes us or any of our users, affiliates, or any other third party to any liability, damages, or detriment of any type.

Violations of system or network security and certain other conduct may result in civil or criminal liability.  We may investigate and work with law enforcement authorities to prosecute users who violate the Terms.  We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site for any or no reason at any time without notice.  

  1. Intellectual Property

All content, information, materials, text, images, audio, video, computer code and software, copyrights, trade names, logos, service marks, trade dress, slogans, and designs appearing on the Site (collectively, the “Website Content”) are the property of Hulu or third-party licensors and are protected to the full extent permitted under the United States and all international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.  Unless expressly permitted in writing, you may not copy, reproduce, distribute, publish, enter into a database, display, perform, modify, create derivative works from, transmit, or in any way exploit any part of the Website Content.  You may access, use and display the Site on a single computer or device only so long as you comply with these Terms.  

  1. Disclaimer of Warranties, Limitation of Liability, and Indemnity

WHILE WE DO OUR BEST TO PROVIDE THE OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE OF THE SITE, YOU AGREE THAT USE OF THE SITE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE SITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IS PROVIDED WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, HULU DOES NOT MAKE ANY WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, MERCHANTABILITY, COMPLETENESS, AVAILABILITY, SECURITY, COMPATIBILITY OR NONINFRINGEMENT; OR THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, FREE OF VIRUSES AND OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS, ACCURATE, ERROR FREE, OR RELIABLE.

IN NO EVENT SHALL HULU OR ITS AFFILIATES, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS, OR EACH OF THEIR RESPECTIVE INVESTORS, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND SUPPLIERS (INCLUDING DISTRIBUTORS AND CONTENT LICENSORS) (COLLECTIVELY, THE "HULU PARTIES"), BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THE USE OF THE SITE (INCLUDING ANY INFORMATION, PRODUCTS, OR SERVICES ADVERTISED IN, OBTAINED ON, OR PROVIDED THROUGH THE PROPERTIES), WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHER THEORY, EVEN IF THE HULU PARTIES HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGES. CERTAIN STATE LAWS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES.  IF THESE LAWS APPLY TO YOU, SOME OR ALL OF THE ABOVE DISCLAIMERS, EXCLUSIONS, OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.  IF YOU ARE DISSATISFIED WITH THE SITE, YOUR SOLE REMEDY IS TO STOP USING THE SITE.

YOU AGREE TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS THE HULU PARTIES FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL LIABILITIES, CLAIMS, DAMAGES, EXPENSES (INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS), AND OTHER LOSSES ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO YOUR BREACH OR ALLEGED BREACH OF THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE SITE (INCLUDING YOUR USE OF THE CONTENT).  HULU RESERVES THE RIGHT, AT OUR OWN EXPENSE, TO EMPLOY SEPARATE COUNSEL AND ASSUME THE EXCLUSIVE DEFENSE AND CONTROL OF ANY MATTER OTHERWISE SUBJECT TO INDEMNIFICATION BY YOU.

  1. Links

The Site may contain links to other websites or online services that are operated and maintained by third parties and that are not under the control of or maintained by Hulu.  Such links do not constitute an endorsement by Hulu of those other websites, the content displayed therein, or the persons or entities associated therewith.  These Terms do not apply to this third-party content.  We encourage you to review the privacy policies and terms of use of these third-party websites or services.

  1. Separate Terms and Conditions

In connection with your use of the Site, you may be asked to consent to policies or terms and conditions in addition to these Terms.  Please read these supplemental policies and terms carefully before making any use of such portions of the Site.  Any supplemental terms will not vary or replace these Terms regarding any use of the Site, unless otherwise expressly stated.

BigDoor powers our gamification features and may collect information through the features that it administers on the Site.  If you use the gamification features, we encourage you to review the Terms of Use for using BigDoor credits.

  1. Termination

Hulu may terminate this agreement for any or no reason at any time.  Hulu reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to restrict, suspend, or terminate your access to and use of the Site, with or without prior notice.  Otherwise applicable sections of the Terms shall survive termination.  Hulu also reserves the right to seek all remedies available at law and in equity for violations of these Terms.

  1. Integration & Severability

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between Hulu and you, superseding any prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals (whether oral, written or electronic) between you and us.  In the event any provision of these Terms is held unenforceable, it will not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions and will be replaced by an enforceable provision that comes closest to the intention underlying the unenforceable provision.

  1. No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provisions of the Terms or respond to a breach by you or other parties shall not in any way waive our right to enforce subsequently any terms or conditions of the Terms or to act with respect to similar breaches.

  1. Arbitration

PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY. WE WANT YOU TO KNOW IT AFFECTS YOUR RIGHTS.

At Hulu, we expect that our world-class customer service team will be able to resolve most issues you may have using the Site.  In the unlikely event that we do not meet your satisfaction, we prefer to specify now what each of us should expect in order to avoid any confusion later.  Accordingly, you and Hulu agree to the following resolution process.

 

To begin with, you agree that that any claim that you might have against us regarding these Terms of Use or the Site must be resolved through binding arbitration before the American Arbitration Association using its Commercial Arbitration Rules.  It's important to us that we address any issues you might have promptly.  To help us do that, you agree to begin any arbitration within one year after your claim arose; otherwise, your claim is waived.  As an exception to this arbitration agreement, Hulu is happy to give you the right to pursue in small claims court any claim that is within that court's jurisdiction as long as you proceed only on an individual basis.

 

Because we prefer to resolve our issues with you directly, you agree to arbitrate with Hulu only in your individual capacity, not as a representative or member of a class.  As such, your claims may not be joined with any other claims and there shall be no authority for any dispute to be arbitrated on a class-action basis or brought by a purported class representative.

 

Rather than force everyone to visit us in California, if you can demonstrate that arbitration in California would create an undue burden to you, you are free to initiate the arbitration in your home state. Otherwise, the arbitration hearings will be held in Los Angeles County, California.

 

It is important that you understand that the arbitrator's decision will be binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.  If the arbitrator rules against Hulu, in addition to accepting whatever responsibility is ordered by the arbitrator, we think it's fair that Hulu reimburse your reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.

 

If you're not sure what all of this means, of course please feel free to ask an attorney.

 

Since we always prefer to find ways to satisfy you as quickly and efficiently as possible, before initiating any arbitration proceeding, you agree to first discuss the matter informally with Hulu for at least 30 days.  To do that, please send your full name and contact information, your concern and your proposed solution by mail to us at: Hulu, LLC, 12312 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064 - Attn: Legal Department.

 

Specifying what happens if an issue arises with one of our users is never a fun topic.  But we pride ourselves on transparency and we thank you in advance for understanding why it’s important that you and Hulu agree on the process described in this Section.

  1. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by, and must be construed in accordance with, the laws of the United States and the State of California, as applicable, without giving effect to their principles of conflicts of law.  By using the Site, you waive any claims that may arise under the laws of other countries or territories.

  1. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please send us an email privacy@hulu.com.