I dont see whats confusing about the term 'with respect to'. OK it isnt the simplest language possible, but neither is the rest of the terms and conditions. What would probably be a good idea would be for their to also be a much sorter version written in plainspeak that outlines the terms of service, but keep the detailed legal version in place.
Yes the way I read it, those very strong terms do not apply to video etc uploaded onto that site. The relevant section says: 'Bolt does not claim ownership of Content you submit or make available for inclusion on the Service. However, with respect to Content you submit or make available for inclusion on publicly accessible areas of the Service, you grant Bolt the following worldwide, royalty-free and non-exclusive license(s), as applicable: a)With respect to photos, graphics, audio or video you submit or make available for inclusion on publicly accessible areas of the Service, the license to use, distribute, reproduce, modify, adapt, publicly perform and publicly display such Content on the Service solely for the purpose for which such Content was submitted or made available. This license exists only for as long as you elect to continue to include such Content on the Service and will terminate at the time you remove or Bolt removes such Content from the Service. ' Elsewhere it mentions how you can remove content from the site at any time. The full thing is at http://www.boltfolio.com/siteinfo/termsofservice.jsp I think it is important to mention these issues, pretty much none of us are lawyers, and many people dont read terms & conditions, but would be greatful to know in advance if a potential service is going to claim ownership of their content. It doesnt appear to be the case in this instance. I have a few thoughts on other aspects of the terms & conditions. Its one of the most detailed TOS Ive seen when it comes to discussing types of content that arent permitted. They reserve the right to remove content and discontinue the service at any time without notification for a variety of reasons. And who are they? Too many of these services give no insight into the people or company behind the site. I find little about them on that site, but have a more illuminating experience when I go to http://www.boltinc.com Steve of Elbows --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Steve Garfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Ah ha. > > Maybe they are. > > That's why it would be best for them to comment here and/or not start > sentences like this: "With respect to" > > ;-) > > On Dec 6, 2005, at 12:21 PM, robert a/k/a r wrote: > > > Thanks, Steve. Maybe I'm reading it wrong, I thought they were saying: > >>>> "Content other than photos, graphics, audio or video" > > --Steve > -- > Home Page - http://stevegarfield.com > Video Blog - http://stevegarfield.blogs.com > Text Blog - http://offonatangent.blogspot.com > > Like Paul Revere, leading the citizen's media revolution. > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Most low income households are not online. Help bridge the digital divide today! http://us.click.yahoo.com/I258zB/QnQLAA/TtwFAA/lBLqlB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
