terms of use
Updated: September 2025
PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS SITE.
1. Introduction
Welcome to Água Viva Pictures (“Água Viva,” “AVP,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). Água Viva Pictures Ltd is a legally registered company. By accessing or using our website at www.aguavivapictures.com (“Website”), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”).
Our Website is designed to promote our films and creative projects; showcase our film slate and company work; facilitate connections with collaborators, partners, and audiences; market our products, including films and merchandise; share industry news, updates, and insights.
This Website is made available solely for informational and promotional purposes in connection with Água Viva Pictures Ltd’s films, creative projects, and related services. Use of the Website for any other purpose is strictly prohibited.
By using this Website, you also agree to our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Website.
We may update these Terms from time to time, and your continued use of the Website constitutes your acceptance of any changes.
2. Eligibility and Access
By using this Website, you represent and warrant that you meet the following eligibility requirements:
a) You are at least 16 years old. If you are under 16, you may use the Website only with the involvement of a parent or guardian.
b) You are accessing the Website from a location where its use is permitted by law. Our Website is available worldwide, but it may be subject to local laws or restrictions.
We reserve the right to restrict or discontinue access to the Website at our discretion, including for users who do not meet these eligibility requirements or violate these Terms.
3. Use of the Website
The Website and its materials are provided for your personal, non-commercial use only.
a) You may use the Website for the following purposes: Browsing and viewing content, including videos embedded from third-party platforms; Accessing links to other streaming services to rent or purchase films; Purchasing merchandise offered through the Website; Reading industry news, updates, and insights.
b) You may not: Copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any text, images, videos, or other content on the Website, except if expressly permitted; Download videos or other media unless a download option is explicitly provided; Engage in illegal activities, spamming, scraping, reverse engineering, or any activity that interferes with the proper functioning of the Website.
4. Intellectual Property and Copyright
a) All content on the Website, including logos, text, images, and videos, is the property of Água Viva Pictures Ltd, except where explicitly noted (for example, film stills belonging to external production companies are clearly identified). Unauthorized use of our intellectual property is strictly prohibited.
b) If you believe any content on the Website infringes your copyright or other intellectual property rights, please contact us immediately at the email address provided in the Contact Information section.
c) All content on the Website, including film stills, trailers, videos embedded from third-party platforms, text, and images (“Material”), is provided solely for informational and promotional purposes related to Água Viva Pictures Ltd projects. Users may not copy, distribute, create derivative works from, archive, or otherwise use the Material without prior written permission. Unauthorized use may result in legal action.
d) Users may not use any Material from the Website to parody, misrepresent, distort, or otherwise alter the content, themes, characters, or imagery of any film or project.
e) The Água Viva Pictures Ltd name, logo, website design, and any associated product or service names are trademarks or trade dress of Água Viva Pictures Ltd. These may not be copied, imitated, or used without prior written permission, including in metatags, hidden text, or any other online or offline medium.
5. Credits
a) The Website may include the names of individuals involved in our films and projects. Names are displayed to acknowledge contribution and for informational and promotional purposes only. Crediting these names does not constitute an endorsement, approval, or recommendation of the individuals or their actions.
b) Água Viva Pictures Ltd believes it has the right to display these names and is not responsible for any claims or disputes arising from their inclusion, provided this is done in good faith.
6. Submissions and Unsolicited Ideas
a) Água Viva Pictures Ltd does not accept or consider any unsolicited creative submissions, including without limitation scripts, treatments, pitches, ideas, concepts, or other creative materials. Any such materials sent to us, including via the email address provided on this Website, will not be read and will be deemed non-confidential.
b) Água Viva Pictures Ltd is continuously developing projects independently and in conjunction with third parties. This policy is adopted to protect our interests and intellectual property. We reserve all rights to develop any ideas conceived independently, either alone or with a third party, without obligation to you, even if such ideas are similar or identical to materials submitted.
7. Third-Party Links & Services
a) The Website may include links to third-party websites or services, including but not limited to global online platforms, video hosting and sharing platforms, streaming services, news articles, reviews, and festival websites. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only.
b) We do not control these third-party sites and are not responsible for their content, accuracy, availability, or any damages or losses resulting from your use of them. Linking to a third-party site does not constitute an endorsement, approval, or recommendation of the content, products, or services offered on that site.
c) We do not warrant that third-party websites, services, or embedded content (including videos) will be free from viruses, malware, or other harmful elements. You access them at your own risk, and Água Viva Pictures Ltd accepts no responsibility for any damage or loss arising from their use.
d) Linking to or referencing a third-party site does not constitute endorsement, approval, or recommendation by Água Viva Pictures Ltd. Users access all third-party content at their own risk, and Água Viva Pictures Ltd is not responsible for the accuracy or legality of such content.
8. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
a) The Website and all content provided on it are offered “as is” and “as available” without any warranties, express or implied. Água Viva Pictures Ltd does not guarantee that the Website will be error-free, uninterrupted, or fully secure, and we are not responsible for any issues that may arise from your use of the Website.
b) While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content, including text, images, videos, or links to third-party websites.
c) To the fullest extent permitted by law, Água Viva Pictures Ltd’s total liability for any claim arising out of or relating to your use of the Website shall not exceed £100. Any cause of action must be brought within one (1) year after the claim arose, otherwise it is permanently barred.
d) Água Viva Pictures Ltd will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, losses, or expenses arising from:
i) Your use or inability to use the Website;
ii) Reliance on the information provided;
iii) Accessing or interacting with third-party content linked on the Website;
iv) Any errors, omissions, or interruptions in Website content or services.
e) Users access third-party content, including embedded videos, at their own risk. Água Viva Pictures Ltd is not responsible for any damage to devices or data resulting from accessing such content.
9. Indemnification
a) You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Água Viva Pictures Ltd, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
i) Your use of the Website;
ii) Violation of these Terms;
iii) Any infringement of third-party rights or applicable laws.
b) This means that if your actions on the Website cause us to face legal claims or costs, you are responsible for covering them.
10. Termination
a) We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Website, or any part of it, at our sole discretion and without prior notice. This may occur if you violate these Terms or if we need to perform maintenance, implement changes, or address other business or technical reasons.
b) Água Viva Pictures Ltd reserves the right to block or remove access to the Website for users engaging in illegal, harmful, or unauthorized activity, even if no account exists, at its sole discretion.
c) Termination of access does not affect any rights or obligations that have already accrued prior to termination.
11. Rights Reserved
a) Água Viva Pictures Ltd reserves the right to refuse service or block access to the Website or any part of its content or services at its sole discretion. This includes, without limitation, cases where user conduct violates applicable law, infringes intellectual property, or is otherwise harmful to the interests of Água Viva Pictures Ltd or its partners.
12. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
a) These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Accessing the Website from outside England & Wales is at the user’s own risk, and users are responsible for complying with applicable laws in their jurisdiction.
b) You agree that any disputes, claims, or actions arising out of or in connection with these Terms or your use of the Website will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales, sitting in London.
13. Changes to Terms
a) Água Viva Pictures Ltd may update or revise these Terms of Use at any time.
b) Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of updates.
c) These Terms, together with any linked Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between users and Água Viva Pictures Ltd regarding use of the Website and Material. No failure or delay in enforcing any term shall constitute a waiver of that term or any other provision.
d) Sections concerning Intellectual Property, Disclaimers, Indemnification, and Termination survive any expiration, suspension, or termination of these Terms.
14. Accessibility
a) Água Viva Pictures Ltd is committed to making our website accessible and inclusive. We are continually working to improve the user experience for everyone. If you experience any difficulty accessing features or content on this site, please contact us and we will make reasonable efforts to provide the information you need in an alternative format.
15. Complete Agreement
a) Except as expressly provided in a particular “legal notice” on the Website, these Terms of Use and any linked Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and Água Viva Pictures Ltd with respect to your use of the Website and its content.
16. Contact Information
Questions or comments regarding these Terms or the Website should be submitted to
hello@aguavivapictures.com.
Thank you for your cooperation.