SDM FLIX STREAMING PLATFORM TERMS OF SERVICE & PRODUCER CONTENT LICENSING AGREEMENT
Version 1.0
Effective Date: September 19, 2026
Platform: www.sdmflix.com
Operator: SDM FLIX LLC
Contact: contactus@sdmflix.com
This agreement establishes the terms governing access to SDM FLIX, subscription services, digital rentals and purchases, and participation in the SDM FLIX Producer Content Creator Program.
PART I — GENERAL TERMS OF SERVICE
SDM FLIX LLC ("SDM FLIX," "Company," "we," "us," or "our") operates a digital entertainment distribution platform offering movies, television programs, documentaries, live television, and other audiovisual content.
Services may include:
Services may be accessible through SDM FLIX websites, mobile applications, connected television applications, and authorized third-party distribution channels.
By creating an account, subscribing, purchasing content, or participating in the Producer Program, users agree to be bound by these Terms.
Users who do not agree must discontinue use of the applicable Services.
The individual accepting this Agreement on behalf of a company represents that they possess the legal authority to bind that company.
SDM FLIX may modify these Terms periodically. Material changes will be communicated through reasonable notice, and any changes requiring affirmative consent under applicable law will not become binding without that consent.
Users must provide accurate registration information and maintain the confidentiality of their account credentials.
Users are responsible for activity conducted through their accounts except to the extent caused by SDM FLIX's own acts, omissions, or security failures.
Users must promptly report suspected unauthorized access.
SDM FLIX may require additional verification for Producer accounts, including identity verification, business information, tax documentation, and payment verification.
SDM FLIX may suspend accounts when reasonably necessary to investigate fraud, security threats, or violations of these Terms.
SDM FLIX offers free and paid subscription plans.
Paid subscriptions automatically renew at the disclosed billing interval unless canceled.
Before enrollment, SDM FLIX will disclose the subscription price, billing frequency, material restrictions, renewal terms, and cancellation procedures and obtain any consent required by applicable law.
Subscribers may cancel through their account dashboard or another legally required cancellation method.
Cancellation stops future recurring charges and generally takes effect at the end of the current paid billing period.
Subscription fees are nonrefundable except where required by law, expressly promised by SDM FLIX, or otherwise stated in the applicable purchase terms.
SDM FLIX will provide required renewal notices and obtain additional consent when required.
Digital rentals grant limited viewing access for the period disclosed at checkout.
Digital purchases grant a personal, noncommercial license to access the purchased content through the supported SDM FLIX service.
A digital purchase does not transfer copyright ownership.
Availability may be affected by licensing restrictions, legal requirements, or service discontinuation.
Any material limitations on access, including whether purchased content can become unavailable, must be disclosed before purchase.
Refunds will be provided where required by applicable law or SDM FLIX's disclosed refund policy.
Any transaction processing fee must be clearly disclosed before checkout.
Payments may be processed through authorized third-party payment processors.
SDM FLIX will use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect payment information within its control.
Payment processors maintain their own security practices and contractual obligations.
SDM FLIX does not guarantee that any payment system is completely immune from security incidents.
Users authorize the applicable charges disclosed at checkout.
Users may not:
SDM FLIX may restrict access for material violations, subject to applicable law.
SDM FLIX retains ownership of its trademarks, software, website design, proprietary technology, and original platform materials.
Content owners retain their respective intellectual property rights unless a separate written agreement provides otherwise.
Users receive only the limited rights expressly granted through their subscription or purchase.
PART II — PRODUCER CONTENT CREATOR AGREEMENT
The Producer Content Creator Program allows eligible filmmakers, production companies, distributors, and authorized rights holders to submit content for potential distribution.
A Producer must be at least 18 years old and legally capable of entering into a binding contract.
An entity enrolling as a Producer must designate an authorized representative.
A Producer account may be free or paid according to the plan disclosed at registration.
Payment for a Producer subscription does not guarantee content acceptance, distribution, promotion, or revenue.
SDM FLIX reserves the right to review and approve content before publication.
The Producer represents and warrants that the Producer either:
(a) owns all rights necessary to distribute the submitted content; or
(b) possesses valid licenses, permissions, and authorizations sufficient to grant SDM FLIX the rights described in this Agreement.
The Producer must possess all necessary rights relating to:
The Producer represents that distribution through SDM FLIX will not violate any applicable third-party agreement.
The Producer must disclose existing exclusivity restrictions and territorial limitations before submission.
SDM FLIX does not acquire ownership of the Producer's copyright merely because content is uploaded.
Upon approval of a submitted title, the Producer grants SDM FLIX a non-exclusive, worldwide license, subject to any approved territorial or contractual restrictions, to:
The license applies only to approved titles and authorized distribution methods.
SDM FLIX may not sell ownership of the Producer's copyright or grant an exclusive license without a separate written agreement.
The Producer retains the right to distribute the content elsewhere, subject to any separately agreed exclusivity restrictions.
Unless a separate title-specific agreement provides otherwise, the distribution license begins when SDM FLIX accepts and publishes the content.
The license continues until terminated in accordance with this Agreement.
The Producer may request removal through the Producer Dashboard or by emailing SDM FLIX.
SDM FLIX will use commercially reasonable efforts to remove content from platforms under its direct control within 30 days after receiving a valid removal request.
Third-party distribution platforms may require additional processing time.
Removal does not automatically terminate previously completed consumer transactions or lawful obligations arising before removal.
SDM FLIX may retain limited copies for accounting, legal compliance, dispute resolution, and recordkeeping, subject to applicable law and the Privacy Policy.
SDM FLIX may immediately suspend content where reasonably necessary because of infringement allegations, legal violations, security threats, or material contractual breaches.
The Producer must provide accurate title information, including applicable:
SDM FLIX may reject content that does not satisfy technical, legal, contractual, or editorial submission requirements.
Acceptance of content does not constitute a legal determination that the Producer owns the required rights.
The Producer remains responsible for the accuracy of submitted information and representations.
Producers may not submit content that:
SDM FLIX may establish additional content standards, provided they are communicated to Producers.
Content ratings must accurately reflect the applicable rating or classification.
PART III — PRODUCER REVENUE AND ROYALTIES
Producer compensation depends on the monetization method authorized for each title.
Revenue categories include:
Each revenue category is calculated separately unless a written agreement expressly provides otherwise.
No revenue is guaranteed.
SDM FLIX will not retroactively reduce royalties already earned under an applicable agreed rate, except for legitimate corrections, refunds, chargebacks, fraud, or other expressly permitted adjustments.
For digital rentals and purchases made through SDM FLIX, the Producer will receive:
Producer royalty
Up to 90%
Of Net Transaction Revenue
Net Transaction Revenue means the amount actually received from the transaction, excluding applicable sales taxes, refunds, chargebacks, disclosed third-party platform commissions, and actual payment-processing fees.
SDM FLIX retains the remaining up to 20% of Net Transaction Revenue.
Any additional deduction must be expressly disclosed and authorized under the applicable agreement.
SDM FLIX may not deduct its general overhead, unrelated operating expenses, or marketing expenses from Producer revenue unless the Producer has separately agreed in writing.
Example calculation
For illustration only, assume a $10 digital purchase at Producer 80% share, no tax, and a processing fee of 2.9% plus $0.30.
|
Item |
Amount |
|
Customer purchase |
$10.00 |
|
Processing fee |
-$0.59 |
|
Net transaction revenue |
$9.41 |
|
Producer 80% share |
$7.53 |
|
SDM FLIX 20% share |
$1.88 |
Actual payments depend on the applicable processor, distribution channel, and transaction.
15.1 Producer Royalty Incentive Program
SDM FLIX offers a tiered royalty incentive program designed to reward Producers who submit multiple qualifying films or television series to the SDM FLIX streaming platform.
Producers shall earn the following royalty percentages based on the total number of approved and published qualifying titles associated with their Producer account:
|
Qualifying Titles |
Producer Royalty Rate |
|
1 film or television series |
80% |
|
3 films or television series |
85% |
|
5 or more films or television series |
90% |
To qualify for an increased royalty rate, each submitted film or television series must:
Each feature film or television series shall count as one qualifying title. Individual episodes of the same television series shall not count as separate titles.
Once a Producer reaches four qualifying titles, their royalty rate shall automatically increase to 85%.
Once a Producer reaches six qualifying titles, their royalty rate shall automatically increase to 90%.
The upgraded royalty rate shall apply to all qualifying titles associated with the Producer's account, including previously published titles, beginning on the effective date of the upgrade.
Increased royalty rates shall apply prospectively and shall not result in retroactive adjustments to revenue earned before the Producer qualified.
The applicable royalty percentage shall be calculated using Net Transaction Revenue from digital rentals and purchases, as defined in Section 15 of this Agreement.
The royalty percentages established in this section apply to TVOD transactions. SVOD, AVOD, and third-party distribution revenue shall remain subject to their respective royalty schedules unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Producers must maintain the required number of qualifying titles to retain their applicable royalty tier.
If a Producer removes content or loses the legal rights to distribute a title, resulting in fewer qualifying titles, SDM FLIX may adjust the Producer's royalty rate prospectively after providing written notice.
Previously earned royalties shall not be reduced solely because the Producer's eligibility changes.
The maximum Producer royalty rate under this incentive program shall be ninety percent (90%) of Net Transaction Revenue unless a separate written agreement provides otherwise.
Producers who authorize their content for the VIP ACCESS PLAN agree that eligible subscribers may view the approved content without an additional rental or purchase charge.
SVOD royalties will be calculated according to the rate schedule accepted by the Producer for the applicable title.
The historical rate range of $4.00–$10.00 per 1,000 views is not a guaranteed current rate unless confirmed in an applicable rate schedule.
A binding rate schedule must specify:
SDM FLIX will provide notice of proposed rate changes. Material reductions will apply prospectively and require any consent specified in the Producer's agreement or applicable law.
Important: The previous agreement used both viewing hours and CPM impressions without consistently defining them. SDM FLIX must select a calculation method before publishing a binding SVOD rate schedule.
Where a Producer authorizes advertising-supported distribution, the Producer will receive the revenue percentage specified in the applicable AVOD rate schedule.
For a 50% advertising revenue share, the calculation will be based on Net Advertising Revenue attributable to the Producer's content.
Net Advertising Revenue means advertising payments actually received by SDM FLIX after disclosed advertising network commissions, refunds, invalid-traffic adjustments, and applicable transaction fees.
SDM FLIX will not guarantee a specific CPM unless expressly stated in writing.
The Producer Dashboard will distinguish advertising impressions from actual revenue received.
Revenue generated through Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV, YouTube, or other authorized distribution channels may be subject to third-party fees.
SDM FLIX will disclose applicable channel-specific revenue terms before the Producer authorizes that distribution method.
The Producer's compensation will be calculated according to the accepted channel-specific rate schedule.
Third-party fees will reflect actual applicable charges rather than an assumed universal percentage.
A separate written authorization is required before distributing a title to a third-party service that is not already included in the Producer's approved distribution settings.
YouTube distribution is optional and requires Producer authorization.
Revenue participation, membership attribution, advertising compensation, and payment calculations must be specified in a separate YouTube distribution schedule.
Historical references to $5.99 per member or $0.0009 per view do not create a new payment obligation unless those terms are expressly adopted in the current schedule.
SDM FLIX may not represent third-party membership or advertising revenue as guaranteed.
PART IV — PRODUCER DASHBOARD AND PAYMENTS
SDM FLIX will provide Producers with available reporting tools that may include:
Dashboard figures may be preliminary until transactions are reconciled.
SDM FLIX will correct identified accounting errors within a commercially reasonable period.
SDM FLIX will provide monthly revenue statements for titles generating reportable revenue.
Statements will identify applicable revenue categories, material deductions, adjustments, and amounts payable.
Producers may submit written inquiries regarding suspected reporting errors.
SDM FLIX will investigate reasonable disputes and provide a response within 30 days, or explain why additional investigation is required.
Records necessary to substantiate Producer payments will be maintained for at least three years, subject to longer legal retention requirements.
Producers may request payment of available earnings through the Producer Dashboard.
Payment is subject to:
SDM FLIX will process valid payment requests according to the payout schedule disclosed in the Dashboard.
Any advertised expedited payout option, including a 24-hour payout option, is subject to its separately disclosed eligibility requirements, fees, and processing conditions.
SDM FLIX may withhold only amounts reasonably connected to a documented dispute, suspected fraud, legal requirement, or potential refund liability.
Undisputed earnings must not be withheld solely because another title is under investigation.
Producers may not artificially increase revenue through bots, automated playback, paid view farms, fabricated accounts, or other deceptive activity.
SDM FLIX may investigate suspicious activity and exclude invalid views from royalty calculations.
Where reasonably appropriate, the Producer will receive notice of the suspected violation and an opportunity to respond.
Confirmed material or repeated fraud may result in:
SDM FLIX will not permanently confiscate legitimate, undisputed earnings merely because an account has been terminated.
PART V — LEGAL PROTECTIONS
SDM FLIX respects intellectual property rights and maintains procedures for responding to copyright infringement complaints.
Copyright owners may submit complaints to the Company's designated copyright agent.
A notice should identify the copyrighted work, allegedly infringing material, contact information, a good-faith statement, an accuracy statement under penalty of perjury, and an appropriate signature.
SDM FLIX will process legally sufficient notices and counter-notifications in accordance with applicable law.
SDM FLIX may terminate repeat infringers under an adopted and reasonably implemented repeat-infringer policy.
Implementation requirement: SDM FLIX must designate and maintain an appropriate DMCA agent, publish the agent's contact information, and register the designation with the U.S. Copyright Office if seeking the applicable statutory safe-harbor protections.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Producer agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless SDM FLIX, its officers, employees, and authorized distribution partners against third-party claims arising from:
(a) the Producer's breach of ownership or licensing warranties;
(b) infringement by submitted content;
(c) the Producer's violation of applicable law;
(d) the Producer's material breach of this Agreement; or
(e) the Producer's negligence or willful misconduct.
Indemnification includes reasonable legal fees and damages finally awarded or agreed in an authorized settlement.
SDM FLIX must promptly notify the Producer of a covered claim and reasonably cooperate in the defense.
The Producer may not agree to a settlement imposing obligations on SDM FLIX without its written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.
The Producer is not required to indemnify SDM FLIX for claims caused by SDM FLIX's unauthorized modification or use of content outside the granted license.
SDM FLIX may require appropriate insurance for live broadcasts, physical productions, or other activities presenting material operational risks.
Any insurance requirement must be communicated before the applicable activity.
Producers are not automatically required to insure SDM FLIX-owned equipment or facilities against risks outside the Producer's control.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, neither party shall be liable to the other for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from this Agreement, except where such exclusions are prohibited by law.
Any negotiated monetary liability cap must be expressly stated in a separate written provision.
Nothing in this Agreement excludes liability that cannot lawfully be excluded, including liability for fraud or other non-excludable misconduct.
SDM FLIX will use reasonable safeguards to protect nonpublic Producer business information, payment records, and confidential contractual information.
Confidential information may be disclosed where required by law, necessary to provide the Services, or authorized by the Producer.
The Producer must protect nonpublic platform information received under an obligation of confidentiality.
SDM FLIX may collect account information, device identifiers, viewing activity, transaction records, and Producer verification information.
Personal information will be handled according to the Company's separately published Privacy Policy and applicable privacy laws.
SDM FLIX will implement reasonable security safeguards and comply with applicable breach-notification requirements.
The Company may use service providers to process information where reasonably necessary to operate the platform.
Cross-border data processing will be conducted subject to applicable legal requirements.
SDM FLIX may offer family-oriented programming.
Children under 13 may not independently register for a Producer account.
Where SDM FLIX knowingly collects personal information from children under 13, it will comply with applicable children's privacy requirements, including verifiable parental consent where required.
The Company will provide appropriate parental notices, data-access procedures, deletion rights, and retention controls.
The amended COPPA Rule includes requirements addressing children's data retention, security, and certain third-party disclosures. SDM FLIX must implement these requirements operationally rather than relying solely on this contractual statement.
Account holders may separately consent to receive promotional SMS communications from SDM Network LLC or the specifically identified messaging sender.
Marketing consent is optional and is not a condition of purchasing services or participating in the Producer Program.
Where consent is provided, message frequency may vary and message and data rates may apply.
Users may reply STOP to unsubscribe or HELP for assistance.
Transactional notifications, including account security and payout notifications, will be handled according to applicable consent requirements.
Marketing consent must be collected through a separate, appropriately documented opt-in process.
SDM FLIX may suspend or terminate accounts for material contractual violations, fraud, unlawful activity, or significant security threats.
Where practicable, SDM FLIX will provide notice and an opportunity to correct remediable violations.
Termination does not eliminate accrued payment obligations, existing consumer rights, or obligations intended to survive termination.
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where mandatory consumer protection laws require otherwise.
The parties agree to attempt good-faith resolution of contractual disputes before commencing litigation, unless immediate relief is necessary.
Subject to applicable law and any separately agreed dispute-resolution provision, disputes may be brought before courts of competent jurisdiction in Michigan.
Nothing in this section limits rights that cannot lawfully be waived.
This Agreement, together with any incorporated policies, accepted title-specific schedules, and separately executed distribution agreements, constitutes the agreement between the parties concerning its subject matter.
A specifically negotiated and executed agreement controls over conflicting general terms to the extent of the conflict.
If any provision is unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain effective to the extent permitted by law.
Failure to enforce a provision does not automatically waive future enforcement.
Neither party may assign this Agreement in a manner that materially diminishes the other party's rights without any consent required by the Agreement or applicable law.
Electronic acceptance and electronic signatures may be used where legally permitted.
PART VI — PRODUCER ELECTRONIC ACCEPTANCE
By selecting the acceptance checkbox and clicking the registration or submission button, the Producer confirms that:
