Terms of Use

Last Updated: June 05, 2024

Welcome to Kolel, an online ‘Kosher’ video platform where users can upload, view, and share video content exclusively in the category of religious Jewish content. By accessing or using Kolel (referred to as the "Platform"), you agree to be bound by the following Terms of Use. Please read these terms carefully. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Platform.

By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to comply with and be legally bound by these Terms of Use, as well as our Privacy Policy. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Platform.

Account Creation: To access certain features of the Platform, you may be required to create an account. You agree to provide accurate and complete information when creating your account and to keep this information up-to-date.

Account Responsibility: You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and for all activities that occur under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

Age Requirement: You must be at least 13 years old to use the Platform. If you are under 18, you may use the Platform only with the involvement of a parent or legal guardian.

Your Content: You retain ownership of any videos, comments, or other content that you upload to the Platform ("Your Content"). However, by uploading Your Content, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, display, and distribute Your Content on the Platform.

Platform Content: All other content on the Platform, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of Kolel or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Restrictions: You agree not to modify, copy, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Platform Content unless expressly authorized.

Commenting Guidelines: Users may be allowed to post comments under videos or other content. You agree to keep comments respectful, relevant, and free from harassment, spam, hate speech, or personal attacks.

Comment Moderation: Kolel reserves the right to remove, edit, or disable comments that violate our policies, at our sole discretion. Repeated or serious violations may lead to account suspension.

By using the Platform, you agree not to:

• Upload, post, or transmit any content that is unlawful, offensive, threatening, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
• Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.
• Violate any laws or regulations, or infringe upon the rights of others.
• Use the Platform to distribute viruses, malware, or other harmful software.

Platform Rights: Kolel reserves the right to review, modify, or remove any content that violates these Terms, our guidelines, or is otherwise deemed inappropriate, harmful, or objectionable at our sole discretion.

User Responsibility: You are responsible for ensuring that Your Content complies with all applicable laws and does not infringe on the rights of any third parties. Violating content may result in warnings, suspensions, or permanent removal from the Platform.

We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect users of the Platform to do the same. If you believe that any content on the Platform infringes your copyright, please notify us by providing the necessary information required under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

Cookies: The Platform may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to personalize your experience, enhance functionality, and collect analytics data.

User Choices: You may adjust your browser settings to disable cookies; however, doing so may affect the functionality and features of the Platform.

Data Collection: Our servers may automatically collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This data is used to improve the Platform, monitor usage patterns, and maintain server security.

Data Usage: Log information collected is used in accordance with our Privacy Policy and helps ensure a safe and optimized experience for all users.

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account and access to the Platform at any time, with or without cause, and without prior notice.

No Warranty: The Platform is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Platform will be secure, available, or error-free.

Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, Kolel and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Platform, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

We may modify these Terms of Use at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the Platform after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Torah. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the Rabbinical courts (“בתי דין”) located in New York for any disputes arising from or related to your use of the Platform.

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at hello@kolel.org.