FurtherTV

Content Licensing Agreement

Last updated: April 2026

This Content Licensing Agreement (“Agreement”) is a binding contract between you (“You” or “User”) and FurtherTV, LLC. (“FurtherTV,” “we,” or “us”). By licensing content through or uploading content to the FurtherTV platform (“Platform”), you agree to the terms set forth below.

1. Definitions

  • “Content” means motion pictures, episodic series, events, trailers, artwork, metadata, and any related source materials made available on the Platform.
  • “Content Provider” means a User who uploads, delivers, or otherwise makes Content available on the Platform for licensing by others.
  • “Licensee” means a User who acquires rights to Content through the Platform.
  • “AVOD” means advertising-supported video on demand — the delivery of Content to consumers at no charge, funded by advertisements.
  • “FAST Channel” means a Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV channel that delivers Content in a continuous, scheduled linear stream.
  • “Net Receipts” means all gross revenue received from the exploitation of Content, less any Permitted Deductions as described in Section 7.

2. Scope of Agreement

This Agreement governs all transactions on the Platform in which a User licenses Content from a Content Provider, or a Content Provider makes Content available for licensing. By completing a licensing transaction or uploading Content, you accept this Agreement in addition to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

3. License Grant — Content Providers

By uploading Content to the Platform, the Content Provider grants FurtherTV and authorized Licensees the following rights for the duration of the license period selected through the Platform:

  • The right to distribute, transmit, exhibit, and otherwise exploit the Content on an AVOD and/or FAST Channel basis via FurtherTV-approved distribution platforms.
  • The right to copy, encode, compress, cache, store, and transmit the Content as necessary for distribution and exhibition.
  • The right to use the Content Provider’s trademarks, logos, names, and likenesses to promote the Content and its availability on the Platform.

All rights not expressly granted are reserved by the Content Provider. FurtherTV will not edit or modify Content without the Content Provider’s prior approval through the Platform.

4. License Grant — Licensees

By licensing Content through the Platform, the Licensee receives a non-exclusive right to distribute and exhibit the licensed Content via AVOD and/or FAST Channels, subject to:

  • The specific rights, territory restrictions, and license period indicated in the Content metadata and confirmed at the time of the licensing transaction.
  • The requirement that all exhibition supports mid-roll advertising playback during designated ad breaks.
  • The obligation to use commercially reasonable copy-protection and DRM measures to prevent unauthorized access to or copying of the Content.

5. Content Provider Obligations

As a Content Provider, you agree to:

  • Deliver Content meeting the Platform’s technical specifications, including video quality (minimum 720p, preferred 1080p or higher), audio (stereo), and closed caption files (VTT, SRT, or SCC format).
  • Provide required artwork: 16:9 title art (1920×1080) and 3:4 portrait poster art (1536×2048) for each title.
  • Ensure all Content is free of unauthorized third-party intellectual property, bars, slates, overlays, or calls-to-action.
  • Obtain and maintain all necessary rights, including public performance rights for musical compositions embodied in the Content.
  • Use the Platform tools to manage Content availability, including providing a minimum of 60 days’ written notice before requesting removal of Content from distribution.

6. Licensee Obligations

As a Licensee, you agree to:

  • Distribute Content only within the territories and platforms authorized through the Platform.
  • Ensure smooth advertisement playback at appropriate points during Content playback, with ad breaks no less frequent than every 18 minutes unless otherwise agreed.
  • Use commercially reasonable efforts to maximize advertisement fill rates and CPM for the benefit of Content Providers.
  • Not edit, modify, or alter Content without the Content Provider’s express approval.
  • Cooperate with Content Providers in addressing any unauthorized use of Content.

7. Revenue Sharing and Payment

Revenue share terms are set by Content Providers through the Platform and displayed to Licensees at the time of each licensing transaction. Unless otherwise specified:

  • All amounts are in United States Dollars.
  • FurtherTV will provide quarterly reports detailing Gross Receipts, Permitted Deductions, and Net Receipts.
  • Payments are made quarterly, no later than 30 days following the end of each calendar quarter, provided the amount exceeds $100 USD.
  • Permitted Deductions may include caption creation costs (up to $60/hour, capped at 20% of Net Revenue, with Content Provider pre-approval) and platform distribution fees.

Content Providers may appoint an independent accountant to examine books of account pertaining to the licensed Content.

8. License Period and Renewal

The license period for each transaction is as specified at the time of licensing through the Platform. Unless either party provides notice of non-renewal at least 120 days prior to expiration, licenses automatically renew for successive two-year periods.

9. Content Removal

Content Providers may request Content removal through the Platform. Upon receiving a removal request, FurtherTV will issue takedown notices to applicable distribution platforms. Content Providers acknowledge that platforms may require up to 90 days to complete removal.

10. Representations and Warranties

Each User represents and warrants that:

  • You have the authority to enter into this Agreement and perform your obligations.
  • You are not under any obligation that would interfere with your performance under this Agreement.

Content Providers additionally represent and warrant that:

  • You hold all necessary rights to grant the licenses described herein.
  • The Content does not violate, infringe upon, or misappropriate any third-party rights.
  • The Content complies with all applicable laws and regulations in its country of origin.

11. Indemnification

Each User agrees to defend and indemnify the other party and FurtherTV (including directors, officers, employees, and representatives) against any expenses or losses resulting from a third-party claim arising from a breach of any representation, warranty, or obligation under this Agreement, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and litigation expenses.

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, FURTHERTV SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM OR ANY LICENSING TRANSACTION.

13. Confidentiality

Users shall hold in confidence and not disclose the specific terms of any licensing transaction, revenue data, or business information learned through the Platform, except as required by law, disclosed to professional advisors, or necessary in the ordinary course of business. Information that is publicly available, independently developed, or received from a third party without restriction is not considered confidential.

14. Termination

Either party may terminate a license by providing written notice through the Platform in the event the other party materially breaches this Agreement and fails to cure within 30 days of notice. FurtherTV may suspend or terminate access for violations of this Agreement or the Terms of Use. Upon termination, all licensed rights immediately cease, but obligations regarding payment, indemnification, and confidentiality survive.

15. Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by and construed under the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

16. Miscellaneous

  • Assignment: Neither party may assign this Agreement without the other’s written consent, except to an affiliate or in connection with a sale of substantially all assets.
  • Severability: If any provision is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force.
  • Entire Agreement: This Agreement, together with the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding content licensing on the Platform and supersedes all prior agreements on this subject.
  • Modifications: FurtherTV may update this Agreement with 30 days’ notice. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance.

17. Contact

For questions about this Content Licensing Agreement, contact us at [email protected].