Terms of Service
Last Updated: May 6, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to HatchShorts TV (“the App,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the App, including all content, features, and services offered through our mobile application and related websites.
By downloading, installing, accessing, or using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the App. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use the App. If you are under 18, you represent that you have parental or guardian consent. By using the App, you represent and warrant that you have the right, authority, and capacity to enter into these Terms. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly.
3. Account Registration
Certain features may require account registration. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts for inaccurate information or violation of these Terms.
4. Content and Intellectual Property
The App provides access to short-form dramas, videos, and related content (“Content”). All Content is licensed to us by third-party studios, creators, and rights holders (“Content Providers”).
All intellectual property rights in the App and Content—including copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets—remain the property of us or our licensors. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and view Content for personal, non-commercial use only.
You may not: copy, modify, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any Content; circumvent any content protection mechanisms; or use the App for any commercial purpose without our prior written consent.
5. User Conduct
You agree not to use the App to:
—Use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access the App for any purpose without our express written permission.
—Violate any applicable law, regulation, or third-party rights.
—Upload, post, or transmit any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
—Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state your affiliation with any person or entity.
—Interfere with or disrupt the App, servers, or networks connected to the App.
—Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the App or any other systems or networks.
6. Advertising and Monetization
The App is supported by advertising. You acknowledge and agree that we may display advertisements within the App, including but not limited to pre-roll, mid-roll, post-roll, and interstitial ads.
We may use third-party advertising partners to serve ads. These partners may use cookies, device identifiers, and similar technologies to collect information about your use of the App and other websites and applications to deliver targeted advertisements. For more information, please review our Privacy Policy.
We also offer optional in-app purchases or virtual currency for premium features or ad-free experiences where applicable. All purchases are final and non-refundable except as required by law or as expressly stated otherwise.
7. Content Updates and Availability
We strive to update our Content library regularly, with new episodes and titles added weekly. However, we do not guarantee that any specific Content will be available at all times. Content may be removed, modified, or rotated based on licensing agreements, platform policies, or operational needs. We reserve the right to limit access to certain Content based on geographic region, device type, or other criteria.
8. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the App at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms or suspected fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity. Upon termination, all licenses granted to you will immediately cease. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE APP AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND TITLE.
We do not warrant that the App will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free, or that any defects will be corrected. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any Content. Your use of the App is at your sole risk.
10. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL WE, OUR AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, OR SERVICE PROVIDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE, THE APP OR ANY CONTENT THEREIN.
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE APP SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO US IN THE PAST TWELVE (12) MONTHS, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS (US$100.00).
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless us and our affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and service providers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the App.
12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms and any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any dispute, controversy, difference, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms, including the existence, validity, interpretation, performance, breach, or termination thereof, shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration administered by the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (“HKIAC”) under the HKIAC Administered Arbitration Rules in force when the Notice of Arbitration is submitted.
The law of this arbitration clause shall be Hong Kong law.
The seat of arbitration shall be Hong Kong.
The number of arbitrators shall be one (1).
The arbitration proceedings shall be conducted in English.The arbitral award shall be final and binding on both parties.
You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings shall be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect its intellectual property rights or confidential information pending the appointment of the arbitral tribunal.
13. Copyright Policy (DMCA)
We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any Content infringes your copyright, please provide our designated Copyright Agent with the following information:
(a) A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf;
(b) Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed;
(c) Identification of the infringing material and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate it;
(d) Your contact information, including address, telephone number, and email;
(e) A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner; and
(f) A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner.
Our designated Copyright Agent can be reached at: support@bluesharpglobal.com
14. Third-Party Links and Services
The App may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content that are not owned or controlled by us. We do not endorse, assume responsibility for, or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or quality of any third-party content. Your interactions with third-party services are governed by their respective terms and privacy policies.
15. Changes to Terms
We may revise these Terms from time to time at our sole discretion. The most current version will always be posted within the App and/or on our website. Material changes will be notified via in-app notice or email at least 30 days before taking effect. Your continued use of the App after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
16. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, or if not possible, severed from these Terms. The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
17. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by us within the App, constitute the entire agreement between you and us concerning the App and supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, negotiations, and discussions, whether oral or written.
18. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms or the App, please contact us at:
Email:Support@bluesharpglobal.com