• Violate any applicable local, national, or international laws or regulations.
• Infringe upon or violate intellectual property rights or other rights of DFI or any third party.
• Submit any false, inaccurate, or misleading information.
• Introduce viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful.

User Accounts
Certain features of the Site may require you to register for an account. By creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration.
• Maintain and promptly update your information to keep it accurate and complete.
• Keep your password and account information confidential and not share it with others.
• Notify DFI immediately of any unauthorized access to or use of your account.

DFI reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or pose a security risk.

Ticket Purchases and Payment Terms
You may purchase tickets and other products through the Site. All transactions are processed securely via third-party payment processors. By making a purchase, you agree to:

• Pay all charges incurred by you or on your behalf through the Site.
• Comply with posted event-specific terms regarding refunds, cancellations, and exchanges.
• Acknowledge that event schedules, venues, and pricing are subject to change at DFI’s discretion.

All payments must be made using valid and authorized payment methods. DFI is not responsible for any payment processing errors or fees charged by third parties.

Submission Terms
When submitting films, grant applications, or other digital content through the Site, you represent and warrant that:

• You own or control all rights in and to the submitted material.
• Your submission does not infringe upon the rights of any third party.
• You grant DFI a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable license to use, reproduce, display, distribute, and otherwise exploit the material for evaluation, programming, promotional, and archival purposes.

Submitting materials does not guarantee acceptance, funding, or public presentation.

User Conduct and Community Standards
Where commenting or user interaction features are available, you agree to:

• Engage respectfully and courteously with others.
• Avoid submitting any material that is offensive, defamatory, obscene, discriminatory, harassing, or otherwise culturally insensitive.
• Comply with all applicable laws and DFI's community guidelines.

DFI reserves the right to remove any content or suspend accounts that violate these standards at its sole discretion.

Video Content and Streaming
The Site may offer video content, including but not limited to film trailers, interviews, educational materials, and streamed events (“Video Content”). All Video Content is the property of DFI or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You agree to use Video Content solely for personal, non-commercial viewing purposes. You may not:

• Download, reproduce, distribute, broadcast, publicly perform, display, sell, license, or otherwise exploit Video Content without prior written permission from DFI.
• Use any automated means (including bots, crawlers, or scrapers) to access or copy Video Content.
• Circumvent, remove, or alter any security features or digital rights management technologies.

Video streaming quality may vary based on your device, internet connection, and other factors. DFI does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access to Video Content and reserves the right to modify or remove Video Content at any time.

Analytics, Cookies, and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, beacons, tags, scripts, and other tracking technologies to:

• Monitor Site performance and usage statistics.
• Personalize your experience and deliver targeted content.
• Improve the quality and relevance of our services.

You can control cookie settings through your browser or device preferences.

• Your access to or use of the Site.
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Site.
• Any unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.

• Personal Information: Name, email address, telephone number, payment information, date of birth, nationality, and other details you voluntarily provide.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, Site usage data, and video streaming interaction data collected automatically.
• Communications: Correspondence with DFI, including emails and support requests.

• Administer and manage your account.
• Process ticket purchases and event registrations.
• Review and process grant and film submissions.
• Manage your participation in Festival Events, including film submissions, ticketing, accreditation, communications, and awards-related activities.
• Communicate updates, promotions, and event information.
• Analyze Site and video streaming usage to improve our services.
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights.

Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We may disclose your information to:

• Authorized service providers and partners who assist in operating the Site or delivering DFI services.
• Event sponsors or partners when you register for specific programs or initiatives.
• Government authorities or other third parties where required by law or necessary to protect legal rights.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

• Access your personal data.
• Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request the deletion of your data.
• Object to or restrict processing.
• Withdraw your consent at any time.

Requests should be directed to support@dohafilminstitute.com.