Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: 1 Jan 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this video platform (“Platform”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not access or use the Platform.

2. Platform Purpose and Scope

This Platform is a HIPAA-compliant video hosting and embedding service provided exclusively for authorized healthcare organization personnel. The Platform’s sole purpose is to enable the secure embedding of video content on the healthcare organization’s public-facing website while maintaining compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and related privacy regulations.

This Platform is not intended for public access. It serves as the backend infrastructure for video delivery to website visitors.

3. Authorized Users

Access to this Platform is restricted to:

  • Authorized employees and contractors of the healthcare organization
  • Personnel with legitimate business needs to upload, manage, or configure video content
  • Individuals who have been granted login credentials by the healthcare organization

Unauthorized access is strictly prohibited and may be subject to legal action.

4. Permitted Use

Authorized users may use this Platform to:

  • Upload video content for embedding on the organization’s website
  • Manage, organize, and configure video files and settings
  • Generate embed codes for use on HIPAA-compliant web properties
  • Monitor video performance and troubleshoot technical issues

5. Prohibited Use

You may not:

  • Share your login credentials with unauthorized individuals
  • Upload content unrelated to the healthcare organization’s legitimate business purposes
  • Upload content containing identifiable patient information (PHI) without proper authorization and safeguards
  • Use the Platform to transmit malicious code, viruses, or harmful software
  • Attempt to access restricted areas beyond your authorization level
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Platform except as necessary for legitimate integration purposes
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Platform’s operation or security
  • Use the Platform for any unlawful purpose
  • Distribute or publicly share Platform access credentials
  • Bypass or attempt to circumvent security measures

6. Account Security and Responsibilities

Credential Management: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

Unauthorized Access: You must immediately notify the Platform administrator of any unauthorized use of your account or other security breach.

Account Termination: Your access may be terminated immediately without notice if you violate these Terms or if your employment or contractor relationship with the healthcare organization ends.

7. Privacy and Data Collection

Minimal Data Collection: This Platform is designed to minimize data collection in compliance with HIPAA requirements.

Data We Collect:

  • User authentication information (username, password, email)
  • Video files and associated metadata uploaded by authorized users
  • Usage data necessary for system operation and security monitoring

End-User Viewer Data: When videos are embedded on the healthcare organization’s website:

  • The Platform does not use tracking cookies, third-party analytics, or behavioral profiling tools
  • Viewer IP addresses, browser information, and viewing activity may be logged for security purposes only
  • No viewer data is shared with third parties for marketing, advertising, or analytics purposes

HIPAA Compliance: This Platform operates under a Business Associate Agreement with the healthcare organization. All data handling, storage, and transmission comply with HIPAA Security Rule and Privacy Rule requirements.

PHI Handling: Users must not upload video content containing identifiable patient information unless:

  • Proper patient authorization has been obtained
  • The content complies with all applicable HIPAA regulations
  • The healthcare organization’s privacy officer has approved the content

8. Intellectual Property

Ownership: The healthcare organization retains all rights to video content uploaded to the Platform. The Platform operator claims no ownership of user-uploaded content.

Platform Technology: The Platform software, infrastructure, and interface are the property of the Platform operator or its licensors and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

License Grant: By uploading content, you grant the Platform operator a limited, non-exclusive license to host, store, transmit, and display the content solely for the purpose of providing the Platform services.

9. Content Standards and Compliance

Appropriate Content: All uploaded video content must:

  • Relate to legitimate healthcare organization business purposes
  • Comply with all applicable healthcare regulations and professional standards
  • Not contain prohibited content (harassment, discrimination, explicit material unrelated to a healthcare institution.)
  • Meet the organization’s content approval policies

HIPAA Compliance Responsibility: Users are responsible for ensuring that uploaded content complies with HIPAA and other applicable privacy laws.

Content Removal: The Platform operator reserves the right to remove content that violates these Terms, applicable laws, or poses security risks.

10. Data Retention and Deletion

Retention Period: Video content and associated data will be retained according to the healthcare organization’s record retention policies and applicable legal requirements.

Deletion Requests: Upon termination of service or at the healthcare organization’s request, content will be securely deleted according to HIPAA-compliant data destruction procedures.

Backup Retention: Deleted content may persist in encrypted backups for up to [Insert Period] before permanent destruction.

11. Platform Availability and Modifications

We reserve the right to:

  • Perform scheduled and emergency maintenance that may temporarily interrupt service
  • Modify Platform features and functionality with reasonable notice to authorized administrators
  • Update these Terms and Conditions with notice provided via email or Platform notification
  • Upgrade security measures and technical infrastructure as needed

Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of modified terms.

12. Security and Incident Response

Security Measures: The Platform implements administrative, physical, and technical safeguards required by the HIPAA Security Rule, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Multi-factor authentication options
  • Regular security monitoring and auditing
  • Access controls and user authentication

Incident Reporting: Users must immediately report any suspected security incidents, data breaches, or unauthorized access to [Insert Contact Information].

Breach Notification: In the event of a breach of unsecured protected health information, notification will be provided in accordance with HIPAA Breach Notification Rule requirements.

13. Service Level and Support

Availability Target: While we strive for maximum uptime, the Platform is provided without guaranteed availability percentages unless specified in a separate Service Level Agreement.

Support: Technical support is available to authorized administrators at [Insert Support Contact Information].

Maintenance Windows: Scheduled maintenance will be communicated in advance when possible.

14. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

  • The Platform will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free at all times
  • Video encoding and streaming will meet all quality expectations
  • All defects will be immediately corrected
  • The Platform will meet all specific organizational requirements

15. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE PLATFORM OPERATOR 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 access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the Platform
  • Any unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your content
  • Service interruptions or technical failures
  • Any user errors or misuse of the Platform

NOTWITHSTANDING THE ABOVE, NOTHING IN THESE TERMS SHALL LIMIT LIABILITY FOR GROSS NEGLIGENCE, WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, OR VIOLATIONS OF APPLICABLE DATA PROTECTION LAWS INCLUDING HIPAA.

16. Indemnification

The healthcare organization agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Platform operator, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising from:

  • Content uploaded to the Platform
  • Violations of these Terms by authorized users
  • Unauthorized disclosure of PHI through user actions
  • Misuse of the Platform by authorized users

17. Business Associate Agreement

The Platform operator’s obligations as a Business Associate under HIPAA are governed by a separate Business Associate Agreement executed with the healthcare organization. In the event of any conflict between these Terms and the Business Associate Agreement, the Business Associate Agreement shall control.

18. Audit Rights

The healthcare organization and its authorized representatives reserve the right to audit the Platform operator’s compliance with HIPAA requirements and these Terms, subject to the provisions of the Business Associate Agreement.

19. Termination

By Healthcare Organization: The healthcare organization may terminate access at any time with or without cause.

By Platform Operator: We may terminate service for:

  • Material breach of these Terms
  • Non-payment (if applicable)
  • Cessation of business operations with reasonable notice

Effect of Termination: Upon termination:

  • All user access will be revoked
  • Content will be returned or destroyed according to the Business Associate Agreement
  • Embedded videos on the website will cease functioning

20. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Insert Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or use of the Platform shall be resolved in the courts of [Insert Jurisdiction].

21. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

22. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Business Associate Agreement and any executed Service Level Agreement, constitute the entire agreement between the parties regarding use of the Platform and supersede any prior agreements.

23. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms and Conditions or to report security incidents:

Platform Administrator: [client name] [client email] [client phone]

Platform Operator: Pilot Digital Marketing info@pilotdigital.com 773.809.5002

24. Acknowledgment

By using this Platform, you acknowledge that you:

  • Are an authorized user of the healthcare organization
  • Have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions
  • Understand your responsibilities regarding HIPAA compliance
  • Will immediately report any security concerns or unauthorized access

25. Open Source License and Source Code Availability

Underlying Software License: This Platform is built on MediaCMS, which is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License version 3.0 (AGPL-3.0). The AGPL-3.0 is a free, copyleft license that ensures the software remains open source.

Source Code Availability: In accordance with the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0, the complete source code for the MediaCMS software used in this Platform is available at:

If this Platform instance includes any modifications to the original MediaCMS source code, the modified source code is available upon request by contacting [Insert Contact Information].

Network Use Provision: Under the AGPL-3.0, when you interact with this Platform over a network, you are entitled to receive the source code of the software running on the server. This includes any modifications made to the original MediaCMS codebase.

No Additional Restrictions: These Terms and Conditions do not impose any additional restrictions on the rights granted by the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 for the underlying MediaCMS software. The AGPL-3.0 license terms apply to the MediaCMS software components.

Separation of Terms: To clarify:

  • The MediaCMS software is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and governed by that license
  • The Platform service (hosting, configuration, HIPAA compliance measures, and support) is governed by these Terms and Conditions
  • User-uploaded content remains the property of the healthcare organization as specified in Section 8

Requesting Source Code: To request the complete corresponding source code for the version of MediaCMS running on this Platform, including any modifications, please contact:

Sounder, Inc.
Email: info@sounderdata.com

Source code will be provided in accordance with AGPL-3.0 requirements at no charge beyond the reasonable cost of distribution.

No Warranty from License: The MediaCMS software is provided under AGPL-3.0 WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, as specified in sections 15 and 16 of the AGPL-3.0 license. This aligns with Section 14 (Disclaimer of Warranties) of these Terms and Conditions.

License Compatibility: Users acknowledge that the AGPL-3.0 license of the underlying MediaCMS software requires that any modified versions of the software distributed or made available over a network must also be licensed under AGPL-3.0.

Third-Party Components: MediaCMS may include additional open source components licensed under compatible licenses. A complete list of third-party components and their respective licenses can be found in the MediaCMS source code repository.


This section is provided to comply with the requirements of the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0. For the complete license text and your rights under AGPL-3.0, please visit https://www.gnu.org/licenses/agpl-3.0.html