Vidara

Terms of Service

Last Updated: 2026-09-06

Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you") and Vidara ("we," "us," "our"), a privacy-focused video hosting service operated by an individual.

By accessing or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately cease using the Service.

1. Service Description

Vidara is a privacy-focused video hosting platform that allows users to upload, store, and share video content. We operate as a neutral technical hosting provider.

Access Model:

  • Viewing videos: No registration required
  • Uploading videos: User account registration required

The Service is provided on an "as available" basis. We do not guarantee continuous availability, uptime, error-free operation, or any specific level of service performance.

2. Privacy-Focused Approach

Vidara is designed with user privacy as a core principle. In furtherance of this commitment:

  • We do not scan, review, verify, or pre-moderate user-uploaded content
  • We do not proactively monitor content before or after publication
  • We operate as a neutral hosting platform and do not exercise editorial control over content
  • We do not make representations or guarantees regarding the nature, legality, accuracy, or copyright status of user-uploaded material

This privacy-focused approach means that a wide variety of user-generated content exists on the platform, ranging from general-audience material suitable for viewers aged 13 and over to content intended for mature audiences (18+). Publisher accounts are classified as Mainstream or Adult as described in Section 4.3, and that classification — not a review of individual videos — is how we distinguish the two.

Because we do not pre-moderate, we cannot and do not guarantee that any particular video matches the classification of the account that published it. If you encounter content that appears to be misclassified, please report it to [email protected].

Any actions taken under these Terms are based on technical indicators, user reports, legal notices, or information otherwise lawfully available to us.

3. User Responsibility and Content Liability

Users are solely and exclusively responsible for all content they upload to the Service.

By uploading content, you represent, warrant, and covenant that:

  • You own all rights to the content or have obtained all necessary permissions, licenses, and authorizations
  • Your content complies with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations
  • Your content does not infringe any third-party intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or other legal rights
  • You have obtained all necessary consents from individuals appearing in your content
  • You accept full legal responsibility for the content you upload

Vidara acts solely as a video hosting provider and is not responsible for user-uploaded content. We do not verify, endorse, or guarantee the legality or appropriateness of any user content.

4. Eligibility and Age Requirements

4.1 Account Holders (Uploaders)

You must be at least 18 years of age to create an account, upload content, or participate in the publisher earnings programme. Accounts involve binding contractual obligations, legal responsibility for uploaded content, and in some cases payment of money, none of which a minor can validly undertake. By creating an account, you represent and warrant that you are 18 or older.

4.2 Viewers

You must be at least 13 years of age to view content on the Service. If you are between 13 and 17, you may use the Service only with the knowledge and involvement of a parent or legal guardian.

The Service is a general-audience platform. Much of the content hosted here is suitable for viewers aged 13 and over. Some content is not.

4.3 Content Classification and Adult Material

Every publisher account carries a content classification, selected by the account holder, of either Mainstream or Adult. Account holders are required to classify their account accurately and to keep that classification correct as the content they upload changes. Misclassifying an Adult account as Mainstream is a violation of these Terms and may result in immediate suspension and forfeiture of accrued earnings.

Content published from Adult-classified accounts is intended for viewers aged 18 and over only. If you are under 18, you must not seek out, access, or view content from Adult-classified accounts, and you must leave any such page immediately.

We do not currently operate age verification on viewing. Access to Adult-classified content relies on viewers observing the age requirement above, and on parents and guardians supervising the minors in their care. Availability of individual content may be restricted or withdrawn in a given territory in order to comply with local law.

4.4 Parental Responsibility

Parents and legal guardians are responsible for supervising the use of the Service by minors in their care and for determining what content is appropriate for them. We provide the classification described above to assist that judgement; it is not a substitute for supervision.

5. User Accounts

5.1 Account Registration

To upload videos, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate and current registration information
  • Maintain the security and confidentiality of your account credentials
  • Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized account access

5.2 Account Deletion

Users cannot delete their accounts directly through the platform interface. However, you may request account deletion by contacting us at [email protected]. We will process legitimate deletion requests within a reasonable timeframe, subject to:

  • Technical limitations and backup retention periods
  • Legal obligations requiring data preservation
  • Ongoing investigations or legal proceedings

6. Content Ownership and License

6.1 Ownership

You retain all ownership rights to videos and content you upload to the Service.

6.2 License to Us

By uploading content, you grant Vidara a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable license to store, reproduce, transmit, display, and distribute your content solely for the purpose of operating and providing the Service. This includes the right to:

  • Store content on our servers and infrastructure
  • Deliver and stream content to viewers
  • Transcode and optimize content for different devices and bandwidth conditions
  • Create backup copies for operational purposes
  • Generate thumbnails and preview images

This license terminates when you delete your content, subject to reasonable technical delays for caching and backup systems.

7. Prohibited Content and Conduct

Any type of video content is allowed provided it is legal under applicable law.

The following content is strictly prohibited:

7.1 Illegal Content

  • Content that violates applicable laws in Ukraine or the user's jurisdiction
  • Child sexual abuse material (CSAM) or any content depicting child exploitation
  • Content promoting terrorism or violent extremism
  • Content facilitating illegal activities (drug trafficking, human trafficking, weapons sales, fraud, etc.)

7.2 Intellectual Property Violations

  • Copyrighted material uploaded without proper authorization, permission, or license from the copyright holder
  • Content that infringes trademarks, patents, or other intellectual property rights

7.3 Harmful Content

  • Hate speech promoting violence or discrimination
  • Credible threats of violence against individuals or groups
  • Malware, viruses, or malicious code
  • Phishing attempts or fraudulent schemes

7.4 Service Abuse

The following activities are prohibited:

  • Excessive or abnormal consumption of server resources, bandwidth, or storage that materially degrades Service performance or availability for other users
  • Automated or scripted uploading, downloading, or access patterns that place undue load on the Service infrastructure
  • Attempts to bypass, disable, or interfere with technical limitations, security mechanisms, or access controls
  • Any activity that disrupts or interferes with the normal operation of the Service or the experience of other users

7.5 Misclassified Content

Publishing adult or otherwise age-restricted material from a Mainstream-classified account is prohibited. Because we do not pre-moderate, the classification you select is what determines whether your content is treated as suitable for viewers aged 13 and over, and misclassification exposes minors to material intended for adults. This is treated as a severe violation under Section 8.4.

7.6 Enforcement

We reserve the right to determine whether content or conduct violates these Terms, acting reasonably and on the information available to us. The above examples are illustrative and non-exhaustive. Where we act, we will explain why under Section 8.3.1, and you may appeal under Section 8.3.2.

8. Content Moderation and Takedown Policy

8.1 No Proactive Moderation

We do not proactively monitor, scan, review, or moderate user-uploaded content. As a privacy-focused hosting provider, we do not examine content before or after it is published on the platform.

8.2 Reactive Takedown Process

Content may be removed from the Service if:

  • It is reported by authorized agents, copyright holders, law enforcement, or trusted parties
  • We receive a valid legal complaint or court order
  • We become aware through any means that content violates these Terms or applicable law
  • We determine, in our sole discretion, that content poses legal or operational risks

8.3 Investigation and Removal

Upon receiving a report or becoming aware of potentially violative content, we will:

  • Conduct a limited assessment of the reported material based on the information available to us
  • Determine whether removal is warranted
  • Take appropriate action, which may include content removal, account warning, suspension, or termination

8.3.1 Statement of Reasons

Where we remove content, disable access to it, suspend or terminate an account, or restrict a publisher's earnings, we will provide the affected account holder with a statement of reasons setting out:

  • What action was taken and its scope and duration
  • The facts and circumstances relied on, including whether the action followed a third-party notice or our own checks
  • Whether automated means were used in detecting or deciding the matter
  • The ground relied on — the specific clause of these Terms, or the legal provision concerned
  • How to appeal, as set out in Section 8.3.2

We may withhold or delay a statement of reasons only where providing it would obstruct an active law enforcement investigation, or where we are legally prohibited from giving it.

8.3.2 Appeals

If you believe an action against your content or account was taken in error, you may appeal by writing to [email protected] within six months of receiving the statement of reasons. Appeals are reviewed by a person, not solely by automated means, and we will tell you the outcome and our reasoning. If an appeal succeeds we will reverse the action, restore the content where technically possible, and reinstate any earnings withheld on that basis.

8.4 Account Consequences

  • First violation: Warning and content removal
  • Repeated violations: Account suspension or permanent termination
  • Severe violations: Immediate permanent account termination without warning

Severe violations include, but are not limited to: CSAM, terrorism, extreme violence, systematic copyright infringement, severe service abuse, or publishing adult material from a Mainstream-classified account.

8.5 Feature Restrictions

We may disable specific features such as direct linking, embedding, or public access if we detect:

  • Excessive bandwidth usage
  • Abuse of service resources
  • Patterns of prohibited content

9. Copyright Policy and Takedown Procedure

9.1 Copyright Respect

We respect intellectual property rights. However, we do not actively check, verify, or monitor the copyright status of uploaded content. Users are solely responsible for ensuring they have the right to upload and distribute their content.

9.2 Copyright Infringement Reports

If you believe your copyrighted work has been uploaded without authorization, you may submit a copyright takedown request to [email protected] containing:

  • Your contact information (name, address, email, phone)
  • Identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
  • Identification of the infringing material and its location on the Service (URL)
  • A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized
  • A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act
  • Your physical or electronic signature

9.3 Repeat Infringer Policy

Accounts that repeatedly upload infringing content or receive multiple valid copyright complaints may be suspended or permanently terminated.

9.4 Counter-Notification

If you believe your content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notification to [email protected] with:

  • Your contact information
  • Identification of the removed content and its former location
  • A statement under penalty of perjury that the content was removed by mistake or misidentification
  • Your consent to jurisdiction in your location
  • Your signature

10. Reporting Illegal Content

If you encounter content that you believe is illegal, particularly content involving child exploitation, terrorism, or other serious criminal activity, please report it immediately to: [email protected]

We may cooperate with law enforcement agencies and report suspected illegal content to appropriate authorities where required by applicable law.

Do not download, distribute, or interact with illegal content. Report it and allow authorities to handle it appropriately.

11. Paid Services and Pricing

11.1 Service Tiers

Vidara offers both free and paid service tiers. Paid subscriptions provide enhanced features such as increased storage capacity, higher bandwidth allocations, or other premium functionality.

11.2 Pricing

Subscription pricing is displayed on the Service website. Pricing and service plans may be changed at any time at our sole discretion. We will provide reasonable notice of price changes to existing subscribers.

11.3 No Refunds

All payments for paid services are final and non-refundable, except where required by applicable law. We do not provide refunds or credits for:

  • Partial subscription periods or unused time
  • Unused storage, bandwidth, or features
  • Accounts terminated for Terms violations
  • Service dissatisfaction or change of preference
  • Service interruptions, downtime, or technical issues

11.4 Subscription Cancellation

You may cancel your paid subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will retain access to paid features until that time, but no refund will be provided for the remaining period.

11.5 Consumer Withdrawal Rights (EU/EEA and UK)

If you are a consumer in the EU/EEA or the UK, you normally have 14 days to withdraw from a distance contract for digital services. Where you ask us to begin providing a subscription immediately, you expressly request that performance begin during the withdrawal period and acknowledge that you lose your right of withdrawal once the service has been fully performed. Nothing in Section 11.3 limits any refund you are entitled to under mandatory consumer law.

11A. Publisher Earnings Programme

Publishers may earn a share of advertising revenue from views of their content. Participation is optional, requires an account, and is subject to this Section.

11A.1 How Views Are Valued

Not every view earns, and not every view earns the same amount. The rate applied to a view depends on the publisher's selected earning mode and content classification, the viewer's country, and the advertising actually served. Earnings figures shown in your dashboard are provisional until a payout is approved.

11A.2 Invalid and Reduced-Value Traffic

To keep the programme viable for advertisers we apply automated validity checks to incoming views. A view may earn a reduced amount, or nothing at all, where:

  • The viewer is using an ad blocker, in which case a reduced rate applies because no advertising revenue is generated
  • The view arrives through a VPN, proxy, hosting provider, or anonymising network, or is otherwise flagged as non-genuine
  • The same IP address exceeds a daily limit on counted views for the same content
  • Behavioural signals indicate automated rather than human viewing
  • The traffic is otherwise artificial, incentivised, or generated in breach of these Terms

These checks are automated and are applied to all publishers on the same basis. We may change the thresholds and rates at any time to respond to fraud or to changes in advertising demand. If you believe your traffic has been misjudged, contact [email protected] and we will review it under Section 8.3.2.

11A.3 Payouts

Your balance is your accrued earnings less amounts already withdrawn, deducted, or spent on the Service. Payouts are subject to a minimum request amount shown on the payout page, and are made to the payout destination you configure. You are responsible for the accuracy of that destination; we cannot recover funds sent to an address you supplied incorrectly.

You are solely responsible for any tax arising on amounts you earn, and for reporting it to the relevant authorities.

11A.4 Fraud and Forfeiture

Where we determine on reasonable grounds that earnings arose from artificially generated traffic, misclassified content, infringing uploads, or other breach of these Terms, we may withhold, reverse, or cancel the affected earnings and suspend participation in the programme. We will tell you why under Section 8.3.1, and you may appeal under Section 8.3.2.

12. Privacy Policy

Your use of the Service is governed by our Privacy Policy. The Privacy Policy is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

By using the Service, you consent to the data collection, use, and processing practices described in the Privacy Policy. Please review the Privacy Policy to understand how we handle your information.

13. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

13.1 Service Provided "AS IS"

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS 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, and non-infringement
  • Warranties regarding service availability, uptime, or error-free operation
  • Warranties regarding the accuracy, legality, or safety of user content
  • Warranties that defects will be corrected or that the service will meet your requirements

13.2 No Responsibility for User Content

WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR USER-UPLOADED CONTENT. You acknowledge and agree that:

  • User content is the sole responsibility of the person who uploaded it
  • We do not verify, endorse, or guarantee the legality, accuracy, or appropriateness of user content
  • We are not liable for any content that violates your rights or the rights of third parties
  • You access and use user content at your own risk

13.3 No Liability for Loss or Damage

WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR:

  • Service downtime, interruptions, or unavailability
  • Loss, corruption, or deletion of your content or data
  • Unauthorized access to your account or content
  • Any damages arising from your use of the Service
  • Actions of other users or third parties

13.4 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL Vidara OR ITS OPERATOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities
  • Loss of data or content
  • Loss of goodwill or reputation
  • Cost of substitute services
  • Any other intangible losses

THIS LIMITATION APPLIES REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY (CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE) AND WHETHER OR NOT WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

13.5 Maximum Liability

Our total aggregate liability to you for all claims arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall not exceed the greater of: (a) the total amount you paid us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or (b) €50.

13.6 User Assumes All Risk

You use the Service entirely at your own risk. We make no representations or warranties about the Service's suitability for your purposes.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Vidara and its operator from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or relating to:

  • Content you upload to the Service
  • Your use or misuse of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any law or regulation
  • Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or other proprietary rights
  • Any activity conducted through your account

We reserve the right to assume exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you. You agree to cooperate with our defense of such claims.

15. Service Modifications and Termination

15.1 Service Changes

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time without notice or liability. This includes:

  • Adding, removing, or modifying features and functionality
  • Imposing or changing technical limitations (file sizes, storage quotas, bandwidth limits)
  • Changing how the Service operates

15.2 Account Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, for any reason or no reason, including but not limited to:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Illegal activity or prohibited content
  • Excessive resource consumption or service abuse
  • Extended periods of inactivity
  • At our sole discretion for operational, legal, or business reasons

15.3 Effect of Termination

Upon account termination:

  • Your access to the Service will immediately cease
  • Your content may be deleted in accordance with our data retention policies
  • We are not obligated to provide you with copies of your content
  • You remain liable for all obligations incurred before termination
  • No refunds will be provided

16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

16.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ukraine, without regard to conflict of law principles.

16.2 Jurisdiction

You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ukraine for any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Service. You waive any objection to venue or inconvenient forum.

16.4 Mandatory Consumer Rights

If you use the Service as a consumer, nothing in these Terms removes or limits rights you have under the mandatory law of your country of residence. In particular, Sections 16.1 and 16.2 do not deprive you of the protection of your local consumer law, nor of any right you have to bring proceedings in the courts of your own country where that law gives you it. Where any provision of these Terms conflicts with mandatory consumer law applicable to you, that law prevails to the extent of the conflict.

16.3 Dispute Resolution

Before initiating formal legal proceedings, parties agree to attempt informal resolution by contacting each other and negotiating in good faith.

17. General Provisions

17.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Vidara regarding your use of the Service.

17.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Invalid provisions shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make them enforceable while preserving their intent.

17.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

17.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your account without our prior written consent. We may freely assign or transfer these Terms and our rights hereunder to any successor or affiliate.

17.5 Force Majeure

We are not liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, war, terrorism, natural disasters, pandemics, government actions, or infrastructure failures.

17.6 Notices

Notices to you may be provided by posting to the Service, by email to your registered address, or by other reasonable means. You consent to receive communications electronically.

17.7 Survival

The following sections survive termination: Sections 6 (Content License), 9 (Copyright Policy), 13 (Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability), 14 (Indemnification), 16 (Governing Law), and 17 (General Provisions).

18. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon:

  • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms
  • Posting the revised Terms on the Service

For material changes, we will provide reasonable notice via email or prominent notice on the Service.

Your continued use of the Service after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using the Service and may request account deletion.

19. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or legal notices regarding these Terms or the Service, please contact us: