Terms and Conditions for Pitch Submissions

Thank you for submitting your pitch to YNot Studios.

By submitting a pitch, script, synopsis, screenplay, story, concept, treatment, lyrics, or any other creative material (“Material”) to YNot Studios (“YNot Studios” or the “Studio”), the submitter (“Author”) acknowledges, understands, and agrees to the following Terms and Conditions.

1. Originality and Ownership

The Author represents and warrants that the Material submitted is their original work, or that they have obtained all necessary rights, permissions, and authorisations to submit it to YNot Studios for consideration. The Author further confirms that the submission does not knowingly infringe upon the intellectual property rights or other legal rights of any third party.

2. Right to Review and Evaluate

YNot Studios reserves the right to review, evaluate, shortlist, or reject any Material submitted, at its sole discretion. Submission of Material does not guarantee selection, development, production, acquisition, or any other engagement with YNot Studios. The Author shall not be entitled to any fee, compensation, or other consideration merely for submitting the Material.

3. Pitch Selection and Interview Process

If the Author’s submission is shortlisted or selected in Round 1 of the evaluation process, the YNot Studios team will contact the Author to arrange an online interview for further discussion and evaluation of the pitch. Selection in Round 1 does not constitute final acceptance, a commitment to acquire the Material, or a guarantee of any project or professional engagement with YNot Studios.

4. Submission Timeline and Rejection Policy

YNot Studios will endeavour to review submissions within 21 (twenty-one) days from the date of receipt. If the Author does not receive a response from YNot Studios within 21 days of submitting the Material, the Author should consider the submission rejected. YNot Studios shall not be obligated to provide reasons for rejection or to send a separate rejection notification.

5. Retention of Copies and Limitation of Liability

The Author is responsible for retaining at least one complete copy of the submitted Material and any supporting documents. YNot Studios shall not be held liable for the loss, damage, or accidental destruction of any submitted copy or supporting material, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

6. No Confidentiality or Fiduciary Relationship

Submission of Material does not establish any confidential, fiduciary, employment, partnership, agency, or other special relationship between the Author and YNot Studios. Unless expressly agreed to in writing, YNot Studios shall have no obligation to maintain the confidentiality of the submitted Material.

7. Similar or Independently Developed Material

The Author acknowledges that YNot Studios, its affiliates, employees, representatives, collaborators, and associates may independently develop, receive, review, or acquire concepts, stories, scripts, characters, themes, formats, or other creative materials that may be similar or identical to elements contained in the submitted Material.
The submission of Material shall not, by itself, establish that YNot Studios has copied or used the Author’s work. Any rights or claims relating to similarities between the submitted Material and other works shall be determined in accordance with applicable law and any relevant written agreements between the parties.

8. Representations and Warranties

The Author represents and warrants that:
a. They are the creator and/or lawful rights holder of the Material, or are duly authorised to submit it for consideration.
b. They have the legal authority to make the submission and to grant any permissions expressly provided under these Terms and Conditions.
c. The submission does not knowingly violate any applicable law or infringe the rights of any third party.
d. Any collaborators, co-authors, or other rights holders whose consent is required have provided the necessary permission for the submission.

9. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Author agrees to indemnify and hold harmless YNot Studios and its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and authorised representatives against third-party claims, losses, liabilities, damages, and reasonable legal expenses arising directly from the Author’s material breach of these Terms and Conditions, a material misrepresentation, or an infringement of third-party rights attributable to the submitted Material.

10. No Obligation to Proceed

YNot Studios shall have no obligation to develop, produce, finance, acquire, distribute, or otherwise use the submitted Material. No rights or obligations concerning the acquisition, licensing, development, production, or exploitation of the Material shall arise unless and until the parties enter into a separate written agreement duly executed by the relevant parties.

11. Voluntary Submission and Acceptance

The Author confirms that the submission is made voluntarily and that they have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions before submitting the Material to YNot Studios.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Subject to applicable law, the courts having competent jurisdiction in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, shall have jurisdiction over disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms and Conditions.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is held to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect to the extent permitted by law.

14. Amendments

YNot Studios reserves the right to amend or update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. The version applicable to a submission shall be the version communicated to the Author or made available through the official submission channel at the time of submission, subject to applicable law.

By submitting your Material to YNot Studios, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to the above Terms and Conditions.