Bright Short Terms of Service
Welcome to use the products, features and related services provided by Bright Short.
Before accessing or using Bright Short, please read and fully understand these Terms of Service (hereinafter referred to as the “Terms”). These Terms set out the rules you shall abide by while using the Service, as well as the relevant rights and obligations between you and the operator of Bright Short. Please pay special attention to clauses concerning limitation of liability, indemnification, account security, paid services, auto-renewal and other provisions that may affect your legitimate rights and interests.
By accessing, logging in or otherwise using Bright Short, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to all provisions of these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please stop accessing or using our Service. Bright Short reserves the right to terminate your access to the Service in accordance with these Terms.
If you are under the age of 18 or do not have full capacity for civil conduct, you shall read these Terms under the supervision of your guardian and pay special attention to provisions related to minors. Bright Short shall not be liable for any adverse consequences arising from registration or use without complying with the foregoing requirements.
1. Service Agreement and Scope of Application
1.1 Agreement Relationship
These Terms constitute an agreement between you and the operator of Bright Short for the use of the products and services, and apply to all activities related to the use of Bright Short services.
Definitions used in these Terms:
- “Bright Short” or “we”: the entity legally responsible for operating Bright Short products and related services.
- “User” or “you”: any individual who accesses or uses Bright Short products, features or services.
1.2 Scope of Application
All users who obtain, access or use relevant products and services through Bright Short shall comply with these Terms.
These Terms also apply to account management, software use, content access, paid transactions and all other activities in connection with Bright Short services.
1.3 Binding Effect
Your use of Bright Short constitutes your agreement to be bound by these Terms. If you cannot accept any provision herein, you shall discontinue use of the relevant products or services.
2. Conditions for Service Use and Device Requirements
2.1 Terminal Equipment
To use Bright Short services normally, you shall prepare your own terminal devices, such as mobile phones, computers or other devices capable of accessing the Service.
You shall bear all network access fees, telephone charges and other relevant communication costs incurred during use.
2.2 Device and Network Resources
You understand and agree that the operation of Bright Short may consume resources on your terminal device and network bandwidth, and you shall bear such resource consumption.
2.3 Purpose of Use and Scope of Authorization
Unless otherwise agreed between you and Bright Short, our Service is for your personal, non-commercial use only.
You may access and use the Service only through methods provided, approved or authorized by Bright Short. The usage rights granted to you under these Terms are personal and non-transferable to any other individual or organization.
2.4 Prohibition on Interfering with the Service
Without prior permission from Bright Short, you may not use plugins, third-party tools or other technical means to interfere with, disrupt, modify the Service, or otherwise adversely affect the normal operation of the platform.
Violation of the provisions on the scope and manner of service use under this Section shall constitute a material breach. Bright Short reserves the right to suspend or terminate the Service provided to you and withhold any fees you have paid as liquidated damages. If the actual losses suffered by the platform exceed the withheld amount, we reserve the right to pursue legal remedies including litigation.
3. Account Login and Security Responsibilities
3.1 Account Usage
You may use Bright Short products and services in guest mode.
To reduce the risk of account loss, we recommend that you use Google Account or other available alternative login methods.
3.2 Safeguarding Account Information
You shall properly protect your account information and login password to prevent unauthorized access to your account.
Please log out promptly when you intend to leave or stop using our Service.
You shall bear sole responsibility for account theft, loss or other security issues caused by your failure to properly safeguard your account or password.
3.3 Scope of Liability for Account Security
We shall not be liable for account security issues, unauthorized disclosure of private information, or any losses arising therefrom, where such issues are not caused by Bright Short’s own fault.
3.4 Handling of Account Violations
If your account is frozen, restricted or terminated due to breach of these Terms, you may not claim compensation or damages from Bright Short on such grounds.
4. Protection and Disclosure of Personal Information
4.1 Information Security Principles
Bright Short regards the security of users’ personal information as a core principle of service operation.
When you use our Service via alternative login methods, we will adopt feasible security technologies and administrative procedures, and maintain a comprehensive information management system to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use or disclosure.
4.2 Viewing and Modifying Information
You may view and modify the information you provide to Bright Short at any time.
4.3 Confidentiality of Information
Except as required by applicable laws and regulations, Bright Short will not disclose your personal information to companies, organizations or individuals outside the platform without your consent.
We will not, in principle, make your registration information and other non-public content, data and materials stored on Bright Short’s platform, servers or databases available to the public or third parties.
4.4 Permitted Disclosure
Bright Short may disclose the foregoing information in the following circumstances:
- You have expressly consented to such disclosure in advance;
- Applicable laws and regulations require the provision of such information;
- Competent government authorities or judicial authorities request disclosure in accordance with law;
- Disclosure is necessary to safeguard public interests;
- Disclosure is reasonably necessary to protect the legitimate rights and interests of Bright Short.
4.5 Personal Information of Minors
Bright Short attaches great importance to the protection of minors’ personal information.
If parents or other guardians wish their minor children to use Bright Short services, especially children under the age of 10, the parent or guardian may register an account on their behalf.
Such account must be registered under the name of one parent or guardian, and it shall be the parent’s or guardian’s responsibility to determine whether Bright Short services are suitable for the minor.
5. Software License, Version Updates and Intellectual Property Rights
5.1 Software License
If downloading software is required to access Bright Short services, we grant you a personal, non-exclusive and non-transferable license to use such software.
You may use the software solely to access or use the services provided by Bright Short.
5.2 Software Updates
Bright Short may update the software from time to time to improve user experience, ensure service security and maintain functional consistency.
You shall upgrade the software to the latest version in a timely manner. We do not guarantee the normal operation of older versions.
5.3 Ownership of Commercial Marks
Copyrights and trademarks of commercial marks used by Bright Short in the Service belong to Bright Short.
5.4 Intellectual Property Rights in Service Content
All information and materials related to Bright Short services, including but not limited to text, software, sounds, audio, images, videos, graphics and related software, are protected by copyright, trademark, trade secret and other intellectual property rights, proprietary rights and other legal rights of Bright Short or the respective rights holders, under the laws of relevant countries and regions.
5.5 Restrictions on Use of Intellectual Property
Without prior lawful authorization from Bright Short or the respective rights holders, you may not:
- Modify, copy, disseminate, distribute or transmit the foregoing information, materials and works;
- Display, perform or otherwise publicly use them;
- License, transfer or sell them;
- Create derivative works based on such content;
- Engage in any other unauthorized use.
5.6 Consequences of Infringement
If you fail to comply with the foregoing intellectual property provisions, Bright Short may immediately suspend your access to the Service and reserve all other legal remedies.
In such case, you must destroy all information, materials, texts, software, audio, images, videos, graphics and other protected content you have obtained.
Violation of this Section constitutes a material breach. Bright Short may suspend or terminate your access to the Service and withhold fees you have paid as liquidated damages. If the actual losses incurred exceed the withheld amount, we reserve the right to institute legal proceedings against you.
6. User Code of Conduct and Compliance with Laws
6.1 Obligation to Use Lawfully
When using Bright Short, you must comply with applicable laws and regulations and may not use our products or services for any illegal activities.
Prohibited conduct includes but is not limited to:
- Publishing, storing, transmitting or disseminating content that endangers national security and unity, undermines social stability, or violates public order and morality, including insulting, defamatory, pornographic, explicit, violent or other unlawful information;
- Publishing, disseminating or storing content that infringes the intellectual property rights, trade secrets or other legitimate rights of others;
- Fabricating false information maliciously or concealing facts intentionally to mislead or defraud others;
- Using the Service to publish or transmit advertisements, spam and similar content;
- Engaging in other acts expressly prohibited by applicable laws and regulations.
6.2 Compliance with Local Rules
You shall also comply with the laws and regulations of your location and respect local customs while using Bright Short.
You shall bear full responsibility for any disputes, losses or other consequences arising from your breach of local laws, regulations or social customs.
6.3 Political and Public Incidents
You shall avoid using Bright Short services in a way that involves the platform in political or public incidents.
If such situation occurs, Bright Short reserves the right to suspend or terminate the Service provided to you.
6.4 Liability for Illegal Acts
If you breach these Terms or applicable laws and regulations, relevant state authorities or agencies may initiate legal proceedings, impose fines or take other sanctions against you, and request Bright Short to provide necessary assistance.
You shall be liable for all resulting losses, and Bright Short shall not bear any liability therefor.
7. User Content, Rights Complaints and Platform Moderation
7.1 Responsibility for User Content
You shall be solely responsible for all content sent, uploaded, transmitted or disseminated through Bright Short services.
Such content includes but is not limited to webpages, texts, images, audio, videos, graphics and other forms of information.
7.2 Lawful Source of Content
You warrant that all content sent or disseminated through Bright Short is from a lawful source.
Such content shall belong to you or you have obtained lawful authorization from the relevant rights holder.
7.3 Content License
To perform these Terms and provide you with the Service, you agree that Bright Short may use the content you send or transmit via the platform.
7.4 Third-Party Rights Complaints
If Bright Short receives a notice from a rights holder alleging that content sent or disseminated by you infringes their legitimate rights, we may, at our discretion, delete, block or disable links to such content.
7.5 Handling of Violative Information
When Bright Short identifies on its own, or receives reports alleging that information published by you violates these Terms, we may take necessary technical measures to delete, block or disable links to such information.
Based on the nature and severity of the violation, we may also:
- Restrict the relevant account or service functions;
- Suspend or terminate the Service provided to the user;
- Freeze or terminate the relevant account;
- Pursue legal liability against the violating user in accordance with law.
7.6 Limitation of Liability for Platform Moderation
Bright Short is entitled to handle illegal or violative information in accordance with these Terms.
Such moderation rights do not mean that Bright Short undertakes or is obligated to detect all violations. We also do not guarantee that every violation will be identified or handled promptly and appropriately.
8. Advertisements and Promotional Services
8.1 Advertising and Promotional Content
While providing the Service, Bright Short may display advertisements itself or authorize third-party advertisers to deliver advertisements or promotional materials to you.
Such materials may include commercial advertisements and non-commercial promotional content.
Bright Short may adjust the distribution channels, display forms and coverage of advertisements and promotions at its own discretion without prior notice.
8.2 Authenticity and Reliability of Advertisements
Bright Short will perform its obligations to advertisers in accordance with law.
You shall independently assess the authenticity, reliability and suitability for your own needs of advertisements displayed on the platform, and bear responsibility for your assessment.
8.3 Risks of Advertisement-Related Transactions
If you enter into transactions with advertisers or other third parties based on advertisements displayed on Bright Short, you shall be solely responsible for such transactions.
Except as otherwise required by applicable law, Bright Short shall not be liable for the advertisement content itself, or any loss or damage suffered by you from transactions based on such advertisements.
8.4 Advertisements for Paid Users
You understand and agree that payment for any Bright Short product, service or feature does not entitle you to an ad-free experience.
Advertising is one of the essential conditions for Bright Short to continue providing complete services to all users. By accepting these Terms, you acknowledge and agree to this rule.
9. VIP Membership and Paid Content
9.1 VIP Membership Benefits
During the valid VIP membership period, VIP users of Bright Short may enjoy all in-app privileges marked with the VIP label free of charge.
If membership is not renewed within the specified period after expiry, you will no longer be entitled to the corresponding benefits.
9.2 VIP Membership Restrictions
VIP membership benefits are exclusive to the account that made the payment and may not be transferred between different Bright Short accounts.
You may not gift, lend, rent, transfer, sell or otherwise provide VIP membership to other users.
Upon breach of the above provision, Bright Short reserves the right to cancel the VIP status and related benefits of the transferee’s account without prior notice.
Any losses arising from membership transfer shall be borne solely by the transferor and transferee.
9.3 Paid Viewing and Reading Services
In addition to membership services, Bright Short also offers paid viewing and reading content.
For paid episodes you have subscribed to, the validity period is one month starting from the date of subscription.
Bright Short only guarantees access to the subscribed paid episodes within the above validity period.
Bright Short shall not be liable for malfunctions or access failures when you attempt to view such episodes after expiry.
9.4 Confirmation of Paid Episode Subscriptions
Once you subscribe to an episode on Bright Short, you may not request changes or modifications to such subscription.
Unless otherwise agreed by Bright Short, you may not request a refund of virtual currency used to subscribe to paid content.
Even if Bright Short services are suspended or terminated, or the subscribed paid episode is removed from the platform, the virtual currency spent on such subscription will not be refunded.
10. Pricing and Price Adjustments
10.1 Pricing Rights
Bright Short reserves the right to set pricing standards, billing methods and relevant rules for products and services based on operational needs.
Different services may have different pricing standards, and prices and billing methods for the same service may vary at different stages.
10.2 Changes to Charged Items
Bright Short may adjust prices, billing methods and rules for paid services, and may introduce charges for previously free services.
10.3 Notice of Price Adjustments
Before adjusting pricing standards, rules or billing methods, we will notify users via in-app notices or announcements on relevant service pages.
Adjusted pricing standards and rules take effect immediately upon publication and form an integral part of these Terms.
10.4 User Choice
If you do not accept the new pricing standards, billing methods or rules, you may stop using Bright Short services.
Continued use of the Service after such adjustments constitutes your acceptance of the updated pricing arrangements.
11. VIP Auto-Renewal and Cancellation Rules
11.1 Auto-Renewal Service
Bright Short provides auto-renewal for users who have activated VIP membership.
By enabling VIP auto-renewal, you fully understand and accept all auto-renewal terms set out in this Section.
11.2 Payment Authorization
After enabling auto-renewal, you authorize Bright Short to complete renewal payments via the Google Play Account linked to your VIP account.
When your current VIP cycle is about to end, the system will automatically deduct the fee for the next subscription cycle.
If the linked account has insufficient balance for deduction, your VIP membership will expire at the end of the current subscription cycle.
11.3 Renewal Timing
Subscription payments are processed through your Google Play Account.
Your subscription will auto-renew unless you turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription cycle.
11.4 Subscription Cancellation Steps
If you no longer wish to use Bright Short VIP auto-renewal, you may cancel manually via Google Play.
Steps are as follows:
- Open the Google Play app and go to the homepage;
- Select Payments & subscriptions;
- Tap Subscriptions to enter the subscription management page;
- Locate the subscription item for Bright Short;
- Enter the Bright Short VIP subscription details;
- Select Cancel subscription and follow on-screen prompts.
12. Virtual Currency and Recharge Management
12.1 Virtual Currency Purchases
Relevant products on Bright Short are purchased using virtual currency.
Different products may use different types of virtual currency. You must select the correct virtual currency applicable to the product to complete the transaction.
12.2 Restrictions on User-to-User Transactions
Bright Short prohibits users from trading virtual currency with each other on the platform.
Any such transaction constitutes a breach of these Terms.
Bright Short reserves the right to take appropriate measures without prior notice to prevent such transactions on the platform.
12.3 Restrictions After Recharge
You acknowledge and understand that once a recharge is completed, you may not request changes or modifications to such recharge.
12.4 Pre-Recharge Verification
When recharging for Bright Short products, you shall carefully verify the target account, recharge plan and other required information.
You may not claim compensation from Bright Short for losses caused by operational errors or failure to understand the recharge policy, including recharging to the wrong account or selecting the wrong plan.
12.5 Third-Party Payment Services
If you use recharge services provided by third-party payment providers, you shall comply with the terms, rules and policies of such third parties.
You shall take all reasonable steps to protect your personal information and payment details, including but not limited to bank accounts, passwords and verification codes.
Bright Short shall not be liable for any disputes arising out of or relating to third-party payment services.
12.6 Platform Malfunctions and Recharge Discrepancies
If a Bright Short platform malfunction results in a mismatch between the amount you actually paid and the amount received by the platform, we will handle it under the following rules.
After data recovery, if you provide valid legal evidence proving the discrepancy, Bright Short will take appropriate remedial measures:
- If the amount received by the platform is less than the amount you paid: we will make up the difference.
- If the amount received by the platform is more than the amount you paid: Bright Short reserves the right to recover the excess amount.
12.7 Account Violations and Recharge Liability
If your account is frozen, terminated or otherwise penalized for breach of these Terms, you may not claim compensation or damages from Bright Short.
13. Third-Party Services and Online Risks
13.1 Third-Party Products and Services
When using third-party products or services offered on Bright Short, you shall comply not only with these Terms but also the terms and rules of the relevant third-party provider.
For disputes arising from the use of third-party products or services, Bright Short and the relevant third party shall each assume their respective responsibilities and resolve matters within the scope of applicable laws and relevant agreements.
13.2 Online Information Risks
You acknowledge that using Bright Short services may expose you to risks from online information or other user conduct.
Bright Short does not warrant the truthfulness, suitability or legality of such information, and shall not be liable for losses caused by infringing acts.
Potential risks include but are not limited to:
- Threatening, defamatory, offensive or unlawful content posted anonymously or under false identities;
- Mental, physical or financial harm caused by misleading, fraudulent or other conduct of others;
- Other risks arising from online information dissemination and other user behavior.
13.3 Prevention of Online Scams
You shall not trust or rely on online messages involving loans, password requests or other information related to personal assets or property.
Before handling asset-related matters, carefully verify the identity of relevant persons or institutions and pay attention to scam prevention reminders provided by Bright Short.
14. Service Operation, Force Majeure and Limitation of Liability
14.1 Basis of Service Provision
Bright Short products and services are subject to existing technical constraints and other objective factors and are provided to you on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis.
We will use reasonable efforts to maintain continuous operation and security of the Service.
Nevertheless, legal, technical and other risks may not always be detected or prevented in advance.
Such risks include force majeure, malicious programs, computer viruses, trojan attacks, hacking, system instability, service outages, data loss, defects of third-party services and government actions.
14.2 Definition of Force Majeure
Force majeure means unforeseeable, unavoidable and insurmountable objective events that may materially affect one or both parties to the agreement.
Such events include but are not limited to:
- Natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes, pandemics and storms;
- Social events such as war, civil unrest and government actions.
If service interruption or failure is caused by force majeure, Bright Short will first cooperate with relevant authorities and take prompt remedial actions.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Bright Short shall not be liable for losses caused by such events.
14.3 Service Interruptions and System Failures
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Bright Short shall not be liable for service interruptions, malfunctions or failures caused by:
- Damage caused by computer viruses, trojans, other malware or hacking;
- Failures of software, systems, hardware or communication lines used by you or Bright Short;
- User operational errors;
- Unauthorized use of the Service by you;
- Other circumstances beyond Bright Short’s control or reasonable anticipation.
14.4 Restrictions on Special Use Cases
You understand and agree that Bright Short products and services are not designed for certain special or critical sectors.
These sectors include but are not limited to nuclear facilities, military use, medical facilities, transportation, communication systems and other critical infrastructure.
If you use Bright Short products or services in such scenarios and operational failures caused by system or service malfunctions result in personal injury, death, property loss, environmental damage or other consequences, Bright Short shall not be liable.
15. Breach of Contract and Service Administration
15.1 Losses Caused by User Breach
If you breach these Terms and cause harm to other individuals or organizations, you shall bear full responsibility.
If Bright Short suffers losses due to your breach, you shall compensate Bright Short accordingly.
15.2 Handling of Material Breach
Any breach of these Terms constitutes a material breach.
In such event, Bright Short may suspend or terminate your access to the Service in accordance with these Terms and withhold fees you have paid as liquidated damages.
If Bright Short’s actual losses exceed the withheld amount, we reserve the right to institute legal proceedings against you.
15.3 Service Adjustments
Bright Short may adjust, modify, suspend or discontinue part or all of the Service based on operational needs.
15.4 Termination Without Prior Notice
Bright Short may interrupt or terminate the Service provided to you without prior notice in any of the following circumstances:
- You are required by law to provide true identity or other true information, but the information you provide is false or inconsistent with registration information and you cannot provide a reasonable explanation;
- You breach applicable laws and regulations or these Terms;
- Competent government authorities or judicial authorities require such action;
- For service security reasons or other necessary circumstances.
16. Rules for Minors
16.1 Guardian Supervision
If you are under the age of 18, you are a minor user under these Terms.
Minor users shall read these Terms under the supervision and guidance of their guardians and use Bright Short services under such guidance.
16.2 Minors’ Online Safety
Minor users may be misled by online content due to insufficient understanding of the internet environment.
Minors also tend to be curious but have limited self-protection capabilities, and may face greater risks when using internet services.
To protect your safety, minor users shall pay special attention to the following when using Bright Short:
- Distinguish the online world from reality, arrange online time reasonably and avoid excessive internet addiction that disrupts normal life;
- Protect personal information and avoid unnecessary disclosure;
- Use the internet correctly and safely under guardian guidance;
- Avoid participating in online activities initiated or organized by strangers, especially illegal activities.
16.3 Guidance from Families and Schools
We recommend parents, guardians and schools to pay close attention and provide appropriate guidance to minors using Bright Short, helping them identify and avoid potential online risks.
16.4 Minor Account Registration
If parents or guardians consider it necessary for their minor children to use Bright Short services, especially children under the age of 10, the parent or guardian may register an account on their behalf.
Such account must be registered under the name of one parent or guardian.
It shall be the parent’s or guardian’s responsibility to decide whether the minor may use Bright Short and whether the Service is suitable for the minor’s age and circumstances.
17. Amendment, Effectiveness and Interpretation of Terms
17.1 Effectiveness
By accessing or using Bright Short services, you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to these Terms, which shall be binding on you accordingly.
17.2 Term Updates
Bright Short reserves the right to amend these Terms at any time based on actual circumstances.
You may view the latest version of the Terms on relevant service pages.
17.3 Effect of Updated Terms
If these Terms are amended and you continue to use Bright Short software, products or services, you will be deemed to have accepted the updated Terms.
If you do not agree with the amended provisions, you shall stop using Bright Short software and services.
17.4 Section Headings
Section headings in these Terms are for convenience of reference only and shall not be used to interpret the meaning of specific provisions.
17.5 Severability
If any provision, condition or clause of these Terms is found, for any reason, to be invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part, the validity of the remaining provisions shall not be affected.
The remaining valid provisions shall continue to bind both parties.
18. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
18.1 Governing Law
The formation, effectiveness, performance and interpretation of these Terms shall be governed by the laws of [Jurisdiction], excluding its conflict of law rules.
Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be resolved under the laws of [Jurisdiction].
18.2 Amicable Negotiation
If any disagreement, conflict or dispute arises between you and Bright Short, both parties shall first seek resolution through good-faith amicable negotiation.
18.3 Arbitration
If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation, you agree to submit the dispute to a competent arbitration institution in the relevant jurisdiction for arbitration.
19. Miscellaneous
If you have any questions about these Terms, or comments or suggestions regarding Bright Short products and services, please contact us at any time.