The Missing Channel Video Submission Consent Policy

At The Missing Channel, our mission is to raise awareness about missing persons by sharing stories submitted by families, friends, law enforcement, and advocates. To ensure transparency and protect everyone involved, we require all individuals who submit videos or other content to review and agree to the following policy before submission.

1. Consent to Submit Content

By submitting any video, photo, or other materials (“Content”) to The Missing Channel:

You confirm that you are the creator of the Content or you have full legal rights and permissions to submit it.

You agree that the Content does not infringe upon the rights of any third party, including copyright, privacy, or publicity rights.

You grant The Missing Channel permission to use, display, stream, reproduce, distribute, and publicly share the Content for the purpose of raising awareness about missing persons.

2. Purpose of Use

Your submitted Content may be:

Featured on The Missing Channel’s streaming platform, website, social media pages, or other promotional outlets.

Shared with the public to generate awareness and encourage community engagement.

Used by relevant law enforcement agencies or advocacy groups to assist in locating missing individuals.

3. Rights Granted

By submitting Content, you grant The Missing Channel a royalty-free, worldwide, non-exclusive, and perpetual license to:

Stream, broadcast, and share the Content publicly.

Edit, modify, or adapt the Content (e.g., adding subtitles or creating highlight clips) while preserving its core message.

Use the Content in connection with our mission, including marketing and outreach.

You retain ownership of your original Content and may request its removal from our platform by contacting us at [Insert Contact Email]. However, please note that removal may not be possible if the Content has already been shared publicly or used by third parties, including law enforcement.

4. Privacy and Sensitive Information

Please avoid including unnecessary personal details (e.g., addresses, phone numbers) in your video submission.

If you share sensitive information, you acknowledge that it may be made public and used to assist in locating the missing individual.

The Missing Channel will take reasonable steps to handle personal information responsibly, but we cannot guarantee confidentiality once the Content is published.

5. Accuracy and Responsibility

You are solely responsible for ensuring that the information provided in your submission is accurate and truthful.

Submitting false or misleading information may result in removal of the Content and potential legal action.

6. No Guarantee of Outcome

While The Missing Channel strives to raise awareness and help locate missing persons, we cannot guarantee that the publication of your Content will result in finding the missing individual or lead to any specific outcome.

7. Agreement to Terms

By clicking “I Agree” or submitting Content through our website, you acknowledge that you:

Have read and understood this Consent Policy.

Agree to comply with these terms and grant The Missing Channel the rights outlined above.

Are at least 18 years of age or have parental/guardian consent to submit Content.