Terms of Service

Effective Date: These Terms of Service were last updated on April 20, 2026.

1. About This Website

This website, accessible at www.participant.com and www.participantmedia.com (collectively, the “Site”), is owned and operated by BrightView Strategies, LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”). The Site serves as an archival and informational resource preserving the legacy of Participant Media and its library of films and television programming. The Site is not used for commercial transactions, account creation, or the active solicitation of user data. Our Privacy Policy, available on the Site, describes our data practices and is incorporated into and forms part of these Terms. You must be at least 13 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to use the Site.

2. No Obligation to Maintain

The Site is provided as a static, archival resource. We are under no obligation to update, maintain, correct, or continue operating the Site or any of its content. Content on the Site may become outdated, and we undertake no duty to keep it current. We may suspend or discontinue the Site at any time, with or without notice, and without liability. We reserve the right to restrict or terminate your access to the Site at any time.

3. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and BrightView Strategies, LLC. We recommend that you review these Terms carefully before using the Site. We reserve all rights not expressly granted in these Terms.

4. Permitted Use

You may access and view the Site for personal, non-commercial, informational purposes. You agree not to:

Copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from the Site’s content without prior written permission
Use any automated system (including bots, scrapers, or crawlers) to access, monitor or copy the Site without our prior written permission
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or its underlying systems
Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation

5. Intellectual Property

You should assume that all content on the Site—including text, images, graphics, logos, trademarks, film titles, synopses, video clips, and other materials—is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. The Participant Media name, logo, and all related marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Nothing on this Site grants you any license or right to use any content or intellectual property displayed on the Site without the express written permission of the rights holder. If you believe any content on the Site infringes your copyright, contact info@brightviewstrategy.com.

6. Third-Party Embedded Content

The Site may contain embedded content from third-party platforms, including but not limited to video hosting services and social media feeds. This embedded content is provided and governed by the respective third-party platforms and their own terms of service and privacy policies. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for any third-party content, and are note responsible if such content becomes unavailable. Your interaction with such content is at your own risk.

7. Links to Third-Party Websites

The Site may contain links to external websites for informational purposes. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any linked third-party sites. Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement. External links may become inactive or redirect over time, and we are under no obligation to verify or update them.

8. Accessibility

We endeavor to make the Site accessible to users with disabilities and aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA. Because the Site is maintained as a static archival resource, our ability to implement changes may be limited. If you experience difficulty accessing any portion of the Site, please contact us at info@brightviewstrategy.com.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS, OR THAT ANY CONTENT ON THE SITE IS CURRENT, ACCURATE, OR COMPLETE. THE SITE IS A STATIC ARCHIVAL RESOURCE; CONTENT MAY BE OUTDATED AND IS NOT UPDATED ON ANY PARTICULAR SCHEDULE. YOU ASSUME ALL RISK ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF OR RELIANCE ON THE SITE AND ITS CONTENT.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, BRIGHTVIEW STRATEGIES, LLC, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF (OR INABILITY TO USE) THE SITE, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STATUTE, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE SITE EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00). NOTHING IN THIS SECTION SHALL LIMIT EITHER PARTY’S ABILITY TO SEEK INJUNCTIVE OR OTHER EQUITABLE RELIEF IN A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless BrightView Strategies, LLC and its officers, directors, members, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in any way related to your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the Site. This indemnification obligation does not extend to claims arising solely from your passive viewing of the Site in the ordinary course.

12. Dispute Resolution and Binding Arbitration

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING YOUR RIGHT TO FILE A LAWSUIT IN COURT.

Agreement to Arbitrate. You and BrightView Strategies, LLC agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site (collectively, “Disputes”) will be resolved exclusively through final and binding arbitration, rather than in court, except that either party may bring an individual action in small claims court if the claim qualifies. The Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. §§ 1–16, governs the interpretation and enforcement of this arbitration provision. You may opt out of arbitration within 30 days of first use by emailing info@brightviewstrategy.com.

Class Action Waiver. YOU AND BRIGHTVIEW STRATEGIES, LLC AGREE THAT EACH PARTY MAY BRING DISPUTES AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN AN INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. The arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person’s claims and may not otherwise preside over any form of a representative or class proceeding.

Representative Action Carve-Out. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent required by applicable law, claims brought under the California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) or similar representative action statutes that cannot be waived as a matter of law are excluded from the arbitration and class action waiver provisions of this Section. Any such claims shall be litigated exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California.

Arbitration Procedures. Arbitration will be conducted by JAMS under its Streamlined Arbitration Rules and Procedures, or by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, or by another mutually agreed-upon arbitration provider. The arbitration will take place in Los Angeles County, California, or at another mutually agreed-upon location. Fees will be allocated in accordance with applicable arbitration rules, and we will not seek to recover fees unless permitted. The arbitrator’s decision will be final and binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.

13. Governing Law

Except for the arbitration provision in Section 12, which is governed exclusively by the Federal Arbitration Act, these Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. To the extent any Dispute is not subject to arbitration (including if the arbitration provision is found unenforceable), such Dispute shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found by a court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such finding shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions, which shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, consistent with the intent of these Terms.

15. Assignment and Successors

These Terms, and any rights and obligations hereunder, may be assigned or transferred by us without restriction, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, restructuring, sale of assets, or by operation of law. These Terms shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors, heirs, and permitted assigns. You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent.

16. No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms will be effective only if in writing and signed by BrightView Strategies, LLC. No waiver of any term or condition of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition.

17. Modifications to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective upon posting the revised Terms on the Site with an updated effective date. It is your responsibility to review the Terms periodically. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy incorporated herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and BrightView Strategies, LLC with respect to your use of the Site and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, representations, or agreements, whether oral or written, relating to the subject matter hereof.

19. Survival

Sections 5 (Intellectual Property), 9 (Disclaimer of Warranties), 10 (Limitation of Liability), 11 (Indemnification), 12 (Dispute Resolution and Binding Arbitration), 13 (Governing Law), 14 (Severability), and 18 (Entire Agreement) shall survive any termination, suspension, or discontinuation of the Site.

20. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

BrightView Strategies, LLC

Email: info@brightviewstrategy.com