SpiritSkater
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- Nov 18, 2011
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WOWWWW, What the hell -_-
Thats...Insane...
Thats...Insane...
Machinima's Partner Policy :) You're a bound slave.
- Thread starter izSpK
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- Apr 16, 2011
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Anyone else reminded of this SP episode by this?
Code:
http://www.southparkstudios.com/full-episodes/s15e01-humancentipad
Ranger11
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- Jan 3, 2010
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That's abusive in my opinion, Sadly they can do that.
If you really wanna spread this, You probably thought of this already but you should make a video with a pic of that chat and send a few million views
If you really wanna spread this, You probably thought of this already but you should make a video with a pic of that chat and send a few million views
Adam Rock
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- May 13, 2010
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It's fully that guys fault. That's what you get for not reading the contract and like machnima said, he signed it under his free will, not with a gun pointed towards hid head.
and on top of that, this is a business, if you want to have fun and jerk around you can not become a partner and not sign a contract that once again he did not read.
All in all hopefully he learned a life lesson. Always read the fucking contract.
and on top of that, this is a business, if you want to have fun and jerk around you can not become a partner and not sign a contract that once again he did not read.
All in all hopefully he learned a life lesson. Always read the fucking contract.
KraftyKyle
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- Aug 13, 2008
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It's their contract. They're the biggest gaming network on YouTube and anyone who uploads gaming videos dream is to be apart of the network. I just watch videos and I'm aware that once you're with machinima there's nothing else you can do. The little guys are basically screwed after joining.
EULA and ToS are contractually binding, when you hit the I agree button you have entered into an enforcable contract.
I don't think its enforcable for a contract to be enforcable ad perpetuum though, I'm sure there have been court cases (at least in the UK) that have found against that. It should either last a predefined amount of time or have get out clauses. And I reckon theres a clause in there that states the company can terminate it at any time and for any reason without giving prior notice.
I would be very interested in reading this contract. His best defence against it would be on grounds of unconscionability; i.e. that the terms are grossly unfair to one party of the contract.
The guy really should have read it before signing up, and is either going to need to suck it up or spend a lot of money on a legal team to have a court release him from it.
~|ChaRoN|~
Mr Ex
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- Sep 13, 2009
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I don't think that even if the contract says you're binded forever, it is constitutional to execute that. They should give you an option to opt out. Every contract has and should have a time limit. Forever isn't clear. Forever what? Until you die? Until the Armageddon? Time frame should be clearly stated in the agreement. For instance, 100 years would be more valid than "forever" because there's a specific time line.
Of course i am not a lawyer and this is just my personal opinion. Every contract has its flaws so i am sure a good lawyer wouldn't have a hard time finding one on this one. It sounds more of a word of mouth bs rather than reality though. Who knows. I wish a member who practices in law could step in and shed some light here...
Of course i am not a lawyer and this is just my personal opinion. Every contract has its flaws so i am sure a good lawyer wouldn't have a hard time finding one on this one. It sounds more of a word of mouth bs rather than reality though. Who knows. I wish a member who practices in law could step in and shed some light here...
NikosX
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- Jul 13, 2011
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lol, one of the best south park eps ever! nails apple pretty hard!
anyway! whats with that machinima thing! i did never understand that they are something more than a group that make video game videos all day!
Chees
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- Apr 16, 2010
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They are going to sue him for leaving them? How exactly is he breaking the contact if he just leaves? I think the worst they can do is fire him but not sue him. A contract that binds you for eternity.. seems like a myth to me. its either exagurated or the machinima employee was just being an asshole but I dont think anyone can sue you if you stop working for them.
imperial109
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- Jan 19, 2009
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Bro, why are you outing a fellow black hatter? Whoever setup machinima's terms knows their legal stuff. Even if what they tell their contractors is false, they know the psychological aspect behind it. 1. People don't read. 2. They will believe pretty much anything you tell them if they see you as being more successful than them.
Don't let Karma bit you in the ass. Even if you're doing it for the good of the people, it's going to be bad for someone else.
Stop worrying about what other people do and get back to work. Or are you just jealous you didn't think of it first?
Don't let Karma bit you in the ass. Even if you're doing it for the good of the people, it's going to be bad for someone else.
Stop worrying about what other people do and get back to work. Or are you just jealous you didn't think of it first?
Talsin
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- Mar 18, 2010
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Its clearly bullshit from Machinima. You can write whatever you want in a contract, that doesn't mean it will actually be enforceable in court. Clearly the idea that you can sign a contract making two parties bound forever is ridiculous, the closest thing to that concept is marriage and you can get that voided easily enough. He will have to be careful until he can get the contract legally voided and he should clearly get on that straight away, because if he breaks the contract first Machinima will rape his arse. It's just a scare tactic to keep people in line, I'm sure any half-sober lawyer will be able to get him out of it.
I dont buy it.
you can't enter into a legal contract simply by clicking a fucking button on the internet. It doesn't work that way.
imperial109
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It can in certain situations. If you have an "I Agree" button with a link or the full scrollable text of the contract right in front of you, then it's very likely to be enforceable. If you have to jump through hoops to find the contract, then it can be dismissed.
Of course it also depends how on how much each party is paying for their respective lawyers.:fight:
Whether you "buy it" or not is frankly irrelevant. If you signify your name to a contract, either in writing or electronically which says it is legally binding on both parties involved, then it carries the weight of a contract enforcable in a court of law. I'm sure if you bothered to take the time to look up the case law you would see that I'm right. Sure, you can breach the contract if like, and you may get away with it scot free; but you had better be ready to fight your position in court and have the contract (or unfair terms thereof) legally voided in the prescribed manner.
Please tell me how you think contract law "works"...?
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