Terms of Restriction for TV Channels - Compliance with International, EU, and Polish Law

1. Introduction

COTT Electronics Sp. z o.o. ("COTT Electronics", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to upholding international, EU, and Polish standards while promoting ethical content through its services on www.cott.tv. These Terms of Restriction outline the criteria under which a TV channel may face restriction or termination of services based on internationally recognized principles, EU regulations, and Polish law.

2. Legal Compliance

Channels hosted on COTT Electronics' Content Delivery Network (CDN) must comply with all applicable international, EU, and Polish laws and regulations, including:

  • International broadcasting standards and human rights laws.
  • EU regulations, such as the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (Directive (EU) 2018/1808), which governs content restrictions and broadcasting standards.
  • Polish media laws, including the Broadcasting Act (Ustawa o radiofonii i telewizji), which regulates content and broadcasting in Poland.

3. Restrictions on Content

COTT Electronics reserves the right to restrict or terminate services for any channel that engages in or promotes:

  • War or incitement to violence, as prohibited under international law (e.g., Article 20 of the ICCPR).
  • Hate speech, discrimination, or any form of incitement to hostility, in violation of EU anti-discrimination laws (Directive 2000/78/EC) and Polish law (Ustawa o równym traktowaniu).
  • Activities against humanity, including but not limited to genocide, crimes against humanity, or war crimes, as defined by the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.
  • Content that violates EU broadcasting standards, such as the promotion of violence, hatred, or harm to minors, as outlined in the Audiovisual Media Services Directive.

4. International Human Rights Standards

Channels hosted on COTT Electronics must align with international human rights standards, including those defined by:

5. Prohibition of Illegal Activities

Channels must refrain from broadcasting content that involves or promotes illegal activities, including but not limited to:

  • Terrorism, as defined by EU law (Directive (EU) 2017/541 on combating terrorism) and Polish law (Ustawa o działaniach antyterrorystycznych).
  • Drug trafficking, money laundering, and other criminal offenses, in violation of Polish criminal law (Kodeks karny) and international anti-money laundering standards (e.g., FATF Recommendations).
  • Content that infringes intellectual property rights, as per the EU Copyright Directive (Directive (EU) 2019/790) and Polish Copyright Act (Ustawa o prawie autorskim i prawach pokrewnych).

6. Termination of Service

If a channel is found to be in violation of these Terms of Restriction, COTT Electronics reserves the right to take immediate action, which may include:

  • Blocking the channel from the CDN.
  • Total removal of the channel from the platform.
  • Termination of services provided by COTT Electronics to the channel.

Any such action will be taken in compliance with EU consumer protection laws (Directive 2011/83/EU) and Polish law, ensuring fair treatment and due process.

7. Notice and Review

Before taking any action, COTT Electronics will make reasonable efforts to notify the channel about the violation and provide an opportunity for the channel to respond, unless immediate action is required to comply with legal obligations or prevent harm. A thorough review will be conducted before any decision is finalized, in line with EU principles of fairness and transparency.

8. Appeals Process

Channels that believe their content has been unfairly restricted may appeal the decision by contacting us at [email protected]. We will provide a fair and impartial review of the circumstances, ensuring compliance with EU consumer rights (Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012) and Polish law.

9. Compliance with Local Laws

Channels must also comply with the local laws and regulations of the jurisdictions in which their content is being broadcast, including Polish media laws and EU regulations applicable to the hospitality sector.

10. Amendment of Terms

COTT Electronics reserves the right to amend these Terms of Restriction as necessary to comply with changes in international, EU, or Polish law, or to address emerging challenges. Any amendments will be communicated to affected channels in accordance with EU consumer protection regulations.

Conclusion

By using COTT Electronics' services, TV channels acknowledge and agree to abide by these Terms of Restriction. Non-compliance may result in immediate action, as outlined in these terms.

Contact Us

For inquiries about these Terms of Restriction, please contact us at:
COTT Electronics Sp. z o.o.
Mikołaja Kopernika 30 / 11A, 00-336 Warszawa, Polska
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +48 22 1530505