Author Topic: Videoblocks Enterprise - I've got a good feeling about this... (Read 4877 times)

Tyson Anderson · « **on:** February 23, 2017, 13:12 »

Just received an email from Videoblocks to opt in for Enterprise. Sounds like an extended license type situation for large production companies to purchase footage for unlimited views and such. Contributors will make 60% instead of the %100 commission from their normal marketplace, but they say the sale prices will be high enough that we will never make less on an Enterprise sale then we would in marketplace. Seems like a good deal to me, I opted in. Any thoughts on this??

RAW · « **Reply #1 on:** February 23, 2017, 13:22 »

I opted in.

"They say the sale prices will be high enough that we will never make less on an Enterprise sale then we would in marketplace"

However, they could just lower the marketplace prices.

Noedelhap · « **Reply #2 on:** February 23, 2017, 13:55 »

Didn't get an email (yet), is it invite only?

Tyson Anderson · « **Reply #3 on:** February 23, 2017, 14:01 »

Quote from: RAW on February 23, 2017, 13:22

I opted in.

"They say the sale prices will be high enough that we will never make less on an Enterprise sale then we would in marketplace"

However, they could just lower the marketplace prices.

This is true... Hopefully this will bring them more money so they don't need to. I think they've been trying to find a creative way of making more money without loosing their 100% commission to contributors. This seems like a good idea. We'll see...

RAW · « **Reply #4 on:** February 23, 2017, 14:38 »

It is worth a try.

I have far more respect for Videoblocks than some of the other agencies who say they 'care about their contributors' and yet we just make less and less because of their continual greedy tricks.

So far Videoblocks has put their wallet where their mouth is and supported contributors.

increasingdifficulty · « **Reply #5 on:** February 23, 2017, 15:21 »

Could result in some extra $$$, yes.

But I really don't like how they use the term "copyright-free" in their marketing: http://enterprise.videoblocks.com

It's like they don't understand the fundamental basics of the assets they're licensing... That's a bit scary. I know they most likely do, and it's just an enticing marketing term, but that doesn't make it right.

Tror · « **Reply #6 on:** February 23, 2017, 16:30 »

"(e)
Waiver of Jury Trial
. THE PARTIES HEREBY WAIVE THEIR CONSTITUTIONAL AND
STATUTORY RIGHTS TO GO TO COURT AND HAVE A TRIAL IN FRONT OF A JUDGE OR A
JURY, ... "

Is that even legal???

Tror · « **Reply #7 on:** February 23, 2017, 16:31 »

Quote from: increasingdifficulty on February 23, 2017, 15:21

Could result in some extra $$$, yes.

But I really don't like how they use the term "copyright-free" in their marketing: http://enterprise.videoblocks.com

It's like they don't understand the fundamental basics of the assets they're licensing... That's a bit scary. I know they most likely do, and it's just an enticing marketing term, but that doesn't make it right.

Wow, yeah....unbelievable....

EDIT: Just found this in the license:
"As used in this Agreement “to purchase” and “to sell ” Content refers solely to purchasing or selling a license to use a copy of the Content; in no event will we or any Member or Enterprise Sales customer
acquire any ownership in the Content despite the shorthand language being used"

jjneff · « **Reply #8 on:** February 23, 2017, 16:50 »

I opted in, I love videoBlocks and keep earning well with them!

Noedelhap · « **Reply #9 on:** February 23, 2017, 17:30 »

Quote from: Tror on February 23, 2017, 16:30

"(e)
Waiver of Jury Trial
. THE PARTIES HEREBY WAIVE THEIR CONSTITUTIONAL AND
STATUTORY RIGHTS TO GO TO COURT AND HAVE A TRIAL IN FRONT OF A JUDGE OR A
JURY, ... "

Is that even legal???

LOL, giving up your constitutional rights, do they really think that is legally binding?

I'm not a lawyer, but even I can tell it's not possible to give up those rights.