Terms of Use, Legal Notice, and Disclaimer

Effective Date: 1 | 1 | 1992
Applies to: www.jibsnyc.com
Operated by: Independent Camera Support Company, DBA Cine Rigs™ and Black Dog Jibs™

1. Scope of Agreement

By accessing this website, you agree to the terms, conditions, and disclaimers described herein (“Agreement”), which govern your use of this site and any related materials. This Agreement is made pursuant to the laws of the State of New York and United States Federal Law, including but not limited to the Lanham Act (15 U.S. Code §1051 et seq.), the Communications Decency Act (47 U.S.C. §230), and the New York General Business Law.

2. Company Ownership & Representation

This website is managed and operated by a legally established business entity offering camera support equipment and crew services under its own independent trade names. These include:

  • Cine Rigs™

  • Black Dog Jibs™

  • Jib Rigs™ (used as a service descriptor)

All contracts, communications, and commercial activity are conducted solely under these brand identities, which are unrelated to any third-party business, person, or domain.

No content on this site implies, represents, or should be construed as any form of agency, affiliation, sponsorship, joint venture, merger, or commercial partnership with any other similarly named company or domain holder.

3. Use of Language and Product References

The website may refer to products or services using descriptive industry-standard language, including (but not limited to):

  • Jimmy Jib®

  • Techno-Jib®

  • Camera Crane NYC

  • Jib Rentals NYC

  • Broadcast Jib Operator

  • Remote Camera Head

  • Drone Cinematography NYC

Such language is intended solely to inform users of the general type of equipment or service category offered, and not to misrepresent origin, manufacturer affiliation, or ownership of any registered trademarks.

All product and brand names mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners. Use of any brand or model name on this website constitutes nominative fair use and is protected under applicable federal doctrine, including the ruling of New Kids on the Block v. News America Publishing, Inc., 971 F.2d 302 (9th Cir. 1992), and 15 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(4).

4. Domain Name Usage

The domain “www.jibsnyc.com” reflects geographic and descriptive characteristics of the services offered:

  • “Jibs” refers to general camera crane equipment used in film and television production.

  • “NYC” denotes the service area, i.e., New York City and its boroughs.

These are non-distinctive, non-registrable words in most contexts and used solely for informational clarity in online directories, search indexing, and user navigation.

Pursuant to 37 CFR §2.33(b)(1) and the USPTO’s Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure (TMEP 1209), the combination of geographic and generic service terms in a domain does not constitute a presumptive trademark violation when used descriptively and transparently.

5. No Misrepresentation or Confusion

This site does not identify itself as any other business or person and does not display any third-party logos, phone numbers, contact names, or branding.

Inbound callers, web leads, and clients are informed accurately and clearly of our business identity and scope of services. At no point is a false impression given, nor is any attempt made to divert or confuse.

All correspondence, invoices, and on-set documentation are issued using our actual business names: Cine Rigs and Black Dog Jibs.

6. Legal and Geographic Jurisdiction

This Agreement is governed by and shall be construed in accordance with:

  • The laws of the State of New York, including NY GBL §§ 349-350

  • Federal Trademark Law, including the Lanham Act

  • The Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP) where applicable

  • Communications law, as governed by the FCC and FTC regulations

Any disputes arising under this Agreement shall be adjudicated in the appropriate state or federal courts located in New York County, New York, and all users consent to exclusive jurisdiction in such courts.

7. Copyright and Licensing

All written, photographic, and graphical content on this website is the intellectual property of its respective authors unless otherwise stated. Use, reproduction, or redistribution of this content without prior written authorization is strictly prohibited and enforceable under Title 17 of the U.S. Code and Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) provisions.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

This site and its content are provided “as is,” without warranty of any kind, express or implied. The operator disclaims all warranties including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. Users access the website at their own risk and are responsible for compliance with any local laws.

9. Indemnification

By using this website, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the operators, employees, contractors, and owners of this domain and affiliated businesses from and against any and all third-party claims, demands, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from your use of the site or violation of this Agreement.

10. Updates and Revisions

These terms are subject to change without prior notice. Continued use of this site constitutes acceptance of the most recent version.

11. Contact

For official notices or legal inquiries:
Legal Department
Cine Rigs / Black Dog Jibs
Email: legal@cinerigs.com
Phone: (718) 974-4770