The ground rules for using this site and buying digital products from me.
Last updated: May 30, 2026
By using olegkovalov.com you agree to these Terms and Conditions and to the Privacy Policy and Affiliate Disclosure. If you do not agree, please stop using the site.
Everything on this site is educational and informational. The blog posts, videos, gear recommendations, tutorials, and digital products are intended to share what has worked for me in my own practice as a filmmaker and creator. They are not:
If you need advice that applies to your specific circumstances, consult an appropriately licensed professional in your jurisdiction. Use any information on this site at your own risk.
Digital products purchased from the Shop page (such as LUT packs, settings guides, templates, mini-courses, or other downloadable files) are sold for personal use by the named purchaser unless the product page explicitly states otherwise.
You may not:
I retain all intellectual property rights in the digital products. You purchase a license to use them, not ownership of them.
Placeholder: by default, digital products are sold as non-refundable because they cannot be returned once downloaded. If a product is defective, broken, or materially different from what was advertised, contact me through the Contact page within 14 days of purchase and I will work with you to make it right.
Review before publishing: some jurisdictions require offering a refund window regardless of digital product status (for example, the EU 14-day right of withdrawal can apply with specific opt-out language). Have an attorney confirm what refund language is appropriate before making this page public.
Many of the links on this site are affiliate links, and some content is sponsored. The Affiliate Disclosure page explains exactly how this works. By using this site, you acknowledge that I may earn a commission from purchases you make through affiliate links.
When you use this site, you agree not to:
I reserve the right to remove content or block access for anyone who violates these rules.
Unless otherwise noted, all original content on this site (blog posts, videos, photographs, graphics, digital products, code, and site design) is the intellectual property of Oleg Kovalov or Video Hook LLC. You may:
You may not republish full articles, photos, or videos on your own site without written permission. If you would like to syndicate, license, or otherwise reuse content, reach out via the Contact page.
Trademarks and product names mentioned on this site (such as Sony, B and H, Amazon, and other gear brands) belong to their respective owners. Mention of a product or brand is not an endorsement by that company unless explicitly stated.
I do my best to make sure the information and digital products on this site are accurate and useful. That said, I provide everything on an "as is" basis. To the maximum extent permitted by law, neither I nor Video Hook LLC will be liable for:
Review before publishing: the exact language and enforceability of limitation of liability clauses varies by jurisdiction. Have an attorney confirm what is appropriate before making this page public.
This site links to other websites, including affiliate retailers, social media, embedded video providers, and other resources. I do not control those sites and am not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. When you click a link to another site, you leave olegkovalov.com and become subject to the terms and privacy policies of that other site.
I may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. If a change is material, I will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify email subscribers. Your continued use of the site after a change means you accept the updated terms.
Placeholder: these Terms are governed by the laws of Indiana, United States, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of this site will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Allen County, Indiana.
Review before publishing: the right governing-law and venue clause depends on your business structure, customer geography, and what you want to enforce. Have an attorney confirm this language before making this page public.
Questions about these Terms? Reach out via the Contact page.