FAQs

General
What is Swaylocks School of Surfcraft?
The first-of-it's-kind, on-demand video library dedicated to surfcraft culture. SSoS features unique, rare and hard-to-find videos on the history, design & construction of surfcraft viewable at your convenience on any device.
What is "Surfcraft"?
Analogous to "aircraft", it refers to any object that lets you harness & ride the power of breaking waves.
Video Rental
What does it cost?
Like Apple TV or Amazon Prime, you rent each video separately. Prices and rental periods are set by the video publisher and listed under the video.
How do I rent or purchase a video?
Browse to the page for the title you want to watch and hit the play button at the center of the video player. After a short preview/trailer, you will be prompted with purchase options. Choose the option that fits your needs and you will be directed to a payment screen. Once payment is complete you will be redirected back to the video and you can begin watching immediately.
Can I watch my rental more than once?
Absolutely. You can watch a video as many times as you want during the rental period. After you check out a passcode is emailed to you. During your rental period you can return to SSOS as many times as you like and play the title using your rental passcode.
Can I watch my rental/purchase on more than one device?
Yes, however playback is only allowed on once device at a time and you'll need to enter the passcode we email to you on each new device.
Can I share my rental/purchase code?
Please don't. Videos can only be viewed on one device at a time, and new devices will require two factor authentication to enable.
I didn't receive a passcode, what should I do?
First be sure to check your spam filter or do a general search for emails from swaylock@swaylocks.com. If you still can't find one, please email sos@swaylocks.com and I'll resend it.
I lost my passcode, can I get a new one?
Yes. Please email sos@swaylocks.com and I'll send you a new one asap.
Publishers & Content Creators
Can I publish content on SSoS?
Definitely! Please email sos@swaylocks.com and let me know what yer holding.
What can I publish on SSoS?
Anything related to surfcraft culture. That means people, history, design, construction & manufacture.
What do you charge to publish videos?
I don't charge anything. You decide on the rental price and terms we split any revenue 50/50. You can also make your videos free if you want.
Why should I publish my content on SSoS?
Access to 16,000+ rabid surfcraft builders, collectors, historians, fetishists, derelicts.