Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using PopcornDB, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, as well as our Privacy Policy and DMCA Policy. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and PopcornDB ("we," "us," or "our").

We reserve the right to modify, update, or change these Terms at any time without prior notice. Changes will become effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Service after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. We recommend reviewing this page periodically to stay informed of any changes.

2. Eligibility and User Requirements

To use PopcornDB, you must meet the following requirements:

• You must be at least 13 years of age or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction to legally access internet services.
• If you are under 18 years of age, you must have permission from a parent or legal guardian to use this Service.
• You must have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts under applicable law.
• You must not be prohibited from using the Service under the laws of any applicable jurisdiction.

By using PopcornDB, you represent and warrant that you meet all eligibility requirements.

3. Description of Service

PopcornDB is an online movie information database platform that provides:

• Detailed information about movies, including cast, crew, plot summaries, ratings, and release dates
• Movie categorization by genres, popularity, ratings, and awards
• Search and discovery features to help users find movies
• Links to external sources for movie trailers and additional information
• Movie quotes, reviews, and related content

4. Acceptable Use Policy

When using PopcornDB, you agree to the following acceptable use guidelines:

4.1 Permitted Uses

You may use PopcornDB for:

• Personal, non-commercial browsing and research about movies
• Discovering information about films, actors, directors, and related content
• Reading reviews, ratings, and user-generated content where applicable
• Accessing links to legitimate third-party sources

4.2 Prohibited Uses

You expressly agree NOT to:

• Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service, other users' accounts, or computer systems
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access the Service without our express written permission
• Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise extract source code from the Website
• Transmit any viruses, malware, or other malicious code
• Collect or harvest personal information about other users
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers connected to the Service
• Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Use the Service to distribute spam, chain letters, or other unsolicited communications
• Violate any intellectual property rights of PopcornDB or third parties
• Remove, circumvent, disable, damage, or interfere with any security-related features

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 PopcornDB Content

All content on PopcornDB, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, software, code, design elements, and compilation of content (collectively "Our Content"), is the property of PopcornDB or its content suppliers and is protected by Indian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 Third-Party Content

Movie posters, images, trailers, descriptions, and related media displayed on PopcornDB are the property of their respective copyright holders, including but not limited to movie studios, production companies, distributors, and content creators. Such content is displayed on our platform for informational and promotional purposes only under fair use principles.

We aggregate data from publicly available sources and APIs, including The Movie Database (TMDb). This product uses the TMDb API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDb.

5.3 User License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use PopcornDB for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or exploit any content from the Service without our express written permission.

6. Third-Party Links and Content

PopcornDB may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by us. These links are provided for your convenience and informational purposes only.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, terms of service, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that PopcornDB shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of any such third-party content, goods, or services.

We strongly advise you to review the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit or use.

7. User Conduct and Content

If PopcornDB enables user-generated content features (such as reviews, comments, or ratings), you are solely responsible for any content you submit. By submitting content, you represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to the content you submit
• Your content does not violate any third-party rights, including intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights
• Your content does not contain any defamatory, offensive, obscene, or illegal material
• Your content complies with all applicable laws and regulations

By submitting content, you grant PopcornDB a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content in any media.

We reserve the right to remove, edit, or refuse to display any user content at our sole discretion without notice or liability.

8. Copyright Infringement and DMCA

PopcornDB respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users to do the same. We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and similar international copyright laws.

If you believe that any content on PopcornDB infringes your copyright, please review our DMCA Policy and submit a formal takedown notice to our designated copyright agent.

We will respond to valid DMCA notices in accordance with applicable law and may terminate the accounts of repeat infringers.

9. Disclaimers and Warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by law, PopcornDB expressly disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of content
• Warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Warranties regarding the results that may be obtained from using the Service

We do not warrant that the Service will meet your requirements or that any defects will be corrected. We make no guarantees about the accuracy of movie information, ratings, or other content displayed on the platform.

Your use of the Service is at your sole risk. Any content downloaded or otherwise obtained through the Service is accessed at your own discretion and risk.

10. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall PopcornDB, its officers, directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
• Loss of business opportunities or goodwill
• Service interruptions or system failures
• Cost of substitute goods or services
• Personal injury or property damage

This limitation applies whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability for consequential damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless PopcornDB and its officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your use or misuse of the Service
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights
• Any content you submit to the Service
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations

We reserve the right to assume exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, at your expense.

12. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Breach of these Terms
• Violation of applicable laws
• Fraudulent, abusive, or harmful behavior
• Request by law enforcement or government agencies
• Unexpected technical issues or security concerns

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Andhra Pradesh, India. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to venue.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

14. Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Service, you agree to first contact us at legal@popcorndb.in to attempt to resolve the matter informally.

If we cannot resolve the dispute within thirty (30) days of notification, either party may pursue formal legal remedies as set forth in Section 13 above.

15. Changes to the Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time, with or without notice, for any reason. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.

We may also impose limits on certain features or restrict access to parts or all of the Service without notice or liability.

16. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of PopcornDB is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information. By using the Service, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the Indian Information Technology Act, 2000, and its rules.

17. Miscellaneous Provisions

17.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and DMCA Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and PopcornDB regarding your use of the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

17.2 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision. No waiver shall be effective unless in writing and signed by an authorized representative of PopcornDB.

17.3 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law.

17.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights and obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign or transfer these Terms without restriction.

17.5 Headings

The section headings in these Terms are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect.

17.6 Language

These Terms are drafted in English. In the event of any conflict between the English version and any translation, the English version shall prevail.