Terms of Service

By accessing or using CineMatch ("the Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to all of these Terms, you may not access or use the Platform. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and CineMatch AI ("CineMatch," "we," "our," or "us").

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting a notice on the Platform or by emailing you at the address associated with your account. Your continued use of the Platform after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

CineMatch is an AI-powered movie discovery and personal cinema management platform. The Platform allows users to discover films through a swipe-based interface, build personal watchlists and viewing logs, write and share reviews, and receive AI-generated personalised recommendations based on their Taste Profile.

CineMatch does not stream or play films. We are a discovery and curation tool only. Links to streaming platforms are provided for informational purposes and are subject to each platform's own terms and availability.

To access certain features of the Platform, you must create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update your information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
• You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account.
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account.
• You may not share your account with any other person.
• You must be at least 13 years of age to create an account.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, engage in fraudulent activity, or remain inactive for an extended period.

You agree to use the Platform only for lawful purposes. You must not:

• Post content that is defamatory, obscene, harassing, or discriminatory.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Platform or its systems.
• Use automated tools, bots, or scrapers to extract data from the Platform.
• Reproduce, distribute, or resell any Platform content without written permission.
• Submit false or misleading reviews or ratings.
• Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation.
• Transmit any malware, viruses, or other harmful code.
• Attempt to reverse-engineer the Platform's recommendation algorithms.

Violation of these rules may result in immediate account suspension or termination, without refund of any fees paid.

All Platform content — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, interface design, software, and AI models — is owned by CineMatch or its licensors and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

You retain full ownership of content you submit to the Platform, including reviews, lists, and profile information. By submitting content, you grant CineMatch a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, display, and distribute your content solely in connection with operating the Platform.

Film metadata, posters, and related assets are sourced from licensed third-party providers. CineMatch asserts no ownership over third-party intellectual property.

Your use of the Platform is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Platform, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.

The Platform is provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, CineMatch disclaims all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

CineMatch does not warrant that the Platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses. Recommendation accuracy is not guaranteed. Film availability on streaming platforms may change without notice and is outside our control.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, CineMatch and its officers, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages — including loss of profits, data, or goodwill — arising out of or in connection with your use of the Platform.

Our total aggregate liability for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Platform shall not exceed the greater of (a) the amounts you have paid to CineMatch in the twelve months preceding the claim, or (b) one hundred US dollars (US$100).

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CineMatch and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses — including reasonable legal fees — arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Platform, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any rights of another person or entity.

CineMatch may terminate or suspend your account at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. You may terminate your account at any time by following the deletion process in Settings.

Upon termination, your right to use the Platform will immediately cease. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination — including intellectual property, disclaimers, limitations of liability, and governing law — shall continue in effect.

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India.

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Platform shall be resolved through arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The seat and venue of arbitration shall be New Delhi, India, and the proceedings shall be conducted in English.

The arbitration shall be conducted by a sole arbitrator appointed by CineMatch, and the decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on the parties.

The parties agree that disputes shall be resolved on an individual basis and not as part of any class or representative action, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Nothing in this section shall prevent either party from seeking interim or injunctive relief from a court of competent jurisdiction in India.

If you have questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:

• Email: admincinematch@gmail.com
• General Inquiries: admincinematch@gmail.com
• Company: CineMatch AI — Remote-first company