CineCarrot Movie Review Website Terms and Conditions
Use Effective Date: [March 12, 2023]
1. Introduction
Welcome to CineCarrot, a movie review website designed to provide users with insightful critiques and discussions about films. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of CineCarrot ("Website" or "Service") and are a legally binding agreement between you ("User", "You", or "Your") and CineCarrot ("We", "Us", or "Our"). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our Service.
2. Use of the Website
Eligibility: The Service is intended for users aged 13 and above. By using the Service, you represent that you meet this eligibility criterion.
Content Usage: You may view, download, and print contents from the Website for personal, non-commercial use, provided you do not remove, modify, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notices.
Prohibited Uses: You agree not to use the Website for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these Terms. This includes, but is not limited to, using the Website in a manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Website, or interfere with any other party's use and enjoyment of the Website.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
Ownership: All content on the Website, including but not limited to text, images, logos, and the overall appearance of the Website, is the property of CineCarrot or used under license from third-party rights holders. No part of the Website may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of CineCarrot, except in the case of non-commercial use as stipulated above.
User-Generated Content (UGC): By posting UGC (e.g., comments, reviews) on the Website, you grant CineCarrot a worldwide, perpetual, royalty-free, irrevocable, non-exclusive, fully sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such UGC in any form, media, or technology, whether now known or hereafter developed.
4. Third-Party Links and Services
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by CineCarrot. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that CineCarrot 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 use of or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on or through any such websites or services.
5. Google Adsense and Advertising
Ads Display: We use Google Adsense to display ads on our Website. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on our Website.
Cookie Usage: By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies by Google. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Ads Settings: https://www.google.com/settings/ads.
Compliance with Google Adsense: By using the Website, you agree to comply with Google’s advertising and content policies, which can be found at https://support.google.com/adspolicy.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website and all services and content provided through it are offered on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. To the fullest extent permissible under applicable law, CineCarrot disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement.
7. Limitation of Liability
In no event will CineCarrot, its affiliates, or their licensors, service providers, employees, agents, officers, or directors be liable for damages of any kind, under any legal theory, arising out of or in connection with your use, or inability to use, the Website, any websites linked to it, any content on the Website or such other websites, including any direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to, personal injury, pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of data, loss of goodwill, loss of profits, or business interruption, even if CineCarrot or its authorized representatives have been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damages. The foregoing does not affect any liability which cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.
8. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless CineCarrot, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns 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 or your use of the Website, including, but not limited to, your User-Generated Content, any use of the Website’s content, services, and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms or your use of any information obtained from the Website.
9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
All matters relating to the Website and these Terms and any dispute or claim arising therefrom or related thereto (in each case, including non-contractual disputes or claims), shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of [State/Country of Your Business Location] without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of [State/Country] or any other jurisdiction).
10. Changes to the Terms
We may revise and update these Terms from time to time in our sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately when we post them, and apply to all access to and use of the Website thereafter. However, any changes to the dispute resolution provisions set forth in Governing Law and Jurisdiction will not apply to any disputes for which the parties have actual notice prior to the date the change is posted on the Website.
11. Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and CineCarrot concerning your use of the Website. If any provision of these Terms is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent such that the remaining provisions of the Terms will continue in full force and effect.
12. Contact Us
For any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: [cinecarrot@gmail.com]
Acknowledgement
By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, found at [link to your Privacy Policy].
Privacy Policy Reference (Ensure You Have a Separate, Accessible Privacy Policy Document)
Note: It's crucial to have a comprehensive Privacy Policy that outlines how you handle user data, especially considering the use of Google Adsense and the collection of cookies. Ensure this document is easily accessible from your website, typically in the footer.
Recommendations Post-Creation:
Legal Review: Have a lawyer specializing in digital media and privacy laws review these Terms to ensure compliance with your jurisdiction's regulations.
Display Prominently: Ensure these Terms are easily accessible from your website, typically in the footer, alongside your Privacy Policy.
Update Regularly: Periodically review and update your Terms and Conditions to reflect changes in your service, technology, or the law.