Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 23, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Watchlist. These Terms of Service ("Terms", "ToS", "Agreement") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User", "you", "your") and Watchlist ("we", "us", "our") governing your access to and use of our website, applications, and services (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using Watchlist, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use our Service.

Your use of the Service constitutes acceptance of these Terms. We may require explicit acceptance through checkboxes or buttons during account registration or when significant changes are made to these Terms.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes through:

Your continued use of the Service after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

6. Newsletter Subscriptions

Watchlist offers an optional newsletter containing curated movie and TV highlights, trend summaries, and site updates. Subscribing is voluntary. When you subscribe, we store your email address and an unsubscribe token to allow one-click opt-out from future mailings.

By subscribing you consent to receive the newsletter. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link contained in each newsletter or by contacting us. Unsubscribing does not affect other service-related emails (e.g., account verification).

We reserve the right to send essential service communications to registered accounts whether or not you have subscribed to marketing messages.

2. Definitions

To ensure clarity throughout this Agreement, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below:

3. Description of Services

Watchlist is a movie and TV show discovery and tracking platform that allows users to:

Core Features

Service Availability

We strive to maintain the Service's availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:

Technical Requirements

To use the Service effectively, you need:

Geographic Availability

The Service is available globally. However, certain content information may vary by region based on third-party data providers.

4. User Eligibility

By using the Service, you represent and warrant that:

Age Requirement: You must be at least 16 years of age to use this Service. If you are under 16, you are not permitted to create an account or use the Service.

If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

5. Account Terms

Account Creation

To access certain features, you must create an account by providing:

Alternatively, you may register using Google OAuth authentication.

Account Security

You are responsible for:

Account Accuracy

You agree to:

Account Verification

We require email verification to activate accounts. Unverified accounts have limited functionality and may be deleted after a period of inactivity.

6. User Responsibilities

As a user of Watchlist, you agree to:

Acceptable Use

Content Guidelines

Communication and Email Consent

By creating an account and providing your email address, you expressly agree to receive the following essential service communications:

Important Notice Regarding Essential Communications:

These are transactional and service-related communications that are necessary for the proper operation and security of your account. You cannot opt out of or unsubscribe from these essential communications while maintaining an active account with Watchlist.

If you no longer wish to receive these communications, your only option is to delete your account by contacting us. Please note that account deletion is permanent and will result in the loss of all your data, including watchlists, viewing progress, and preferences.

We do not send marketing or promotional emails. All communications from Watchlist are strictly service-related.

7. Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

Security Violations

Abuse of Service

Fraudulent Activities

Violation of these prohibitions may result in immediate termination of your account and potential legal action.

8. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Intellectual Property

The Service, including its original content, features, and functionality, is owned by Watchlist and protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. This includes:

Third-Party Content

Movie and TV show information, images, and related data are provided through The Movie Database (TMDB) API. This content is owned by their respective copyright holders. Watchlist does not claim ownership of such third-party content.

User License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.

Your Content

You retain ownership of User Content you create (watchlists, preferences). By using the Service, you grant us a non-exclusive license to use, store, and display your User Content as necessary to provide the Service.

Restrictions

You may not:

9. Third-Party Services

The Service integrates with and relies upon various third-party services:

Data Providers

Authentication Services

Infrastructure Services

Advertising Services

Advertising Acknowledgment: By using Watchlist, you understand and accept that:

  • Advertisements will be displayed throughout the Service
  • Google and advertising partners may use cookies and tracking technologies
  • Ad content is provided by third parties and we do not control or endorse advertised products/services
  • You may manage your ad preferences through Google's Ad Settings

We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or practices of third-party services. Your use of third-party services is subject to their respective terms and policies.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

Content Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate information, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of movie and TV show data, ratings, or other content. Such information is provided for informational purposes only.

Third-Party Content

We do not endorse, warrant, or assume responsibility for any third-party content, products, or services advertised or offered through the Service.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WATCHLIST SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES.

This limitation applies to damages arising from:

Maximum Liability

In no event shall our total liability exceed the amount you paid us (if any) in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or one hundred dollars ($100), whichever is greater.

Exceptions

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability. In such cases, our liability shall be limited to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Watchlist and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from:

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

13. Termination

Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by:

Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account immediately, without prior notice, if:

Effects of Termination

Upon termination:

Data Retention

Following account termination, we may retain certain data as required by law or for legitimate business purposes, as described in our Privacy Policy.

14. Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution

Before initiating any formal dispute resolution, you agree to first contact us to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will try to resolve the dispute within 30 days of receiving your concern.

Binding Arbitration

If informal resolution fails, any dispute shall be resolved through binding arbitration rather than in court, except where prohibited by law. Arbitration shall be conducted on an individual basis, not as a class action.

Exceptions

Either party may seek injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction for infringement of intellectual property rights or breach of confidentiality obligations.

Time Limitation

Any claim or dispute must be filed within one (1) year after the cause of action arises, or it will be permanently barred.

15. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

For users in the European Union, these Terms do not limit any consumer protection rights that may apply under the mandatory laws of your country of residence.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

16. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes:

Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using the Service and may request account deletion.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed about your rights and obligations.

17. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Watchlist Support Team

Email: webeighteen18@gmail.com

Website: Contact Form

We aim to respond to all inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.

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