Last Updated: January 23, 2026
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.
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.
To ensure clarity throughout this Agreement, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below:
Watchlist is a movie and TV show discovery and tracking platform that allows users to:
We strive to maintain the Service's availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:
To use the Service effectively, you need:
The Service is available globally. However, certain content information may vary by region based on third-party data providers.
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.
To access certain features, you must create an account by providing:
Alternatively, you may register using Google OAuth authentication.
You are responsible for:
You agree to:
We require email verification to activate accounts. Unverified accounts have limited functionality and may be deleted after a period of inactivity.
As a user of Watchlist, you agree to:
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.
You agree NOT to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:
Violation of these prohibitions may result in immediate termination of your account and potential legal action.
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:
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.
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.
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.
You may not:
The Service integrates with and relies upon various third-party services:
Advertising Acknowledgment: By using Watchlist, you understand and accept that:
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.
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:
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.
We do not endorse, warrant, or assume responsibility for any third-party content, products, or services advertised or offered through the Service.
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:
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.
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.
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.
You may terminate your account at any time by:
We may suspend or terminate your account immediately, without prior notice, if:
Upon termination:
Following account termination, we may retain certain data as required by law or for legitimate business purposes, as described in our Privacy Policy.
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.
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.
Either party may seek injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction for infringement of intellectual property rights or breach of confidentiality obligations.
Any claim or dispute must be filed within one (1) year after the cause of action arises, or it will be permanently barred.
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.
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.
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
We aim to respond to all inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.
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