Welcome to Whatchly! By using our platform, you agree to these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully before creating an account or using our services.
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of Whatchly ("we", "our", or "us"), a platform for discovering, curating, and sharing movies and TV shows. By accessing or using Whatchly, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By creating an account, accessing, or using any part of Whatchly, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you may not use our services.
2. Eligibility
You must:
Be at least 13 years old to use Whatchly
Provide accurate and complete information when creating an account
Keep your account credentials secure and confidential
Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
3. Account Responsibilities
When you create an account, you are responsible for:
Maintaining the security of your password
All activities that occur under your account
Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use
Ensuring your email address is current and valid
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in abusive behavior.
4. User Content & Conduct
Content You Create
You may create playlists, reviews, comments, and other content on Whatchly. You retain ownership of your content, but by posting it, you grant us a non-exclusive license to display, distribute, and promote it on the platform.
Prohibited Activities
You agree NOT to:
Post illegal, harmful, abusive, or offensive content
Harass, threaten, or impersonate other users
Spam, advertise, or use the platform for commercial purposes without permission
Violate intellectual property rights (e.g., sharing pirated content links)
Attempt to hack, disrupt, or compromise the platform's security
Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) without authorization
5. Subscriptions & Payments
Paid Plans
Pro and Premium subscriptions are billed monthly or annually
Payments are processed through secure third-party providers (PayPal)
You may cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings
Refunds are not provided for partial billing periods
Free Trial
If a free trial is offered, you must cancel before the trial ends to avoid being charged. We will notify you before your trial period ends.
6. Intellectual Property
All content on Whatchly (including design, logos, text, and features) is owned by Whatchly or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Movie and TV show metadata (titles, posters, descriptions) are provided by third-party APIs (e.g., TMDB) and are subject to their respective terms and licenses.
7. Disclaimers & Limitations
"As-Is" Service
Whatchly is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee uninterrupted, error-free, or secure access to the platform.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Whatchly and its owners, employees, and partners shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the platform.
8. Third-Party Services
Whatchly integrates with third-party services (e.g., TMDB for movie data, Firebase for authentication, PayPal for payments). Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for any third-party services or content.
9. Modifications to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will notify you via email or through the platform. Your continued use of Whatchly after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
10. Termination
You may delete your account at any time from your account settings. We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in harmful behavior.
Upon termination, your access to the platform will cease, but certain content you posted may remain visible if it was shared publicly (e.g., reviews, comments).
11. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of [Your Jurisdiction].
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: