Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using BingeBracket ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

BingeBracket is a web application that allows users to:

• Participate in movie tournaments
• Create custom tournaments
• Track tournament statistics and achievements
• Share tournament results
• View streaming availability

The Service is provided free of charge. We may introduce advertising (such as display ads via ad networks), premium features, or other forms of monetization in the future.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

• You may use the Service anonymously or create an account
• You must provide accurate information when creating an account
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account
• You must be at least 13 years old to create an account

3.2 Account Security

• You are responsible for all activity under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• We are not liable for losses due to unauthorized access to your email account or magic link

3.3 Account Termination

• You may delete your account at any time
• We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms
• Upon termination, your data will be deleted per our Privacy Policy

4. User Conduct

You agree NOT to:

• Violate any laws or regulations
• Impersonate others or provide false information
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Attempt to hack, exploit, or disrupt the Service
• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) without permission
• Upload malicious code or viruses
• Spam or send unsolicited communications
• Reverse engineer or copy the Service

5. User-Generated Content

5.1 Custom Tournaments

• You retain ownership of custom tournaments you create
• By making tournaments public, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, sublicensable license to display, distribute, and share them in connection with operating the Service and providing aggregated insights to partners
• You are responsible for ensuring your content doesn't infringe others' rights

5.2 Prohibited Content

Custom tournaments must NOT contain:

• Copyrighted material you don't have rights to use
• Offensive, hateful, or discriminatory content
• Pornographic or sexually explicit content
• Content promoting violence or illegal activities
• Spam or misleading information

5.3 Content Removal

• We reserve the right to remove content that violates these Terms
• We are not responsible for user-generated content
• We do not pre-screen content but may review reported content

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Rights

• BingeBracket name, logo, and design are our trademarks
• The Service's code, features, and functionality are our property
• You may not copy, modify, or redistribute our intellectual property

6.2 Third-Party Content

• Movie data and images are provided by TMDB (The Movie Database)
• Streaming provider data is provided by JustWatch
• This service uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB
• All movie titles, images, and metadata belong to their respective copyright holders

6.3 Use of Third-Party Content

• Movie data and images are displayed under licence from TMDB and in accordance with their API terms of use
• We do not host or stream copyrighted video content
• Links to streaming services are provided for user convenience

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

We do not guarantee:

• The Service will always be available or error-free
• Movie data is always accurate or up-to-date
• Streaming availability information is current
• Your data will never be lost (though we take reasonable precautions)

8. Limitation of Liability

You use the Service at your own risk.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless BingeBracket, its operators, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Content you submit to the Service

10. Privacy

Your use of the Service is subject to our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you consent to our collection and use of data as described in the Privacy Policy.

11. Third-Party Services

The Service integrates with third-party services:

• TMDB API: For movie data (subject to TMDB's terms)
• JustWatch: For streaming provider information
• Cloudflare: For DNS, CDN, and security protection
• Railway: For hosting
• Resend: For sending authentication emails
• hCaptcha: For bot protection during sign-in

We are not responsible for these third-party services and their terms govern your use of them.

12. Changes to the Service and Terms

We reserve the right to:

• Modify or discontinue features at any time
• Change pricing (with notice for paid features)
• Impose usage limits or quotas

We may also update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be effective:

• Immediately upon posting for minor changes
• 30 days after notification for material changes

Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. If you don't agree with changes, stop using the Service and delete your account.

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without notice, for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Abusive behavior toward other users or our team
• Any other reason, with or without cause — though we will generally provide notice where practicable

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Service ceases immediately
• We may delete your account and data per our Privacy Policy
• Provisions that should survive (liability limitations, indemnification) remain in effect

14. Dispute Resolution

14.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the District of Columbia, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

14.2 Jurisdiction

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved exclusively in the federal or local courts located in the District of Columbia, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

14.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes individually, not as part of a class action or consolidated proceeding.

15. Miscellaneous

15.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and BingeBracket.

15.2 Severability

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

15.3 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right doesn't waive that right.

15.4 Assignment

You may not transfer your rights under these Terms. We may assign our rights to any successor.

15.5 Force Majeure

We are not liable for failures due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control (natural disasters, internet outages, etc.).

16. Contact Us

For all inquiries — general questions, legal or copyright concerns, bug reports, or feedback — contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://bingebracket.com

For legal or copyright matters, please include "LEGAL" or "COPYRIGHT" in the subject line. We will respond to all legitimate legal inquiries as soon as practicable.

By submitting feedback or suggestions, you grant BingeBracket the right to use them without any obligation or compensation to you.

17. DMCA Copyright Notice

If you believe content on BingeBracket infringes your copyright under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), please provide a written notice containing:

• Your contact information (name, address, phone, email)
• Identification and description of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
• Identification of the material claimed to be infringing and its location on our site
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner
• A statement under penalty of perjury that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
• Your physical or electronic signature

Send DMCA notices to: [email protected]
Subject Line: "DMCA Takedown Notice"

We will respond to valid DMCA notices in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and may remove or disable access to allegedly infringing content.

Counter-Notification: If you believe content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notification as provided under the DMCA.