Terms of Service

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of MovieFinder. They comply with the Digital Services Act (DSA, EU 2022/2065), GDPR, the EU AI Act (EU 2024/1689), and applicable EU consumer law. By using the service, you accept these Terms.

Last updated: 15.04.2026. Applicable law: GDPR, DSA (EU 2022/2065), EU AI Act 2024/1689, Directive 2019/770.

1. Acceptance & Updates

  • By using MovieFinder, you agree to these Terms in their current version.
  • For material changes, we will notify you at least 14 days in advance via an on-site banner or email. Continued use after that period constitutes acceptance.
  • If you disagree with changes, you may delete your account at any time.

2. Service Description

  • MovieFinder is a discovery platform for movies and TV series information.
  • We use the TMDB API (The Movie Database) for content metadata — MovieFinder does not hold copyright over that content.
  • The service includes: content search and recommendations, chat, watchlists, and user profiles.
  • The service is provided "as is" — we do not guarantee 100% availability or completeness.

3. Age Requirements

  • You must be at least 16 years old to register. Users under 18 must have parental consent.
  • We reserve the right to remove accounts we become aware belong to users under 16.

4. User Accounts

  • You are responsible for keeping your credentials confidential and for all activity in your account.
  • Report unauthorised access immediately to [email protected].
  • We reserve the right to suspend or delete accounts that violate these Terms.
  • Two-factor authentication is recommended for additional protection.

5. User-Generated Content (Chat Messages)

  • You retain copyright in content you post. By posting, you grant MovieFinder a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to display and moderate it.
  • Do not post content that infringes third-party intellectual property rights.
  • The following are prohibited: illegal content, disinformation, malicious code, personal data of third parties.
  • AI-generated content must be explicitly labelled as such (EU AI Act Art. 50).

6. Intellectual Property & Attribution

  • Movie and TV data is provided by TMDB — attribution is required per their terms of use.
  • The MovieFinder logo, design, and code are our intellectual property.
  • Trailers are loaded from YouTube/official channels — we do not store or redistribute media content.
  • Automated scraping of the site without explicit written permission is prohibited.

7. Streaming Availability & Partners

  • MovieFinder may display links to streaming platforms (Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, etc.). These may be affiliate or advertising links — we are not responsible for the content of those platforms.
  • Content availability by region depends on platform licensing agreements and may change.

8. Content Moderation Transparency (DSA Art. 14–17)

  • MovieFinder applies content moderation rules in accordance with the DSA. Illegal content is removed upon credible notification.
  • We have a reporting mechanism for illegal content: [email protected] (DSA Art. 14).
  • When content is removed, the user is notified with an explanation. The decision may be appealed (see section 9).
  • We are not liable for user-generated content provided we act promptly upon notification.
  • Algorithmic moderation: where automated moderation tools are used, this is publicly disclosed in accordance with the EU AI Act.

9. Appeal Mechanism (DSA Art. 20)

  • You have the right to appeal any decision restricting or removing your content.
  • Submit an appeal to [email protected], specifying: the type of decision, the affected content, and your arguments.
  • We will respond within 14 working days.
  • If you are unsatisfied with the internal review, you may escalate to a DSA-certified out-of-court dispute settlement body or courts in your country.

10. Prohibited Activities

  • Prohibited: attempting unauthorised access, DoS/DDoS attacks, distributing malicious code.
  • Prohibited: posting spam, bulk messages, piracy links, IPTV streams.
  • Prohibited: collecting personal data of other users (doxxing).
  • Prohibited: impersonating another person or organisation.
  • Violations may result in temporary or permanent account suspension without notice in serious cases.

11. Consumer Rights & Liability (EU Directive 2019/770)

  • The service is free of charge. We do not exclude, limit, or modify statutory consumer rights under Directive 2019/770 on digital content.
  • Our liability for unintentional harm is limited to the maximum permitted by applicable law — but does not exclude consumer rights under mandatory EU legislation.
  • If you are in the EU/EEA, your local consumer law applies in full regardless of these Terms.

12. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

  • These Terms are governed by the law of the Republic of Bulgaria and applicable EU law.
  • For out-of-court resolution of consumer disputes, you may use the EU Online Dispute Resolution platform: https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr
  • Competent court: for EU consumers — the courts in your country of residence.

13. Changes to Terms

  • We may update these Terms. For material changes we will provide at least 14 days' notice.
  • Last updated: 15.04.2026.

14. Contact