Terms of Service | Arcplot

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Arcplot ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of any modifications.

2. Description of Service

Arcplot is a movie story structure database that allows users to explore, compare, and analyze narrative patterns in films. The Service provides data visualizations, story structure analysis, and tools for comparing films. Users may browse content without an account, but certain features require registration.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to keep your account information updated.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for any reason, including violation of these Terms. You may delete your account at any time by contacting us.

4. User Conduct

You agree not to:

Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service or any systems connected to the Service
Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Service
Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other malicious code
Harvest, collect, or gather user data without consent
Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
Use automated means (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access the Service without our express written permission
Submit false, misleading, or inaccurate information to our database
Harass, abuse, or harm other users

5. User Contributions

5.1 Contribution License

By submitting story analysis data, comments, or other content to the Service ("User Contributions"), you grant Arcplot a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content in connection with the Service.

5.2 Contribution Guidelines

You agree that your contributions will:

Be accurate and based on your genuine analysis of the film
Not infringe on any third-party rights
Not contain spoilers without appropriate warnings
Follow our contribution guidelines and style standards

5.3 Verification

We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove any user contributions. Contributions may be marked as "verified" or "unverified" based on our editorial review process.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Service Content

The Service and its original content (excluding User Contributions), features, and functionality are owned by Arcplot and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 Third-Party Content

Movie titles, posters, and related metadata are the property of their respective owners. Our use of such content is for informational and educational purposes under fair use principles. We do not claim ownership of any third-party content.

6.3 Trademarks

"Arcplot" and our logo are trademarks of Arcplot. You may not use our trademarks without our prior written permission.

7. Disclaimers

7.1 Service Availability

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

7.2 Content Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy, we do not warrant that the story analysis data or other content on the Service is accurate, complete, or current. Story structure analysis is inherently subjective, and different analysts may reach different conclusions.

7.3 Educational Purpose

The Service is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be used as the sole basis for any professional decisions.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Arcplot shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising from your use of or inability to use the Service.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Arcplot and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the Service, your User Contributions, or your violation of these Terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved in the courts of the United States.

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

12. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Arcplot regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: legal@arcplot.com