Terms of Service
Last Updated: January 15, 2026
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using iNeedCinema (the "Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.
Content Disclaimer
⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICE
- No Content Hosting: iNeedCinema does NOT host, store, or upload any video files on its servers.
- Third-Party Sources: All content is provided through third-party APIs and external streaming services.
- Content Aggregator: We are a content discovery and aggregation platform only.
- No Ownership: We do not own, produce, or distribute any movies, TV shows, or anime displayed on this website.
- No Copyright Infringement: All trademarks, logos, and copyrighted materials belong to their respective owners.
The Service uses The Movie Database (TMDB) API for content metadata and third-party streaming APIs for playback links. We have no control over the content provided by these external sources.
User Responsibilities
As a user of this Service, you agree to:
- Use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes only
- Comply with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws
- Respect intellectual property rights of content owners
- Not attempt to circumvent any security measures or access controls
- Not use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Service
- Verify the legality of streaming content in your jurisdiction
Copyright & DMCA
We respect intellectual property rights. Since we do not host any content, copyright concerns should be directed to:
- The original content owners
- The third-party streaming services providing the content
- TMDB (The Movie Database) for metadata concerns
If you believe any content linked from our Service infringes your copyright, please contact the appropriate third-party service provider directly. We will cooperate with legitimate DMCA takedown requests by removing links to allegedly infringing content.
Limitation of Liability
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. We are not liable for:
- Content availability, accuracy, or quality from third-party sources
- Any damages arising from use or inability to use the Service
- Actions taken by third-party content providers
- Legal consequences of content streaming in your jurisdiction
- Data loss, service interruptions, or technical issues
Third-Party Services
Our Service integrates with:
- TMDB API: For movie, TV show, and anime metadata
- VidLink API: For streaming links
- Other streaming providers: As available
These services have their own Terms of Service and Privacy Policies. We are not responsible for their practices, content, or availability.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.
Voluntary Donations
Users may voluntarily support the developer through donation platforms like Ko-fi. Please note:
- Completely Optional: All donations are 100% voluntary with no obligation
- No Content Access: Donations do NOT unlock content, features, or special access
- Supporting Development: Donations support the developer and cover server costs, NOT content acquisition
- Non-Refundable: Donations are final and support ongoing development
- Third-Party Processing: Payments are processed by Ko-fi/PayPal, not by iNeedCinema
- No Guarantees: Donations do not guarantee specific features, updates, or service levels
All content remains free and accessible regardless of donation status. This is a passion project supported by the community.
Contact & Questions
For questions about these Terms of Service, please review our disclaimer in the footer or check the FAQ section.