DMCA & Copyright Policy

Last Updated: August 29, 2025

cinewatched.com ("we," "us," or "our") respects the intellectual property rights of others. We make every effort to ensure that the content on our website complies with all applicable copyright laws. However, as our content is sourced from and based on information from various third-party public platforms and providers, we recognize that unintentional infringement may occur.

Our policy is to respond to all valid notices of alleged copyright infringement that comply with the requirements of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and other applicable laws.

1. Our Content Sourcing

The information, metadata, posters, trailers, and other content displayed on our Site are gathered from public-facing APIs and data services provided by reputable third parties, including but not limited to: IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, and TMDB (The Movie Database). We use this information under the terms of their respective licenses and APIs. Our use of this content is for informational and review purposes and is intended to fall under fair use principles where applicable.

2. Notification of Copyright Infringement

If you are a copyright owner or an agent thereof and believe that any content on our Site infringes upon your copyrights, you may submit a formal notification to our Designated Copyright Agent. Your notification must include the following information in writing:

  • Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
  • Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and a clear URL or other location on our Site where the material can be found.
  • Your contact information, including your name, address, telephone number, and email address.
  • A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
  • A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
  • A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.

Please send your DMCA notice to our Designated Agent at the following address:

Email: dmca@cinewatched.com

3. Our Policy and Actions

Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, our policy is to:

  • Promptly remove or disable access to the infringing material.
  • Notify the user who submitted the content, if possible.
  • Terminate the accounts of repeat infringers.

We are committed to resolving all copyright issues quickly and amicably. We will cooperate with copyright owners to ensure their rights are respected on our platform.

4. Disclaimer

All content provided on Cinewatched is for informational, review, and educational purposes only. We do not host any of the copyrighted material (like movie posters or trailers) on our servers. All such content is embedded or linked from third-party services. Cinewatched does not claim ownership of this content. All trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners.