Terms of Service

📅 Last Updated: April 18, 2026

📋 Quick Summary

  • Welcome to WhenIsComingOut.com — read these terms before using our site
  • You must be 13+ or have parental consent to use this site
  • You own the content you post (comments, reviews)
  • We can modify or remove content that violates these terms
  • We're not responsible for third-party websites we link to
  • Disputes are handled through binding arbitration

1. Acceptance of Terms

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By accessing and using WhenIsComingOut.com (the "Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use this Website.

ℹ️ These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Website.

Who These Terms Apply To

  • Visitors — Anyone who views the Website
  • Registered Users — Anyone who creates an account
  • Commenters — Anyone who posts comments
  • Subscribers — Anyone who subscribes to newsletters

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we do:

  • We'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top
  • For major changes, we'll notify registered users via email
  • Your continued use after changes = acceptance of new Terms

🔞 2. Eligibility

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You must meet the following requirements to use our Website:

Requirement Details
Age You must be at least 13 years old
Parental Consent If under 18, parent/guardian must agree
Legal Capacity You must have legal capacity to enter a contract
No Suspension You must not be previously banned from our site

⚠️ If you are under 13, you must not use this Website. If we discover a user is under 13, we will terminate their account immediately.

👤 3. User Accounts

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When you create an account with us, you agree to the following:

3.1 Account Responsibilities

  • ✅ Provide accurate and complete information
  • ✅ Keep your password secure and confidential
  • ✅ Notify us immediately if your account is compromised
  • ✅ Accept all responsibility for activity under your account
  • ✅ Be at least 13 years old to create an account

3.2 What You CANNOT Do

  • ❌ Create multiple accounts (unless authorized)
  • ❌ Share your account with others
  • ❌ Use someone else's account without permission
  • ❌ Sell or transfer your account
  • ❌ Use a username that impersonates others

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you:

  • Violate these Terms of Service
  • Engage in fraudulent or abusive behavior
  • Post spam or inappropriate content
  • Impersonate another person
  • Infringe on intellectual property rights

ℹ️ You can request account deletion at any time by contacting us. We will process your request within 30 days.

✍️ 4. User Content (Comments, Reviews, etc.)

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When you post content on our Website (comments, reviews, forum posts), you are responsible for that content.

4.1 Your Rights to Content You Post

By posting content, you retain ownership of your content. You grant us a:

  • Non-exclusive license — to display your content on the site
  • Worldwide license — to use your content globally
  • Royalty-free license — you won't be paid for your content
  • Perpetual license — lasts as long as the content exists

4.2 Content Rules — What You CANNOT Post

🚫 PROHIBITED CONTENT:

  • ❌ Hate speech, racism, discrimination
  • ❌ Threats, harassment, bullying
  • ❌ Sexually explicit or pornographic content
  • ❌ Graphic violence or gore
  • ❌ Spam, self-promotion, affiliate links
  • ❌ Copyrighted material (without permission)
  • ❌ Personal information of others (doxxing)
  • ❌ Misinformation or fake news
  • ❌ Content that violates any law
  • ❌ Malware, viruses, or harmful code

4.3 Our Rights to Your Content

We have the right (but not obligation) to:

  • 🔍 Review all user-submitted content
  • 🗑️ Remove content that violates these Terms
  • ✏️ Edit content for clarity or formatting
  • 🚫 Ban users who repeatedly violate rules
  • 📊 Use aggregated content data for analytics

Good news: You always own your original content. We just need a license to display it on our site.

©️ 5. Intellectual Property

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5.1 Our Intellectual Property (What We Own)

All content on WhenIsComingOut.com is owned by us unless otherwise stated:

Content Type Owned By Can You Use It?
Website Design & Layout WhenIsComingOut.com ❌ No
Original Articles & Content WhenIsComingOut.com ❌ No (without permission)
Logos & Trademarks WhenIsComingOut.com ❌ No
Software & Code WhenIsComingOut.com ❌ No
User Comments The User (You) ✅ Yes (with attribution)
Third-Party Content Original Owner ❌ No (fair use only)

5.2 DMCA / Copyright Policy

If you believe your copyrighted work has been used on our site without permission, please contact us with:

  • 📝 Description of the copyrighted work
  • 📝 URL where the content appears
  • 📝 Your contact information
  • 📝 Statement of good faith
  • 📝 Your signature (physical or electronic)

📧 DMCA Contact: dmca@wheniscomingout.com

🔗 6. Third-Party Links & Services

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Our Website may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for:

Third-Party Service What They Do Our Responsibility
Google Analytics Website traffic analysis ❌ Not responsible
Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) Social sharing & login ❌ Not responsible
YouTube / Vimeo Video embeds ❌ Not responsible
Advertisers Display ads ❌ Not responsible
Affiliate Links Product recommendations ❌ Not responsible

🔗 When you click a third-party link, you are subject to their terms of service and privacy policy — not ours.

⚠️ 7. Disclaimers

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7.1 "As Is" Disclaimer

Our Website is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, including:

  • ❌ No guarantee the site will be error-free
  • ❌ No guarantee the site will be available 24/7
  • ❌ No guarantee content is 100% accurate
  • ❌ No guarantee the site is virus-free

7.2 Content Accuracy

WhenIsComingOut.com provides entertainment news, movie release dates, and related information. We do not guarantee:

  • 📅 Release dates are subject to change by studios
  • 🎬 Movie/show availability varies by region
  • 📰 News may be delayed or incomplete
  • ⭐ Reviews are subjective opinions

⚠️ Important: Release dates and availability information can change without notice. Always check official sources (studio websites, theaters) for the most current information.

7.3 No Professional Advice

Nothing on this Website constitutes professional advice (legal, financial, medical, etc.). Always consult a qualified professional for important decisions.

🛡️ 8. Limitation of Liability

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To the maximum extent permitted by law, WhenIsComingOut.com shall not be liable for:

Type of Damage Description Our Liability
Indirect Damages Lost profits, lost data, business interruption ❌ Not liable
Direct Damages Up to the amount you paid us (if any) ⚠️ Limited
Third-Party Actions Hacking, data breaches by third parties ❌ Not liable
Content Errors Inaccurate release dates or info ❌ Not liable
Service Interruptions Downtime, maintenance, outages ❌ Not liable

💰 Maximum Liability: In no event shall our total liability exceed $100 USD or the amount you paid us in the last 12 months (whichever is greater).

🤝 9. Indemnification

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You agree to indemnify and hold harmless WhenIsComingOut.com, its owners, employees, and affiliates from any claims arising from:

  • 📝 Your use of the Website
  • 📝 Content you post or submit
  • 📝 Violation of these Terms
  • 📝 Violation of any law or third-party rights
  • 📝 Your negligence or willful misconduct

💡 In simple terms: If you cause problems on our site, you're responsible for fixing them (including legal costs).

& 10. Dispute Resolution

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10.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your State/Country], without regard to conflict of law principles.

10.2 Binding Arbitration

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Website shall be resolved through binding arbitration, not in court. This means:

  • ❌ No class action lawsuits
  • ❌ No jury trial
  • ✅ Neutral arbitrator decides the outcome
  • ✅ Arbitration decision is final

10.3 Small Claims Court Exception

You may bring a claim in small claims court if your dispute qualifies and remains in small claims court.

10.4 Time Limit

You must file any claim within 1 year after the cause of action arose, or it's permanently barred.

📍 Arbitration Location: [Your City, State/Country]

🚫 11. Prohibited Uses

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You agree NOT to use our Website for any of the following:

# Prohibited Use Consequence
1 Scraping or crawling our content 🚫 IP Ban
2 Automated bots or scripts 🚫 IP Ban
3 Spam comments or fake accounts 🚫 Account Ban
4 Hacking or unauthorized access 🚫 Legal Action
5 Selling or reselling our content 🚫 Legal Action
6 Impersonating staff or users 🚫 Account Ban
7 Interfering with site functionality 🚫 IP Ban
8 Violating any applicable law 🚫 Legal Action

🚪 12. Termination

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12.1 We Can Terminate Your Access

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time, without notice, if we believe you've violated these Terms.

12.2 What Happens When Terminated

  • ❌ You lose access to your account
  • ❌ Your comments may remain (we're not required to delete them)
  • ❌ Your license to use our content ends immediately
  • ✅ You can still contact us to request data deletion

12.3 You Can Stop Using the Site Anytime

You can stop using our Website at any time. Simply close your browser or delete your account. This doesn't require notice to us.

📧 To delete your account: Contact us at legal@wheniscomingout.com

📐 13. Severability

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If any part of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that part will be interpreted to the maximum extent possible, and the remaining parts will continue in full force and effect.

📖 Example: If the arbitration clause is found invalid, the rest of these Terms still apply — you just can't be forced into arbitration.

📄 14. Entire Agreement

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These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and WhenIsComingOut.com.

They supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and negotiations regarding the Website.

📧 15. Contact Us

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If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

📧 Email legal@wheniscomingout.com
🌐 Website https://www.wheniscomingout.com
⏰ Response Time Within 48 hours (business days)