Last updated: 20th July 2026

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These Terms of Use and Disclaimer (“Terms”) govern your use of the Story of the Movies website (the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms; if you do not agree with them, you should not use the Site.

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If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: story-of-the-movies@outlook.com

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About us

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Story of the Movies is an online resource dedicated to the history, interpretation and appreciation of cinema. Unless otherwise stated, references in these Terms to “we”, “us” or “our” mean the owner of Story of the Movies, operating from the United Kingdom.

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Use of this site

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You may use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of the Site by, any other person. You agree that you will not:

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• Use the Site in any way that breaches applicable local, national or international law or regulation.

• Use the Site to transmit any unsolicited or unauthorised advertising or promotional material.

• Introduce viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful.

• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Site, the server on which it is stored or any server, computer or database connected to the Site.

 

We may suspend or withdraw access to the Site, or any part of it, at any time without notice if we reasonably believe you have breached these Terms or for operational reasons.

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Intellectual property

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Unless otherwise indicated, all text, images, graphics, logos, design, layout and other content on the Site are owned by us or used under licence and are protected by copyright, trade mark and other intellectual property laws. All rights are reserved.

You may:

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• View pages from the Site in your web browser.

• Download and print individual pages for your own personal, non‑commercial use, research or private study, provided you keep intact all copyright and proprietary notices.

You must not, without our prior written permission:

• Reproduce, distribute, modify, adapt, publish, transmit, display or otherwise use any content from the Site for commercial purposes.

• Systematically copy or scrape substantial parts of the Site.

• Use our name, logo or branding in a way that suggests endorsement or association without our consent.

 

If you wish to quote, reproduce or otherwise use our content beyond fair dealing exceptions under UK copyright law, please contact us for permission.

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Film stills and third‑party material

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The Site may use film stills, posters, studio logos or other third‑party materials for the purposes of criticism, review, scholarship and commentary on cinema. Such use is intended to fall within lawful exceptions under UK copyright law, such as fair dealing for criticism or review, and all such material remains the property of its respective rights holders.

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We do not claim ownership of any third‑party trade marks, logos or copyrighted works referenced on the Site. Any such references are used for identification, descriptive and scholarly purposes only and do not imply endorsement or affiliation.

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If you are a rights holder and have concerns about the use of any material on the Site, please contact us at story-of-the-movies@outlook.com.

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No professional advice

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The content on this Site is provided for general information, historical research, critical commentary and educational discussion only. It does not constitute legal, financial or professional advice, and should not be relied on as such.

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You should obtain appropriate professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of information obtained from the Site.

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Accuracy, completeness and updates

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We aim to ensure that the information on the Site is accurate, up to date and presented in good faith, drawing on reputable historical and scholarly sources where possible. However:

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• Film history and archival information can change as new research emerges.

• Some information may become outdated, incomplete or contain inadvertent errors.

• Interpretive essays and articles reflect the views and critical judgments of their authors, not definitive statements of fact.

 

We make no representations, warranties or guarantees, whether express or implied, that the content on the Site is accurate, complete, reliable or current.

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Links to other websites

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The Site may contain links to third‑party websites or resources that are provided for your convenience and information. We have no control over the content or availability of those sites, and we are not responsible for:

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• The content, accuracy or opinions expressed on third‑party websites.

• Any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.

 

The inclusion of a link does not imply that we endorse or have approved the linked site or its operators. You should review the terms and privacy policies of any third‑party websites you visit.

Limitation of liability

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The Site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without any warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we exclude:

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• All conditions, warranties, representations or other terms which might otherwise be implied by statute, common law or the law of equity.

• Any liability for any loss or damage, whether direct, indirect or consequential, arising from or in connection with:

  • Use of, or inability to use, the Site; or

  • Use of or reliance on any content displayed on the Site.

 

We do not exclude or limit in any way our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

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Indemnity

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You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your breach of these Terms or your use of the Site.

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Governing law and jurisdiction

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These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

You and we agree that the courts of England and Wales will have exclusive jurisdiction over any such dispute or claim.

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Changes to these Terms

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We may update or revise these Terms from time to time, for example to reflect changes in the law, our practices or the Site’s functionality. When we do so, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page and may post a notice on the Site where appropriate.

By continuing to use the Site after any changes are posted, you accept and agree to the revised Terms.