1. Acceptance of Terms 🤝
By accessing and using the Netzkino streaming platform ("Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User" or "you") and Netzkino GmbH ("Netzkino," "we," "us," or "our").
If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service. Your continued use of the Service following any changes to these Terms will constitute your acceptance of such changes.
These Terms apply to all users of the Service, including without limitation users who are browsers, vendors, customers, merchants, and/or contributors of content.
2. Service Description 🎬
Netzkino is a digital streaming platform that provides access to a library of movies, documentaries, and other video content. Our Service includes:
- Free Tier: Access to a selection of movies and content supported by advertising
- NetzkinoPlus: Premium subscription offering ad-free viewing and additional content
- Multi-Platform Access: Streaming across web browsers, mobile devices, smart TVs, and other supported platforms
- User Features: Personal watchlists, viewing history, and recommendation systems
The availability of specific content may vary by geographic location and is subject to licensing agreements. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time.
3. Eligibility 👤
To use our Service, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be at least 13 years of age (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction)
- Have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements
- Provide accurate and complete registration information
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction
Users under 18 years of age must have parental or guardian consent to use the Service. Parents and guardians are responsible for monitoring their minor children's use of the Service.
The Service is not available in all countries. We reserve the right to restrict access based on geographic location or local regulations.
4. Account Registration 📝
To access certain features of the Service, you must create an account. When creating your account, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain and promptly update your account information
- Maintain the security and confidentiality of your login credentials
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
You are prohibited from:
- Creating multiple accounts for the same individual
- Sharing your account credentials with others
- Using automated tools to create accounts
- Impersonating another person or entity
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these requirements or appear to be created for fraudulent purposes.
5. Subscription & Billing 💳
NetzkinoPlus is our premium subscription service offering enhanced features and ad-free viewing experience.
Subscription Terms:
- Pricing: €4.99 per month for full premium access
- Trial Period: Free trial available for new subscribers
- Post-Trial Pricing: €1.99 per month (including VAT) after trial period
- Billing Cycle: Monthly automatic renewal unless cancelled
Payment and Billing:
- Subscription fees are charged monthly in advance
- Payment will be processed using your chosen payment method
- You authorize us to charge your payment method for all applicable fees
- All fees are non-refundable except as required by law
- We reserve the right to change subscription prices with 30 days' notice
Cancellation:
You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Cancellation will take effect at the end of your current billing period. You will continue to have access to premium features until the end of your paid period.
6. Acceptable Use 🛡️
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You are prohibited from:
Prohibited Activities:
- Downloading, copying, or redistributing content without authorization
- Using automated systems or bots to access the Service
- Attempting to circumvent security measures or access restrictions
- Reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembling any part of the Service
- Uploading malicious code, viruses, or harmful software
- Interfering with the proper functioning of the Service
- Violating any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringing on intellectual property rights of others
Content Guidelines:
When interacting with community features (reviews, comments, etc.), you must:
- Respect other users and maintain civil discourse
- Not post offensive, harmful, or inappropriate content
- Not engage in spam or promotional activities
- Respect privacy and confidentiality of others
7. Content & Intellectual Property 🎭
All content available through the Service, including movies, shows, images, text, graphics, logos, and software, is protected by intellectual property laws.
Our Content Rights:
- We own or license all content available on the platform
- Content is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws
- You receive a limited, non-exclusive license to stream content for personal use
- This license does not include rights to download, copy, or redistribute content
User-Generated Content:
If you submit reviews, comments, or other content to the Service:
- You retain ownership of your original content
- You grant us a worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content
- You represent that you have all necessary rights to submit the content
- We may remove content that violates these Terms or our community guidelines
Copyright Protection:
We respect intellectual property rights and expect our users to do the same. If you believe your copyright has been infringed, please contact us with detailed information about the alleged infringement.
8. Privacy & Data Protection 🔒
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
Data Collection and Use:
- We collect information necessary to provide and improve our Service
- Personal data is processed in accordance with GDPR and applicable privacy laws
- We use data for service delivery, personalization, and communication
- We do not sell personal information to third parties
Cookies and Tracking:
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and deliver personalized content and advertisements.
Your Rights:
You have rights regarding your personal data, including access, correction, deletion, and portability. Please review our Privacy Policy for detailed information about exercising these rights.
9. Account Termination ⚠️
Either party may terminate your account and access to the Service under certain circumstances.
Termination by You:
- You may delete your account at any time through account settings
- Cancelling subscription does not automatically delete your account
- Upon account deletion, your personal data will be handled according to our Privacy Policy
Termination by Us:
We may suspend or terminate your account if:
- You violate these Terms of Service
- You engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
- You fail to pay subscription fees
- We are required to do so by law or regulation
- We discontinue the Service
Effect of Termination:
Upon termination, your right to access the Service will cease immediately. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect.
10. Disclaimers & Limitations 📢
Your use of the Service is at your own risk. The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind.
Service Disclaimers:
- We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service
- Content availability may change without notice
- We are not responsible for third-party content or services
- Streaming quality may vary based on your internet connection
Limitation of Liability:
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Netzkino shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from your use of the Service.
Indemnification:
You agree to indemnify and hold Netzkino harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.
11. Governing Law 🏛️
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Berlin, Germany.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.
12. Changes to Terms 🔄
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will:
- Post the updated Terms on our website
- Update the "Last modified" date at the top of these Terms
- Notify users of material changes via email or platform notification
- Provide reasonable advance notice of changes when possible
Your continued use of the Service after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Service.