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Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. It is Script Slug's policy to respect your privacy regarding any information we may collect from you across our website, https://www.scriptslug.com/ , and other sites we own and operate.

1. Information we collect

Log data

When you visit our website, our servers may automatically log the standard data provided by your web browser. It may include your computer’s Internet Protocol (IP) address, your browser prose sm:prose-lg md:prose-xl and version, the pages you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on each page, and other details.

Device data

We may also collect data about the device you’re using to access our website. This data may include the device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, device settings, and geo-location data. What we collect can depend on the individual settings of your device and software. We recommend checking the policies of your device manufacturer or software provider to learn what information they make available to us.

2. Legal bases for processing

We will process your personal information lawfully, fairly and in a transparent manner. We collect and process information about you only where we have legal bases for doing so.

These legal bases depend on the services you use and how you use them, meaning we collect and use your information only where:

  • it’s necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party or to take steps at your request before entering into such a contract (for example, when we provide a service you request from us);
  • it satisfies a legitimate interest (which is not overridden by your data protection interests), such as for research and development, to market and promote our services, and to protect our legal rights and interests;
  • you give us consent to do so for a specific purpose (for example, you might consent to us sending you our newsletter); or
  • we need to process your data to comply with a legal obligation.

Where you consent to our use of information about you for a specific purpose, you have the right to change your mind at any time (but this will not affect any processing that has already taken place).

We don’t keep personal information for longer than is necessary. While we retain this information, we will protect it within commercially acceptable means to prevent loss and theft, as well as unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use or modification. That said, we advise that no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure and cannot guarantee absolute data security. If necessary, we may retain your personal information for our compliance with a legal obligation or in order to protect your vital interests or the vital interests of another natural person.

3. Collection and use of information

We may collect, hold, use and disclose information for the following purposes and personal information will not be further processed in a manner that is incompatible with these purposes:

  • to enable you to customize or personalize your experience of our website;
  • to enable you to access and use our website, associated applications and associated social media platforms;
  • to contact and communicate with you;
  • for internal record keeping and administrative purposes;
  • for analytics, market research and business development, including to operate and improve our website, associated applications and associated social media platforms;
  • to run competitions and/or offer additional benefits to you;
  • for advertising and marketing, including to send you promotional information about our products and services and information about third parties that we consider may be of interest to you;
  • to comply with our legal obligations and resolve any disputes that we may have; and
  • to consider your employment application.

4. Disclosure of personal information to third parties

We may disclose personal information to:

  • third party service providers for the purpose of enabling them to provide their services, including (without limitation) IT service providers, data storage, hosting and server providers, ad networks, analytics, error loggers, debt collectors, maintenance or problem-solving providers, marketing or advertising providers, professional advisors and payment systems operators.

5. International transfers of personal information

The personal information we collect is stored and processed in United States, or where we or our partners, affiliates and third-party providers maintain facilities. By providing us with your personal information, you consent to the disclosure to these overseas third parties.

We will ensure that any transfer of personal information from countries in the European Economic Area (EEA) to countries outside the EEA will be protected by appropriate safeguards, for example by using standard data protection clauses approved by the European Commission, or the use of binding corporate rules or other legally accepted means.

Where we transfer personal information from a non-EEA country to another country, you acknowledge that third parties in other jurisdictions may not be subject to similar data protection laws to the ones in our jurisdiction. There are risks if any such third party engages in any act or practice that would contravene the data privacy laws in our jurisdiction and this might mean that you will not be able to seek redress under our jurisdiction’s privacy laws.

6. Your rights and controlling your personal information

Choice and consent: By providing personal information to us, you consent to us collecting, holding, using and disclosing your personal information in accordance with this privacy policy. If you are under 16 years of age, you must have, and warrant to the extent permitted by law to us, that you have your parent or legal guardian’s permission to access and use the website and they (your parents or guardian) have consented to you providing us with your personal information. You do not have to provide personal information to us, however, if you do not, it may affect your use of this website or the products and/or services offered on or through it.

Information from third parties: If we receive personal information about you from a third party, we will protect it as set out in this privacy policy. If you are a third party providing personal information about somebody else, you represent and warrant that you have such person’s consent to provide the personal information to us.

Restrict: You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information. If you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by contacting us using the details below. If you ask us to restrict or limit how we process your personal information, we will let you know how the restriction affects your use of our website or products and services.

Access and data portability: You may request details of the personal information that we hold about you. You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. Where possible, we will provide this information in CSV format or other easily readable machine format. You may request that we erase the personal information we hold about you at any time. You may also request that we transfer this personal information to another third party.

Correction: If you believe that any information we hold about you is inaccurate, out of date, incomplete, irrelevant or misleading, please contact us using the details below. We will take reasonable steps to correct any information found to be inaccurate, incomplete, misleading or out of date.

Notification of data breaches: We will comply laws applicable to us in respect of any data breach.

Complaints: If you believe that we have breached a relevant data protection law and wish to make a complaint, please contact us using the details below and provide us with full details of the alleged breach. We will promptly investigate your complaint and respond to you, in writing, setting out the outcome of our investigation and the steps we will take to deal with your complaint. You also have the right to contact a regulatory body or data protection authority in relation to your complaint.

Unsubscribe: To unsubscribe from our e-mail database or opt-out of communications (including marketing communications), please contact us using the details below or opt-out using the opt-out facilities provided in the communication.

7. Cookies

We use “cookies” to collect information about you and your activity across our site. A cookie is a small piece of data that our website stores on your computer, and accesses each time you visit, so we can understand how you use our site. This helps us serve you content based on preferences you have specified. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for more information.

8. Use of Data in AI Models

At ScriptSlug, we value the privacy and intellectual property of our users and contributors. We want to assure you that:

  1. Screenplays in Our Library: We do not use the screenplays in our library, including those that we do not own the copyright to, for training AI models. All screenplays are treated with the utmost respect for their creators' rights. This applies to all forms of AI, including but not limited to machine learning models, natural language processing algorithms, and any other automated systems.
  2. User Data: We do not use any user data, including personal information, browsing history, and any content submitted by users, for training AI models. Your privacy and the security of your data are our top priorities. We implement strict measures to ensure that your data is protected from unauthorized access and misuse.
  3. Third-Party Data Sharing: We do not share your data with third parties for the purpose of training AI models. Any third-party service providers we engage are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.
  4. Policy Transparency and Updates: We are committed to transparency regarding our data usage policies. Any changes to this policy will be communicated to our users in a timely manner. We encourage you to review our privacy policy regularly to stay informed about how your data is protected.

9. Limits of our policy

Our website may link to external sites that are not operated by us. Please be aware that we have no control over the content and policies of those sites, and cannot accept responsibility or liability for their respective privacy practices.

10. Changes to this policy

At our discretion, we may change our privacy policy to reflect current acceptable practices. We will take reasonable steps to let users know about changes via our website. Your continued use of this site after any changes to this policy will be regarded as acceptance of our practices around privacy and personal information.

If we make a significant change to this privacy policy, for example changing a lawful basis on which we process your personal information, we will ask you to re-consent to the amended privacy policy.

Terms of Service

1. Terms

By accessing the website at https://www.scriptslug.com/ , you are agreeing to be bound by these terms of service, all applicable laws and regulations, and agree that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site. The materials contained in this website are protected by applicable copyright and trademark law.

2. Use License

  1. Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials (information or software) on Script Slug's website for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:
    1. modify or copy the materials;
    2. use the materials for any commercial purpose, or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial);
    3. attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on Script Slug's website;
    4. remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials; or
    5. transfer the materials to another person or "mirror" the materials on any other server.
  2. This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by Script Slug at any time. Upon terminating your viewing of these materials or upon the termination of this license, you must destroy any downloaded materials in your possession whether in electronic or printed format.

3. Disclaimer

  1. The materials on Script Slug's website are provided on an 'as is' basis. Script Slug makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including, without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights.
  2. Further, Script Slug does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on its website or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this site.

4. Limitations

In no event shall Script Slug or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on Script Slug's website, even if Script Slug or a Script Slug authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage. Because some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties, or limitations of liability for consequential or incidental damages, these limitations may not apply to you.

5. Accuracy of materials

The materials appearing on Script Slug's website could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. Script Slug does not warrant that any of the materials on its website are accurate, complete or current. Script Slug may make changes to the materials contained on its website at any time without notice. However Script Slug does not make any commitment to update the materials.

6. Links

Script Slug has not reviewed all of the sites linked to its website and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Script Slug of the site. Use of any such linked website is at the user's own risk.

7. Modifications

Script Slug may revise these terms of service for its website at any time without notice. By using this website you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these terms of service.

8. Governing Law

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of California and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that State or location.

Data Sources

Script Slug sources data and content from external APIs to enhance the user experience and provide comprehensive information about films and television shows. We acknowledge and attribute the following sources:

  1. TV API: We utilize the TV API ( https://tv-api.com/ ) for accessing and displaying detailed information about movies, TV shows, and industry professional. The data obtained through IMDb API is used in accordance with their terms and conditions.
  2. The Movie Database (TMDb): Our platform also integrates data from The Movie Database ( https://www.themoviedb.org/ ). This includes but is not limited to movie and TV show details, images, and cast information, used under the terms of TMDb's policies.

This acknowledgment serves to inform our users of the sources of data and content on our website, aligning with our commitment to transparency and legal compliance.

Contests & Giveaways

  • Giveaways are open to anyone worldwide with a valid email address. Employees of Script Slug and their immediate family members are not eligible to enter.
  • To enter our giveaways, only a valid email address is required, unless otherwise stated for a specific giveaway. Participants must provide their email address by completing the giveaway entry form during the entry period. Completing the entry form constitutes acceptance of these rules.
  • Only one entry per person is allowed. Multiple entries will result in disqualification.
  • Entry periods will be clearly stated for each giveaway. All entries must be received before the end of the entry period to be eligible.
  • Winners will be randomly selected from all eligible entries after the entry period closes for each giveaway. The number of winners to be selected will be stated for each giveaway.
  • Winners will be notified by email within 5 business days of selection. If a winner does not respond within 72 hours of notification, an alternate winner may be selected.
  • Prizes will be fulfilled within 30 days of winner verification. Prizes are non-transferable and no cash alternatives are available. Script Slug reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value if necessary.
  • Additional information may be required to claim prizes per specific giveaway rules. Winners are responsible for all applicable federal, state, local and international taxes associated with acceptance and use of prizes.
  • Participation in giveaways constitutes permission to use winners' entries for promotional purposes without further compensation, unless prohibited by law.
  • Script Slug reserves the right to modify or cancel giveaways at any time in the event of technical failures, fraud, or other unforeseen circumstances.

Fair Use

Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work, including such use by reproduction in copies or phonorecords or by any other means specified by that section, for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use), scholarship, or research, is not an infringement of copyright. In determining whether the use made of a work in any particular case is a fair use the factors to be considered shall include—

  1. the purpose and character of the use, including whether such use is of a commercial nature or is for nonprofit educational purposes;
  2. the nature of the copyrighted work;
  3. the amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole; and
  4. the effect of the use upon the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work.

The fact that a work is unpublished shall not itself bar a finding of fair use if such finding is made upon consideration of all the above factors.

17 U.S. Code § 107 - Limitations on exclusive rights: Fair use

In alignment with our commitment to intellectual property rights and legal compliance, Script Slug will promptly address and remove any content that is alleged to be infringing upon copyright or other intellectual property rights. Upon receiving a formal request or notification, we will diligently assess and, if appropriate, expeditiously remove the allegedly infringing material from our website. We strive to respect the legal rights of others and ensure our platform remains a responsible and law-abiding space for screenwriting content.

For copyright claims and takedown requests, please reach out to us .