Terms of Service

Description of Service

FriendWatch is a social movie and TV tracking application. The app is provided free of charge and is currently available on Android through Google Play.

• Track movies, TV series, and anime you have watched
• Rate and review content using a 10-point detailed rating system
• Create and manage personal watchlists
• Connect with friends and see their viewing activity in real-time
• Organize group Movie Nights with voting functionality
• Share lists and recommendations with friends
• Receive push notifications about friend activity

Eligibility & Account Registration

Age Requirements

You must be at least 13 years of age to use FriendWatch. If you are under 18, you may only use the app with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.

Account Creation

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account

User Conduct & Responsibilities

You agree to use FriendWatch only for lawful purposes. You agree NOT to:

• Use the app in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Upload content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, or harassing
• Infringe on intellectual property or privacy rights of others
• Use automated means (bots, scrapers) without written permission
• Collect personally identifiable information from other users
• Use the app for commercial purposes without prior written consent
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any system or network

User Content & Intellectual Property

Your Content

You retain all rights to content you create (reviews, ratings, lists). By submitting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display it in connection with providing the app.

Our Content

All content provided by FriendWatch is owned by Studio MinDev or its licensors and protected by international copyright law. You may not copy or redistribute our content without express written permission.

Movie & TV Data

Movie and TV metadata is sourced from third-party databases (TMDB). We do not claim ownership of this data. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Privacy & Data Protection

• We collect minimal personal information (email, profile details, viewing activity)
• We do not sell your personal data to third parties
• Your viewing activity is shared only with your approved friends
• You can delete your account and all data at any time through app settings
• We comply with GDPR, COPPA, and applicable data protection laws

Full details: Privacy Policy →

Social Features

Friend Connections

By connecting with other users, they will be able to see your viewing activity, ratings, reviews, and public lists. You can manage privacy settings at any time.

Shared Lists

When you create or join a shared list, all members can view and edit content. You are responsible for whom you invite.

Movie Night Voting

Voting results are determined by the app's algorithm based on votes received. We are not responsible for disputes arising from voting outcomes.

Prohibited Activities

• Fake Accounts: Creating accounts with false information or impersonating others
• Review Manipulation: Creating fake reviews or artificially inflating ratings
• Spam: Posting repetitive, irrelevant, or unsolicited content
• Harassment: Targeting users with abuse, threats, or unwanted contact
• Data Scraping: Using automated tools to extract data from the app
• Reverse Engineering: Attempting to decompile or disassemble the app

Content Moderation & Reporting

We reserve the right to monitor, review, and remove any user content that violates these Terms without prior notice.

You can report:

• Inappropriate content (reviews, comments, profile information)
• User behavior violating our policies
• Child safety concerns
• Copyright infringement or privacy violations

Consequences of Violations

• Warning or content removal
• Temporary or permanent account suspension
• Legal action in cases of serious violations

Account Termination

Termination by You

You may delete your account at any time through app settings. Your personal information will be deleted subject to legal retention requirements.

Termination by Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account for violation of these Terms, fraudulent activity, or any reason necessary to protect the app or other users.

Disclaimers & Limitations of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, STUDIO MINDEV SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES resulting from your use of the app.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of France. Legal proceedings shall be brought in the courts of Milan, Italy.

Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, contact us at hello@studiomindev.com to resolve the dispute informally. We will attempt resolution within 60 days.

Regional Rights

European Union (GDPR)

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

California (CCPA)

California residents have the right to know what personal information we collect and the right to delete their information.

UK (UK GDPR)

UK users have rights similar to EU GDPR rights described above.

Exercise any of these rights by contacting hello@studiomindev.com

Contact Information

For any questions about these Terms of Service: