Legal Agreement

Terms of Service

Terms and conditions governing the use of Film Fan Awards.

1. Platform Purpose & Scope

Film Fan Awards is a community-driven film appreciation platform created to facilitate retrospective voting on historical Academy Award ceremonies. By creating an account or accessing the platform, you agree to these Terms of Service.

2. Acceptable Use & User Responsibilities

As a member of the Film Fan Awards community, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate information during account registration and verification.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials.
  • Refrain from engaging in harassment, abuse, or unlawful conduct on the platform.
  • Respect voting rules and refrain from attempting to circumvent anti-abuse mechanisms.

3. Voting Integrity & Abuse Prevention

Any attempt to manipulate voting outcomes, submit fraudulent ballots, deploy automated voting scripts, or probe system endpoints is a violation of these terms and will result in immediate account termination.

4. Intellectual Property & Fair Use

All Film Fan Awards branding, logos, custom software, and page designs are property of Film Fan Awards. Historical film titles, nominee names, and award categories referenced on this site represent factual historical information utilized under fair use principles for educational, archival, and commentary purposes.

5. Disclaimer of Academy Affiliation

Film Fan Awards is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). “Oscars” and “Academy Awards” are registered trademarks of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.