Terms of Service
Your agreement to use BooMeter, our jump scare database service.
- • BooMeter is free to use for personal, non-commercial purposes
- • Be respectful when contributing data or contacting us
- • Don't use our data for commercial purposes without permission
- • We provide the service "as is" - use at your own discretion
- • We can update these terms - we'll let you know about significant changes
By accessing or using BooMeter (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.
These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service, whether you browse anonymously or contribute content.
BooMeter is a free, community-driven database that catalogs jump scares in horror movies and TV shows. Our service includes:
- • A searchable database of movies and TV shows with jump scare information
- • Precise timestamps and intensity ratings for jump scares
- • Tools for browsing, filtering, and discovering horror content
- • Community contribution features for improving the database
- • Educational content about horror movies and jump scares
The Service is provided for informational and entertainment purposes to help users make informed decisions about horror content consumption.
You May:
- • Browse and search the database for personal use
- • Share links to BooMeter and specific movie pages
- • Submit accurate jump scare data and corrections
- • Use the information to make viewing decisions
- • Discuss BooMeter content in reviews, articles, or social media with attribution
You May Not:
- • Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any laws
- • Submit false, misleading, or inaccurate information
- • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or related systems
- • Use automated tools to scrape or harvest data without permission
- • Reproduce, distribute, or sell our database for commercial purposes
- • Impersonate BooMeter, its employees, or other users
- • Submit spam, abuse reports, or harassing content
- • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
Content You Submit
When you submit jump scare data, corrections, or other content to BooMeter, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and distribute that content as part of the Service.
- • You retain ownership of any original content you submit
- • You represent that you have the right to submit the content
- • You agree that your contributions will be publicly accessible
- • We may edit or remove content that violates these Terms
Attribution
If you choose to provide your name with contributions, we may credit you publicly. Attribution is optional and you can contribute anonymously.
Content Standards
All contributions must be accurate, respectful, and relevant to horror content. We reserve the right to review and moderate all submissions.
Our Content
The BooMeter name, logo, design, and original content are owned by us and protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may not use these without our written permission.
Third-Party Content
Movie titles, posters, and descriptions are owned by their respective copyright holders. We use this content under fair use principles for informational and educational purposes.
Database Rights
While individual movie facts aren't copyrightable, our database compilation represents significant effort and creativity. Commercial use requires our permission.
Important: Please read these disclaimers carefully.
"As Is" Service
BooMeter is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind. We don't guarantee that the service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely accurate.
Content Accuracy
While we strive for accuracy, jump scare data is subjective and may contain errors. Timestamps and intensity ratings are approximations based on community input and analysis.
Individual Reactions
People react differently to scary content. Our ratings and warnings may not reflect your personal sensitivity or experience. Use the information as a guide, not a guarantee.
Third-Party Links
We may link to third-party websites or services. We're not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or availability.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, BooMeter and its creators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:
- • Emotional distress or anxiety from using horror content information
- • Decisions made based on our scare ratings or timestamps
- • Technical issues, data loss, or service interruptions
- • Inaccuracies in our database or user-contributed content
Our total liability for any claims shall not exceed the amount you paid to use the service (which is $0, as BooMeter is free).
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using BooMeter, you also agree to our Privacy Policy.
We may terminate or suspend access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.
You may stop using the Service at any time. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we do, we'll update the "last updated" date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we'll provide more prominent notice on the website.
Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. If you don't agree to the changes, you should stop using the Service.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved in the courts of competent jurisdiction.
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Email: legal@boometer.com
Contact Form: boometer.com/contact
We'll do our best to respond to questions and resolve any concerns about these Terms.