Legal & Trust Center
Explore all binding terms, data privacy charters, and intellectual property policies powering Banyan's independent cinema sanctuary and metadata architecture.
Terms of Service & User Agreement
Non-profit zero-commission principles, user independence, and editorial archive guidelines.
- Non-profit 100% free cinema logging platform with zero subscription cuts.
- Zero hosted video streams: Banyan never hosts unauthorized media files.
- User-generated reviews remain the legal responsibility of their creators.
Archive & Operational Disclaimer
Non-hosting status, external outbound links, and TMDB metadata operating boundaries.
- Banyan does not operate video players; purely a cinema tracking diary.
- Metadata sourced via TMDB API; not certified or endorsed by TMDB.
- Zero liability for external third-party outbound links or services.
Acceptable Use Policy
Permitted actions, spoiler etiquette, anti-harassment rules, and community safety enforcement.
- Reviews with plot spoilers must be marked with the explicit spoiler tag.
- Zero tolerance for hate speech, harassment, piracy links, or spam botting.
- Malicious actors subject to instant account freezing and IP blocking.
Privacy Notice & Data Protection
Data protection standards under KVKK and GDPR with zero third-party data monetization.
- Personal data and watching logs are strictly never sold or rented.
- Zero server avatar storage: solely verified Google photo URL or initial fallback.
- Full exercise of GDPR and KVKK rights including single-click account erasure.
Explicit Consent & Telemetry Notice
Explicit opt-in processing consent independent from baseline terms, revocable anytime.
- Independent consent model separated from mandatory terms of service.
- PostHog session replay and keystroke logging completely disabled.
- Consent can be revoked at any time via Cookie Preferences or Settings.
Cookie & Tracking Policy
Strictly essential first-party cookies for session stability, language, and dark mode.
- Exclusively essential first-party cookies for Clerk auth and locale/theme state.
- Zero third-party tracking scripts or surveillance advertising pixels.
- Full user control to customize preferences via our dedicated modal.
Intellectual Property & TMDB Attribution
FSEK & DMCA Notice-and-Takedown workflows, brand geometry, and TMDB IP bounds.
- Banyan brand marks, typography, and botanic noir aesthetic are legally protected.
- Formal notice-and-takedown claims resolved within 48 hours.
- TMDB posters and metadata displayed in full accordance with TMDB API terms.
Content Moderation & Appeal Process
Fair moderation review, graduated review flagging, and community dispute guidelines.
- Transparent appeal process for restricted reviews or suspended profiles.
- Appeals reviewed by our moderation desk within 7 business days.
- Enforcement against abusive reporting to safeguard community integrity.
Corporate Identity & Legal Contact
Official corporate records, legal notices email, statutory disclosures, and contact info.
- Transparent corporate registration under Vellium (Banyan is a product of Vellium).
- Expedited triage for official court subpoenas and statutory notices.
- Dedicated data protection desk for GDPR and KVKK compliance.
Why Banyan Guarantees Complete Peace of Mind
Banyan is a non-profit cinema logging and editorial sanctuary. We never hold user funds, host unauthorized streams, or compromise privacy.
Free membership, unlimited list curation, and cinema logging with zero platform take rates.
Accurate catalog metadata is programmatically retrieved through verified TMDB API integration.
Identity handled via Clerk; private diary entries shielded with PostgreSQL Row Level Security.
Banyan never hosts video streams or media files; operating purely as a cinema directory and review sanctuary.
Report copyright infringements, security vulnerabilities, or policy violations to our legal compliance desk.