Terms and conditions

Last updated: 1/9/26

Welcome to The Film Circuit (the "Site", "we", "us", "our", also referred to as "Circuit"), located at fromthefilmcircuit.com. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the Site and any related social media pages. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Who runs this site

The Film Circuit is currently operated by an individual in the UK. It is not currently operated through a registered UK company. Contact details are provided in Section 10 below. If this changes in the future (for example, if The Film Circuit begins trading through a registered company), this page will be updated accordingly.

2. About the site

The Film Circuit is a blog/content website covering film news, media, and related content. Content is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only.

3. Use of the site

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of, the Site by anyone else. You must not: use the Site in any way that causes, or may cause, damage to the Site or impairment of its availability; use the Site to copy, store, host, transmit, or distribute any material that is unlawful, harmful, or infringes any third party's rights; attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Site, its servers, or any connected database; or use any automated systems (bots, scrapers) to extract content from the Site without prior permission.

4. Intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, we own the intellectual property rights in the Site and all content published on it, including text, graphics, logos, and images (excluding third-party content, such as film stills, posters, or press material, which remains the property of its respective owners and is used under fair dealing / for editorial commentary and review purposes). You may view, download for caching purposes, and print pages from the Site for your own personal, non-commercial use, subject to the restrictions below. You must not: republish material from the Site without attribution and a link back to the original content; sell, rent, or sub-license material from the Site; or reproduce, duplicate, or copy material from the Site for commercial purposes.

5. User-generated content (comments)

If the Site allows comments or other user submissions, you retain ownership of what you post, but you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, and display that content in connection with operating the Site. We reserve the right to remove or edit any user-submitted content at our sole discretion, without notice, particularly where it is unlawful, offensive, spam, or otherwise inappropriate.

6. Third-party links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources (including social media platforms, affiliate links, streaming services, or referenced sources). These are provided for convenience only. We have no control over, and accept no responsibility for, the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party sites.

7. Affiliate links & sponsored content

Where the Site contains affiliate links or sponsored/paid content, this will be disclosed in line with UK advertising standards (ASA/CAP Code guidance). We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through affiliate links, at no extra cost to you.

8. Disclaimer

Content on the Site is provided for general information and entertainment purposes only. While we try to keep news, reviews, and other content accurate and up to date, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the content, including opinions expressed in reviews or commentary. Any reliance you place on information from the Site is strictly at your own risk.

9. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we accept no liability for any loss or damage arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Site, including indirect, incidental, or consequential loss. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded under English law.

10. Contact

Questions about these Terms can be sent to: hello@fromthefilmcircuit.com

11. Cookies and privacy

Use of the Site is also governed by our separate Cookies Policy and Privacy Policy, which explain how data and cookies are handled.

12. Changes to these terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in the law, the Site, or how it's run (including if it later operates through a registered company). Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the revised Terms.

13. Governing law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes relating to these Terms or the Site will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.