Terms of Service - YumeAniHub

Welcome to YumeAniHub! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the YumeAniHub website and its associated services (collectively, the "Service"), provided by YumeAniHub ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

1. Description of Service

YumeAniHub is an online platform designed for anime enthusiasts. The Service allows users to discover anime, manage personal watchlists (e.g., "Watching," "Planning," "Completed"), track their viewing progress, watch anime episodes through embedded players, view airing schedules, read anime news, explore anime quotes, and personalize their user experience.

A key feature of YumeAniHub is its use of client-side storage (IndexedDB) to store your personal data, such as your lists, preferences, watch history, and profile information, directly in your web browser on your device. YumeAniHub also offers data export/import functionality, including an option for Google Drive backup and restore.

2. Content Disclaimer

YumeAniHub does not store any copyrighted video files on its servers. All anime content, news feeds, quotes, and other potentially copyrighted materials accessible through the Service are provided by non-affiliated third-party services or APIs. We act as an index and directory of anime content available publicly on the internet, an organizer of user-specific data stored client-side, and a provider of aggregated information from third-party sources. We are not responsible for the accuracy, legality, or appropriateness of content provided by these third parties.

3. User Responsibilities

By using the Service, you agree to:

Use the Service in compliance with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations.
Be responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account information if applicable (though core data is stored client-side).
Not use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
Not attempt to disrupt or interfere with the Service, its servers, or networks.

4. User-Generated Content & Data Storage

Local Data Storage: Your anime lists, watch history, profile information (including username and avatar if set up), and preferences are stored locally in your browser's IndexedDB. You are responsible for managing this local data. YumeAniHub provides tools to export and import this data, and optionally back it up to your personal Google Drive account.
No Server-Side User Accounts (for core data): For core features like lists and history, YumeAniHub relies on this client-side storage, meaning we do not typically store this personal data on our servers, enhancing your privacy.
Responsibility for Backups: While we offer export and Google Drive backup tools, you are ultimately responsible for backing up your locally stored data. We are not liable for any loss of data stored on your device.

5. Intellectual Property

Our Content: The YumeAniHub website, including its "YumeAniHub" name and logo, design, text, graphics, and other files, and the selection and arrangement thereof, are the property of YumeAniHub or its licensors. All rights reserved.
Third-Party Content: All anime titles, series, episodes, news articles, quotes, images, and other third-party content linked to or displayed on the Service are the property of their respective copyright holders. YumeAniHub makes no claim of ownership over such third-party content. As stated, this site does not store any such files on its server. If you believe your copyright has been infringed, please refer to our DMCA policy (link usually found in the footer).

6. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. As mentioned, core user data such as lists, history, and preferences are stored locally on your device. For more information on how we handle any other data, please refer to our Privacy Policy (link usually found in the footer).

7. Third-Party Links and Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites, APIs, or services that are not owned or controlled by YumeAniHub (e.g., Anime News Network for news, various anime content sources). We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that YumeAniHub shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. YumeAniHub makes no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the operation of the Service or the information, content, materials, or products included on the Service. To the full extent permissible by applicable law, YumeAniHub disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. We do not warrant that the Service, its servers, or e-mail sent from YumeAniHub are free of viruses or other harmful components.

9. Limitation of Liability

YumeAniHub will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of this Service, including, but not limited to, direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages. As we do not host content, we are not liable for the content provided by third parties. Your use of locally stored data and any backup/restore features (including Google Drive integration) is at your own risk.

10. Modifications to the Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review these Terms periodically for any changes. Changes to these Terms are effective when they are posted on this page. Your continued use of the Service after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction - e.g., "the State of California, United States"], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us via the "Contact Us" link available in the footer of our website.