Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using 9ime ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not use the Service. We reserve the right to update these terms at any time, and continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

2. Description of Service

9ime is an anime streaming index and discovery platform. We do not host, store, upload, or distribute any video content on our servers. All media content is sourced from third-party servers that are openly accessible on the public internet. Our service operates as an aggregator and search tool, similar to a search engine indexing publicly available information.

We provide tools for users to discover, track, and watch anime content that is freely available online. We do not charge for access, nor do we display advertisements. The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.

3. User Accounts

To access certain features, you may create an account by providing a valid email address and choosing a display name. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

You must be at least 13 years of age to create an account. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms, engage in abusive behavior, or are used for illegal purposes.

4. Acceptable Use

When using 9ime, you agree not to:

• Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
• Attempt to bypass, disable, or interfere with security features of the Service
• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, etc.) to extract data at rates that degrade service for other users
• Upload or transmit malware, viruses, or any malicious code
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users through comments or community features
• Impersonate 9ime staff, moderators, or other users
• Use the Service to distribute spam, advertisements, or unsolicited messages

5. Intellectual Property

9ime does not claim ownership over any anime content, images, descriptions, or metadata available through the Service. All trademarks, copyrights, and intellectual property belong to their respective owners. Our use of publicly available metadata (titles, descriptions, poster images) falls under fair use for indexing and discovery purposes.

The 9ime name, logo, and website design are our intellectual property and may not be used without permission.

6. DMCA / Copyright Complaints

We respect intellectual property rights and comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe your copyrighted work has been indexed by our Service in a way that constitutes infringement, please submit a DMCA takedown request through our Contact page selecting the "DMCA / Copyright" category.

Your request must include: a description of the copyrighted work, the URL where the content appears in our index, your contact information, and a statement made under penalty of perjury that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner. We respond to all valid requests within 48 hours.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the availability, accuracy, reliability, or quality of the Service or any content accessed through it. We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of third-party servers that host media content. Any issues with playback, quality, or availability of specific content should be reported, but resolution may depend on third-party providers.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, 9ime and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service. This includes, but is not limited to, loss of data, interruption of service, or any damages resulting from content accessed through third-party servers.

9. Third-Party Links and Content

The Service contains links to third-party websites and servers that are not owned or controlled by 9ime. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. You acknowledge and agree that 9ime shall not be responsible for any damage or loss caused by your use of any third-party content or services.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at our sole discretion, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is otherwise harmful to other users, us, or third parties. You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation before pursuing legal remedies.

12. Contact

For questions about these Terms, reach us at /contact. We aim to respond within 48 hours.