Last Updated: [June 2026]
Welcome to Lost Reel (accessible at https://lostreel.com). By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Use. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree to these terms, you should not use this website.
The term “Lost Reel,” “us,” “we,” or “our” refers to the owner(s) of the website. The term “you” refers to the user or viewer of our website.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or using Lost Reel, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, as well as our Privacy Policy (if applicable). We reserve the right to update or modify these terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
2. Purpose and Description of Services
Lost Reel is an online platform, cinematic archive, and blog dedicated to the discussion, review, and preservation of classic, silent, avant-garde, and forgotten films. The website provides editorial reviews, essays, historical information, and curated video embeds. All content provided on the site is for informational, educational, and cultural purposes only.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
A. Our Content
All original content featured on Lost Reel—including but not limited to written articles, essays, reviews, site design, logos, graphics, and custom code—is the property of Lost Reel and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or republish our original written content without prior written permission or clear attribution to Lost Reel.
B. Third-Party Media & Embedded Content
Lost Reel does not host or store copyrighted film files on its servers. Instead, we embed video players (such as YouTube, Vimeo, or Archive.org) of films that are believed to be in the public domain, under creative commons licenses, or shared by third parties under fair use guidelines.
- All rights to the embedded films, soundtracks, and promotional artwork belong to their respective copyright owners.
- Your interaction with embedded video players is governed by the terms of service of the respective third-party platform (e.g., YouTube’s Terms of Service).
4. Copyright Infringement & Take-Down Requests (DMCA)
Lost Reel respects the intellectual property rights of others. We make every effort to ensure that the films embedded or discussed on our platform are in the public domain or fall under fair use/educational exceptions.
If you are a copyright owner or an authorized agent thereof and believe that any content or embedded video on Lost Reel infringes upon your copyrights, you may submit a take-down request. Please contact us with the following information:
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
- Identification of the material on Lost Reel that is claimed to be infringing (including the specific URL).
- Your contact information (email address, telephone number, and mailing address).
- A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner.
Upon receiving a valid request, we will promptly remove the embedding code or link to the disputed material.
Please send all copyright-related inquiries to: [info@lostreel.com]
5. User Conduct and Comments
If the website permits user-submitted comments, reviews, or feedback, you agree not to post content that is:
- Defamatory, abusive, harassing, threatening, or invasive of another’s privacy.
- Infringing on any third-party intellectual property or proprietary rights.
- Spam, commercial advertising, or unauthorized promotional material.
We reserve the right, but do not have the obligation, to monitor, edit, or remove any user-generated content at our sole discretion.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
The website and its contents are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. Lost Reel makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding:
- The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information, reviews, or articles on the site.
- The uninterrupted availability, safety, or security of the website.
- The continuous functionality or availability of embedded third-party video players.
Your use of the website is entirely at your own risk.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Lost Reel and its creators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your access to, use of, or inability to use the website, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party websites (such as external film databases, boutique physical media retailers, or social media platforms). These links are provided solely for your convenience. Lost Reel does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.
9. Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of The European Union, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in European Union.
10. Contact Information
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us at:
Email: info@lostreel.com
Website: https://lostreel.com