The Disclaimer is a non-negotiable legal document for any platform that aggregates public data, serving to manage user expectations, define organizational limits, and mitigate liability related to data accuracy and intellectual property usage.
1. Disclaimer of Warranties and Accuracy of Data
ActressBooks utilizes data compiled from various public sources, including established accredited databases, professional submissions, and public records, all believed to be reliable. However, the nature of aggregated public data inherently carries risks of error or omission.
THEREFORE, NO WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE REGARDING THE ACCURACY, ADEQUACY, COMPLETENESS, LEGALITY, RELIABILITY, OR USEFULNESS OF ANY INFORMATION PRESENTED ON THIS SITE, INCLUDING ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS THEREOF.
Users acknowledge that they assume the entire risk of relying on the information presented on ActressBooks. This clause is a necessary legal defense, protecting the platform from professional or financial claims arising from alleged inaccuracies in biographical, statistical, or career data. The platform is provided strictly “as is” and “as available,” without any warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
2. Disclaimer of Endorsement
References or links to third-party products, services, or entities, or the inclusion of external links to social media, official websites, or casting platforms (e.g., IMDb, Actors Access), do not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation by ActressBooks.
The platform is not responsible for examining or evaluating the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of any external sites. Users are advised to review the terms and policies of third-party sites independently. This clause ensures that ActressBooks is legally shielded from liabilities arising from the content or operations of external, linked sites.
3. Copyright and Intellectual Property Disclaimer
All original content created and authored by ActressBooks staff, including the proprietary organization and structure of the database, site design, text descriptions (unless otherwise credited), and platform trademarks, is protected by intellectual property rights and copyright.
Regarding the use of third-party materials, specifically celebrity images, names, likenesses, and professional biographies, ActressBooks operates under the principle that the display of such copyrighted material is strictly for informational, educational, and non-commercial professional reference purposes. This aligns with the principles of “Fair Use” under Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act. The purpose of such usage is to provide a fact-based reference service to the public and the industry.
This is a high-risk area for media platforms. Therefore, the platform maintains a rigorous policy: upon receipt of a verified legal request from the talent, agent, or copyright holder, any copyrighted material in dispute will be promptly reviewed and removed if necessary. The presence of this explicit disclaimer regarding third-party materials is essential to defend against claims of copyright infringement related to celebrity portfolios.
4. Disclaimer of Duty to Continue Provision of Data
ActressBooks reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify, update, suspend, or permanently discontinue any aspect of the site, including the provision, maintenance, or access to any specific actress profile or data set, without prior notice or liability to the user.
