Terms of Service

Effective Date: July 18, 2025

Welcome to Frames of Being ("Service"). By accessing or using our online subscription-based blog/newsletter, you agree to these Terms of Service ("Terms"). Please read them carefully before using the Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By subscribing, accessing, or using any part of Frames of Being, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms, which form a binding agreement between you and Frames of Being.

2. Service Description

Frames of Being offers in-depth articles and a newsletter about films via an online platform powered by Ghost. The Service is provided on a free tier basis, with no paid subscription options.

3. Eligibility

The Service is open to general readers worldwide. Use of the Service is void where prohibited by law.

4. Account Registration & Management

  • You must provide accurate and complete information during registration.
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password.
  • Cancellation: Users may cancel subscriptions at any time from their account settings. Upon cancellation, access to subscriber-only features may be restricted or removed.
  • No Refunds: No financial transactions occur; therefore, no refunds are provided.

5. Content Ownership and Use

  • All content, including articles, text, images, and newsletters, is owned by Frames of Being.
  • Content is provided for personal, non-commercial use only.
  • You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, transmit, display, perform, or otherwise use any content without prior written consent from Frames of Being.

6. User Responsibilities

By using the Service, you agree:

  • Not to access or attempt to access the Service by means other than the interface provided.
  • Not to engage in scraping, data mining, or any automated data collection.
  • Not to interfere with or disrupt the Service’s security, integrity, or performance.
  • To comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

7. Use Restrictions

You are prohibited from:

  • Scraping, crawling, or extracting data from the Site.
  • Gaining or attempting to gain unauthorized access to any parts of the Service, accounts, or networks connected to the Service.
  • Using the Service for commercial purposes without express written consent.

8. Third-Party Services

Frames of Being uses third-party services, including Mailgun, to deliver emails and newsletters. By subscribing, you consent to the use of these services, which are subject to their own privacy policies and terms.

9. Disclaimers

  • The Service and all content are provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
  • Frames of Being does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation, nor accuracy or completeness of information.
  • The Service may periodically be unavailable due to maintenance or factors beyond our control.

10. Limitation of Liability

  • To the fullest extent permitted by law, Frames of Being and its associates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages arising from your use of the Service.
  • Frames of Being’s total liability under these Terms shall not exceed one Indian Rupee (₹1).

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Frames of Being and its affiliates against any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising out of your violation of these Terms or misuse of the Service.

12. Termination

  • Frames of Being reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access at any time, with or without notice, for conduct that violates these Terms or is otherwise harmful to other users, the Service, or third parties.
  • Upon termination, your right to access or use the Service will immediately cease.

13. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed under the laws of West Bengal, India, without regard to its conflict of laws provisions. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in West Bengal, India.

14. Changes to the Terms

Frames of Being may update these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of any material changes. Continued use of the Service after modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

15. Contact Information

For questions or concerns, please contact us at:
Email: contact@framesofbeing.com

By using Frames of Being, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to abide by these Terms of Service.