Terms of Service
Welcome to the Fine Print
Last updated: March 2026
Every great film has its rules — even the ones that break them. Consider these our ground rules: the screenplay that governs your time on hobokeninternationalfilmfestival.com. By using this site, you agree to the terms below. If you do not agree, well, the exit is clearly marked — no dramatic third-act walkout required.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Think of it as buying your ticket — once you are in the theater, house rules apply. We reserve the right to update these terms at any time, and continued use of the site after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
2. What This Site Is
hobokeninternationalfilmfestival.com is an independently operated fan site and editorial platform dedicated to the Hoboken International Film Festival and the broader world of cinema. We are not officially affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the festival organization itself. Our content — reviews, commentary, news, and features — reflects the opinions and research of our contributors.
3. Intellectual Property
All original content on this site — articles, reviews, graphics, and design elements — is the intellectual property of hobokeninternationalfilmfestival.com unless otherwise noted. You may not reproduce, distribute, or republish our content without prior written permission. Quoting brief excerpts for commentary or criticism? That is fair use, and we respect the tradition. Copying entire articles and passing them off as your own? That is plagiarism, and not even a Tarantino-level homage defense will save you.
4. User Conduct
When interacting with this site — whether through comments, contact forms, or any other channel — you agree to behave like a civilized audience member. Specifically, you shall not:
- Post or transmit content that is unlawful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, or obscene
- Impersonate any person or entity, including our staff or contributors
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of this site or its systems
- Use automated tools to scrape, crawl, or harvest content without permission
- Introduce malware, viruses, or any other harmful code
In short: do not be the person who talks through the entire movie.
5. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources. These links are provided for convenience and reference only. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. Clicking an external link is your own expedition — pack accordingly.
6. Disclaimers
This site and its content are provided on an as is and as available basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or availability of any content. While we strive for accuracy worthy of a Fincher-level attention to detail, we are human, and errors may occasionally slip through. Event dates, screening schedules, and festival details should always be confirmed through official sources.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, hobokeninternationalfilmfestival.com and its contributors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use this site. This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of data, goodwill, or other intangible losses — even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
8. Comments and Submissions
Any content you submit to this site — comments, feedback, suggestions — becomes non-confidential and non-proprietary. We reserve the right to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute such content without restriction or compensation. We also reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove any user-submitted content at our discretion. Think of us as the editors in the cutting room — final cut privilege is ours.
9. Privacy
Your use of this site is also governed by our approach to data handling. We collect minimal data necessary for site functionality and do not sell personal information to third parties. Any data collected through contact forms or analytics is handled responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy regulations.
10. Governing Law
These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in the State of New Jersey.
11. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. When we do, we will update the Last updated date at the top of this page. Like any good sequel, the latest version supersedes all previous versions.
12. Contact
Questions about these terms? Spotted an error? Want to pitch a strongly worded objection worthy of a courtroom drama? Reach out to us through our Contact page.
Now that the credits on the legal reel have rolled — enjoy the site.