Blind Ranking

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Terms of Service

Last updated: March 25, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Blind Ranking ("we", "our", or "us"). By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Blind Ranking. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and your continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of any changes.

2. Description of Service

Blind Ranking is an online ranking game platform where users rank items (such as movies, sports teams, music, etc.) from positions 1-10. Your rankings are compared against community consensus to generate a score. The service is provided for entertainment and educational purposes.

3. Use License and Restrictions

3.1 Permitted Use

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use Blind Ranking for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include:

  • Any resale or commercial use of the service
  • Collection, use, copying, or distribution of any content from the service
  • Any derivative use of the service or its contents
  • Any downloading or copying of information for the benefit of another party

3.2 Restrictions

You agree not to:

  • Use automated systems, bots, scripts, or crawlers to access or manipulate the service
  • Attempt to manipulate rankings, scores, or community consensus data
  • Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
  • Interfere with or disrupt the service or servers or networks connected to the service
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the service
  • Use the service in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair it
  • Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law
  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
  • Collect or store personal data about other users
  • Use the service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose

4. User Conduct and Content

4.1 Your Submissions

By submitting rankings, scores, or any other content to our service, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content for the purpose of operating and improving the service.

4.2 Prohibited Content

You agree not to submit content that:

  • Is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or vulgar
  • Infringes any intellectual property or other proprietary rights
  • Contains software viruses or any other malicious code
  • Violates the privacy rights of others
  • Is spam, advertising, or promotional material

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Content

The service and its original content (excluding user-submitted rankings), features, and functionality are owned by Blind Ranking and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 Third-Party Content

Images and data displayed on our service are sourced from third-party APIs and services, including but not limited to:

  • TMDB: Movie and TV show data (licensed under TMDB API Terms)
  • TheAudioDB: Music and artist data (licensed for commercial use with attribution)
  • Wikimedia Commons: Public domain and Creative Commons images
  • RAWG: Video game data (licensed under RAWG API Terms)

All third-party content is used in accordance with their respective licenses and terms of service. We do not claim ownership of third-party content.

5.3 Copyright Infringement – DMCA Notice & Takedown

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any content on our platform infringes your copyright, please notify us by sending a written notice to the contact details below. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512), your notice must include:

  • A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorised to act on their behalf
  • Identification of the copyrighted work(s) you claim have been infringed
  • Identification of the material that you claim is infringing, with enough detail for us to locate it (e.g. the URL or page name)
  • Your contact information (name, address, telephone number, and email address)
  • A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use of the material is not authorised by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
  • A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorised to act on their behalf

Send copyright takedown notices to:

  • Email: xxxfreeman7765@gmail.com
  • Subject line: DMCA Takedown Notice

Upon receipt of a valid notice, we will promptly investigate and, where appropriate, remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material. We will also notify the user who posted the content, who may submit a counter-notice if they believe the removal was in error.

Please note that submitting a false or fraudulent DMCA notice may expose you to civil liability and/or criminal penalties under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f).

5.4 Trademarks

"Blind Ranking" and related logos are trademarks of Blind Ranking. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission.

6. Advertising

Our service displays advertisements served by Google AdSense and other third-party advertising networks. By using our service, you acknowledge that:

  • Advertisements may be personalised based on your browsing history and interests using cookies
  • Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site and other sites
  • You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings
  • We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party advertisers
  • Clicking on advertisements may direct you to third-party websites governed by their own terms and privacy policies

For more information on how advertising data is collected and used, please see our Privacy Policy.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding your information.

8. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

8.1 "As Is" Basis

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE.

We do not warrant that:

  • The service will function uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
  • Defects will be corrected
  • The service is free of viruses or other harmful components
  • Results from using the service will be accurate or reliable

8.2 Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL BLIND RANKING, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

  • Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the service
  • Any conduct or content of any third party on the service
  • Any content obtained from the service
  • Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, OR CAUSES OF ACTION EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Blind Ranking and its affiliates, licensors, and service providers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the service.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the service will immediately cease.

All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable law, without regard to conflict of law provisions. If you are based in the European Union, EU consumer protection laws apply in addition to these Terms.

11.2 Dispute Resolution

We encourage you to contact us first to resolve any dispute informally. If a dispute cannot be resolved informally, it shall be submitted to binding arbitration. EU users retain the right to bring claims before the courts of their country of residence and may use the EU Online Dispute Resolution platform at https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be replaced with a valid provision that most closely matches the intent of the original.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Blind Ranking regarding the use of the service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our discretion.

By continuing to access or use our service after revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the new Terms, you must stop using the service.

15. No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

  • Email: xxxfreeman7765@gmail.com
  • Website: https://blindranking.com

17. Special Provisions

17.1 California Users

Under California Civil Code Section 1789.3, California users are entitled to the following consumer rights notice: If you have a question or complaint regarding the service, please contact us at xxxfreeman7765@gmail.com. California residents may reach the Complaint Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Services of the California Department of Consumer Affairs by mail at 1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N 112, Sacramento, CA 95834, or by telephone at (916) 445-1254 or (800) 952-5210.

17.2 EU Users

If you are a user in the European Union, you acknowledge that we operate the service from the United States and you consent to the transfer of your data to the United States.

By using Blind Ranking, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.