Terms of Service
Last updated: 9 January 2026
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Backlog, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the service.
Service Description
Backlog is a free, personal project by crtyx (crtyx.io) that allows you to track and manage your entertainment backlog (movies, TV shows, games, and books). The service is provided "as is" without any warranties or guarantees.
Free Service
Backlog is completely free to use. There are no fees, charges, or subscriptions. We do not display advertisements or engage in data harvesting. The service is provided as a personal project and hobby.
User Accounts
You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
- All activities that occur under your account
- Ensuring your account information is accurate and up to date
Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Use the service for any illegal or unauthorised purpose
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the service or its systems
- Interfere with or disrupt the service or servers
- Use automated systems to access the service without permission
Data Loss and Liability
We are not liable for any loss of data, including but not limited to:
- Loss of backlog items or account information
- Service interruptions or downtime
- Data corruption or deletion
- Unauthorised access to your account
While we make reasonable efforts to maintain data integrity, you are responsible for backing up your own data. We recommend exporting your backlog periodically if you wish to keep a local copy.
Service Availability
We do not guarantee that the service will be available at all times. The service may be unavailable due to maintenance, technical issues, or other reasons beyond our control. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the service at any time without notice.
Third-Party Services
Backlog utilises free APIs from TMDB, RAWG, Google Books, and Open Library. We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or content provided by these third-party services. Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and conditions.
Intellectual Property
The Backlog service, including its design, code, and branding, is the property of crtyx. Content from third-party APIs (movie posters, game covers, book covers, etc.) remains the property of their respective owners.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by UK law, crtyx and Backlog shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from your use of the service.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated terms on this page. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
Governing Law
These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the UK courts.
Contact
If you have any questions about these terms, please contact us through crtyx.io.