Terms of Service

Welcome to GoMakeAScene.com (the “Site”). By accessing or using our Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms, which constitute a legally binding agreement between you and GoMakeAScene.com. We may update these Terms from time to time, and your continued use signifies your acceptance of any changes.

2. Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site for lawful purposes only. You are prohibited from posting or transmitting any material that could violate any law or infringe on the rights of others. This includes, but is not limited to, material that is defamatory, obscene, threatening, or that infringes on intellectual property rights. You are prohibited from attempting to interfere with the Site’s functionality or security.

3. Age and Safety (Minors)

Our Site is intended for users who are at least 18 years old. However, we recognize that some of our users may be minors (under 18 years old), especially given the nature of our content focused on young actors. If you are a minor using our Site, you must have your parent or guardian’s permission. By using our Site, you represent that you have obtained such permission. We encourage parents or guardians to monitor their children’s online activities and to help enforce our Terms.

We comply with COPPA and do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from minors without parental consent. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a minor without such consent, we will immediately delete that information. Parents can request deletion of their child’s data by contacting us.

We are dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive space for all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Your safety and privacy are our priority.

4. Account Registration

Some features of our Site may require you to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update your information as necessary to keep it accurate, current, and complete. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

5. Affiliate Disclosure

GoMakeAScene.com contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. All our staff, freelance, and volunteer writers follow a strict policy to only recommend products they personally use, have experience with, and trust. We do our best to provide additional transparency whenever possible.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of GoMakeAScene.com or its content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of any content on the Site without our express written permission.

7. DMCA Notice

If you believe that any content on our Site infringes your copyright, you may submit a notice under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Please include a description of the allegedly infringing material and the URL where it is located. For more information on submitting a DMCA notice, please contact us.

8. User-Generated Content

We may allow users to submit or post content, including but not limited to comments, blog posts, forum posts, feedback, or other materials (“User-Generated Content”). By submitting User-Generated Content, you agree to the following:

8.1. License to Use Content

• You grant GoMakeAScene.com a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute your content in any media.
• This license allows us to use your content to enhance the Site, promote community engagement, and improve our services.

8.2. Your Responsibilities

You represent that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to grant this license.
• Your content does not infringe on the intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of any third party.
• You are solely responsible for the content you submit, including its accuracy and compliance with applicable laws.

8.3. Community Guidelines

By submitting content, you agree to:

• Be respectful and courteous to others.
• Refrain from posting unlawful, defamatory, obscene, harmful, or otherwise inappropriate material.
• Refrain from engaging in unauthorized commercial activities, including spamming or advertising.

8.4. Moderation

• We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove any User-Generated Content at our sole discretion, including content that violates these Terms or our community guidelines.
• While we strive to maintain a safe environment, we are not responsible for user-generated content posted on the Site.

8.5. Public Nature of Content

• Content submitted to forums, comments, or other public areas of the Site is publicly viewable. Use caution when sharing personal information in these spaces.

10. Accessibility

GoMakeAScene.com is committed to making the website accessible to all users. To ensure accessibility for users with disabilities, we strive to meet directives set by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and to achieve at least WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) level AA compliance. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Using Semantic HTML to help screen readers and other assistive technologies understand and navigate the site.
• Providing Text Alternatives including alt text for all images, captions for videos, and transcripts for audio content to help users who are blind, have low vision, or have hearing impairments.
• Ensuring Keyboard Accessibility so all functions of are accessible via keyboard, without relying solely on a mouse or touch input.
• Designing with Color Contrast and Readability in Mind to assist users with visual impairments or color blindness.
• Avoiding small font sizes and typography that is difficult to read.
• Creating Responsive Design so the site is mobile-friendly and adapts to different screen sizes while maintaining accessibility.
• Providing Easy Navigation, including a consistent, intuitive layout that features skip-to-content links for screen readers.

12. Advertising

We may display advertisements through third-party services like Google AdSense. These ads may use cookies or other tracking technologies. For more information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

13. Games, Quizes, Contests, and Giveaways

GoMakeAScene.com may run various games, quizzes, contests, and giveaways from time to time. Participation is voluntary.

• Eligibility: Participants must be 18+ or have parental consent if under 18.
• Entry: Participants must follow the entry guidelines for each program.
• Prizes: Non-transferable, no cash alternative unless stated otherwise.

13.1. “Suggest a Word and Win”

1. How to Enter: Submit either (a) an improvement to an existing definition or (b) a new word to add to the Essential Showbiz Dictionary™.
2. Word Use: We reserve the right to select and edit submitted words and definitions. All submissions will be considered for inclusion, regardless of contest results.
3. Jurisdiction: The contest is void where prohibited by law. No purchase is necessary, and there are no entry fees. Odds of winning depend on the number of entries. If no entries are received in a calendar month, no prize will be awarded that month.
4. Submissions: You may submit as many words or revisions as you like, but each participant is limited to 3 entries per calendar month.
5. First-Come Credit: Credit for a new term will go to the first person to submit it, and your name will appear in the glossary (you can opt-out of being listed). All participants receive contest entries according to these rules.
6. Winner Selection: A random drawing will be held on the first day of each month.
7. Notification: Winners will be notified by email. Errors, typos, or bounced emails result in disqualification. Winners must respond within 3 days, or a new winner will be chosen. If the winner is under 13, the prize will go to their parent or guardian.
8. Prize: The winner chooses a $10 Amazon, Starbucks, or Target gift card.
9. Eligibility: Open to users 13+ (users under 18 need parent or guardian permission). Submissions must include a valid email and be submitted via our online form. We reserve the right to disqualify participants who violate these rules.

14. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and its content are provided “as is” without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the Site is free of viruses or other harmful components.

While we strive to ensure accuracy, regulations and laws may change. We encourage users to verify the content with official sources and local authorities for the most current information.

If you discover a factual error in our content, please report it.

15. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, GoMakeAScene.com shall not be liable for any damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site or participation in drawings, games, contests, giveaways, shop transactions, or other programs. This includes, without limitation, direct, indirect, incidental, and consequential damages.

We are not responsible for any consequences arising from the use of outdated or incorrect information. Users are advised to verify any information related to legal or regulatory issues.

16. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless GoMakeAScene.com, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

17. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site, without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or engaged in any conduct that we, in our sole discretion, deem inappropriate or harmful.

18. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located within Los Angeles County, California, for the resolution of any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms.

19. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us. We are here to help and ensure that your experience with our Site is positive and rewarding.