Terms of Service — Freeze Breaker

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Freeze Breaker (freezebreaker.com), including any tools, content, or services provided through the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

2. Description of Service

Freeze Breaker provides web-based creative tools designed for documentary filmmakers (the "Tools"), along with blog content and educational resources. Some Tools are available for free; others require an access code obtained through the purchase of the associated book (the "Book").

3. Access Codes and Unlocking Tools

Access codes are provided with the purchase of the Book and grant access to premium Tools on this Site.
Each access code is intended for personal use by the purchaser.
Access codes may not be resold, shared publicly, or distributed.
We reserve the right to revoke or rotate access codes at any time, including in cases of misuse.
Once unlocked, access is maintained via a secure cookie that expires after 1 year. You may need to re-enter your code after expiration.

4. User Accounts and Data

To unlock Tools, you must provide a valid email address. This email may be used to communicate with you about the service.
You are responsible for providing accurate information.
We store your email, unlock records, and usage data as described in our Privacy Policy.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

Attempt to bypass, circumvent, or reverse-engineer the access control or gating system
Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to access the Site or Tools
Reproduce, redistribute, or resell the Tools or their output in a competing product
Use the Site for any unlawful purpose
Interfere with or disrupt the Site or its infrastructure

6. Intellectual Property

All Tools, content, designs, code, and branding on the Site are the property of Freeze Breaker and its licensors.
You may use the Tools for your personal and professional filmmaking projects.
The output you create using the Tools (shot lists, budgets, notes, etc.) belongs to you.
You may not copy, modify, or redistribute the Tools themselves.

7. Blog Content

Blog posts and articles on the Site are provided for informational and educational purposes. You may share links to articles but may not reproduce full articles without permission.

8. Availability and Changes

We strive to keep the Site and Tools available, but do not guarantee uninterrupted access.
We may modify, update, or discontinue any Tool or feature at any time without prior notice.
We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and Tools are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. We do not warrant that the Tools will be error-free, accurate, or suitable for any particular purpose. Use the Tools at your own risk.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Freeze Breaker and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site or Tools, including but not limited to loss of data, revenue, or profits.

11. Third-Party Services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., Amazon for the Book). We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party services.

12. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site and Tools at our discretion, including for violation of these Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable law. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the appropriate courts.

14. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at:

Email: support@freezebreaker.com