Terms of Service
Last Updated: November 10, 2025
Welcome to Beyond the Spine. By accessing or using our website (beyondthespine.co) and podcast, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or services.
Use of Our Website
Permitted Use
You may access and use our website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may:
Listen to podcast episodes
Read essays and content
Access curated playlists
Subscribe to updates
Share content via provided sharing tools
Prohibited Use
You may not:
Copy, reproduce, or redistribute our content without permission
Use our content for commercial purposes without authorization
Attempt to hack, disrupt, or damage our website
Harvest or collect information about other users
Impersonate any person or entity
Use automated systems or bots to access our website
Intellectual Property Rights
Our Content
All content on this website, including but not limited to podcast episodes, scripts, essays, playlists, text, graphics, logos, and design elements, is owned by Beyond the Spine or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Film Content
Film stills, promotional imagery, and references to films are used for editorial, educational, and critical commentary purposes. All film-related intellectual property belongs to their respective copyright holders. Beyond the Spine is not affiliated with The Criterion Collection, Janus Films, or any film studios or distributors.
User-Generated Content
If you submit comments, feedback, or other content to us, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, modify, and display such content.
Podcast Episodes
Our podcast episodes are provided for personal listening only. You may:
Stream or download episodes for personal use
Share episode links via social media or other platforms
You may not:
Redistribute, rebroadcast, or commercially exploit our episodes
Edit, remix, or create derivative works without permission
Remove or alter any copyright notices or attributions
Third-Party Links and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or platforms (including but not limited to Spotify, Apple Music, and other streaming services). We are not responsible for:
The content or practices of third-party websites
Any transactions between you and third parties
The privacy policies of third-party services
Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.
Disclaimers
No Warranty
Our website and content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that:
Our website will be uninterrupted or error-free
Defects will be corrected
Our website is free from viruses or harmful components
Film Analysis
The opinions, analysis, and commentary expressed in our podcast episodes and essays are those of the host and do not represent the views of film studios, directors, or The Criterion Collection.
Educational Purpose
Our content is intended for educational and entertainment purposes. We are not professional film critics or historians, and our analysis should not be considered definitive or academic.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Beyond the Spine and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:
Your use or inability to use our website
Any errors or omissions in our content
Unauthorized access to our servers
Any other matter relating to our website or services
Changes to Content
We reserve the right to:
Modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our website or podcast at any time
Remove or edit content without notice
Change these Terms of Service at any time
Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
Copyright Infringement
We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe your copyrighted work has been used inappropriately on our website, please contact us at hello@beyondthespine.co with:
Description of the copyrighted work
Location of the allegedly infringing material
Your contact information
A statement of good faith belief
A statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury
Governing Law
These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement
These Terms of Service, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Beyond the Spine regarding the use of our website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.