Terms of Service

To access certain features of the Service, you may need to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to keep your account information updated.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately at info@cinecoach.paris of any unauthorized use of your account.

We may suspend or terminate your account in the following circumstances: (a) you materially breach these Terms and fail to remedy the breach within fifteen (15) days of written notice; (b) you engage in conduct that is fraudulent, illegal, or harmful to other users or the Service; or (c) we are required to do so by law. In all cases except where prohibited by law, we will provide you with reasonable notice and an explanation of the grounds for suspension or termination. You may appeal any account suspension or termination by contacting us at info@cinecoach.paris.

The Script Check feature allows you to submit screenplay excerpts (up to 15,000 characters) for AI-powered analysis and feedback based on the methodology of Paco Wiser. Feedback is generated algorithmically and should be considered as educational guidance, not professional industry evaluation.

The Explore section provides curated film analysis across cinematic techniques including lighting, movement, composition, sound, color, and editing. This content is for educational purposes.

The Learn module offers a structured screenwriting program with exercises, personalized feedback, and adaptive curriculum. Progress through the program requires completion of exercises and gate assessments.

In accordance with the EU AI Act (Regulation 2024/1689, Article 50), we inform you that:

Portions of the Service use artificial intelligence systems to generate feedback and analysis based on the methodology of Paco Wiser.

AI-generated content is clearly labelled as such within the Service interface.

While based on established cinematic methodology, AI-generated content may contain errors, inaccuracies, or limitations.

CineCoach does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of any AI-generated feedback for any particular purpose.

AI-generated feedback is educational in nature and should not be relied upon as professional advice for film production, distribution, or commercial decisions.

We strive to maintain continuous availability of the Service but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may temporarily suspend the Service for maintenance, updates, or for reasons beyond our reasonable control. Where possible, we will provide advance notice of planned maintenance.

CineCoach offers both free and paid subscription tiers. Free users may have limited access to features. The specific features and limitations of each tier are described on our pricing page and may change from time to time with reasonable advance notice.

All payments are processed through Paddle.com Market Limited, our Merchant of Record. When you purchase a Subscription, your contractual relationship for payment purposes is with Paddle. Paddle handles billing, tax calculation, collection, and remittance on our behalf. By purchasing a Subscription, you also agree to Paddle’s Checkout Buyer Terms. We may transition payment processing to Stripe, Inc. in the future and will provide at least 30 days’ notice of any such change.

All prices are displayed inclusive of applicable taxes where required by law. Paddle, as Merchant of Record, is responsible for calculating and remitting applicable sales tax, VAT, and other transaction taxes in accordance with local regulations.

Subscriptions are billed on a recurring basis (monthly or annually, depending on the plan selected). Your Subscription will automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless you cancel before the renewal date.

You may cancel your Subscription at any time through your account settings or by contacting us at info@cinecoach.paris. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will retain access to paid features until the end of the period for which you have already paid.

If you are an EU consumer, you have a right to withdraw from your Subscription within 14 days of purchase without giving any reason, in accordance with Article L221-18 of the French Code de la consommation and Directive 2011/83/EU.

Exception for digital content: In accordance with Article L221-28, 13° of the French Code de la consommation, the right of withdrawal does not apply to digital content not supplied on a tangible medium if the performance has begun with your prior express consent and your express acknowledgment that you thereby lose your right of withdrawal. When you begin using premium features (such as submitting a script for feedback or starting a Learn module), you will be asked to provide this express consent before execution begins.

To exercise your right of withdrawal (where applicable), you may use the standard withdrawal form available in Annex A of these Terms, or send a clear statement to info@cinecoach.paris. Refunds will be processed within 14 days of receiving your withdrawal notice, using the same payment method as the original transaction, via Paddle.

Refund requests outside the withdrawal period are handled in accordance with applicable consumer protection laws and Paddle’s refund policies. Contact our support team or Paddle’s customer support for assistance.

We may change Subscription prices from time to time. We will provide at least 30 days’ advance notice of any price increase by email. Price increases will only apply to your next billing period after the notice period. You may cancel your Subscription before the new price takes effect. Your continued Subscription after the new price takes effect constitutes your acceptance of the new pricing.

The Service, including its design, features, content, educational materials, the Paco Wiser methodology, algorithms, and all related intellectual property, is owned by or licensed to DECCS SAS and is protected by French and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Service without our prior written consent.

You retain all ownership rights in your User Content. By submitting User Content to the Service, you grant CineCoach a limited, non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to process, analyze, and store your User Content solely for the purpose of providing the Service to you. This license terminates when you delete your User Content or your account. We will not share, publish, or distribute your User Content without your explicit consent.

Feedback generated by the Service is provided for your personal educational use. You may use the feedback to improve your own screenwriting. You may not resell, republish, or commercially distribute the feedback provided by the Service without our prior written consent.

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of France.

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Paris, France. If you are an EU consumer, nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights to bring proceedings before the courts of your country of residence.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Acceptable Use Policy, and Mentions Légales, constitute the entire agreement between you and CineCoach regarding the Service.

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of substantially all of our assets. You will be notified of any such assignment. You may not assign your rights or obligations without our prior written consent.

CineCoach shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, war, terrorism, pandemics, government actions, or failures of third-party services. If a force majeure event continues for more than 90 days, either party may terminate the Subscription with a pro-rata refund of prepaid fees.

These Terms are provided in English. A French-language version will be made available on the Service. In the event of any inconsistency between the English and French versions, and where French law requires, the French version shall prevail for French consumers.