Fair Use Policy

Effective Date: June 6, 2025

Playphrase.me (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to respecting the intellectual‑property rights of others. The platform’s purpose is to provide an educational and informational tool for language learners and phrase‑discovery enthusiasts.

Educational Purpose

All video clips on Playphrase.me are used strictly for educational and research purposes. They help users learn and improve language skills by presenting short excerpts (usually only a few seconds long, up to a maximum of eight seconds) from motion pictures and television shows that illustrate specific phrases and expressions. Playphrase.me is also used by film historians and cinema researchers to examine linguistic trends, character archetypes, and cultural narratives across different eras of filmmaking.

Nature of the Clips

• Video clips are extremely short and carefully selected to ensure that only a minimal portion of any work is used.
• Each clip is linked to its corresponding IMDb page to promote legitimate access to the full work.
• Playphrase.me does not provide users with full movies, TV shows, or continuous, substantial portions of either.

Monetization

Monetization on Playphrase.me occurs exclusively through voluntary user contributions via Patreon. These contributions support ongoing maintenance and development. Enhanced features provided to contributors do not affect the free availability of video clips and do not involve the sale or licensing of copyrighted material.

User Content Usage

Playphrase.me provides access to short video excerpts intended for educational and research use. When users download a clip, the platform offers a modified version optimized for educational purposes. Modifications may include subtitles, highlighted text, or instructional overlays.

A disclaimer shown at download states that the clip is provided “For personal use, educational materials, or sharing on social media only.”

We do not grant users any rights to redistribute, republish, modify, or commercially exploit any video content. Commercial use—including inclusion in paid courses, services, or advertising—is prohibited.

API Access

Playphrase.me does not offer public or private API access, either free or paid. This restriction prevents unauthorized services from using our content in ways that could violate copyright law or undermine our commitment to fair‑use principles.

We take measures to ensure that all access to Playphrase.me remains within the personal, educational, and non‑commercial limits outlined in this policy.

Fair Use Statement

We believe that our use of video clips qualifies as “fair use” under Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act because:

• The purpose and character of the use are non‑commercial, educational, and transformative.
• The amount and substantiality of the portion used are minimal.
• The use does not substitute for the original work and does not impact its potential market or value.

Content‑Removal Requests

We respect the intellectual‑property rights of others. If you are a copyright owner—or a representative of one—and believe that material on Playphrase.me infringes your rights, please email dmca@playphrase.me and include:

• A description of the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed.
• A URL or other information to help us locate the material.
• Your contact information (name and email address) and, if applicable, documentation showing your authority to act on behalf of the rights holder.

Response Time

We review all reports promptly and aim to remove or disable access to the identified material within 24 hours of receipt.

By submitting a notice, you agree that we may share it with the user who posted or requested the material so they can respond if necessary.