Terms of Service

Effective Date: March 8, 2026 · Last Updated: March 8, 2026

Welcome to Martial Arts: Secret Expert ("Service"), operated by Quantum Ink Labs, LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our website at secret.expert and any associated applications, APIs, or services (collectively, the "Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Platform.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use the Service. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent or guardian's consent to use the Platform.

2. Account Registration

To access certain features, you must create an account through our authentication provider (Clerk). You may register using Google, Apple, or email/password. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. You may optionally link a Discord account, which can be unlinked at any time.

3. User Content and Conduct

3.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit to the Platform, including collection entries, reviews, ratings, recommendations, profile information, and messages ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your User Content solely in connection with operating and improving the Service.

3.2 Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Platform for any unlawful purpose
• Upload or distribute content that promotes piracy or copyright infringement
• Harass, threaten, impersonate, or intimidate other users
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Platform or other user accounts
• Use automated scripts, bots, or scrapers, except through our official API or Discord bot
• Interfere with or disrupt the Platform's performance
• Post spam, unsolicited promotions, or misleading content
• Circumvent content filtering, security measures, or access restrictions

3.3 Community Features

The Platform includes social features such as following other users, sending recommendations, public profiles, activity feeds, and share links. Content you make public may be visible to other users and indexed by search engines. You control visibility through your privacy settings. We do not act as a broker or guarantor for any transactions between users.

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 Platform Content

The Platform, including its design, code, graphics, 3D rendering components, and user interface, is owned by Quantum Ink Labs, LLC and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

4.2 Third-Party Content

Film metadata, posters, synopses, and cast information are sourced from TMDb and OMDb. This data is provided for informational purposes and remains the property of its respective owners.

4.3 Trademarks

"Martial Arts: Secret Expert," "Secret Expert," the associated logos, and the domain secret.expert are trademarks of Quantum Ink Labs, LLC.

5. Subscription Plans and Payments

5.1 Service Tiers

The Platform offers a free tier and paid subscription plans (Plus and Premium). Features available under each tier are described on our pricing page and may change with notice.

5.2 Billing and Payment

Paid subscriptions are billed on a recurring basis through Stripe. All fees are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.

5.3 Cancellation and Refunds

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Paid features remain active until the end of your current billing period. We do not provide prorated refunds. Contact support@secret.expert within 30 days if you believe you were charged in error.

5.4 Price Changes

We reserve the right to change pricing with at least 30 days' notice.

6. Discord Integration

By linking your Discord account, your rank may be synced to a Discord role, certain activity may be posted to Discord channels, and you may use bot slash commands. Discord's own Terms of Service and Privacy Policy also apply.

7. API and Data Usage

Use of the Platform is subject to reasonable rate limits. While we strive to maintain accurate film metadata, we do not guarantee accuracy, completeness, or currency of any data.

8. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these Terms, abusive behavior, or activity that threatens the Platform's integrity. You may delete your account at any time through your account settings.

9. Disclaimers

The Platform is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. We do not warrant that the Platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure. The 3D showcase feature requires WebGL support; we do not guarantee compatibility with all browsers or devices.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Quantum Ink Labs, LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages. Our total aggregate liability shall not exceed the greater of amounts you paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim or one hundred dollars ($100).

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Quantum Ink Labs, LLC from any claims arising out of your use of the Platform, your User Content, or your violation of these Terms.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware. Disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association on an individual basis.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated by posting updated Terms and updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use constitutes acceptance of revised Terms.

14. Miscellaneous

• Severability: If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.
• Waiver: Failure to enforce any right does not constitute a waiver.
• Entire Agreement: These Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement.
• Assignment: You may not assign these Terms without our consent.

15. Contact Information

Quantum Ink Labs, LLC
Email: legal@secret.expert
Website: https://secret.expert