Terms of Service Agreement

Effective Date: November 05, 2026

Welcome to Aniwave. By accessing or using our anime directory service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please discontinue use of our platform immediately.

1. Service Description and Platform Nature

Aniwave operates as an anime content index, search engine, and aggregation platform. We provide users with:

A searchable directory of anime titles and episodes
Organized links to anime content hosted on independent third-party platforms
Information about anime series including descriptions, ratings, and metadata
User interface features to browse, discover, and track anime content

Critical Understanding: Aniwave does not host, upload, store, transmit, or control any video content. We function exclusively as a link aggregator and search directory, similar to general web search engines. All video content is hosted on external third-party platforms that operate independently from Aniwave. We embed content using standard iframe technology from these external sources.

2. Acceptance and Modification of Terms

By accessing Aniwave, creating an account (if applicable),or using any features of our service, you enter into a binding legal agreement with us and accept these Terms in their entirety. Your continued use of the platform constitutes ongoing acceptance of any modifications to these Terms.

We reserve the right to modify, update, or change these Terms at any time without prior individual notice. Material changes will be indicated by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We recommend reviewing these Terms periodically. Your continued use of Aniwave following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

3. User Eligibility and Account Responsibilities

To use Aniwave, you must:

Be at least 13 years of age (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction)
Have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements
Not be prohibited from accessing our services under applicable laws
Comply with all local, state, national, and international laws and regulations

If you are under 18 years of age, you represent that you have obtained parental or guardian consent to use this service. Parents and guardians are responsible for monitoring and supervising minor use of Aniwave.

If we provide account registration features, you agree to:

Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
Maintain and promptly update your account information
Keep your password secure and confidential
Accept responsibility for all activities conducted under your account
Notify us immediately of any unauthorized account access

4. Permitted Use and License Grant

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, Aniwave grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our platform for personal, non-commercial entertainment purposes only.

Permitted Activities:

Browsing anime content directories and information
Accessing links to third-party hosted anime content
Using search and filtering features to discover anime
Creating and managing lists or favorites (if available)

5. Prohibited Conduct and Restrictions

You expressly agree NOT to engage in any of the following activities:

Technical Restrictions:

Attempt to bypass, disable, or interfere with security features or access controls
Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access or extract content without written permission
Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or derive source code from any aspect of the platform
Introduce viruses, malware, trojans, or other harmful code
Probe, scan, or test vulnerabilities of our systems or networks
Circumvent any technological measures we employ to protect the service
Use any automated means to create accounts or artificially inflate metrics

Content and Usage Restrictions:

Download, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our platform content
Remove, alter, or obscure copyright notices, trademarks, or proprietary rights
Frame, mirror, or replicate any portion of Aniwave on other websites
Use content or data from our platform for commercial purposes or monetization
Republish or redistribute our organized databases or indexes

Behavioral Restrictions:

Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely represent affiliation with anyone
Harass, threaten, defame, or abuse other users or third parties
Submit false information or engage in fraudulent activities
Interfere with other users' enjoyment of the service
Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law

6. Third-Party Content and External Links

Aniwave provides links to anime content hosted on independent third-party platforms. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for:

The content, accuracy, legality, or quality of third-party hosted videos
Privacy practices or terms of service of external platforms
Availability, uptime, or performance of third-party hosting services
Advertisements, malware, or other risks present on external sites
Copyright status or licensing of content on third-party platforms

Your interactions with third-party platforms are governed solely by their respective terms and policies. We strongly recommend reviewing the terms of service and privacy policies of any external sites you visit through our links. Aniwave makes no warranties or representations about third-party content and disclaims all liability related to your use of external platforms.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

All content, features, and functionality of Aniwave—including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, software code, user interface design, compilation of links, and the overall "look and feel" of the platform—are owned by Aniwave, its licensors, or content providers and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

The Aniwave name, logo, and related marks are trademarks or registered trademarks. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission. All other trademarks, service marks, and trade names referenced on our platform are the property of their respective owners.

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe content on our platform infringes your copyright, please refer to our DMCA Policy for the proper notification procedure.

8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Warranties

Aniwave IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
Warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content or information
Warranties that the service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
Warranties regarding the quality, legality, or availability of third-party content
Warranties that defects or errors will be corrected

We make no representations about the suitability, reliability, availability, timeliness, security, or accuracy of our platform or any content accessed through it. We do not warrant that our service will meet your requirements or expectations.

Your use of Aniwave and any content accessed through our links is at your sole risk. You are solely responsible for any damage to your computer systems or loss of data resulting from use of our platform.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANIWAVE AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, AND LICENSORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

This includes, but is not limited to, damages for:

Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
Business interruption or loss of goodwill
Personal injury or property damage
Cost of substitute services or procurement
Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
Viruses, malware, or harmful code from third-party sites

In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitations of liability, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law. In no event shall our total aggregate liability exceed $100 USD or the amount you paid to access our service (if any) during the twelve months preceding the claim.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Aniwave, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and service providers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

Your violation of these Terms of Service
Your use or misuse of the platform or linked content
Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
Any content you submit or transmit through our service

11. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of Aniwave is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using our service, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data, but cannot guarantee absolute security. You acknowledge that internet transmission is never completely secure and that any information you transmit is at your own risk.

12. Termination and Suspension

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to Aniwave at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, effective immediately. Grounds for termination include, but are not limited to:

Violation of these Terms of Service
Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
Behavior that harms other users or the platform
Prolonged inactivity (for registered accounts)
Requests by law enforcement or government agencies

Upon termination, your right to use the service will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

13. Geographic Restrictions and Export Controls

Aniwave is operated from [Your Country/Region]. We make no representation that the service is appropriate or available for use in all locations. If you access our service from outside [Your Country/Region], you do so at your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

You may not use or export any content from Aniwave in violation of applicable export laws and regulations.

14. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of Aniwave shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with [Arbitration Rules], except that either party may seek injunctive relief in court for violations of intellectual property rights.

You agree to waive any right to a jury trial and to participate in class action lawsuits. Any arbitration shall be conducted on an individual basis only.

15. Miscellaneous Provisions

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Waiver

No waiver of any term or condition shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term. Our failure to assert any right under these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that right.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction. Any attempted unauthorized assignment shall be void.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on Aniwave, constitute the entire agreement between you and Aniwave regarding use of the service, superseding any prior agreements.

Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure to perform our obligations where such failure results from causes beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, or internet service provider failures.

16. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or complaints about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our Contact Page.

For copyright-related matters, please refer to our DMCA Policy.

Acknowledgment: By using Aniwave, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms of Service, understand them, and agree to be bound by their provisions. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately cease using our service.

Last Updated: November 05, 2026