Terms of Service

Last updated: March 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Tangent, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.

2. Description of Service

Tangent is a media discovery platform that helps users find and track books, movies, TV shows, and podcasts. We provide personalized recommendations and allow users to maintain lists of media they want to consume or have already enjoyed.

3. User Accounts

To use certain features of Tangent, you must create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to provide accurate and complete information when creating your account.

You must be at least 13 years old to use Tangent.

4. User Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit to Tangent, including reviews, ratings, and list items. By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content in connection with the service.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the service for any unlawful purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the service
  • Submit false or misleading information
  • Harass or harm other users

6. AI-Generated Content

Some recommendations, explanations, and discovery features in Tangent are generated or assisted by AI systems. These outputs are provided for discovery purposes only and may be incomplete, inaccurate, or not a perfect fit for your tastes.

7. Affiliate Disclosure

Some links in Tangent may generate affiliate revenue for Tangent if you choose to make a purchase or sign up through them, including certain Bookshop.org links.

8. Third-Party Services

Tangent integrates with third-party services for media information and authentication. Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

Tangent is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that the service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Tangent shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the service.

11. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a notice on the service. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

12. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please reach out through the feedback option in the app's Settings page.