Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using mediaplayerclassic.org (“the Website,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to all of these Terms, you must not access or use the Website.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and anyone else who accesses the Website. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of any changes to these Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes.

mediaplayerclassic.org is an independent, fan-made informational resource about Media Player Classic – Home Cinema (MPC-HC). We are not the developers, publishers, or official distributors of MPC-HC software. Our Website provides informational content and links to third-party sources where MPC-HC can be downloaded.

2. Description of Service

mediaplayerclassic.org is a fan-operated informational website dedicated to Media Player Classic – Home Cinema (MPC-HC), a free and open-source media player for Windows. Our Website provides:

• Informational content about MPC-HC, including features, system requirements, and setup guides
• Download links that redirect to the official MPC-HC GitHub repository maintained by clsid2
• Frequently asked questions and troubleshooting tips based on publicly available information
• News and updates related to MPC-HC development

We do not host, store, or distribute any MPC-HC software files on our servers. All download links on this Website point to external repositories — primarily the official GitHub releases page at github.com/clsid2/mpc-hc. We do not modify, repackage, or alter MPC-HC in any way.

3. Intellectual Property

The original content on this Website — including text, page design, graphics, and HTML/CSS code created specifically for mediaplayerclassic.org — is owned by the Website operator and is protected by applicable copyright laws.

The “MPC-HC” name, “Media Player Classic – Home Cinema” name, and the MPC-HC logo are the property of their respective creators and rights holders. MPC-HC software is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0). We use these names and trademarks solely for identification and informational purposes in accordance with fair use principles.

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or republish the original written content of this Website without permission
• Use the Website’s design, layout, or branding in a way that implies affiliation with this Website or with the MPC-HC project
• Scrape, crawl, or systematically copy content from this Website for republication or commercial use

All other trademarks, product names, and company names mentioned on this Website are the property of their respective owners.

4. Use of the Website

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. When using mediaplayerclassic.org, you agree not to:

• Use the Website in any way that violates any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, its servers, or any connected systems
• Introduce any viruses, trojans, worms, or other malicious code to the Website
• Use automated tools, bots, or scripts to access or scrape the Website without prior written consent
• Impersonate or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Interfere with or disrupt the Website’s functionality or the servers and networks connected to it
• Collect or harvest any personal information from the Website or its users
• Use the Website to distribute spam, unsolicited advertisements, or promotional materials

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate your access to the Website at our sole discretion if we believe you are violating these Terms.

8. External Links

This Website contains links to third-party websites and services, including but not limited to:

• GitHub (github.com/clsid2/mpc-hc) — for MPC-HC source code and software releases
• SourceForge and FossHub — as alternative download mirrors
• Codec Guide / K-Lite Codec Pack — for bundled MPC-HC installations
• Other websites referenced in informational content or guides

These external links are provided solely for your convenience and information. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. Accessing external links is entirely at your own risk.

The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by mediaplayerclassic.org or any association with the linked site’s operators. We are not responsible for any transactions, data collection, or interactions that occur on third-party websites.

9. Advertisements

This Website may display advertisements provided by third-party advertising networks, including Google AdSense. These advertisements are served by third parties and may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activity.

Regarding advertisements on this Website:

• We do not control the content of third-party advertisements. Ads are selected and served by the advertising network based on various factors, including your browsing history and interests
• The appearance of any advertisement on this Website does not constitute our endorsement of the advertised product, service, or company
• We are not responsible for the accuracy, content, or reliability of any advertisement or for any products or services offered by advertisers
• Clicking on advertisements may redirect you to third-party websites. Your interactions with those websites are governed by their own terms and privacy policies
• Ad-blocking software may affect the display of content on this Website. We may display notices requesting users to whitelist the Website if an ad blocker is detected

For information about how advertising networks use your data, please refer to their respective privacy policies. For Google AdSense, visit Google’s advertising policies.

10. Content Accuracy and Updates

We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information about Media Player Classic – Home Cinema. However, because we are an independent fan site and not the developers of MPC-HC, we cannot guarantee that all information is current, complete, or error-free at all times.

Content that may change without immediate reflection on our Website includes:

• Version numbers and release dates: New versions of MPC-HC may be released on GitHub before our Website is updated
• System requirements: These may change between software versions, and our listed requirements may not always reflect the latest build
• Feature descriptions: MPC-HC features may be added, modified, or removed by the developers without notice to us
• Download links: External URLs may change or become unavailable at any time
• Troubleshooting guides: Solutions may become outdated as the software is updated

We encourage users to verify critical information directly from the official MPC-HC GitHub repository. We make no commitment to update content on any particular schedule, though we do make reasonable efforts to keep information current.

11. DMCA and Copyright

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any content on mediaplayerclassic.org infringes upon your copyright or other intellectual property rights, please notify us promptly.

To file a copyright complaint, please provide the following information:

• A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
• The specific URL or location on our Website where the infringing material is found
• Your name, address, telephone number, and email address
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner’s behalf
• Your physical or electronic signature

Copyright complaints can be submitted via our contact page. We will review all valid DMCA notices and take appropriate action, which may include removing or disabling access to the allegedly infringing content.

12. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

By using the Website, you consent to the data practices described in our Privacy Policy. Key points include:

• We may collect basic analytics data (such as page views and referral sources) through Google Analytics 4
• Third-party advertising networks may use cookies to serve ads based on your browsing activity
• We do not require user registration or accounts — there is no login system on this Website
• Contact form submissions are stored only for the purpose of responding to your inquiry
• We use Cloudflare CDN, which may collect certain technical data as part of its service

For full details on how we handle your data, please review our complete Privacy Policy.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless mediaplayerclassic.org, its owner, operators, contributors, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of and access to the Website
• Your violation of any term of these Terms of Service
• Your violation of any third-party right, including any copyright, intellectual property, or privacy right
• Any claim that your use of the Website caused damage to a third party
• Your downloading, installation, or use of MPC-HC or any other software accessed through links on this Website

This indemnification obligation shall survive the termination of these Terms and your use of the Website.

14. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Website operator resides, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be submitted to the competent courts in the Website operator’s jurisdiction.

You agree that any claim or cause of action you may have arising out of or related to these Terms or the Website must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose, or it shall be permanently barred.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

The invalidity or unenforceability of any particular provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of these Terms. All remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable.

16. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms of Service at any time at our sole discretion. When we make changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page.

It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for changes. Your continued use of the Website after any modifications to these Terms constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

If we make material changes that significantly affect your rights or obligations, we will make reasonable efforts to provide notice, such as displaying a prominent notice on the Website. However, we are not obligated to provide individual notifications of changes.

17. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to a breach of these Terms.

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

We may also discontinue or modify the Website (or any part of it) at any time without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any discontinuation or modification of the Website.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and mediaplayerclassic.org regarding your use of the Website. These Terms supersede any prior agreements, communications, or understandings, whether written or oral, relating to your use of the Website.

The failure of mediaplayerclassic.org to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision. A waiver of any term shall not be deemed a further or continuing waiver of that term or any other term.

19. Contact

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms of Service, please contact us through one of the following methods:

• Contact Form: Visit our Contact page to send us a message
• Subject Line: Please include “Terms of Service” in your subject line so we can direct your inquiry appropriately

We aim to respond to all inquiries within a reasonable timeframe. For copyright or DMCA-related matters, please refer to Section 11 of these Terms for specific instructions.