Terms & Conditions

1. Agreement to these terms

By using this website, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

The site is operated by Biographical Films of Chicago, Illinois ("we," "us," or "our"). "You" means anyone who visits or uses the site, including anyone who applies on behalf of a family member.

These terms are effective as of October 15, 2027.

2. About our services

Biographical Films makes documentary films about people's lives. This website describes our work, shares sample films, and lets you apply for a film or contact us.

The making of a film is governed by a separate service agreement and release, which we provide if your application is accepted. If those documents conflict with these terms, the service agreement and release control for anything related to your film.

3. Applications and inquiries

You can apply for a film through the application form on our homepage or reach us through our Contact page. We review every application personally.

4. Our content

The text, design, logos, sample films, and other content on this site belong to Biographical Films or are used with permission. They are protected by copyright and trademark law.

You may view and share links to the site for personal, noncommercial purposes. You may not copy, download, re-edit, or republish our films or other content without our written permission. The people featured in our sample films have agreed to share their stories here; please respect their privacy.

5. Acceptable use

When using the site, you agree not to:

6. Third-party services and links

The site runs on third-party services, including website hosting, form handling, and video playback. It may also link to sites we do not control. We are not responsible for the content or practices of other sites, and your use of them is governed by their own terms.

7. Privacy

The stories and materials families share with us are personal, and we treat them that way. Our [Privacy Policy] explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

8. Disclaimers and limitation of liability

The site is provided "as is" and "as available." We work to keep it accurate and running, but we do not guarantee that it will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

To the fullest extent the law allows, Biographical Films is not liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the site. Our total liability for any claim related to the site is limited to $100. This section does not limit our obligations under a signed service agreement.

9. General terms

Indemnification. You agree to cover any claims, losses, or costs that result from your misuse of the site or your violation of these terms, including information you submit without permission.

Governing law. These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Any dispute will be handled in the state or federal courts located in Cook County, Illinois.

Changes. We may update these terms from time to time. The effective date above shows the latest version, and continued use of the site means you accept the changes.

Contact. Questions about these terms can be sent to info@biographicalfilms.com or through our Contact page.

Terms & Conditions

1. Agreement to these terms

By using this website, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

The site is operated by Biographical Films of Chicago, Illinois ("we," "us," or "our"). "You" means anyone who visits or uses the site, including anyone who applies on behalf of a family member.

These terms are effective as of October 15, 2027.

2. About our services

Biographical Films makes documentary films about people's lives. This website describes our work, shares sample films, and lets you apply for a film or contact us.

The making of a film is governed by a separate service agreement and release, which we provide if your application is accepted. If those documents conflict with these terms, the service agreement and release control for anything related to your film.

3. Applications and inquiries

You can apply for a film through the application form on our homepage or reach us through our Contact page. We review every application personally.

Submitting an application does not create a contract or obligate either of us. A film begins only when you accept our service agreement and we confirm your project.

We may accept or decline any application at our discretion, and we are not required to give a reason.

Please give accurate information. If you apply on behalf of someone else, you confirm that you have their permission to share their information with us.

4. Our content

The text, design, logos, sample films, and other content on this site belong to Biographical Films or are used with permission. They are protected by copyright and trademark law.

You may view and share links to the site for personal, noncommercial purposes. You may not copy, download, re-edit, or republish our films or other content without our written permission. The people featured in our sample films have agreed to share their stories here; please respect their privacy.

5. Acceptable use

When using the site, you agree not to:

Submit false information or apply in someone else's name without their permission

Submit anything unlawful, defamatory, or that you do not have the right to share

Introduce viruses or other harmful code, or try to access areas of the site that are not public

Scrape, copy, or collect content or data from the site by automated means

Use the site in any way that disrupts it or harms other people

6. Third-party services and links

The site runs on third-party services, including website hosting, form handling, and video playback. It may also link to sites we do not control. We are not responsible for the content or practices of other sites, and your use of them is governed by their own terms.

7. Privacy

The stories and materials families share with us are personal, and we treat them that way. Our [Privacy Policy] explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

8. Disclaimers and limitation of liability

The site is provided "as is" and "as available." We work to keep it accurate and running, but we do not guarantee that it will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

9. General terms

Indemnification. You agree to cover any claims, losses, or costs that result from your misuse of the site or your violation of these terms, including information you submit without permission.

Governing law. These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Any dispute will be handled in the state or federal courts located in Cook County, Illinois.

Changes. We may update these terms from time to time. The effective date above shows the latest version, and continued use of the site means you accept the changes.

Contact. Questions about these terms can be sent to info@biographicalfilms.com or through our Contact page.

Terms & Conditions

1. Agreement to these terms

By using this website, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

​

The site is operated by Biographical Films of Chicago, Illinois ("we," "us," or "our"). "You" means anyone who visits or uses the site, including anyone who applies on behalf of a family member.

These terms are effective as of October 15, 2027.

​

2. About our services

Biographical Films makes documentary films about people's lives. This website describes our work, shares sample films, and lets you apply for a film or contact us.

The making of a film is governed by a separate service agreement and release, which we provide if your application is accepted. If those documents conflict with these terms, the service agreement and release control for anything related to your film.

​

3. Applications and inquiries

You can apply for a film through the application form on our homepage or reach us through our Contact page. We review every application personally.

Submitting an application does not create a contract or obligate either of us. A film begins only when you accept our service agreement and we confirm your project.

We may accept or decline any application at our discretion, and we are not required to give a reason.

Please give accurate information. If you apply on behalf of someone else, you confirm that you have their permission to share their information with us.

​

4. Our content

The text, design, logos, sample films, and other content on this site belong to Biographical Films or are used with permission. They are protected by copyright and trademark law.

​

You may view and share links to the site for personal, noncommercial purposes. You may not copy, download, re-edit, or republish our films or other content without our written permission. The people featured in our sample films have agreed to share their stories here; please respect their privacy.

​

5. Acceptable use

When using the site, you agree not to:

Submit false information or apply in someone else's name without their permission

Submit anything unlawful, defamatory, or that you do not have the right to share

Introduce viruses or other harmful code, or try to access areas of the site that are not public

Scrape, copy, or collect content or data from the site by automated means

Use the site in any way that disrupts it or harms other people

​

6. Third-party services and links

The site runs on third-party services, including website hosting, form handling, and video playback. It may also link to sites we do not control. We are not responsible for the content or practices of other sites, and your use of them is governed by their own terms.

​

7. Privacy

The stories and materials families share with us are personal, and we treat them that way. Our [Privacy Policy] explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

​

8. Disclaimers and limitation of liability

The site is provided "as is" and "as available." We work to keep it accurate and running, but we do not guarantee that it will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

​

​

9. General terms

Indemnification. You agree to cover any claims, losses, or costs that result from your misuse of the site or your violation of these terms, including information you submit without permission.

Governing law. These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Any dispute will be handled in the state or federal courts located in Cook County, Illinois.

​

Changes. We may update these terms from time to time. The effective date above shows the latest version, and continued use of the site means you accept the changes.

​

Contact. Questions about these terms can be sent to info@biographicalfilms.com or through our Contact page.