Transparency & Attribution

Data Sources & Credits

EpisodeTime credits and explains the third-party TV metadata, image, schedule, availability and reference sources used across the service.

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The Movie Database (TMDB)
TMDB Attribution

This website uses TMDB and the TMDB APIs but is not endorsed, certified, or otherwise approved by TMDB.

TVmaze
TVmaze Credit

Some schedule and TV metadata may be provided or cross-checked using TVmaze. TVmaze is credited as a source where applicable.

TheTVDB
TheTVDB Credit

Some TV metadata may be provided or cross-checked using TheTVDB. Metadata provided by TheTVDB where applicable.

JustWatch
JustWatch Credit

Where EpisodeTime displays streaming availability or provider links powered by JustWatch, JustWatch is credited as the source and linked where applicable.

IMDb Reference

IMDb may be referenced by text links or identifiers only where permitted. EpisodeTime does not use IMDb logos or imply IMDb endorsement.

About EpisodeTime

EpisodeTime is an independent TV-show information and tracking platform designed to help users discover television series, follow seasons and episodes, manage watchlists, track viewing progress, and view release schedules in their local timezone.

TV-Show Data and Translations

EpisodeTime uses data from trusted entertainment metadata, schedule, availability, and reference sources to provide and enhance television information. This may include show titles, original titles, descriptions, posters, backdrops, cast and crew information, seasons, episodes, release dates, schedules, networks, providers, countries, and translated information in supported languages.

Multilingual information depends on the translations available from each source. When information is not available in a selected language, EpisodeTime may display the original-language or English version as a field-level fallback.

TMDB Attribution

EpisodeTime uses The Movie Database (TMDB) API for TV-show metadata, images, translations, cast and crew information, seasons, and episodes. The highlighted TMDB attribution notice on this page identifies EpisodeTime's use of TMDB and the TMDB APIs and makes clear that TMDB does not endorse, certify, or otherwise approve this website.

TVmaze Credit

EpisodeTime may use TVmaze to provide or cross-check television metadata, episode information, schedules, networks, countries, and release timing. Where TVmaze data is used, TVmaze is credited as a data source.

TVmaze data may be available under its published data and API terms, including attribution requirements and license conditions. EpisodeTime should continue to respect TVmaze rate limits, cache responsibly, and avoid presenting TVmaze as endorsing this website.

TheTVDB Credit

EpisodeTime may use TheTVDB to provide or cross-check television metadata, series information, episode information, artwork references, and related show details where permitted by the applicable TheTVDB API access terms.

Metadata, artwork references, trademarks, show titles, and related media remain the property of their respective owners. EpisodeTime credits TheTVDB where TheTVDB data is used and does not present TheTVDB as endorsing or certifying EpisodeTime.

JustWatch Credit

EpisodeTime may use or link to JustWatch information where streaming availability, provider availability, or watch-provider guidance is shown. Availability can vary by country, subscription, date, and provider, so users should verify final availability with JustWatch or the streaming provider.

JustWatch names, logos, provider availability data, and related marks remain the property of their respective owners. EpisodeTime credits JustWatch where JustWatch-powered availability is used and does not present JustWatch as endorsing or certifying EpisodeTime.

IMDb Reference

EpisodeTime may reference IMDb by name, external link, or identifier where it helps users recognize a show, person, or title. IMDb trademarks, names, and brand assets remain the property of IMDb or its respective owners.

EpisodeTime does not use IMDb logos or brand assets without permission, does not imply endorsement by IMDb, and does not expose private or restricted IMDb data. Any IMDb reference should remain informational, limited, and clearly separated from EpisodeTime's own branding.

How EpisodeTime Uses Data Sources

  • To identify TV shows, seasons, episodes, cast, crew, images, release dates, schedules, and translations.
  • To improve search, discovery, recommendations, watch-provider context, and release-time accuracy.
  • To provide field-level fallbacks when localized metadata is unavailable.
  • To cross-check public metadata and reduce incorrect or duplicate show information.
  • To link users to official or relevant external source pages where appropriate.

What EpisodeTime Does Not Do

  • EpisodeTime does not host, stream, sell, or provide copyrighted television episodes or movies.
  • EpisodeTime does not claim endorsement, certification, sponsorship, or official approval from TMDB, TVmaze, TheTVDB, JustWatch, IMDb, networks, studios, production companies, or streaming services unless specifically stated.
  • EpisodeTime does not store third-party API keys, private tokens, or service credentials in public Android, website, or browser code.
  • EpisodeTime does not store image binaries in the database or expose private local storage paths.
  • EpisodeTime does not use third-party logos, marks, or brand assets beyond permitted attribution, identification, or manually approved usage.
  • EpisodeTime does not intentionally scrape, bypass access controls, exceed source rate limits, or cache restricted data beyond permitted usage.
  • EpisodeTime does not use third-party metadata to train machine-learning or artificial-intelligence models.

Translation Availability

Translated titles, descriptions, seasons, and episode information depend on what is available from EpisodeTime's configured data sources. If a translation is missing or incomplete, EpisodeTime may show English or original-language information so users are not left with empty titles or descriptions.

Images and Intellectual Property

Posters, backdrops, logos, show names, network names, studio names, provider names, trademarks, and related media remain the property of their respective owners. EpisodeTime displays images and references only for identification, discovery, scheduling, and informational purposes.

No Streaming

EpisodeTime does not host, stream, download, sell, or provide copyrighted television episodes or movies. EpisodeTime is an information, scheduling, discovery, and tracking service only.

Independence and Affiliations

EpisodeTime is not affiliated with, endorsed by, certified by, sponsored by, or officially connected to TMDB, TVmaze, TheTVDB, JustWatch, IMDb, television networks, studios, production companies, streaming services, or rights holders unless specifically stated.

Ongoing Terms Review

Third-party platform terms, API rules, logo guidelines, cache limits, attribution requirements, and licensing requirements can change. EpisodeTime should review each provider agreement regularly, keep attribution current, remove or adjust any use that is no longer permitted, and seek legal review before launch or commercial expansion.