Terms of Use

Last updated: March 7, 2026

Welcome to the American Drive-In Directory ("usdriveins.com", "the Site"), operated by Detroit Diecast ("we", "us", "our"). By accessing or using this website, you agree to these terms.

Use of the Directory

The American Drive-In Directory is a free, community-driven resource for discovering drive-in movie theaters across the United States. You may browse, search, and share information from the directory for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not scrape, bulk-download, or systematically copy the directory's data for use in competing products or services.

Accuracy Disclaimer

Theater information including operating status, hours, amenities, and contact details is provided for informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, conditions change frequently. Always verify directly with a theater before making travel plans. We are not responsible for inaccurate, outdated, or incomplete information in the directory.

User-Submitted Content

When you submit content to the Site (including photos, memories, theater listings, corrections, and comments), you agree that:

• You own the content or have the right to share it
• The content does not infringe on any third party's copyright, trademark, or other rights
• You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to display, reproduce, and distribute the content on the Site and associated social media
• You retain ownership of your content and may request its removal at any time
• We may moderate, edit, or remove content at our discretion

Photo Uploads

Photos submitted through the guest book or theater profiles are reviewed before publication. By uploading a photo, you confirm that you took the photo yourself or have explicit permission from the photographer to share it. Do not upload photos that contain identifiable individuals without their consent, copyrighted material you do not own, or inappropriate content.

Copyright & DMCA

The Site's design, code, and original content are © 2026 Detroit Diecast. Theater descriptions, historical information, and community contributions are compiled from public sources and user submissions.

If you believe content on this site infringes your copyright, please contact us with:

• A description of the copyrighted work
• The URL where the infringing content appears
• Your contact information
• A statement that you have a good-faith belief the use is unauthorized

Send DMCA notices to: Detroit Diecast via our contact form or at detroitdiecast.com.

Image Credits & Attribution

The Site uses images and media from the following sources:

• Library of Congress: Historic drive-in theater photographs from the John Margolies Roadside America Photograph Archive and other LOC collections. These images are in the public domain with no known copyright restrictions.
• Wikimedia Commons: Theater photographs used under Creative Commons licenses (CC BY-SA). Individual image attributions are available on each theater's corresponding Wikimedia Commons page.
• Internet Archive (archive.org): Vintage intermission clips, snack bar advertisements, and ambient audio. Used under the Archive's terms of access for public domain and openly licensed content.
• Community Uploads: Photos submitted by visitors through the guest book feature. Ownership is retained by the original photographers.

Third-Party Links

The Site contains links to external websites including theater websites, Facebook pages, and mapping services. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of these external sites.

Limitation of Liability

The Site is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. Detroit Diecast shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use of the Site, reliance on directory information, or inability to access the Site. This includes but is not limited to travel made based on theater information that may be outdated or incorrect.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Contact

Questions about these terms? Contact us at:
Detroit Diecast
detroitdiecast.com
Phone: 248-478-6775
Or use our contact form.