Last updated: April 2026. By using The Vault you agree to these terms.
The Vault is an online streaming service providing access to public domain and Creative Commons-licensed classic films sourced from the Internet Archive. We do not host films directly — all content is streamed from archive.org.
Access to the full catalogue requires a paid subscription after a 7-day free trial. Some content may be available without a subscription.
You must be at least 18 years old to create an account and subscribe. By registering, you confirm that the information you provide is accurate and that you have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement.
Subscriptions are billed on a recurring basis (monthly or annual) via Stripe. Your subscription automatically renews unless cancelled before the end of the current billing period.
A 7-day free trial is offered to new subscribers. You will not be charged during the trial. At the end of the trial, your chosen plan will begin unless you cancel beforehand.
You may cancel at any time from your account page. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period — you retain access until then. No partial refunds are issued.
We reserve the right to change pricing with reasonable notice. Price changes will be communicated by email before they take effect.
You agree not to:
The Vault curates films that are believed to be in the public domain or licensed under Creative Commons. We make reasonable efforts to verify the copyright status of all content, but we make no warranties regarding the copyright status of individual films.
All films are sourced from the Internet Archive (archive.org). If you believe a film is incorrectly included, please contact us and we will review and remove it promptly.
Public domain status is determined under United States copyright law. Films in the US public domain may still be protected by copyright in other jurisdictions. You are responsible for complying with the laws of your own country.
The service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access, and we may modify or discontinue the service at any time.
Film availability may change as copyright status evolves or as content is removed from the Internet Archive.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, The Vault and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the service. Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim.
We may suspend or terminate your account if you breach these terms. You may delete your account at any time from your account page. Upon deletion, your watchlist and personal data will be removed from our systems within 30 days.
We may update these terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
For questions about these terms, please contact us.