CineCause

CineCause is a movie-and-TV inspired giving platform.

Check out the live app: cinecause.com

Motivation

Movies and shows can hit hard. A story can change how you see people, community, or the world, and leave you wanting to do something real after the credits roll.

Most of the time, there is no direct way to "give back" to the creators in that moment. CineCause turns that emotional momentum into action by making it easy to donate to a charity because of the film or show that moved you.

It is built for people who want to convert inspiration into measurable impact.

How To Use CineCause

1. Browse trending movies and TV shows, or search for a title.
2. Open a title page and click donate.
3. Pick a nonprofit (or use a suggested one) and complete checkout on Every.org.
4. Return to CineCause and see donation impact reflected on the leaderboard.

Login and Accounts

You do not need an account to use CineCause. Creating an account unlocks additional features and a more personalized experience.

With an account, users can:

1. Sign in with email and password.
2. Create a new account.
3. Confirm their email after signing up.
4. Reset a forgotten password.
5. View donation history.
6. Manage privacy settings.
7. Update account and security settings.

Technical Details (if you want to contribute)

Contributor setup, environment, database operations, verification commands, and rollback notes have been moved to technical_details.md.