Effective Date: 10/3/2025
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of the website MusicCultureJournalism.com (the “Service”). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Acceptance and Governing Law
- Acceptance: If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access the Service.
- Governing Law and Jurisdiction: These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, USA.
2. Intellectual Property Rights
2.1 Ownership
All original content, features, and functionality (including articles, text, graphics, logos, and the site design) are and will remain the exclusive property of MCJ dba/ Music Culture Journalism.
2.2 Limited User License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may read content, share direct links, and print one copy for personal reference.
2.3 Prohibited Use
You are expressly prohibited from reproducing, republishing, selling, sublicensing, or distributing any of our content without our express written permission.
3. User-Generated Content (UGC) and Conduct
3.1 User Responsibility and License Grant
By submitting content (including comments and video submissions) to the Service, you agree that you are solely responsible for that content.
- License Grant: You grant MCJ dba/ Music Culture Journalism a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and transferable license to use, reproduce, display, and publish the UGC in connection with the website and its media channels.
- User Warranty: You warrant that you own or control all rights to your UGC and that it does not violate any third-party rights.
3.2 Right to Monitor and Remove
We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to monitor, edit, and remove any UGC at our sole discretion and without notice, especially if it is abusive, illegal, or violates these Terms.
4. Third-Party Content, Videos, and Disclaimers
4.1 Disclaimer of Warranties
The Service is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. MCJ dba/ Music Culture Journalism makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy, reliability, or uninterrupted availability of the Service. Your use of the Service is at your sole risk.
4.2 Embedded and Livestreaming Content
We provide access to third-party video content and livestreams (the “Embedded Content”) solely for the convenience of our users.
- No Control: We do not own, control, or endorse the Embedded Content. Your interaction with any Embedded Content is subject to the third party’s own terms and policies.
- No Guarantee of Availability or Quality: We do not guarantee the quality, availability, or uninterrupted service of any Embedded Content or livestreams.
- Disclaimer: We are not responsible for any liability or damage resulting from your reliance on, or interaction with, any Embedded Content.
4.3 Indemnification and Limitation of Liability
You agree to defend and indemnify MCJ dba/ Music Culture Journalism against any claims, damages, or costs arising out of your breach of these Terms. In no event shall we be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from your use of the Service.
5. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service (including your ability to comment) immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.
Contact Information: For any questions regarding these Terms, please contact us at privacy@musicculturejournalism.com.