Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Bootleg.fm (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

Description of Service

Our platform is a social cataloguing service that allows users to share metadata about live performance recordings, including dates, venues, artists, and links to recordings hosted on external websites. We do not host, store, or distribute any audio or video recordings.

User Responsibilities

Account Registration

• You must provide accurate and complete information
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account
• You must be at least 13 years old to create an account

Content Submission

• You may submit live performance metadata and links to external recordings
• You are solely responsible for the accuracy of information you submit
• You warrant that you have the right to share any links you submit
• You must not submit links to illegal, harmful, or infringing content

Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Submit false, misleading, or inaccurate information
• Link to content that infringes copyright or other intellectual property rights
• Link to malicious websites, malware, or harmful content
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Attempt to compromise the security or functionality of the Service
• Use automated tools to scrape or harvest data without permission
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

Content and Links

User-Generated Content

• Users are solely responsible for all content they submit
• We are a neutral platform that facilitates information sharing and act solely as a conduit for user communications
• We do not create, edit, or control user-submitted content
• We do not pre-screen or monitor user submissions
• We reserve the right to remove content that violates these Terms
• You retain ownership of metadata you submit but grant us a license to display it

Third-Party Links

• Our platform contains links to external websites and services
• We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for third-party content
• Links are provided for informational purposes only
• You access third-party sites at your own risk
• We are not liable for any content, services, or harm from third-party sites

Intellectual Property

Platform Content

• The Service design, features, and our original content are owned by us
• You may not copy, modify, or distribute our proprietary content without permission

User Content

• You retain ownership of metadata and content you submit
• By submitting content, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display your content in connection with the Service
• This license includes the right to sublicense these rights to third parties and to use your content for analytics, improvements, and promotional purposes
• You represent that you have all necessary rights to share submitted content and grant these licenses

Disclaimers and Limitations

Service Availability

• The Service is provided "as is" without warranties
• We do not guarantee continuous availability or error-free operation
• We may modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time

Content Disclaimer

• We do not verify the accuracy of user-submitted information
• We are not responsible for the quality, legality, or safety of linked content
• We do not endorse any recordings, artists, or venues catalogued on the platform

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

• We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Our total liability shall not exceed $100 or the amount you paid us in the past year
• We are not liable for any damages arising from third-party links or content
• We are not liable for user actions or content submissions

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your submission of content or links
• Your violation of any third-party rights

Content Moderation

Our Rights

We reserve the right, but have no obligation, to:

• Monitor user-submitted content
• Remove content that violates these Terms
• Suspend or terminate user accounts
• Cooperate with law enforcement investigations

We have no obligation to monitor content and any moderation we perform is voluntary and does not create a duty to monitor all content.

Reporting

If you believe content violates these Terms or applicable law, please report it to bora@bootleg.fm.

Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which governs how we collect and use your information.

Termination

By You

You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings or by emailing us if the account settings page is not available.

By Us

We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or for any other reason at our discretion.

Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases, but these Terms remain in effect regarding past activities.

Legal Compliance

DMCA Compliance

We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. If you believe content infringes your copyright, please send a DMCA notice to bora@bootleg.fm.

Geographic Restrictions

The Service may not be available in all jurisdictions. You are responsible for complying with local laws.

Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of United Kingdom. Any legal action relating to these Terms or the Service must be brought exclusively in the courts of England and Wales, and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.

Dispute Process

Before filing any legal action, you agree to attempt to resolve disputes through good faith negotiation.

Modifications

We may modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated via email or platform notice. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force.

Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact us at:

• Email: bora@bootleg.fm

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By using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.