Terms and Conditions
1. Agreement to Terms
Welcome to Irie Jam Radio. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the IrieJamRadio.com website, the Irie Jam mobile application, and our radio broadcasting services (collectively, the "Service") operated by Irie Jam Radio ("we," "us," or "our").
By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access the Service.
These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.
2. Description of Service
Irie Jam Radio provides:
- Live Radio Streaming: 24/7 Caribbean music radio broadcast via website and mobile app
- Live Video Streaming: Live video feed from our studio
- Show Schedule: Information about our radio programs and DJs
- Shoutouts and Requests: Platform for listeners to submit dedications and song requests
- Newsletter: Email updates about station events and news
- Mobile Application: iOS and Android apps for listening on the go
3. User Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years of age to use our Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you are at least 13 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent's or guardian's permission to use the Service and that they have read and agree to these Terms.
4. User Accounts
Some features of our Service may require you to create an account. When you create an account, you agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete information
- Maintain and promptly update your account information
- Maintain the security of your account credentials
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
5. User-Submitted Content
5.1 Shoutouts and Requests
When you submit shoutouts, dedications, or song requests, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to:
- Broadcast your submission on air
- Display your submission on our website or app
- Use your submission in promotional materials
- Modify or edit your submission for broadcasting purposes
5.2 Content Guidelines
All user-submitted content must comply with these guidelines. You may NOT submit content that:
- Is defamatory, obscene, or offensive
- Contains hate speech or discriminatory language
- Harasses, threatens, or bullies any person
- Infringes on intellectual property rights
- Contains personal information about others without consent
- Promotes illegal activities
- Contains spam or commercial advertising
- Is false or misleading
We reserve the right to reject, remove, or edit any submission at our sole discretion without notice or liability.
5.3 Moderation
All shoutouts and requests are subject to moderation before broadcast. We do not guarantee that your submission will be broadcast or displayed. Submission does not create any obligation on our part.
6. Intellectual Property
6.1 Our Content
The Service and its original content (excluding user-submitted content), features, and functionality are owned by Irie Jam Radio and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
This includes but is not limited to:
- Website design and layout
- Logos, graphics, and branding
- Audio and video content we create
- DJ mixes and shows (excluding licensed music)
- Written content and descriptions
6.2 Music Content
Music broadcast on Irie Jam Radio is licensed through appropriate performance rights organizations (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, SoundExchange). Individual songs remain the intellectual property of their respective copyright holders.
You may not record, redistribute, or commercially exploit our radio broadcasts or streams.
6.3 Limited License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include:
- Commercial use of the Service
- Redistribution of our content
- Recording or downloading our streams (except where explicitly permitted)
- Modification or derivative works
- Any use that violates applicable law
7. Mobile Application
7.1 License
Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to download and install the Irie Jam mobile application on your personal device for personal, non-commercial use.
7.2 App Store Terms
Your use of the mobile app is also subject to the terms of service of the applicable app store (Apple App Store or Google Play Store). In case of conflict, these Terms govern your relationship with us.
7.3 Updates
We may release updates to the mobile app from time to time. You are responsible for installing updates to ensure proper functionality and security.
8. Contests and Promotions
We may offer contests, sweepstakes, or promotions through the Service. These will be governed by separate Official Rules that will be made available at the time of the promotion.
By participating in any contest or promotion, you agree to be bound by the applicable Official Rules, which may include eligibility requirements, entry procedures, and prize details.
9. Prohibited Uses
You agree NOT to use the Service to:
- Violate any applicable law or regulation
- Infringe on intellectual property rights
- Transmit malware, viruses, or harmful code
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service
- Scrape, data mine, or collect user information
- Use automated systems (bots) without permission
- Circumvent security measures or access restrictions
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Use the Service for commercial purposes without authorization
- Rebroadcast or redistribute our streams
10. Service Availability
We strive to provide reliable service but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:
- Scheduled maintenance
- Technical issues or outages
- Force majeure events
- Third-party service disruptions
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time without notice.
11. Third-Party Links and Services
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services, including:
- Social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube)
- App stores (Apple App Store, Google Play)
- Streaming service providers
- Sponsor and advertiser websites
We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites. Use of third-party services is at your own risk.
12. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
- FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
- NON-INFRINGEMENT
- ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF CONTENT
- UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OPERATION
We do not warrant that the Service will meet your requirements or that defects will be corrected.
13. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IRIE JAM RADIO AND ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
- Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
- Any damages resulting from unauthorized access to your account
- Any damages resulting from third-party services or content
- Any damages resulting from service interruptions
In no event shall our total liability exceed the amount you paid us (if any) in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.
14. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Irie Jam Radio and its affiliates from any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from:
- Your use of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Your user-submitted content
15. Governing Law and Disputes
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in New York, New York, except where prohibited by law.
You agree to waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration against us.
16. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by:
- Posting the updated Terms on this page
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Providing additional notice where appropriate (e.g., email, app notification)
Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
17. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including:
- Breach of these Terms
- Violation of applicable law
- Harmful conduct toward other users
- At our sole discretion
Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.
18. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
19. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Irie Jam Radio regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
20. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Acknowledgment
BY USING THE SERVICE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, DO NOT USE THE SERVICE.