Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Ahoy Indie Media ("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 our Service.

2. Description of Service

Ahoy Indie Media is a platform that allows users to discover, save, and organize indie music, shows, and media content. Our Service includes:

• Content discovery and browsing
• Personal collections and boards
• User accounts and profiles
• Social features and sharing
• Mobile and web applications

3. User Accounts

Account Creation

To access certain features of our Service, you may need to create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Keep your account information up to date
• Maintain the security of your password
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in prohibited activities.

4. Acceptable Use

Permitted Uses

You may use our Service to:

• Discover and explore content
• Create personal collections and boards
• Share content with other users
• Interact with the platform's features

Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Upload malicious code or attempt to hack our systems
• Spam or send unsolicited communications
• Impersonate others or create fake accounts
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Use automated systems to access our Service
• Attempt to reverse engineer our platform

5. Content and Intellectual Property

User-Generated Content

You retain ownership of content you create and share on our platform. By posting content, you grant us a license to:

• Display your content on our Service
• Distribute your content to other users
• Modify content as necessary for technical purposes
• Use content for platform improvement and analytics

Third-Party Content

Our Service may include content from third parties. We respect intellectual property rights and expect our users to do the same.

Copyright Policy

If you believe your copyright has been infringed, please contact us with the following information:

• Description of the copyrighted work
• Location of the allegedly infringing material
• Your contact information
• Statement of good faith belief
• Statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

7. Service Availability

Uptime and Maintenance

We strive to maintain high service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. We may perform maintenance that temporarily affects service availability.

Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our Service at any time with or without notice.

8. Disclaimers and Limitations

Service Disclaimer

Our Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Security or freedom from viruses

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of our Service.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Ahoy Indie Media and its affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Content you post or share

10. Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which Ahoy Indie Media operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Process

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our Service will be resolved through:

1. Good faith negotiations
2. Mediation if negotiations fail
3. Binding arbitration as a last resort

11. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on our website
• Sending email notifications to registered users
• Displaying prominent notices in our Service

Your continued use of our Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us: