1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to wf.band, a music streaming platform operated by WaterFall ("we," "us," or "our").
By accessing or using wf.band (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Service.
Important: By clicking "I agree" during registration or by using the Service, you are entering into a legally binding agreement.2. Description of Service
wf.band is a music streaming platform where:
- WaterFall (the artist/band) posts original music, lyrics, and related content
- Members (you) can listen to music, read posts, and participate in discussions via comments
- A file-sharing service (no downloads)
- A user-generated content platform (only WaterFall posts music)
- A social network (members interact via comments only)
3. Eligibility
3.1 Age Requirement
You must be 13 years of age or older to use wf.band.
If you are under 13, you are prohibited from using this Service. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
If you are between 13 and 18 (a minor), you confirm that you have permission from a parent or legal guardian to use this Service.
3.2 Account Registration
To use wf.band, you must:
- Provide a valid email address
- Create a unique username
- Create a secure password
- Confirm your email address
You agree to:
- Provide accurate and truthful information
- Maintain one account per person (no multiple accounts)
- Keep your password secure and confidential
- Notify us immediately if your account is compromised
4. Account Access and Termination
4.1 Membership Approval
wf.band uses open registration with email confirmation. However:
- We reserve the right to deny or revoke membership at any time, for any reason, without notice
- Membership is a privilege, not a right
- We may reject registrations that violate these Terms or our community standards
4.2 Account Suspension or Termination by Us
We may suspend or terminate your account immediately if you:
- Violate these Terms
- Engage in abusive, harassing, or illegal behavior
- Attempt to circumvent security measures
- Use bots, scripts, or automated tools
- Spam, scrape, or overload the Service
4.3 Account Deletion by You
You may delete your account at any time:
- Go to Settings → Delete Account
- Confirm deletion (this action is permanent and cannot be undone)
- Your account data will be deleted within 30 days
- Your comments will remain visible but will be anonymized (username changed to "Deleted User")
See our Privacy Policy for details on data deletion.
5. Content Ownership and License
5.1 WaterFall's Content
All music, lyrics, posts, artwork, and other content posted by WaterFall on wf.band (collectively, "WaterFall Content") is the exclusive property of WaterFall and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
WaterFall Content includes:- All songs and audio recordings
- Lyrics and written content
- Album artwork and images
- Posts and descriptions
- Download, copy, or redistribute WaterFall Content
- Use WaterFall Content in your own projects (videos, remixes, etc.) without permission
- Sell, license, or commercially exploit WaterFall Content
- Remove or alter copyright notices or watermarks
5.2 Limited License to You
WaterFall grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:
- Stream music on wf.band for personal, non-commercial use
- View posts, lyrics, and artwork on the Service
- Comment on posts (subject to these Terms)
- Download or save audio files (except via future official offline listening features)
- Share audio files outside wf.band
- Create derivative works (remixes, covers) without permission
- Publicly perform or broadcast WaterFall Content
5.3 Your Comments
You retain ownership of comments you post on wf.band.
By posting a comment, you grant WaterFall a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to:
- Display your comment on wf.band
- Moderate, edit, or remove your comment (if it violates our policies)
- Retain your comment (anonymized) if you delete your account
- Copyrighted material you don't own
- Private information (your own or others')
- Illegal, harmful, or abusive content
5.4 Copyright Infringement (DMCA)
WaterFall respects intellectual property rights. If you believe content on wf.band infringes your copyright, contact us at admin@wf.band with:
- Your contact information
- Description of the copyrighted work
- Description of the infringing material and its location
- A statement that you believe in good faith the use is not authorized
- A statement that your notice is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
- Your physical or electronic signature
6. Acceptable Use Policy
You agree to use wf.band only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict their use of the Service.
6.1 Prohibited Activities
You may NOT:
Technical Abuse:- Use bots, scrapers, or automated tools to access the Service
- Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or hack the Service
- Circumvent security measures or access restrictions
- Overload or disrupt servers (DDoS attacks, spam)
- Attempt to download or extract audio files (except via official features)
- Post illegal, harmful, or abusive comments
- Harass, threaten, or bully other members
- Post spam, advertisements, or promotional content
- Post sexually explicit, violent, or hateful content
- Impersonate others or create fake accounts
- Download, redistribute, or sell WaterFall Content
- Use WaterFall Content outside wf.band without permission
- Remove copyright notices or claim ownership of WaterFall Content
- Share your account credentials
- Create multiple accounts
- Attempt to buy, sell, or transfer accounts
- Collect or harvest user information (emails, usernames)
6.2 Consequences of Violations
Violating this Acceptable Use Policy may result in:
- Comment removal
- Account suspension (temporary or permanent)
- Legal action (if applicable)
- Reporting to law enforcement (for illegal activity)
7. Comments and Community Guidelines
7.1 Comment Policy
Comments are intended for thoughtful discussion about WaterFall's music.
When commenting:- ✅ Be respectful and constructive
- ✅ Stay on topic (related to the song/post)
- ✅ Respect other members' opinions
- ❌ No personal attacks or harassment
- ❌ No spam or self-promotion
- ❌ No hate speech or discriminatory language
- ❌ No illegal or explicit content
7.2 Moderation
WaterFall administrators may:
- Remove comments that violate these Terms
- Edit comments to remove inappropriate content
- Suspend or ban users who repeatedly violate guidelines
7.3 No Liability for User Comments
WaterFall is not responsible for comments posted by members. Comments represent the views of individual users, not WaterFall.
If you see a comment that violates these Terms, report it to admin@wf.band.
8. Privacy and Data
Your use of wf.band is subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
By using the Service, you consent to the collection and use of your data as described in the Privacy Policy.
Key points:- We collect email, username, and listening data
- We use listening data to improve WaterFall's music
- We do NOT sell your data
- You can delete your account anytime
- See the full Privacy Policy at /privacy
9. Future Paid Features
wf.band is currently free to use. In the future, we may introduce:
- Paid subscriptions (premium tiers with additional features)
- Donations (support WaterFall directly)
- Merchandise sales (band merch)
- Song/album sales (purchase and download releases)
- Offline listening (premium feature with encrypted local storage)
- Free users can continue using basic features (streaming, comments)
- Paid features will be clearly marked
- We will update these Terms and notify you
- Refund policies will be disclosed at that time
10. Service Availability and Changes
10.1 No Guarantee of Uptime
wf.band is provided "as-is" and "as-available." We do not guarantee:
- Uninterrupted access (downtime may occur for maintenance, outages, etc.)
- Error-free operation (bugs may exist)
- Compatibility with all devices or browsers
- Permanent availability (we may shut down the Service)
10.2 Changes to the Service
We may, at any time:
- Add, modify, or remove features
- Change the design or functionality
- Suspend or discontinue the Service (temporarily or permanently)
10.3 Data Backups
While we maintain backups, you are responsible for your own data. We are not liable for data loss due to technical failures, security breaches, or Service discontinuation.
If we decide to shut down wf.band, we will:
- Provide at least 30 days' notice (if feasible)
- Offer data export options (if feasible)
11. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
11.1 Disclaimer of Warranties
wf.band 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 reliability of content
- That the Service will be error-free or secure
- That defects will be corrected
- That the Service is free of viruses or harmful components
11.2 Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, WaterFall and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents shall NOT be liable for:- Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages (including loss of profits, data, or goodwill)
- Damages resulting from:
- Your use or inability to use the Service
- Unauthorized access to your account or data
- Bugs, errors, or technical failures
- Content posted by other users
- Service interruptions or discontinuation
Maximum liability: If we are found liable, our total liability shall not exceed $100 USD (or the amount you paid us in the last 12 months, if any).11.3 Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless WaterFall from any claims, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your comments or content
- Your violation of third-party rights (copyright, privacy, etc.)
- Your use of the Service
12. Dispute Resolution
12.1 Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of Texas (where our servers are located), without regard to conflict of law principles.
Future: Once WaterFall is registered in Switzerland, this may be updated to Swiss law.12.2 Informal Resolution
Before filing a lawsuit, you agree to first contact us at admin@wf.band to attempt to resolve the dispute informally.
12.3 Arbitration (Future)
If we add paid features, we may require binding arbitration for disputes. We will update these Terms at that time.
12.4 Class Action Waiver (Future)
If we add arbitration, we may include a class action waiver. We will update these Terms at that time.
12.5 Jurisdiction
You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of courts in Dallas County, Texas, USA for any legal disputes.
13. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time.
When we make changes:- We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top
- We will notify you via email (if the change is significant)
- We may post a notice on the Service
If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using the Service and delete your account.
14. General Provisions
14.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms (together with the Privacy Policy) constitute the entire agreement between you and WaterFall regarding the Service.
14.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.
14.3 No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not waive our right to enforce it later.
14.4 Assignment
You may not transfer or assign your rights under these Terms. WaterFall may assign these Terms to a successor entity (e.g., if acquired).
14.5 Contact and Notices
All notices and communications should be sent to:
- Email: admin@wf.band
- Website: https://wf.band
Legal notices to you will be sent to your registered email address.
14.6 Survival
Provisions that by their nature should survive termination (e.g., ownership, liability, indemnification) will survive the termination of these Terms or your account.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, contact us:
- Email: admin@wf.band
- Website: https://wf.band
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Summary (Plain English):- You must be 13+ to use wf.band
- WaterFall owns all the music - you can stream it, not download it
- You can comment, but be respectful
- We can remove comments or ban accounts if you violate rules
- We may add paid features later (but free tier stays)
- Service is "as-is" - we're not liable for outages or bugs
- These Terms are governed by US/Texas law
- Contact us with questions
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By using wf.band, you agree to these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.