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Terms of Service

Last Updated: March 17, 2025

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:

This is NOT:

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:

You agree to:

You are responsible for all activity on your account.

4. Account Access and Termination

4.1 Membership Approval

wf.band uses open registration with email confirmation. However:

4.2 Account Suspension or Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account immediately if you:

No refunds will be provided for terminated accounts (if paid features are added in the future).

4.3 Account Deletion by You

You may delete your account at any time:

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: You do NOT have the right to:

5.2 Limited License to You

WaterFall grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

This license is only for personal use within wf.band. You may NOT: Future Offline Listening: If we implement offline listening for premium users, downloaded files will be encrypted and only playable within wf.band. Extracting or sharing these files is prohibited.

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:

You are responsible for your comments. Do not post:

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:

Repeat infringers will have their accounts terminated.

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: Content Violations: Intellectual Property Violations: Other Violations:

6.2 Consequences of Violations

Violating this Acceptable Use Policy may result in:

7. Comments and Community Guidelines

7.1 Comment Policy

Comments are intended for thoughtful discussion about WaterFall's music.

When commenting:

7.2 Moderation

WaterFall administrators may:

We reserve the right to moderate comments at our discretion. We are not obligated to remove content unless it violates the law or these Terms.

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:

9. Future Paid Features

wf.band is currently free to use. In the future, we may introduce:

If we add paid features: No current payment obligation: You are not obligated to pay anything to use wf.band today.

10. Service Availability and Changes

10.1 No Guarantee of Uptime

wf.band is provided "as-is" and "as-available." We do not guarantee:

10.2 Changes to the Service

We may, at any time:

We will make reasonable efforts to notify you of significant changes.

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:

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:

WaterFall does NOT warrant:

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:

- 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:

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: Your continued use of wf.band after changes indicates acceptance of the updated Terms.

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:

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:

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By using wf.band, you agree to these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.