Terms of Service
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Reggae Shows ("the Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Website.
2. User Accounts
When you create an account with us, you must provide accurate and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and password. The Website cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage from your failure to comply with this security obligation.
3. User-Supplied Information and Honor System
REGGAE SHOWS OPERATES ON AN HONOR SYSTEM FOR USER-SUPPLIED INFORMATION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SHOW ATTENDANCE, EVENT SUBMISSIONS, AND ARTIST INFORMATION.
Show Attendance: When marking shows as "attended," you agree to only mark shows you have actually attended. This system is based on trust and community integrity.
Gaming the System: Attempting to manipulate attendance records, leaderboards, or any other features through false information may result in:
- Temporary suspension of your account (typically 7-30 days)
- Removal of false attendance records and associated points
- Permanent ban if violations continue after warnings
- Loss of all account privileges and data
Community Reporting: Users may report suspected violations. We investigate all reports and reserve the right to take action based on our findings.
Appeals Process: If you believe your account was suspended in error, you may contact us through our Contact page within 30 days of the action.
4. User-Generated Content
Content Responsibility: You are solely responsible for any content you submit, including event information, show notes, comments, and profile information.
Content Standards: All user-generated content must be:
- Accurate and truthful to the best of your knowledge
- Relevant to reggae music and events
- Free from spam, harassment, or inappropriate material
- Respectful of other users and artists
- Compliant with applicable laws and regulations
Content Moderation: We use automated systems and human moderators to review content. Content may be removed or flagged for review at our discretion.
Content License: By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content on the Website.
5. Privacy and Data Protection
Profile Visibility: You can control the visibility of your profile and attendance records. Hidden profiles will not appear in public leaderboards or user directories.
Email Communications: By creating an account, you consent to receive notifications about favorited artists' events and important account updates. You may opt out of non-essential emails in your profile settings.
Data Retention: We retain your account data as long as your account is active. Deleted accounts and associated data are permanently removed within 30 days.
6. Content and Intellectual Property
The content on the Website, including text, graphics, logos, and images, is the property of Reggae Shows and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not use, reproduce, or distribute any content from the Website without our written permission.
7. Disclaimer of Liability for Show Information
THE INFORMATION ABOUT SHOWS, CONCERTS, EVENTS, VENUES, ARTISTS, DATES, TIMES, AND OTHER RELATED INFORMATION PROVIDED ON REGGAE SHOWS IS COLLECTED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY NOT BE ACCURATE, COMPLETE, OR UP-TO-DATE. WE DO NOT VERIFY ALL INFORMATION AND RELY ON USER SUBMISSIONS AND THIRD-PARTY SOURCES.
You acknowledge and agree that you should always verify show information with the official venue, artist, or ticket provider before making any plans or purchases. Reggae Shows is not responsible for any inconvenience, loss, or damage resulting from reliance on information found on our website.
8. Prohibited Activities
You agree not to:
- Create multiple accounts to manipulate attendance records or leaderboards
- Submit false, misleading, or spam content
- Attempt to circumvent our moderation systems
- Harass, threaten, or impersonate other users
- Use automated tools to scrape or collect data from the Website
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to other user accounts
- Submit copyrighted material without permission
- Use the Website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
9. Account Suspension and Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms. Suspension and termination procedures include:
Warning System: First-time minor violations typically result in a warning and content removal.
Temporary Suspension: Repeated violations or serious misconduct may result in temporary account suspension (7-30 days).
Permanent Termination: Severe violations or continued misconduct after suspension may result in permanent account termination.
Immediate Termination: We reserve the right to immediately terminate accounts for illegal activity, harassment, or threats.
10. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Reggae Shows, its operators, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Website.
11. Privacy Policy
Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices.
12. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
13. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for changes. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
14. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us through our Contact page.