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Effective Date:<\/strong>\u00a0July 31, 2026<\/p>\n Welcome to Hip Hop\u00a0<\/span>50<\/span>.1 The Culture (“Hip Hop\u00a0<\/span>50<\/span>.1,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, online radio stream, mobile applications, social media platforms, digital content, and any related services (collectively, the “Services”).<\/p>\n By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of our Services.<\/p>\n Hip Hop\u00a0<\/span>50<\/span>.1 The Culture is an independent online radio station based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Our mission is to celebrate Hip-Hop, R&B, Reggae and urban culture through music programming, artist development, interviews, news, entertainment and community engagement.<\/p>\n You must use our Services only in accordance with applicable laws.<\/p>\n By using our Services, you represent that:<\/p>\n You are legally permitted to access our Services.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n You will not use our Services for unlawful purposes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n You will comply with these Terms at all times.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Users agree not to:<\/p>\n Interfere with the operation or security of the website or streaming services.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Attempt unauthorized access to our systems.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Upload malicious software, viruses or harmful code.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Misrepresent their identity.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Use our Services for illegal or fraudulent activities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Copy, scrape, reproduce or redistribute website content without written permission.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Use our trademarks, branding or logos without authorization.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Hip Hop\u00a0<\/span>50<\/span>.1 reserves the right to suspend or block access for users who violate these Terms.<\/p>\n Unless otherwise indicated, all original content available through Hip Hop\u00a0<\/span>50<\/span>.1 The Culture\u2014including but not limited to:<\/p>\n logos<\/p>\n<\/li>\n branding<\/p>\n<\/li>\n graphics<\/p>\n<\/li>\n website design<\/p>\n<\/li>\n articles<\/p>\n<\/li>\n station imaging<\/p>\n<\/li>\n promotional materials<\/p>\n<\/li>\n audio produced by the station<\/p>\n<\/li>\n written content<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n is owned by Hip Hop\u00a0<\/span>50<\/span>.1 The Culture and is protected by Canadian and international intellectual property laws.<\/p>\n All music broadcast or referenced remains the property of its respective copyright owners, artists, publishers and record labels.<\/p>\n Nothing contained within our Services grants any license to use our intellectual property without prior written consent.<\/p>\n Hip Hop\u00a0<\/span>50<\/span>.1 welcomes music submissions from artists, record labels, managers, publicists and authorized representatives.<\/p>\n Submission of music does\u00a0not<\/strong>\u00a0guarantee:<\/p>\n Airplay<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Playlist inclusion<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Editorial coverage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Interviews<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Website publication<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Social media promotion<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Future business opportunities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n All submissions are reviewed according to our programming standards and editorial discretion.<\/p>\n We reserve the right to decline any submission without explanation.<\/p>\n Hip Hop\u00a0<\/span>50<\/span>.1 The Culture is committed to maintaining the integrity and independence of its programming.<\/p>\n We do\u00a0not<\/strong>\u00a0sell radio airplay.<\/p>\n Payment for advertising, sponsorships, promotional campaigns, interviews, website features, contests, event partnerships, branded content, or any other commercial service does\u00a0not<\/strong>\u00a0guarantee:<\/p>\n Airplay<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Playlist placement<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Editorial coverage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Interviews<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Music reviews<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Website features<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Social media exposure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Programming decisions are made independently by Hip Hop\u00a0<\/span>50<\/span>.1 The Culture based on editorial judgment, programming needs, audience relevance and station format.<\/p>\n Commercial relationships will never influence our programming decisions.<\/p>\n Hip Hop\u00a0<\/span>50<\/span>.1 may offer advertising, sponsorship and promotional opportunities.<\/p>\n Acceptance of advertising is solely at our discretion.<\/p>\n Advertising agreements do not influence programming or editorial decisions.<\/p>\n We reserve the right to refuse, suspend or remove advertising that we believe:<\/p>\n violates applicable laws<\/p>\n<\/li>\n is misleading<\/p>\n<\/li>\n contains offensive material<\/p>\n<\/li>\n conflicts with our values or programming standards<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n We strive to maintain reliable streaming services.<\/p>\n However, uninterrupted availability cannot be guaranteed.<\/p>\n Streaming interruptions may occur due to:<\/p>\n scheduled maintenance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n internet outages<\/p>\n<\/li>\n server issues<\/p>\n<\/li>\n licensing requirements<\/p>\n<\/li>\n third-party service interruptions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n technical failures<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Hip Hop\u00a0<\/span>50<\/span>.1 shall not be liable for service interruptions beyond our reasonable control.<\/p>\n Users who submit messages, comments, event information, music or other materials grant Hip Hop\u00a0<\/span>50<\/span>.1 permission to review and respond to such submissions.<\/p>\n Users warrant that they own or are authorized to submit any materials provided.<\/p>\n Users agree not to submit content that is:<\/p>\n unlawful<\/p>\n<\/li>\n defamatory<\/p>\n<\/li>\n abusive<\/p>\n<\/li>\n threatening<\/p>\n<\/li>\n discriminatory<\/p>\n<\/li>\n fraudulent<\/p>\n<\/li>\n obscene<\/p>\n<\/li>\n infringing upon intellectual property rights<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n We reserve the right to remove or refuse any submission at our discretion.<\/p>\n Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services.<\/p>\n Hip Hop\u00a0<\/span>50<\/span>.1 is not responsible for:<\/p>\n their content<\/p>\n<\/li>\n their availability<\/p>\n<\/li>\n their privacy practices<\/p>\n<\/li>\n their products or services<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Accessing third-party websites is done entirely at the user’s own risk.<\/p>\n Listeners agree not to:<\/p>\n interfere with our broadcasts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n misuse our website<\/p>\n<\/li>\n impersonate station representatives<\/p>\n<\/li>\n attempt unauthorized access<\/p>\n<\/li>\n disrupt community discussions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n harass staff, DJs, artists or other users<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Hip Hop\u00a0<\/span>50<\/span>.1 reserves the right to restrict access where appropriate.<\/p>\n From time to time Hip Hop\u00a0<\/span>50<\/span>.1 may conduct contests, giveaways or promotional campaigns.<\/p>\n Separate contest rules may apply.<\/p>\n Participation constitutes acceptance of both these Terms and any additional contest rules.<\/p>\n Our decisions regarding contests are final.<\/p>\n To the fullest extent permitted by law, Hip Hop\u00a0<\/span>50<\/span>.1 The Culture, its owners, officers, employees, volunteers, DJs, contractors, affiliates and partners shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special or punitive damages arising from:<\/p>\n use of the website<\/p>\n<\/li>\n streaming interruptions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n technical failures<\/p>\n<\/li>\n website errors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n reliance upon information published<\/p>\n<\/li>\n third-party services<\/p>\n<\/li>\n user-generated content<\/p>\n<\/li>\n advertising content<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Use of the Services is at your own risk.<\/p>\n Information provided through Hip Hop\u00a0<\/span>50<\/span>.1 is intended for general informational and entertainment purposes only.<\/p>\n While we strive for accuracy, we make no warranties regarding the completeness, reliability or accuracy of any content.<\/p>\n Use of our Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have reviewed our Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n Hip Hop\u00a0<\/span>50<\/span>.1 reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time.<\/p>\n Updated Terms become effective immediately upon publication on our website.<\/p>\n Continued use of our Services constitutes acceptance of any revised Terms.<\/p>\n These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Province of Manitoba and the applicable federal laws of Canada.<\/p>\n Any legal proceedings arising from these Terms shall be brought before the courts of Manitoba.<\/p>\n Hip Hop\u00a0<\/span>50<\/span>.1 The 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\n14. Disclaimer<\/h1>\n
\n15. Privacy<\/h1>\n
\n16. Changes to These Terms<\/h1>\n
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\n18. Contact Information<\/h1>\n