Terms and Conditions of Service

1. TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1.1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS

By accessing or utilizing HolyDoveRecords.com (the "Website"), operated by Holy Dove Records LLC (the "Company," "we," "us," or "our"), you hereby acknowledge and agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Service (the "Terms"), as well as our Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy. Your continued utilization of the Website shall constitute your explicit acceptance of these Terms in their entirety. In the event you do not agree to these Terms in their entirety, please be aware you are prohibited from accessing or utilizing the Website.

1.2. MODIFICATIONS TO TERMS

The Company reserves the right to update, modify, alter, or amend these Terms at any time, with or without prior notice. Your continued access to or utilization of the Website following any such modifications shall constitute your explicit acceptance of the revised Terms. You hereby acknowledge and agree that it is your sole responsibility to periodically review these Terms for any modifications or updates.

1.3. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

You must be at least thirteen (13) years of age (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction) to access or utilize the Website. By accessing or utilizing the Website, you hereby affirm and warrant that you meet the aforementioned eligibility criteria. You further acknowledge and agree that you are fully capable and competent to enter into the terms, conditions, obligations, affirmations, representations, and warranties set forth in these Terms, and to abide by and comply with these Terms.

1.4. LICENSE TO UTILIZE WEBSITE

The Company hereby grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and utilize the Website strictly in accordance with these Terms. This license is personal to you and may not be assigned or transferred to any other party. You hereby acknowledge and agree that you shall not attempt to sublicense, transfer, assign, or convey this license to any third party.

1.5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

All Website content, including but not limited to text, images, video, audio, trademarks, service marks, logos, and code (collectively, the "Content"), is owned by or licensed to the Company and is protected under United States and international intellectual property laws. You hereby acknowledge and agree that you shall not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, publicly display, create derivative works from, or otherwise exploit any Content without the Company's prior written consent.

1.6. USER CONDUCT AND RESPONSIBILITIES

You hereby agree not to:

Utilize the Website for any unlawful or prohibited purpose;
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or our systems;
Interfere with the Website's functioning or security;
Transmit viruses, malware, or any other harmful code;
Impersonate any person or misrepresent your affiliation with any entity;
Utilize automated tools, bots, spiders, or other technologies to extract copyrighted materials;
Engage in any activity that may compromise the security or integrity of the Website.

You hereby acknowledge and agree that any content you submit to the Website shall comply with the following requirements:

Must not infringe upon any intellectual property rights
Must not contain defamatory or libelous material
Must not include obscene or offensive content
Must comply with all applicable laws and regulations
Must not promote or facilitate illegal activities

1.7. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES AND INTEGRATIONS

The Company may provide access to third-party services, platforms, or content (including but not limited to Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music). Your utilization of such services shall be governed by their respective terms and policies. The Company hereby disclaims any and all responsibility for third-party platforms or their actions. You hereby acknowledge and agree that your use of such third-party services shall be at your sole risk.

1.8. DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

The Website is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. The Company hereby disclaims all warranties of any kind, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Company shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Website, your submission of content by email or form, or your breach of these Terms.

The Company takes strong measures to safeguard data, including those outlined in the Privacy Policy. However, notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the Company shall not be liable for any data breaches, unauthorized access, or loss of data that may occur. The Company disclaims any and all responsibility for damages arising from such incidents, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

1.9. INDEMNIFICATION

You hereby agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company and its affiliates, officers, directors, agents, and employees from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including but not limited to legal fees) arising out of or in connection with your use of the Website or the content represented herein, your submission of content by email or form, or your breach of these Terms.

1.10. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wyoming, United States. Any dispute arising out of or related to these Terms shall be submitted to binding arbitration in Laramie County, Wyoming, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator mutually agreed upon by the parties, or if the parties cannot agree, as appointed by the American Arbitration Association. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding upon both parties.

1.11. SEVERABILITY AND WAIVER

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The Company's failure to enforce any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

2. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROTECTION

2.1. PROHIBITION ON PIRACY, DATA MINING, AND AI TRAINING

All original music, audio clips, lyrics, compositions, and associated media made available on this Website (collectively, the "Proprietary Content") are the sole and exclusive property of the Company and/or its respective creators and licensors.

You hereby agree not to: (a) Exploit, reproduce, distribute, or modify any content on the Website without the Company's express written authorization; (b) Create derivative works based on any content without prior written permission; (c) Use any content for commercial purposes without explicit license; (d) Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices;

You hereby agree to be expressly prohibited from:

Copying, downloading, scraping, or reproducing any audio, image, or text content for the purposes of dataset creation, machine learning model training, or artificial intelligence algorithm development;
Inputting, uploading, or referencing any Proprietary Content in whole or in part into AI platforms, including but not limited to generative or analytical systems, for training, imitation, reverse engineering, or derivative use;
Utilizing automated tools, bots, spiders, or other technologies to extract copyrighted materials for commercial or research purposes.

Such activities are hereby declared to be strictly forbidden and may constitute a violation of U.S. copyright law, the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), and international treaties. The Company reserves the right to pursue legal action, including injunctive relief and monetary damages, against any party found to be infringing upon these prohibitions.

All users and visitors of this Website hereby agree to respect the artistic integrity and intellectual property rights of the creators and refrain from unauthorized use of any content hosted herein.

2.2. PROHIBITION ON SAMPLING AND DERIVATIVE USE

Without the Company's prior written consent, you hereby agree not to sample, remix, interpolate, mash-up, modify, or create derivative works based on any original music, audio clip, or lyrical content available on this Website. This prohibition applies irrespective of whether the derivative use is for commercial, academic, nonprofit, or artistic purposes.

Unauthorized derivative use shall be considered an infringement of the Company's exclusive rights under copyright law, and the Company reserves all available legal remedies.

2.3. DIGITAL WATERMARKING AND TRACEABILITY

The Company may employ digital watermarking, acoustic fingerprinting, metadata tagging, or similar technologies to embed unique identifiers within proprietary music, audio files, and visual content published on this Website. These identifiers serve as an anti-piracy measure and assist in identifying the source of unauthorized copies, derivatives, or redistributed versions.

Any attempt to remove, alter, obscure, or bypass such technological protections may be a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and may subject the offending party to criminal and civil penalties.

2.4. ARTIST SUBMISSION POLICY

We are always on the lookout for new and talented Christian artists. We appreciate your interest in submitting your music to us. By submitting your music to us, you agree to the following terms and conditions:

2.4.1 License Grant
By submitting your entry, you grant us a non-exclusive, limited license to use, reproduce, and internally distribute your submitted material for the purpose of evaluation. This license does not grant us any ownership rights to your material, and you retain all rights to your work.

The non-exclusive license granted to us will remain in effect for a period of 2 years from the date of submission.

2.4.2 Limitations on Use

We may not use your submitted material for commercial purposes without obtaining a separate agreement from you.

2.4.3 Withdrawal of Entry
Artists may withdraw their entry at any time by providing written notice to:

Attn: Artists & Repertoire Dept

Holy Dove Records LLC

525 Randall Ave Ste 100 PMB 1062

Cheyenne, WY 82001

Upon the appropriate personnel receiving the withdrawal, the license granted will be terminated.

2.4.4 No Guarantee of Acceptance
Submission of your entry does not guarantee acceptance or a contract with us. All entries are subject to review and selection at the discretion of the A&R team.

2.4.5 Submission Requirements

By submitting any content, including but not limited to text, images, videos, or any other materials (hereinafter referred to as "Submissions"), the submitter (hereinafter referred to as "Submitter") represents and warrants that the content abides by this Terms and Conditions document in its entirety, expressly including but not limited to:

a. All Submissions are original and do not infringe upon the intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or any other rights of any third party.

b. All Submissions are free from any viruses, malware, or other harmful code that may damage, interfere with, or disrupt the operation of the company or any other systems or networks.

c. The Submitter shall not include any content that is defamatory, obscene, unlawful, or otherwise objectionable, nor shall the Submitter engage in any conduct that is malicious or intended to harm the company, its users, or any third parties.

2.4.6 Right to Review and Remove

The Company reserves the right, but not the obligation, to review, monitor, and remove any Submissions that violate these terms or are otherwise objectionable in the sole discretion of the company. We reserve the right to terminate your entry at any time without notice.

2.4.7 Amendments to the Policy
We reserve the right to amend this policy at any time. Artists who have already submitted their works will be notified of any significant changes via email.

2.4.8 Non-Disclosure

You agree to keep all communications with us confidential.

uar content independently developed or acquired.

2.5. ARTIST VISUAL IDENTITY

We respect your privacy, and we respect the privacy of our artists. Some artist(s) have chosen not to reveal their real name(s) or identity(-ies) public-facing. Instead, they use realistic digital works of art, or avatars, to represent their identity publicly. These avatars are original digital creations, not modeled on any specific individuals, and serve as artistic stand-ins, allowing them to maintain a presence without compromising their respective personal lives that are very family-oriented. The distribution of Avatar-represented artist(s) will remain digital-only until such time as they choose to represent their visual identity(-ies) publicly.

2.6. SPONSORSHIPS AND ENDORSEMENTS

References to third-party entities, products, or services are provided for informational purposes only. Inclusion does not constitute sponsorship, endorsement, or partnership unless explicitly stated in writing.

2.7. FORCE MAJEURE

The Company shall not be held liable for any failure or delay in performance resulting from causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor strikes, embargoes, governmental orders, pandemics, or failures in third-party networks.

2.8. CALIFORNIA USERS NOTICE

Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1789.3, California residents are entitled to the following consumer rights notice: If you have a complaint regarding this Website, please contact us at legal@holydoverecords.com. You may also contact the Complaint Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Services of the California Department of Consumer Affairs at 1625 North Market Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95834.

2.9. INTERNATIONAL USERS

You hereby acknowledge and agree that you access the Website on your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws. Users from the European Union, United Kingdom, Canada, and other jurisdictions are hereby advised that their data may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

2.10. DMCA TAKEDOWN PROCEDURE

The Company hereby warrants that it respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users to do the same. If you believe that any content on the Website infringes your copyright, you may submit a Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) takedown notice to:

Email: dmca@holydoverecords
Mailing Address: 525 Randall Ave Ste 100 PMB 1062
Cheyenne, WY 82001

To be effective, your notice must include all information required under 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3), including but not limited to a physical or electronic signature, identification of the infringing material, and a good faith statement.

2.11. LEGAL CONTACT INFORMATION

For legal inquiries, please contact:

Attn: Legal Department
525 Randall Ave Ste 100 PMB 1062
Cheyenne, WY 82001

legal@holydoverecords.com

3. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms, along with our Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy, hereby constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding the use of the Website.

This suite of Terms and Conditions is hereby subject to ongoing revision. Users are hereby encouraged to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any modifications or updates.

By accessing or utilizing the Website, you hereby acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions in their entirety.

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