Terms of Service

Welcome to Faithful Radio. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Faithful Radio website located at faithful-radio.com (the "Service") operated by Faithful Radio ("us," "we," or "our").

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, accessing, or using Faithful Radio in any way, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Faithful Radio is a Christian radio streaming platform that provides:

• Live and on-demand Christian radio content
• Sermon hosting and streaming services
• Christian music and worship content
• User accounts for Pastors, Evangelists, Artists, and general users
• Content upload and sharing capabilities
• Community features for Christian fellowship

3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and update your account information to keep it accurate
• Safeguard your password and accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

3.2 Account Types

We offer different account types with varying privileges:

• General User: Access to streaming content and basic features
• Artist: Ability to upload and share Christian music
• Pastor: Sermon upload and congregation management features
• Evangelist: Content sharing and ministry tools
• Administrator: Site management and moderation capabilities

3.3 Age Requirements

You must be at least 13 years old to create an account. Users under 18 must have parental consent to use the Service.

4. User Content and Conduct

4.1 Content Standards

All content uploaded to Faithful Radio must:

• Align with Christian values and biblical principles
• Be free from profanity, explicit content, or inappropriate material
• Not infringe on copyright or intellectual property rights
• Not contain hate speech, discrimination, or harmful content
• Not promote illegal activities or substances

4.2 Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Upload malicious software, viruses, or harmful code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or other users' accounts
• Spam, harass, or abuse other users
• Impersonate others or create fake accounts
• Use the Service for commercial purposes without authorization
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service's functionality
• Scrape, data mine, or harvest user information

4.3 Content Ownership and License

You retain ownership of content you upload. However, by uploading content, you grant Faithful Radio a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:

• Use, reproduce, and distribute your content on the Service
• Create derivative works for Service functionality
• Publicly display and perform your content
• Sublicense these rights to our service providers

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Service Content

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Faithful Radio and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 Copyright Policy

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe your copyright has been infringed, please contact us with:

• Description of the copyrighted work
• Location of the allegedly infringing material
• Your contact information
• A statement of good faith belief that use is not authorized
• A statement of accuracy and authority to act on behalf of the copyright owner

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

7. Service Availability and Modifications

7.1 Service Availability

We strive to maintain continuous service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:

• Scheduled maintenance
• Technical difficulties
• Force majeure events
• Third-party service provider issues

7.2 Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time, with or without notice. We will not be liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.

8. Termination

8.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using account deletion features.

8.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe:

• Violates these Terms
• Is harmful to other users or the Service
• Exposes us to liability
• Is otherwise inappropriate

8.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. Content you uploaded may be retained for legal or technical reasons but will not be publicly accessible.

9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

9.1 Service Disclaimers

The Service is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation

9.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, FAITHFUL RADIO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Loss of profits, data, or use
• Business interruption
• Personal injury or property damage
• Loss of privacy or security breaches

9.3 Maximum Liability

Our total liability for any claims arising from or related to the Service shall not exceed $100 USD.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Faithful Radio, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Content you upload or share

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where Faithful Radio is operated, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

11.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through:

1. Direct Communication: Good faith attempt to resolve disputes directly
2. Mediation: Non-binding mediation if direct communication fails
3. Arbitration: Binding arbitration for unresolved disputes

12. General Provisions

12.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Faithful Radio regarding the Service.

12.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

12.3 Waiver

No waiver of any term or condition shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term.

12.4 Assignment

We may assign these Terms without your consent. You may not assign these Terms without our written consent.

13. Updates to Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on the website
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending email notifications for material changes

Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

14. Contact Information