Terms and conditions

1. Purpose

These Terms and Conditions of Use ("Terms") govern access to and use of the website thebsidehour.com (the “Website”).

By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms in full. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

2. Legal Information

The Website is operated by:
Joanna SEBASTIEN DA ROCHA
thebsidehour@outlook.com

3. Nature of the Website

The B-Side Hour is an independent music media platform publishing editorial content, including but not limited to:

interviews
album reviews and analyses
concert photography and videos
curated playlists

All opinions expressed are those of the author unless stated otherwise.

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 Original Content

Unless otherwise stated, all original content published on the Website — including articles, texts, concert photographs, videos, and graphic elements — is the exclusive property of the Website owner.

Such content is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Any reproduction, distribution, modification, or use without prior written permission is strictly prohibited.

4.2 Third-Party Content (Album Artwork, Media)

The Website may display third-party content, including but not limited to album artwork, artist images, or embedded media.

Such content remains the property of its respective rights holders and is used for editorial, illustrative, and informational purposes only.

If you are a rights holder and believe that any content has been used improperly, please contact: thebsidehour@outlook.com, and it will be promptly reviewed or removed if necessary.

5. Trademark

“The B-Side Hour” is currently in the process of being registered as a trademark.

Any unauthorized use, reproduction, or imitation of the name, branding, or associated visual identity may be subject to legal action upon registration.

6. Access to the Website

The Website is accessible free of charge to any user with internet access.

The Website owner reserves the right to suspend, restrict, or interrupt access at any time, without prior notice, for maintenance or updates.

7. Liability

The Website owner strives to provide accurate and up-to-date information. However, no guarantee is made regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the content.

The Website owner shall not be held liable for:

any errors or omissions
any use made of the information available on the Website
any direct or indirect damages resulting from access to or use of the Website

8. External Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites.

The Website owner has no control over and assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.

9. Personal Data

The Website does not actively collect personal data from users.

No contact forms, user accounts, or newsletter subscriptions are currently implemented.

If this changes in the future, an updated Privacy Policy will be made available.

10. Cookies

The Website may use essential cookies or third-party tools (such as analytics or embedded media) that may place cookies on users’ devices.

Users can manage or disable cookies through their browser settings.

11. Modifications

These Terms may be updated at any time without prior notice.

Users are encouraged to review this page periodically.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of France.

Any disputes arising in connection with the use of the Website shall fall under the jurisdiction of the French courts.