Biscuits Internet Project

TERMS OF SERVICE

Last updated: 12/13/2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, using, or creating an account on the Biscuits Internet Project ("the BIP", "we", "us", or "our"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms") and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you may not use our service.

2. Description of Service

The BIP is an unofficial fan website dedicated to the Disco Biscuits community. We provide information about shows, setlists, songs, venues, and related content. Our service allows users to contribute reviews, track attendance, rate performances, and participate in community discussions.

3. User Accounts

To access certain features, you must create an account by providing accurate information. You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use
  • Providing accurate, current, and complete information
  • Updating your information to keep it accurate and current

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in harmful behavior.

4. User-Generated Content

Users may submit reviews, comments, images, and other content ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you represent and warrant that:

  • You own or have the necessary rights to the content
  • Your content does not infringe on third-party rights
  • Your content complies with applicable laws and these Terms
  • Your content is not defamatory, harassing, or harmful

You grant the BIP a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, display, reproduce, modify, and distribute your User Content in connection with our service. You retain ownership of your content.

5. Intellectual Property and Copyright

Important Notice: All musical content, including but not limited to songs, lyrics, setlists, and performance recordings referenced on the BIP, are the intellectual property of the Disco Biscuits and their respective copyright holders. This material is protected by copyright law.

The BIP is an unofficial fan site operating under fair use principles for educational and informational purposes only. Users are strictly prohibited from:

  • Commercial use of any copyrighted material
  • Distributing or selling copyrighted songs or recordings
  • Using lyrics, setlists, or other copyrighted content for profit
  • Reproducing copyrighted material beyond fair use limits

We respect intellectual property rights and will respond to valid DMCA notices. If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed, please contact us through our contact form.

6. Prohibited Uses and Conduct

You agree not to use the BIP to:

  • Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
  • Harass, threaten, or intimidate other users
  • Post spam, advertisements, or commercial content
  • Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
  • Impersonate others or provide false information
  • Scrape or harvest user data without permission
  • Interfere with the operation of our service
  • Use our service for any commercial purpose without authorization
  • Violate copyright laws or intellectual property rights

7. Privacy and Data Use

We use cookies, Google Analytics, and other tracking technologies to improve our service and understand user behavior. We will never sell your personal data to third parties. For complete information about our data practices, please review our Privacy Policy.

8. Content Moderation

We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove any User Content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable. We are not obligated to monitor content but may do so at our discretion. Users can report inappropriate content through our contact form.

9. Disclaimers and Warranties

The BIP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
  • NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD-PARTY RIGHTS
  • ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR RELIABILITY OF CONTENT
  • UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE SERVICE

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE BIP AND ITS OPERATORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR USE, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OF OUR SERVICE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the BIP and its operators from any claims, damages, losses, costs, or expenses arising from your use of our service, your User Content, or your violation of these Terms or applicable law.

12. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Massachusetts.

13. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website with a new "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the BIP after such changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

14. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the BIP at our sole discretion, without prior notice, for conduct that violates these Terms or is otherwise harmful to the BIP or its users. You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our contact form. We will make reasonable efforts to respond to all inquiries.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. The unenforceable provision will be replaced with an enforceable provision that most closely reflects the intent of the original provision.