TheBeat.com website (the "Site"), which is available at www.thebeat.com is an online information and advertising service operated by Beat Broadcasting Corp., a Province of British Columbia corporation ("We", "Us" or "Our"). Please read the following material carefully before accessing or using the Site.

By accessing and using this Site you agree to be bound by all the terms and conditions set out herein. If you do not wish to abide by these terms and conditions please do not access or use this Site.

Modification of these Terms of Use

We reserve the right to modify this agreement at any time, without prior notice and such modification will be effective immediately upon posting on this Site. It is your responsibility to review this agreement periodically and to make yourself aware of any modifications. Your continued use of the Site will be considered your conclusive acceptance of the modified agreement.

Use of Site

By using or viewing the Site you agree not to use the Site for any unlawful purpose, or for any purpose that is prohibited by these terms and conditions of use. You acknowledge that the Site and its contents are intended for personal non-commercial use only and you agree that We are not responsible for indemnifying you for any liabilities, costs and expenses arising from your use or misuse of this Site.

You are warned to take all reasonable precautions when making financial, personal or other decisions based on information obtained from this Site, and you acknowledge that you will not rely on the opinions expressed on this Site or on any of the sites linked to the Site.

When posting comments, transmitting information or otherwise using this Site, you are prohibited from posting content that is any of the following: illegal, obscene, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, libellous, deceptive, fraudulent, invasive of privacy, tortuous, infringing of intellectual property rights or otherwise injurious to third parties (which includes content that contains computer viruses). Encouraging conduct that would be considered a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability, or otherwise violate any law or regulation is also strictly forbidden.

You are prohibited from using false email addresses, or using the Site to impersonate any person or entity so as to make the origin of content misleading, and you agree to refrain from using or causing this Site to be used for commercial solicitation, chain letters, mass mailing or the collection or harvesting of information about Our users.

If you post content or submit material to the Site you acknowledge and agree that such submissions are subject to the following representations and warranties by you: (i) you own or control all rights to the content posted; (ii) the content is accurate; (iii) the use of the content does not violate these terms and conditions of use; and (iv) you will indemnify Us for all claims resulting from the content you supplied.

By using chat rooms or similar forms of communication on this Site you acknowledge that such forums are public and not private communications.

We reserve the right to deny any user access to the Site or any portion of it without notice and at Our sole discretion.

We take no responsibility for, and are not liable for, any direct, indirect or consequential damages or loss of profits resulting from the use or inability to use the Site.

Site Content

Please be aware that this Site, and all information, materials, products and services contained or described on it, are provided to you "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title and non-infringement.

We do not assume any responsibility for liability which may arise from the content posted from or transmitted to this Site. This includes liability or claims for defamation, libel, slander, obscenity, pornography, profanity or misrepresentation. Additionally, material presented on this Site whether text, graphics, or images, may contain inaccuracies, omissions or errors and may be modified without prior notice.

We have no obligation to monitor this Site. However, We reserve the right to review any materials posted to the Site and to remove any materials in Our sole discretion.

Links to Third Party Sites and Third Party Users

Please be aware that the Site may contain or provide links to websites that some individuals may find offensive. Such individuals should not use this site.

By using or viewing this Site you acknowledge and agree that We have not reviewed all the websites linked to the Site and that We are not responsible for the content of any such third party websites. Should you choose to access a third party website you are encouraged to first review their privacy policy.

We make no representation or warranties as to the accuracy or authenticity of the contents of any websites which are linked to, or distributed from this Site, nor do we take any responsibility for, or accept any claim to have endorsed any opinions, or any products or services described on any linked websites.

You should also be aware that we are not able to control and do not take any responsibility for which users gain access to this Site, what material they access, how they are affected by any of its content (including that of any linked sites), how they interpret this content, or what actions they may take as a result. Accordingly, We caution you to exercise the utmost discretion and care in releasing any personal information.

You agree to release Us from all and any liability resulting from any third party having obtained or not having obtained any information (including personal information) that you may choose to disclose on or by using this Site.

Ownership of Intellectual Property

All content on Our Site is the property of Beat Broadcasting Corp., or Our content providers and is protected by both Canadian and international copyright laws. Such content includes, but is not limited to, any text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations or software.

Subject to any agreements with Our content providers, We own and reserve all rights to all trademarks, logos, graphics, page headers, button icons, scripts and service names used on this Site. Such marks may not be used in connection with any product or service in any manner that may cause confusion, or in any manner that disparages or discredits Us. All other trademarks not owned by Us are the property of their respective owners.

Unauthorized use of any of the above materials, as well as their modification, publication, distribution for profit or exploitation in any way, including the use of meta tags or other "hidden text" utilizing the materials, is prohibited unless authorized in writing by Us. The above notice also extends to any of the copyright notices, information, and restrictions contained in any content accessed through this Site.

We have made all commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that we do not infringe on any copyright, trademark or other intellectual property owned or controlled by others. Anyone with a claim that infringement has occurred should contact Us through this Site.

Compliance with Canadian Law

This Site is intended for viewing and use within Canada, and will be governed and interpreted by the laws of British Columbia, Canada. In the event of a dispute, you agree to attorn to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of British Columbia, Canada. If you use this Site from another location, it is your responsibility to ensure that you comply with any and all applicable local laws.

Any provisions of this agreement considered to be unenforceable in a given jurisdiction will in no way be considered to be unenforceable in other jurisdictions. Likewise, the invalidation of any of the provisions of this terms of use agreement will in no way be construed to invalidate other provisions.

We make no representations that the material on this Site is appropriate for locations outside Canada with regards to any contests advertised on this Site. Please do not enter contests advertised on this Site if you reside outside of Canada. Entrants from outside Canada will be automatically disqualified. There is no purchase necessary to enter a contest presented on this Site. However, qualification for a prize is conditional upon providing the correct response to a skill-testing question. You are advised to consult the specific rules concerning relevant contests posted on this Site.

Privacy

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. The success of the Site depends on Our pledge to abide by this principle. Accordingly, We do not collect any identifiable personal data about anyone accessing or using this Site without their knowledge, and We will not make available or sell any of Our visitor's email addresses to any third parties. When you post a message, question or correspondence of any kind on this Site We will not attempt to identify you or to monitor your activities, provided you abide by the terms of this agreement. However, We reserve the right at all times to disclose any information We deem necessary to satisfy any applicable law, regulation, legal process or governmental request, or to edit, refuse to post or to remove any information or materials, in whole or in part, at our sole discretion.

Contacting Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these terms and conditions of use, or any other agreement related to this Site, please contact Us at:
#300 - 380 West 2nd Avenue
Vancouver, B.C.
V5Y 1C8