MedwayRadio Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to MedwayRadio (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website (medwayradio.net) and associated services, including our radio stream, on-demand content, and community features. By accessing or using MedwayRadio, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.

2. Privacy & Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, including the use of essential cookies and privacy-friendly analytics that do not require user consent.

3. Use of Our Website and Services

  • Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old or have parental/guardian consent.
  • Lawful Use: You agree to use MedwayRadio only for lawful and personal purposes
  • Changes to Services: We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of MedwayRadio at our discretion
  • Streaming Access: Our radio stream is for personal use only and must not be rebroadcasted without written permission.

4. Acceptable Use

Users must not:

  • Engage in activities that disrupt or harm MedwayRadio’s website, streaming, or community.
  • Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to access or collect data from our platform without consent.
  • Upload, share, or promote offensive, defamatory, or unlawful content.
  • Attempt to hack, interfere with, or compromise our systems.

5. Restricted Access

  • We may limit access to certain areas of our website (e.g., members-only content, chatrooms).
  • If provided with a user account, you must keep login details confidential.
  • Unauthorised access attempts may result in account suspension or termination.

6. User Content (Requests, Comments, Community Engagement)

  • By submitting song requests, comments, or other content, you grant MedwayRadio a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, share, or modify this content.
  • Users must not submit copyrighted, illegal, or harmful material.
  • We reserve the right to remove any user-generated content at our discretion.

7. Copyright & Intellectual Property

  • All audio content, jingles, and radio shows are protected by copyright and used under licensing agreements.
  • Users may not record, redistribute, or rebroadcast our stream without permission.
  • MedwayRadio’s branding, logos, and website content are intellectual property and may not be used without written consent.

8. No Warranties

  • MedwayRadio is provided “as is”, without warranties of uninterrupted service, accuracy, or reliability.
  • We strive for high-quality streaming but do not guarantee uninterrupted access due to factors beyond our control.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by UK law:

  • MedwayRadio is not liable for any losses, damages, or interruptions from service issues.
  • We do not guarantee the availability of specific content, programs, or features.
  • We are not responsible for service failures caused by third-party platforms, internet issues, or force majeure events.

10. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or legal costs arising from your breach of these terms.

11. Breaches of These Terms

Violations may result in:

  • Suspension or termination of access to MedwayRadio.
  • Blocking of IP addresses associated with rule-breaking activity.
  • Legal action if necessary.

12. Variation of Terms

We may update these Terms & Conditions at any time. Continued use of MedwayRadio after changes means you accept the updated terms.

13. Cookies & Tracking

MedwayRadio uses only essential first-party cookies required for basic website functionality and security. We also use privacy-friendly, cookie-less analytics to understand general site usage. These do not track individuals or require user consent. Cookie settings can be managed through your browser.

14. Third-Party Services & External Links

  • Our website may include links to third-party websites (e.g., social media, licensing platforms).
  • We do not control third-party content and are not responsible for external sites.
  • Links to external sites do not load third-party tracking scripts or cookies unless you choose to visit those sites

15. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These terms are governed by English law, and any disputes will be handled under the jurisdiction of England and Wales.

16. Dispute Resolution

We encourage users to contact us first at admin@medwayradio.net before taking legal action regarding disputes.

17. Severability

If any part of these terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will still apply.

18. Waiver

Failure to enforce any provision does not waive our right to enforce it in the future.

19. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to MedwayRadio if a user breaches these terms.

20. Contact Information

For any questions about these Terms & Conditions, contact us at:

Email: admin@medwayradio.net

Website: medwayradio.net