Terms of use

This web site and the materials and information on this web site are provided by hardrock.com ("hardrock.com" or "we") and may be used for informational purposes only. By using this web site, you represent that you have read and understand these terms and conditions and agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. Furthermore, by using this web site, you represent that (i) you have the capacity to be bound by these terms and conditions and (ii) if you are acting on behalf of a company or other entity, you have the authority to bind such company or entity. If you do not agree to these terms and conditions, do not use this web site or download any materials from this web site. hardrock.com may amend or revise these terms and conditions at any time. By using this web site, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions as in effect from time to time. Please review these terms and conditions regularly as these terms and conditions may change.

Ownership of Materials

Except as otherwise indicated, this web site and its entire contents (collectively, the "Materials"), including, but not limited to, the text, information, material, software and graphics contained on this web site, are owned by hardrock.com and its affiliates. The Materials are protected by copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws and treaties. hardrock.com makes no proprietary claim to any third party names, trademarks or service marks appearing on this web site. Any third party names, trademarks, and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. Except as provided in the next sentence, the Materials may not be copied, reproduced, modified, published, uploaded, downloaded, posted, transmitted, or distributed in any way, without hardrock.com's prior written permission. You may download one (1) copy of the Materials on a single computer only for your personal, non-commercial, internal use. You may not (i) modify the Materials or use them for any commercial purpose, or any other public display, performance, sale, or rental, (ii) decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble software materials, (iii) remove any copyright notice or other proprietary notices from the Materials, or (iv) transfer the materials to another person. By posting a message or contributing in any way to this web site, including, but not limited to, sending comments and e-mail, to this web site, you expressly grant hardrock.com the right to use in any way, copy, republish or sell your message or other contribution as part of its property. Hard Rock Cafe International Inc. reserves the right to change, update, discontinue, or restrict or prevent access to this web site or the Materials at any time without notice.

Disclaimer and Limitation on Liability

By using this web site, you assume all responsibility and risk for the use of this web site and the Internet generally. The materials are provided "as is," without any express or implied warranty of any kind, including, without limitation, warranties or merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, noninfringement of intellectual property, and freedom from errors, viruses, bugs, or other harmful components. In no event shall hardrock.com be liable for any damages whatsoever (including without limitation any special, indirect, or consequential damages, and damages resulting from loss of use, data, or profits, or business interruption) arising out of the use of inability to use the materials or any hyperlinked web site, even if hardrock.com or its affiliates have been advised of the possibility of such damages. This web site is intended to assist readers by providing data, research and editorial information on the music industry. hardrock.com will not be responsible for any errors or omissions in the Materials or information provided on this Web Site, any articles or postings for hyperlinks embedded in messages, nor for any loss or damage caused by your reliance on information obtained on this web site or in a hyperlinked site. This web site provides information and advice based on our editorial content and advice of industry professionals. While hardrock.com believes such information and advice to be reliable, we make no claims or representations about the accuracy, reliability, timeliness, usefulness or completeness of such information or advice. However, by nature such information is broad in scope. Your situation is unique and our information and advice may not be appropriate for your situation. You should not rely on any information or advice you obtain on this web site. Any reliance by you on any information or advice will be at your own risk. This web site provides chat rooms, bulletin boards and other means for the public to contribute information and make statements. hardrock.com does not make any endorsements of these statements nor representations that the statements are true and accurate. You should be cautious when acting on information provided by contributors to these public areas. You should not rely upon the information and opinions of the chat rooms or bulletin boards. hardrock.com suggests you use the information on this web site as a starting point for doing independent research on artists, collectibles, and other information that is the subject of this web site.

Links to Third Party Sites

This web site contains links to third party sites. These links are provided for convenience purposes and are not under the control of Hard Rock Cafe International Inc. or its affiliates. hardrock.com does not make any representations and warranties, express or implied, regarding the content of any of these linked sites. These links do not constitute or imply an endorsement, authorization, sponsorship or affiliation by hardrock.com with respect to any third party, any third party's web site, the content of any third party's web site, or any products or services provided by a third party.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These terms and conditions of use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States of America and the State of Florida, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of Florida or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the United States or the State of Florida. By using this web site, you consent to the jurisdiction of the state courts of Orange County, Florida and the Federal Courts for the Middle District of Florida, Orlando Division for any action or proceeding arising under or relating to these Terms of Use, this web site or the use of, or reliance on, this web site. Contact webeditor@hardrock.com with questions or concerns.