Terms of use and rules

Syndications4Radio is a community platform for radio makers, producers and radio stations. By registering or using the platform you accept these terms.

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A. Rules for the platform (shows and syndication)

1. The right of use

You receive a simple, non-transferable right of use. It applies exclusively to broadcasting the shows on your own radio station. The content of the shows may not be modified. The title of a show may be adapted so that it fits your programme better. Promotional material such as logos, photos, texts or jingles may only be modified or used with the explicit consent of the presenter or producer.

Passing on, distributing, reproducing or making the shows publicly available (in whole or in part) to third parties, meaning other stations, persons, platforms or social media, is strictly forbidden without the written consent of the producer and of Syndications4Radio.

Internal recordings for quality control or as proof are allowed. However, such recordings may not be used for redistribution, later broadcast or publication.

Complete and correct details at registration are a prerequisite for use. The station must display a complete legal notice (name, address, place of residence) in an easily recognisable place on its website or, for pure laut.fm stations without their own website, in the station description or profile on laut.fm. Without reachable legal notice details (or an equivalent), no shows will be released.

2. Delivery and access

Every radio station receives its own password-protected access. Sharing the account is forbidden. The shows may only be used by the requesting station. For stations on laut.fm, the show must be set to PRIVATE in the pool.

3. Costs

Most shows are free of charge. If a show is subject to a fee, this is clearly indicated. Billing and contracts run directly between the station and the producer. Syndications4Radio merely facilitates the contact and does not conclude its own contracts or handle payments. Claims for withdrawal or warranty are therefore directed exclusively at the respective producer.

4. Networks and distributors

External and non-transparent distribution is not allowed. Station networks should use the representative function of Syndications4Radio. Only this way is a traceable and legally sound delivery possible.

5. Deception and circumvention of suspensions

If someone circumvents a suspension (for example by renaming the station, creating a new account or obtaining content via third-party stations), we treat this as deception. We reserve the right to suspend all accounts involved.

6. GEMA and GVL

Every radio station is responsible for registering with GEMA, GVL and other collecting societies as well as for paying all fees.

7. Support and liability

Support is provided on a voluntary basis and on a best-effort basis. We accept no liability for the content of the shows or for damages caused by outages or late delivery, except in cases of intent or gross negligence.

8. Copyright notices and clearing

We take copyright and neighbouring rights very seriously and try to resolve conflicts fairly and without bureaucracy.

If you believe that content distributed via Syndications4Radio infringes your copyright, neighbouring rights or other rights, please contact us directly first before taking legal steps.

Write us an email at [email protected] and describe as precisely as possible:

• which show or content is affected (title, date, link or ID)
• which rights you believe are being infringed
• in what capacity you hold these rights (for example author, rights holder, label)

We review the case, contact the producer or station if necessary and take appropriate measures, for example a provisional block of the content. Our goal is an amicable solution without unnecessary cease-and-desist letters or court proceedings.

We therefore explicitly ask you to take the direct route via us first. A chargeable cease-and-desist letter without prior contact does not match our understanding of fair conflict resolution.

9. Termination and deletion

You can terminate or have your account deleted at any time by sending an email to [email protected]. We reserve the right to terminate or suspend accounts in the event of violations of these rules, prolonged inactivity or for good cause.

10. Commercial use

The platform and the content obtained through it may not be used for the commercial purposes of third parties or for unsolicited advertising.

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B. Rules for the forum and the community

1. General

The operator is Ätherklang e.V. (see legal notice). The forum is generally open to everyone. We reserve the right to exercise our domiciliary rights and may exclude users in the event of violations. There is no legal entitlement to use the forum or to specific features.

2. Registration and credentials

Posting in the forum requires registration with a real name and a valid email address. Credentials must be kept secret. The account is not transferable.

3. Content and conduct

We expect mutual tolerance and a factual tone. Insults, unlawful content, racist statements or statements glorifying violence, pure advertising without added value and posts that infringe the rights of third parties are forbidden. Posts should be related to radio and carry meaningful titles.

4. Consequences of violations

We may edit, block or delete posts. In the case of serious or repeated violations we suspend accounts immediately. Re-registration is then not permitted.

5. Responsibility and indemnification

You are responsible for your own posts. You indemnify Syndications4Radio against all third-party claims arising from your content (including reasonable costs of legal defence).

6. Data protection

We treat personal data confidentially. You can find the details in the separate privacy policy. Spam via email addresses or private messages is forbidden.

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Final provisions

Should any provision of these rules be invalid, the remaining provisions remain unaffected. Changes to these terms of use will be announced by email. By continuing to use the platform you accept the changes.
The law of the Federal Republic of Germany applies. The place of jurisdiction is, as far as legally permissible, the registered office of Syndications4Radio.