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DJ Terms of Use

Channel Media, Inc.
Last updated: January 2026

1. Purpose & Scope

These DJ Terms of Use ("DJ Terms") apply to any DJ, artist, collective, or broadcaster ("DJ," "you") who applies to participate on Channel, including by:

  • Broadcasting live audio
  • Managing or appearing on a DJ profile or DJ Studio page
  • Receiving listener support
  • Appearing on public DJ pages (e.g. /dj/[username])
  • Participating in DJ-specific chats associated with your profile

By applying to participate as a DJ or using DJ features on Channel, you agree to these DJ Terms.

These DJ Terms supplement Channel's Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Community Guidelines, all of which also apply.

2. Eligibility & Approval

Applying to participate as a DJ does not guarantee approval.

Channel Media, Inc. ("Channel") may approve, reject, suspend, or revoke DJ access at its sole discretion.

Channel may limit, modify, or discontinue DJ features at any time.

3. Platform Role Disclaimer

Channel provides technical infrastructure to enable live audio streaming, DJ profiles, DJ chats, recordings, and related features.

Channel:

  • Is not a publisher
  • Does not pre-screen or curate DJ content
  • Does not assume responsibility for audio played during broadcasts

You are solely responsible for your content and activity on Channel.

4. Content Rights & Licensing (Critical)

By broadcasting, uploading, or otherwise providing content on Channel, you represent and warrant that:

  • You own or have obtained all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to broadcast all audio content
  • Your activity does not infringe copyright, neighboring rights, performance rights, or related rights
  • You comply with applicable copyright laws in your jurisdiction

Channel does not obtain licenses on your behalf and does not verify your rights.

5. Venue Authorization (Critical)

If you broadcast from a public or private venue, you represent and warrant that:

  • You have explicit authorization from the venue to livestream and record audio
  • Your broadcast does not violate venue policies, agreements, or local regulations

Any venue-related disputes are solely your responsibility.

6. Prohibited Content

You may not broadcast, publish, or promote:

  • Hate speech, harassment, or discriminatory content
  • Explicit sexual content
  • Illegal content or encouragement of illegal activity
  • Deceptive content (e.g. recorded sets presented as live)
  • Content that violates Channel's Community Guidelines

Channel may interrupt or terminate DJ activity immediately for violations.

7. Live Broadcast Risks & Interruptions

You acknowledge that live broadcasting involves inherent technical risks.

Channel does not guarantee:

  • Stream quality or availability
  • Latency, uptime, or audience reach
  • Successful delivery of a broadcast

Broadcasts may be interrupted, delayed, muted, or terminated for technical, safety, legal, or compliance reasons.

8. DJ Identity, Profiles & Public Display

8.1 DJ Profiles

Channel displays public DJ profiles that may include:

  • DJ name or username
  • Biography and descriptive information
  • Images or artwork
  • Location, genres, and recommendations
  • Social links and external references
  • Associated broadcasts, schedules, and recordings

Your DJ name and profile information may appear publicly:

  • On public DJ pages
  • In schedules, notifications, and calendars
  • In recordings, replays, and archives

You are responsible for the accuracy of information once you claim or modify a profile.

8.2 Pre-Created & Auto-Created DJ Profiles

Channel may create DJ profiles before you sign up, including profiles:

  • Created manually by Channel administrators
  • Automatically generated using publicly available information from third-party platforms (such as radio station websites or show pages)

Such profiles may display publicly prior to your registration.

If you sign up using a matching email address, the profile may be automatically claimed by your account. Once claimed, you may update, modify, or correct profile information.

You may request correction or removal of a profile in accordance with the Privacy Policy.

9. DJ Chats & Community Spaces

Each DJ profile may have a dedicated public chat room associated with it.

You acknowledge that:

  • Chat messages are public and visible on your DJ profile
  • Chats persist beyond individual broadcast sessions
  • Your DJ profile chat represents your public community space

You are responsible for:

  • Your own conduct in chat
  • Managing your DJ chat space
  • Content shared via chat messages, promo links, or pinned content

Channel may remove chat content or restrict access for violations.

10. Scheduling & Go-Live Behavior

DJ participation may include scheduled broadcast slots.

Channel may automatically start or stop a broadcast based on scheduled times.

You are responsible for being ready at the scheduled time. Channel is not responsible for missed, delayed, or mistimed broadcasts.

11. Recording of Broadcasts

All DJ broadcasts on Channel are recorded by default.

By broadcasting, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • Channel may record, store, replay, and make available your broadcasts
  • Recordings may include audio, metadata, timestamps, and DJ identifiers
  • Recordings may be used for:
    • Playback and replays
    • Editorial or promotional purposes
    • Moderation, compliance, and product improvement

You grant Channel Media, Inc. a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to record, reproduce, stream, and make available recordings of your broadcasts on Channel platforms and channels.

If your DJ account is removed, associated recordings and public DJ pages may be removed.

12. Listener Support & Tips

12.1 Voluntary Support

Listeners may voluntarily send monetary support ("tips") to DJs.

Tips:

  • Are voluntary
  • Do not purchase goods or services
  • Do not guarantee exposure, promotion, or access

Channel does not guarantee any DJ will receive tips.

12.2 Platform Fee

Tips are processed via Stripe.

Channel retains a 15% platform fee (minimum $0.50 per tip).

The DJ receives the remaining amount, subject to payout eligibility.

13. Stripe & Payout Setup

To receive payouts, DJs must connect and maintain a valid Stripe account.

You are responsible for:

  • Completing Stripe onboarding
  • Maintaining accurate account information
  • Taxes, reporting, and legal compliance related to earnings

Channel is not responsible for Stripe account issues, reviews, holds, or errors.

14. Pending & Unclaimed Support

Listeners may send support even if you have not yet completed payout setup.

  • Support remains pending until payout setup is completed
  • Channel will attempt to pay out pending support once setup is complete

If payout setup is not completed within 60 days, the support becomes unclaimed and is reallocated to Channel's DJ Support Pool.

After reallocation, such support is no longer claimable by you.

15. DJ Support Pool

The DJ Support Pool is used to support DJs and DJ-related initiatives on Channel, such as:

  • Recordings
  • Promotion
  • Platform features

Reallocated support:

  • Is not cash-equivalent
  • Is not withdrawable by DJs
  • Does not create any entitlement or credit balance

Channel determines how the DJ Support Pool is used within DJ-related purposes.

16. No Guarantee of Earnings

Channel makes no guarantees regarding:

  • Tip amounts
  • Frequency of support
  • Listener participation

All support is entirely at the discretion of listeners.

17. Data Collection & Storage

As a DJ, Channel may collect and store:

  • DJ username and profile data
  • Application information
  • Broadcast schedules and metadata
  • Timestamps and listener counts
  • Chat messages and promo links
  • Tip transaction metadata (excluding full payment details)

Data handling is governed by Channel's Privacy Policy.

18. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Channel Media, Inc., its officers, directors, contractors, and partners from any claims arising from:

  • Copyright or licensing disputes
  • Venue disputes
  • Broadcast, profile, or chat content
  • Tip-related disputes
  • Your breach of these DJ Terms

This obligation survives termination.

19. Termination of DJ Access

Channel may suspend or terminate DJ access at any time, with or without notice, including for:

  • Violations of these DJ Terms
  • Violations of Community Guidelines
  • Legal risk or complaints
  • Safety or compliance concerns

You have no entitlement to continued DJ access.

20. No Employment or Partnership

You are not an employee, contractor, or partner of Channel.

Nothing in these DJ Terms creates a partnership, agency, or employment relationship.

21. Governing Law

These DJ Terms are governed by U.S. federal law and the laws of the State of California, except where EU/UK consumer protections apply.

22. Contact

Channel Media, Inc.
info@channel-app.com
support@channel-app.com

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