New Industry Focus – Terms of Service
Effective Date: May 17, 2025
Last Updated: May 17, 2025
Welcome to New Industry Focus ("NIF," "we" "our" or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the NewIndustryFocus.com website, newsletters, applications, and any related services (collectively, the "Services"). New Industry Focus is a brand owned and operated by ROSTR, Inc.
Please read these Terms carefully; by accessing or using the Services you agree to be bound by them.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Services, you represent that you (a) have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and (b) are at least 13 years old. If you do not agree, do not use the Services.
2. Modifications to the Terms or Services
We may update these Terms or modify the Services at any time in our sole discretion. When we do, we will revise the "Effective Date" above and, when material changes are made, we will take reasonable steps to notify you (e.g., by posting a notice or emailing subscribers). Your continued use of the Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
3. Description of Services
New Industry Focus provides modern, independent, and transparent journalism, data, and analysis about the music business. Portions of the Services may be free while others may require payment or registration. We reserve the right to change, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Services at any time.
4. Intellectual‑Property Rights
All content, trademarks, logos, graphics, and software on the Services (collectively, "Content") are owned by ROSTR, Inc or its licensors and are protected by U.S. and international intellectual‑property laws. Except as expressly permitted in Section 5, you may not copy, reproduce, distribute, transmit, display, perform, publish, license, create derivative works from, or otherwise exploit the Content without our prior written consent.
5. Limited License
We grant you a limited, non‑exclusive, non‑transferable, revocable license to access and use the Services and Content for your personal, non‑commercial use, subject to these Terms. We reserve all rights not expressly granted herein.
6. User Accounts & Security
Some features require an account. You agree to provide accurate information, keep your password confidential, and notify us immediately of any unauthorized use. You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
7. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
Use the Services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any law or regulation.
Scrape, harvest, or copy Content using automated means without permission.
Post or transmit any material that is defamatory, obscene, harassing, threatening, or infringing.
Interfere with the operation of the Services or any user’s enjoyment of them.
Attempt to bypass any security or access‑control measures.
8. User‑Generated Content
If you submit, post, or otherwise make available any text, images, data, or other content ("User Content"):
You grant NIF a worldwide, royalty‑free, perpetual, irrevocable, and sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and display such User Content in connection with the Services and our business.
You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to grant this license and that your User Content does not violate any third‑party rights or laws.
We reserve the right (but have no obligation) to review, remove, or refuse to post any User Content for any reason.
9. Third‑Party Links & Services
The Services may link to third‑party websites or services that we do not control. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third‑party sites or services. Access them at your own risk.
10. Advertising & Sponsored Content
We may display third-party advertisements or publish sponsored content across the Services. All paid placements will be clearly labeled as “Advertisement,” “Sponsored,” or a similar designation. Sponsored content reflects the views of the sponsor and does not constitute NIF’s editorial endorsement. We do not verify, and are not responsible or liable for, any statements, offers, or claims made in advertisements. Your dealings with advertisers are solely between you and the advertiser.
11. Disclaimer – Editorial & Financial Content
All information provided through the Services is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or professional advice. While we strive for accuracy, we make no warranty regarding completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any information.
12. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICES AND CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, NIF DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON‑INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR‑FREE.
13. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL NIF, ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE SERVICES OR THESE TERMS, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICES WILL NOT EXCEED USD 100.
14. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless NIF and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Services or violation of these Terms.
15. DMCA Notice & Procedure
If you believe that any Content infringes your copyright, please send a detailed notice (per 17 U.S.C. §512) to our Copyright Agent at **[legal@newindustryfocus.com](mailto:legal@newindustryfocus.com)** or the mailing address in Section 22.
16. California Consumer Rights Notice (Cal. Civ. Code §1789.3)
If you have a question or complaint regarding the Services, please contact us at the address below. You may also contact the Complaint Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Services of the California Department of Consumer Affairs at 1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N 112, Sacramento, California 95834, or by telephone at (800) 952‑5210.
17. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms and any dispute related to the Services are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict‑of‑law provisions. Binding Arbitration & Class Action Waiver: Any claim or dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by JAMS in Los Angeles County, California, except that (a) either party may seek relief in small‑claims court for qualifying disputes and (b) you and NIF agree to waive any right to participate in class or representative actions.
18. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time for any reason, including violation of these Terms. Sections 4–17 survive termination.
19. Entire Agreement & Severability
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and NIF regarding the Services. If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
20. Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.
21. Contact Information
ROSTR, Inc
Attn: Legal Department
2255 Stradella Rd
Los Angeles, CA 90077
Email: legal@newindustryfocus.com
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