Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 31, 2026

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of DanceViewTimes.net (the “Site”), an online publication dedicated to ballet and dance reviews, articles, essays, criticism, interviews, and related editorial content, operated by dba Dance View Times, located in New York, NY.

By accessing, browsing, or using the Site (including reading, submitting content, commenting, or any interaction), you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

1. Nature of the Site
The Site is an online arts publication publishing dance and ballet reviews, commentary, articles, essays, criticism, interviews, images and other content contributed by multiple independent authors and photographers (“Contributors”). Content reflects the personal, subjective opinions of individual Contributors and is not intended as professional advice (e.g., legal, medical, investment, educational).

2. Intellectual Property Ownership and Licenses

a. Site-Owned Content
The Site’s overall design, compilation, selection and arrangement of content, logos, trademarks, and any original material created solely by us are owned by us and protected by U.S. copyright, trademark, and other laws. All rights reserved.

b. Contributor Content
Each Contributor retains full copyright and all other intellectual property rights in their individual contributions (“Contributor Content”), including articles, reviews, photographs, and other materials they submit or authorize for publication.
By submitting Contributor Content to us (whether via email, form, or other means), the Contributor grants us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to:

    • Publish, reproduce, display, distribute, perform, and archive the Contributor Content on the Site and in related promotional materials (e.g., newsletters, social media excerpts with attribution).
    • Create and use excerpts or previews for marketing the Site.
    • Allow users to view, access, and share links to the published Content for non-commercial purposes.

This license does not transfer ownership from the Contributor and does not prevent the Contributor from publishing, licensing, or otherwise using their own work elsewhere. We will provide attribution to Contributors as reasonably practicable (e.g., byline with name).

c. User-Generated Content (e.g., Comments, when enabled)
To the extent the Site permits comments or other user submissions (“User Content”):

    • You retain ownership of your User Content but grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute it in connection with operating and promoting the Site.
    • You represent that your User Content is original, does not infringe third-party rights, and complies with these Terms. We do not endorse User Content and may remove it at our discretion.

d. Prohibited Uses
You may not: scrape, copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, commercially exploit, or use any Content (Site or Contributor) for AI training, data mining, or derivative works without express written permission from the rights holder (us for Site elements; individual Contributors for their works). No automated access except as permitted by robots.txt.

3. User Conduct
You agree not to:

  • Post or transmit harassing, defamatory, obscene, unlawful, or infringing material.
  • Impersonate others or misrepresent affiliation.
  • Interfere with Site operation or security. We may remove content, suspend access, or terminate accounts for violations.

4. Copyright Infringement / DMCA Policy
We respect copyrights and comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe Content infringes your rights, submit a DMCA notice to contact@danceviewtimes.net including required elements (see 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3)). We will respond appropriately, which may include removal and termination of repeat infringers.

5. Disclaimers
The Site and all Content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind (express or implied), including accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or fitness for purpose. Reviews and opinions are subjective and not factual assertions. We do not warrant uninterrupted, error-free, or virus-free access. Reliance on Content is at your own risk.

6. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, we (and our affiliates, Contributors, officers, etc.) are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages (including lost profits, data, or goodwill) arising from your use of the Site, even if advised of the possibility. Our total liability shall not exceed $100 or amounts paid by you to us (if any) in the prior 12 months. Some jurisdictions limit these exclusions; they apply only to the extent allowed.

7. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the Site, violation of these Terms, or infringement of third-party rights.

8. Termination
We may suspend or terminate access at any time for any reason. Sections 2 (IP), 5–7, 9, and 10 survive termination.

9. Future Sales / Events / Merchandise
If we offer merchandise, tickets, events, or paid services, separate terms will apply and be presented at the point of purchase or registration.

10. Governing Law and Venue
These Terms are governed by the law of the State of New York, without regard to conflicts principles. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in state or federal courts in New York County, New York. You consent to personal jurisdiction and venue there.

11. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms; continued use after changes (with updated “Last Updated” date) constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact
Questions: contact@danceviewtimes.net or via the Site’s contact form.

13. Miscellaneous
If any provision is invalid, the remainder remains effective. These Terms are the entire agreement regarding the Site.

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