TERMS OF SERVICE

1. Agreement to Terms

Welcome to Thumb Coast Live LLC ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website thumbcoast.live and all related services (collectively, the "Service") operated by Thumb Coast Live LLC, a Michigan limited liability company.

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

2. Company Information

3. Description of Service

Thumb Coast Live is a digital platform that connects music lovers, performers, and venues across Michigan's Thumb Coast region. Our Service includes:

• Performer and venue directory listings
• Community-driven ratings and reviews
• Music discovery and event information
• Regional music scene coverage and promotion
• Community engagement features

4. User Accounts and Registration

To access certain features of the Service, you may be required to create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your account information
• Keep your account credentials secure and confidential
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

5. User Content and Conduct

5.1 Content Guidelines

When submitting content (reviews, ratings, performer information, etc.), you agree not to:

• Post false, misleading, or defamatory information
• Submit content that violates intellectual property rights
• Include offensive, hateful, or discriminatory language
• Share spam, promotional content, or irrelevant materials
• Post content containing personal information of others
• Submit reviews or ratings for your own business or performances

5.2 Content Ownership

You retain ownership of content you submit, but grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and display such content in connection with our Service.

6. Performer and Venue Listings

If you submit information about performers or venues:

• You confirm you have authority to submit such information
• Information must be accurate and up-to-date
• We reserve the right to edit, remove, or refuse listings
• We do not guarantee the accuracy of third-party submissions
• Listings are subject to our review and approval process

7. Prohibited Uses

You may not use our Service:

• For any unlawful purpose or to solicit unlawful activities
• To violate any international, federal, provincial, or state regulations or laws
• To transmit or procure sending of any advertising or promotional material
• To impersonate or attempt to impersonate the Company, employees, or other users
• To harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate
• To submit false or misleading information
• To engage in any automated use of the system

8. Intellectual Property Rights

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Thumb Coast Live LLC and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent.

9. Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the Service, to understand our practices.

10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

10.1 Service "As Is"

The Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaim all other warranties including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

10.2 Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Thumb Coast Live LLC, its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of the Service.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Thumb Coast Live LLC and its affiliates from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the courts of Michigan.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law.

16. Waiver

No waiver by Thumb Coast Live LLC of any term or condition set forth in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term.

17. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

18. Acknowledgment

By using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms of Service and agree to be bound by them.