Terms and conditions

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Welcome to YP & Co.! By accessing and using our website, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions. YP & Co. provides a free platform dedicated to supporting and promoting the local music scene in the Philippines through news, events, features, and artist showcases.

•  All content published on YP & Co., including articles, interviews, music videos, and event listings, is for informational and promotional purposes only.
• Artists, bands, photographers, videographers, and event organizers who submit content for publication grant YP & Co. non-exclusive rights to share and promote their materials.
• YP & Co.™ is a trademark of Bad Manila Music Publishing (Business Name No. 7013419). All content, including but not limited to videos, news articles, music tracks, and editorial materials created or produced by YP & Co., is protected under Republic Act No. 8293 (Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines).
• Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, modification, or use of YP & Co. content—including videos, articles, and other media—without prior written consent is strictly prohibited.

YP & Co. does not produce or provide any of the published content unless explicitly stated. Any official YP & Co. produced material will be released and distributed exclusively under Bad Manila Music Publishing or through official YP & Co. platforms, including but not limited to:

• YouTube Channel
• Facebook Page
• Instagram Account
• Website
• Other official YP & Co. digital platforms
   

All rights reserved.

Reference to Copyright Law (Republic Act No. 8293) 

• Republic Act No. 8293 (Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines) protects original content, including literary, musical, audiovisual, and artistic works.
   
• Sections 172 and 177 grant copyright holders exclusive rights over reproduction, distribution, modification, and public display of their works.
   
• Legal actions may be taken against any unauthorized use, plagiarism, or infringement.

• By submitting music, videos, photos, or event details, you confirm that you own the rights or have permission to distribute the content.
• YP & Co. reserves the right to edit or decline submissions that do not align with our mission.
• We do not charge artists or event organizers for features, and we do not claim ownership of submitted content.

• Users must respect the community, artists, and contributors by engaging in constructive and positive discussions.
• Hate speech, harassment, or any form of abusive behavior will result in content removal or access restrictions.

YP & Co. may feature links to external websites or services (e.g., music streaming platforms, ticketing sites). We do not control these sites and are not responsible for their content or privacy policies.

• YP & Co. is a non-commercial project and does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of content published.
• We are not responsible for technical issues, third-party actions, or any losses incurred due to reliance on information from our platform.