Terms & Conditions

AU-CENTRAL TERMS OF USE


Welcome to AU-Central!
This agreement ("Terms of Use") outlines the rules for using our music services, mobile apps, website (https://www.au-central.com), and other related software or online features (collectively, "AU-Central Products and Services").

We may occasionally update these terms, and we'll post the changes here. If you keep using our services after the changes are posted, that means you agree to them. If you don't agree, you'll need to stop using AU-Central.

Key points:

  • These terms cover your use of all AU-Central music features, apps, software, and the website.
  • We may update these terms, and continued use signifies your agreement.
  • Disagreement requires stopping the use of all AU-Central Products and Services.

PARENTAL ADVISORY

Heads Up for Users 13-17:

  • Talk to Your Parents: We recommend reviewing these terms with a parent or guardian before using AU-Central.
  • Age Restriction: You must be 13 or older to use AU-Central.
  • Content Advisory: Some music may contain explicit language, violence, sex, or substance abuse. Please use your judgment.
  • Agreement Required: By using AU-Central, you agree to these terms.
  • No Changes Allowed: You can't change these terms.
  • Disagreement Means No Access: If you don't agree, you can't use AU-Central.
  • Following the Rules: We can deny access if you break these terms.

Your Account Information

Creating Your Account

To use AU-Central, you'll need to create an account. This will involve setting up a username, password, and a valid email address. You may also need to provide your credit card information if you want a subscription.


Keeping Your Information Up-to-Date

Make sure the information you provide is accurate and current. You can easily update your details, change your payment method, or edit your email address through the "Manage Account" option in settings.

Newsletters (Optional)

If you register through a device manufacturer, you might be signed up for the AU-Central newsletter. You can unsubscribe anytime by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any newsletter.

Protecting Your Privacy

AU-Central takes protecting your information seriously. We handle your account details according to our Privacy Policy, which you can review for more details.

Keeping Your Account Secure

It's important to keep your password confidential. Any activity linked to your account is your responsibility. If you think someone else has accessed your account, you can reset your password by clicking "Forgot Your Password?" on the Sign In screen.

Responsibility for Your Account

You are responsible for any unauthorized use of your account. AU-Central cannot be held liable for losses caused by someone else using your login information.

Wi-Fi on AU-Central Devices

If you use a Wi-Fi-enabled AU-Central Portable Radio Player, you'll be subject to the terms of service of the Wi-Fi provider. AU-Central is not responsible for any issues arising from your Wi-Fi use or any violations of those terms.

Privacy Policy

Your Privacy Matters

  • Our Privacy Policy explains how AU-Central handles your information, including your account details. You can find it here: [Privacy Policy]. We recommend you take a look.
  • In some cases, AU-Central may need to share your information with authorities or third parties. This is typically for legal investigations or if your use of AU-Central violates our terms (more details in the Privacy Policy).

License
What You're Allowed to Do

  • AU-Central grants you permission (a license) to use their products and services.
  • This permission is limited in a few ways: 
  • It's for personal use, not business.
  • It applies only to the territory you purchased a license for (if applicable).
  • It requires payment for subscriptions and following all subscriber terms.
  • By using AU-Central, you confirm you have the right to use your chosen payment method and are in the correct territory (if applicable).
  • If you're paying for someone else (like a minor), you agree to these terms for them and are responsible for any charges or violations.

What's Not Allowed

Using AU-Central in any way not specifically permitted here is strictly prohibited.

AU-Central retains all rights not given to you in this agreement.

Restrictions

Playing by the Rules

To keep AU-Central enjoyable for everyone, here are some things you can't do:

  • Copyright: Don't copy or share copyrighted material without permission.
  • Respectful Content: Avoid uploading anything that's offensive, illegal, or harmful (like viruses).
  • Don't Disrupt: Don't interfere with others using AU-Central or try to damage the service.
  • Be Honest: Don't use AU-Central for fraud or inappropriate purposes.
  • Content Limits: No adult content, spam, or modifying music from AU-Central.
  • Sharing Limits: Don't share your account details or make AU-Central available on unauthorized networks.
  • Respect the Technology: Don't try to hack or bypass any security measures AU-Central uses.
  • Fair Use: Don't rent out your account, collect user data, or use automated tools for unfair purposes.
  • Respect Our Brand: Don't frame AU-Central content or use our trademarks in misleading ways.


Agreement or any Wi-Fi terms of service.


Breaking the Rules

If you violate these terms, AU-Central may terminate your access to the service. Additionally, you could face legal consequences depending on the severity of the violation.

AU-Central's Right to Investigate

AU-Central can investigate your use of the service to ensure you're following the terms. They can also do this to comply with legal requests.

User Content
By submitting any content, you grant AU-Central a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive right and license to use, license, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, derive revenue or other remuneration from, communicate to the public, perform and display the content (in whole or in part) worldwide and/or to incorporate it in other works in any form, media, or technology now known or later developed, for the What Happens When You Submit Content

  • By submitting content to AU-Central, you grant them permission to use it in various ways, including sharing it, modifying it, or creating new works based on it. This permission lasts forever and applies worldwide.
  • You also confirm that you have the right to grant this permission and that nobody else has ownership rights over the content.
  • Other AU-Central users can access and view your content for personal use.
  • You retain ownership of your intellectual property rights in the content you submit.

AU-Central's Role in Content

  • AU-Central doesn't take responsibility for content submitted by users. They also don't have to monitor it.
  • AU-Central can remove any content that violates their terms of service.
  • AU-Central reserves the right to access and disclose user information under certain circumstances, such as: 
  • Following the law
  • Enforcing their terms of service
  • Preventing fraud or technical issues
  • Responding to user requests
  • Protecting AU-Central, its users, and the public


AU-Central's Choice

Option 1: Short and Simple

  • This section covers what happens to content you submit to AU-Central.
  • They can use it in various ways, and you confirm you have the right to grant them this permission.
  • Other users can see your content, but you retain ownership.
  • AU-Central doesn't take responsibility for user-submitted content and reserves the right to remove anything that violates their terms.
  • They can also access and disclose user information under specific circumstances (legal requests, security issues, etc.).

Option 2: More Detailed

  • When you submit content, you give AU-Central broad permission to use it in various ways, including sharing, modifying, and creating new works. This permission lasts forever and applies worldwide.
  • You also confirm you have the right to grant this permission and that nobody else has ownership rights over the content.
  • Other AU-Central users can access and view your content for personal use, but you retain ownership of your intellectual property rights in the content.
  • It's important to note that AU-Central doesn't take responsibility for user-submitted content and doesn't have to monitor it.
  • They can remove any content that violates their terms of service.
    AU-Central reserves the right to access and disclose user information under specific circumstances, such as: 
  • Following the law
  • Enforcing their terms of service
  • Preventing fraud or technical issues
  • Responding to user requests
  • Protecting AU-Central, its users, and the public
  • AU-Central has the ultimate discretion in how they handle these rights under the agreement.

Security
Keeping Things Secure

AU-Central uses technology to protect your information. This technology might sometimes limit what you can do with the service. AU-Central may also update or change this technology over time.

Important: Don't try to bypass or break any of AU-Central's security measures. This could result in losing access to the service and potentially facing legal consequences.

Intellectual Property
What AU-Central Owns: AU-Central owns or has permission to use everything on the service (text, images, music, etc.) except for content uploaded by users.
Content Ownership: Content uploaded by users belongs to those users, and copyright laws may apply.


AU-Central Trademarks and Third-Party Trademarks

  •           Trademarks
  • AU-Central owns trademarks like their logo and service names (AU-Central Trademarks).
    The service may also include trademarks from other companies.
  • Your Limits: You can't use any of these trademarks (AU-Central or others) without permission.


Electronic Communications

Staying Connected Electronically

  • When you visit the AU-Central website, use their services, or send them emails, you're communicating electronically.
  • This means you agree to receive updates and information from them electronically (through the service, by email, or on their website).
  • By agreeing to this, you acknowledge that these electronic communications fulfill any legal requirements for written communication.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

About Your Use of AU-Central

  • AU-Central provides the service "as is" and makes no guarantees about its functionality or content.
  • You agree that using AU-Central is at your own risk.
  • AU-Central cannot guarantee the service or emails from them will be free of issues like viruses or interruptions.
  • AU-Central can modify, suspend, or discontinue the service at any time without warning.
  • AU-Central is not liable for any damages caused by using the service, player, or Wi-Fi connection.

Some Legal Limits

  • In some locations, these limitations on liability may not apply.
  • You may have additional rights depending on your local laws.

Information You Submit

You acknowledge there's a risk when submitting information to AU-Central. They are not liable for any losses related to this information.

Encountering Unwanted Content

You understand there's a possibility of encountering offensive content while using AU-Central. They are not liable for this content.


Content from Others

AU-Central isn't responsible for content, products, or services provided by third parties through their service.

INDEMNITY

Holding AU-Central Harmless

This is a legal term that basically means you agree not to hold AU-Central responsible for any legal claims that arise from:

  • You breaking this agreement (e.g., copyright infringement).
  • Your use of the AU-Central service or Wi-Fi connection.

Third Parties
About Ads and Links on AU-Central

  • You might see ads or promotions from other companies on AU-Central.
  • AU-Central isn't responsible for any issues that arise from these ads or your dealings with those companies.
  • AU-Central also links to websites they don't own or control. They aren't responsible for the content on those sites either.

Sharing on AU-Central

If you link to other websites or share content on AU-Central, you're responsible for that content and following any relevant laws.

Content from Others

  • AU-Central doesn't control content or links from other companies that appear on their service.
  • AU-Central doesn't endorse this third-party content, and they aren't responsible for its accuracy.

Responsibility for Your Communications

AU-Central doesn't take responsibility for what you or others communicate on their service. This includes any offensive or harmful content.

Transactions with Other Companies

AU-Central isn't involved in any purchases you make from companies advertising on their service. If you have a dispute with one of these companies, AU-Central cannot be held responsible.

Applicable Law and Assignment

  • By using AU-Central, you agree that any disagreements between you and AU-Central will be handled following the laws of Ghana (excluding any laws that conflict with this agreement).
  • You can't share or transfer the rights granted to you under this agreement with anyone else.

Resolving Disagreements

  • If you have a disagreement with AU-Central about your use of the service or products you purchased, it will be handled through confidential arbitration in Accra, Ghana.
  • This means a neutral third party will make a decision, not a judge in court.

Exceptions

AU-Central can still go to court in Ghana to stop you from violating their intellectual property rights (e.g., trademarks or copyrights).

The Arbitration Process

  • This arbitration will follow the rules of the Ghana Arbitration System.
  • The arbitrator's decision will be final and can be enforced like a court order.
  • Your disagreement cannot be combined with legal cases involving other AU-Central users.