Terms of Use

AGREEMENT TO OUR TERMS

By accessing and using the services provided by NEGATIVLAND LTD ("Company," "we," "us," "our"), including our website and any related content, you agree to comply with these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All content on our website and in our magazine, including text, images, graphics, and trademarks, is owned by NEGATIVLAND LTD or used under license. This content is protected by copyright and trademark laws. (Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988). You may use our content for personal, non-commercial purposes only. Any other use requires our prior written permission.

USE OF ALBUM ART

We have used - as is our right, under fair use dealing rules - thumbnail reproductions of covers for various albums, so as to illustrate our own review and criticism. We have credited the bands themselves and their record label in each instance, and given this credit close to the image itself. The images are neither full-size nor high-res, and only serve to illustrate our point re: our original music journalism.

USER RESPONSIBILITIES

When using our services and content, you agree not to engage in illegal activities, post harmful content, or infringe on others' rights. Any content you submit or upload must be your original work or content you have permission to use. You are responsible for your actions and content while using our services. We do not take responsibility for the misuse of work submitted to us under false pretences, or work submitted by a party who did not own it.

USER Generated content

When you use certain hashtags or tags (@negativlandmag, for example) on social media related to our magazine, we reserve the right to publish, use, and repurpose the post’s content however we deem appropriate. This includes, but is not limited to marketing purposes, and can be republished on our Instagram, TikTok, or website, except where restricted by law. 

PROTECTION AGAINST SLANDER

NEGATIVLAND LTD is committed to protecting the individuals featured or referenced in our magazine. Any defamatory, slanderous, or libellous statements made against contributors, interviewees, or other persons associated with our content is done without our consent, and the responsible party will be subject to legal action. We reserve the right to pursue legal remedies to protect the reputation and privacy of those featured in our magazine from any unjustified attack or misrepresentation arising from our content.

TERMINATION

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our services at any time for any reason, including violations of these Terms of Use.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Any disputes arising from these terms will be resolved through arbitration in the UK, except for cases involving intellectual property, which will be handled by the appropriate courts. We will attempt to resolve all issues in a civil and personable manner before legal action is taken by either party.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

NEGATIVLAND LTD is not liable for any damages resulting from your use of our services. All services are provided "as-is" without warranties.

MISCELLANEOUS

We may update these terms as needed. By continuing to use our services after changes are posted, you agree to the revised terms. If any part of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining terms will still apply.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The name "NEGATIVLAND" has been borrowed, with deep respect, from the pioneering band NEU! and later from the band NEGATIVLAND. So it is important to note that we do not claim any trademark rights over the name itself. We are indebted to these original creators for their influence and inspiration. However, all original content within our magazine — including writings, graphics, design, and other materials—remains fully protected as our original work and is subject to copyright law.

CONTACT US

For any questions or concerns, please contact us at info@negativlandmag.com

Last Updated

10/09/2024