Terms of Use

Last updated · August 9, 2026

1. Who we are

HipHop615 is an independent hip-hop media publication covering Nashville culture, music, events, artists, fashion, Live Sessions video, and related merch. Contact: info@hiphop615.com.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use the Site. If you are under 18, you may use the Site only with a parent or guardian’s permission. Merch purchases require legal capacity to enter a contract and a valid payment method.

3. Content & editorial

• Articles, interviews, reviews, videos, images, and other materials on the Site are for informational and entertainment purposes.
• Opinions belong to their authors and do not necessarily represent DMG Distributions or featured artists.
• We may edit, delay, reject, or remove user submissions at our discretion.
• Do not treat Site content as legal, financial, or professional advice.

4. Contributor submissions

If you submit notes, photos, video links, or other materials via our submit form or email:

• You confirm you have the rights to share that material, or permission from the rights holder.
• You grant HipHop615 / DMG Distributions a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to edit, publish, distribute, and promote the submission (and derivative editorial works) on the Site and related channels.
• You remain responsible for the accuracy of what you send and for any claims arising from it.
• Access codes are personal. Do not share them.

5. Intellectual property

Site design, branding (including “HipHop615”), logos, and original editorial content are owned by us or our licensors. Featured-artist names, likenesses, and music remain the property of those artists and rights holders. You may not copy, scrape, resell, or republish Site content without written permission, except for ordinary personal, non-commercial viewing and fair-use quotation with credit.

6. Merch & checkout

• Prices are shown in USD and may change without notice before you complete checkout.
• Orders are processed through our payment partners (including Stripe). Card data is handled by the payment provider — we do not store full card numbers.
• Product images are illustrative; colors and fit may vary.
• Shipping, taxes, and delivery times (if applicable) are disclosed at checkout or in order confirmation.
• Unless stated otherwise, sales are final once fulfilled, except where required by law. Contact info@hiphop615.com for damaged or incorrect items within 7 days of delivery.
• We may cancel or refuse orders that appear fraudulent, mispriced, or unable to be fulfilled.

7. Live Sessions & video

Live Sessions and other video may include performances by third parties. Streaming embeds may be hosted by YouTube, Vimeo, or similar services subject to their terms. Do not download, re-upload, or monetize our videos without permission.

8. Acceptable use

You agree not to: abuse the Site or APIs; attempt unauthorized access; upload malware; harass others; post illegal, infringing, or deceptive content; or use automated scraping that overloads our systems.

9. Third-party links & services

The Site may link to Spotify, Apple Music, artist pages, DMG network sites, and other third parties. We are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices.

10. Disclaimers

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service.

11. Limitation of liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, HIPHOP615 AND DMG DISTRIBUTIONS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR MERCH. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM RELATED TO THE SITE IS LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF (A) AMOUNTS YOU PAID US FOR THE SPECIFIC ORDER GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM IN THE PRIOR 12 MONTHS, OR (B) $50.

12. Indemnity

You agree to defend and indemnify us against claims arising from your submissions, misuse of the Site, or violation of these Terms or applicable law.

13. Changes

We may update these Terms by posting a new version on this page. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated Terms.

14. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Tennessee, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Exclusive venue for disputes is the state or federal courts located in Davidson County, Tennessee, unless applicable law requires otherwise.

15. Contact

Questions about these Terms: info@hiphop615.com. See also our Privacy Policy.