Effective Date: May 8, 2026
Last Updated: May 8, 2026

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

Welcome to Afrobeat San Diego (“ASD,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the afrobeatsandiego.com website, including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through the website (collectively, the “Website”).

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Website.

2. CHANGES TO TERMS

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes.

3. ABOUT AFROBEAT SAN DIEGO

Afrobeat San Diego is a global digital platform dedicated to bringing you the latest Afrobeats news, music releases, cultural stories, and live events. We document the sounds, artists, and moments defining the global Afrobeats movement.

4. ELIGIBILITY

You must be at least 13 years of age to use the Website. By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement. If you are under 18, you must have your parent or guardian’s permission to use the Website.

5. USER ACCOUNTS

5.1 Account Creation

Some features of the Website may require you to create an account. When you create an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security of your password
• Accept all risks of unauthorized access to your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

5.2 Account Responsibility

You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials.

6. USER CONTENT

6.1 Content You Post

The Website may allow you to post, submit, or otherwise make available content such as comments, reviews, suggestions, or other materials (“User Content”). You retain all ownership rights in your User Content.

6.2 License to User Content

By posting User Content on the Website, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform your User Content in connection with operating and providing the Website and our business.

6.3 Content Standards

You agree that all User Content you post will:

• Be accurate and not misleading
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Not infringe any third-party intellectual property rights
• Not contain defamatory, obscene, or offensive material
• Not contain viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Not promote illegal activities or violence
• Not contain spam or unsolicited advertising

6.4 Content Monitoring

We reserve the right (but have no obligation) to:

• Monitor, review, or edit User Content
• Remove or refuse to post any User Content for any reason
• Disclose User Content and circumstances surrounding its transmission to any third party to comply with applicable law, legal process, or government requests

7. EVENT TICKETS & PURCHASES

7.1 Ticket Sales

When you purchase tickets to events through the Website, you are subject to additional terms and conditions specific to that event. All ticket sales are facilitated through our third-party payment processors.

7.2 Ticket Policies

• All ticket sales are final unless otherwise stated for a specific event
• We reserve the right to cancel or postpone events due to circumstances beyond our control
• In the event of cancellation, refunds will be processed according to the event’s specific refund policy
• You are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of your ticket purchase information
• Tickets are non-transferable unless otherwise stated

7.3 Event Access

• Tickets grant you entry to the specified event only
• We reserve the right to refuse entry or remove any person from an event for any reason
• You must comply with all venue rules and regulations
• You may be required to present valid identification along with your ticket

8. MERCHANDISE PURCHASES

8.1 Product Availability

Products displayed on the Website are subject to availability. We reserve the right to discontinue any product at any time.

8.2 Pricing

All prices are in U.S. Dollars unless otherwise stated. We reserve the right to change prices at any time without notice. Pricing errors are subject to correction.

8.3 Payment

Payment must be received before your order is processed. We accept various payment methods as displayed at checkout. All payments are processed securely through third-party payment processors.

8.4 Shipping

Merchandise shipping policies, including costs and delivery timeframes, are detailed at checkout. We are not responsible for delays caused by shipping carriers.

8.5 Returns & Refunds

Our return and refund policies for merchandise are as follows:

• Products must be returned within 30 days of receipt
• Products must be unused, unworn, and in original packaging
• Proof of purchase is required
• Shipping costs are non-refundable unless the product is defective
• Custom or personalized items are non-returnable

9. NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION

9.1 Consent

By subscribing to our newsletter (“The Drop”), you consent to receive marketing communications from us via email.

9.2 Unsubscribe

You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any newsletter email or by contacting us at hello@afrobeatsandiego.com.

10. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

10.1 Our Content

The Website and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by Afrobeat San Diego, our licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

10.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to access and use the Website for your personal, non-commercial use only.

10.3 Restrictions

You must not:

• Modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any information, software, products, or services obtained from the Website
• Remove or modify any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
• Use any automated system or software to extract data from the Website (“scraping”)
• Interfere with or disrupt the Website or servers or networks connected to the Website

10.4 Trademarks

The Afrobeat San Diego name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Afrobeat San Diego or our affiliates or licensors. You must not use such marks without our prior written permission.

11. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES

11.1 External Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services (including Spotify, social media platforms, payment processors, etc.) that are not owned or controlled by us.

11.2 No Endorsement

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We do not endorse or make any representations about third-party websites or services.

11.3 Your Responsibility

You acknowledge and agree that we are not responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with your use of any third-party websites or services.

12. PROHIBITED USES

You agree not to use the Website:

• In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
• To transmit or procure the sending of any advertising or promotional material without our prior written consent
• To impersonate or attempt to impersonate Afrobeat San Diego, an Afrobeat San Diego employee, another user, or any other person or entity
• To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Website
• To use the Website in any manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the Website
• To use any robot, spider, or other automatic device to access the Website for any purpose
• To introduce any viruses, trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful
• To attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website or any systems or networks connected to the Website

13. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

NEITHER AFROBEAT SAN DIEGO NOR ANY PERSON ASSOCIATED WITH AFROBEAT SAN DIEGO MAKES ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLETENESS, SECURITY, RELIABILITY, QUALITY, ACCURACY, OR AVAILABILITY OF THE WEBSITE.

WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, NEITHER AFROBEAT SAN DIEGO NOR ANYONE ASSOCIATED WITH AFROBEAT SAN DIEGO REPRESENTS OR WARRANTS THAT:

• The Website will be accurate, reliable, error-free, or uninterrupted
• Defects will be corrected
• The Website or the server that makes it available are free of viruses or other harmful components
• The Website will meet your requirements or expectations

YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE.

14. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL AFROBEAT SAN DIEGO, ITS AFFILIATES, OR THEIR LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE WEBSITE, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PERSONAL INJURY, PAIN AND SUFFERING, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF DATA, WHETHER CAUSED BY TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF FORESEEABLE.

THE FOREGOING DOES NOT AFFECT ANY LIABILITY THAT CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.

15. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Afrobeat San Diego, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your use of the Website
• Your User Content
• Your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right
• Any claim that your User Content caused damage to a third party

16. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

These Terms and your use of the Website are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States of America, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law.

Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in San Diego County, California, and you irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue there.

17. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

17.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, you agree to try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us at hello@afrobeatsandiego.com. We will attempt to resolve the dispute informally by contacting you via email.

17.2 Arbitration

If a dispute is not resolved within 30 days of submission, either party may initiate binding arbitration in San Diego, California, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

17.3 Class Action Waiver

YOU AND AFROBEAT SAN DIEGO AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

18. TERMINATION

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

19. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions will not in any way be affected or impaired.

20. WAIVER

No waiver by Afrobeat San Diego of any term or condition set out in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition.

21. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms, our Privacy Policy, and our Cookie Policy constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and Afrobeat San Diego regarding the Website and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties.

22. CONTACT INFORMATION

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

Afrobeat San Diego
Email: hello@afrobeatsandiego.com
Website: https://afrobeatsandiego.com/contact-us

By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.