Legal Policies

Nonprofit Status and Tax Information

  • The Hawai‘i Academy of Recording Arts (HARA) is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable
    organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our federal tax identification
    number is 52-1693387. Contributions to HARA may be tax-deductible to the fullest extent
    allowed by law. Please consult your tax advisor for specific tax guidance.
    HARA is organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, including
    but not limited to the promotion and recognition of musical excellence of Hawai‘i.

Content Disclaimer

  • HARA strives to maintain a respectful, safe, and inclusive environment for all visitors to our
    website. However, HARA is not responsible for user-generated content posted in public areas
    of the site (such as forums, comment sections, or message boards), nor for the content of any
    external websites linked from this domain.
    Any links provided are for convenience and informational purposes only. They do not constitute
    an endorsement or approval by HARA of the content, viewpoints, or accuracy of materials on
    such external sites.

Music Content Advisory

  • As part of its mission to promote and support music created by Hawai‘i artists, HARA may
    display or link to music submissions, recordings, or videos that reflect the diverse expressions of the music community. Please note:

  • Some musical works may contain explicit language, mature themes, or age-sensitive
    material that may not be suitable for all audiences.
  • Parental discretion is advised for users under the age of 18.                                        .
  • HARA does not edit or censor musical submissions except as required to comply with
    legal standards, platform policies, or safety concerns.

Terms and Conditions of Use

By accessing and using this website, you agree to the following terms:

  • 1. Lawful Use: You will use the site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not
    infringe upon the rights or restrict the use of the site by others.
    2. Respectful Conduct: You agree not to post or transmit any content that is defamatory,
    offensive, obscene, threatening, abusive, or otherwise violates the rights of others or any
    applicable law.
    3. Intellectual Property: All content provided by HARA (including logos, text, media, and
    graphics) is the property of HARA or its content creators and is protected under
    applicable copyright laws. Unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited.
    4. Submissions: By submitting content (including music, graphics, and written material) to
    HARA via this website, you grant HARA a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use,
    reproduce, and distribute that content for promotional and educational purposes, unless
    otherwise agreed in writing.
    5. Privacy: HARA does not sell or share personal information collected through this
    website, except where required by law. 

Jurisdiction

  • This website is controlled and operated by the Hawai‘i Academy of Recording Arts from the
    State of Hawai‘i, United States of America. All claims or disputes arising from your use of the
    site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Hawai‘i,
    without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

Disclaimer of Liability

  • To the fullest extent permitted by law, HARA disclaims any and all liability for any direct,
    indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of access to or use of this
    website. All content is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

Policy Updates

  • HARA reserves the right to update or modify these Legal Policies at any time without prior
    notice. Continued use of the site following any changes indicates your acceptance of the new terms.