Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using RAKISTA websites, apps, or social channels (the “Services”), you agree to these Terms of Use and to our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Services.

2. About RAKISTA

RAKISTA is a Filipino rock community and media collective that publishes news, features, reviews, and scene coverage. For contact details, see the Privacy Policy and the Contact page.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on the Services – including text, images, audio, video, logos, and trademarks – is owned by RAKISTA or its licensors. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or exploit any content without prior written consent. You may share links to our pages and excerpts with proper credit.

4. User Submissions and Accounts

  • If you submit content, you represent that you own or have permission to share it and you grant RAKISTA a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, reproduce, distribute, and display it in connection with the Services.
  • You remain responsible for your submissions and you agree not to post illegal, infringing, hateful, deceptive, or spam content.
  • You are responsible for safeguarding your account and for all activity under it.

5. Community Standards

Do not harass others, dox, incite harm, or impersonate any person or entity. RAKISTA may moderate or remove content and may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

The Services may link to third-party sites, media, or stores. We are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. Any third-party terms apply to your use of those services.

7. Advertisements and Sponsored Content

The Services may display ads or sponsored features. Sponsored content is labeled as such. Editorial coverage is independent.

8. No Warranties

The Services are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, or availability.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, RAKISTA will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of data, revenue, or profits, arising from your use of the Services.

10. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold RAKISTA and its officers, employees, and partners harmless from claims or demands arising from your use of the Services or your violation of these Terms.

11. Takedown and Complaints

If you believe content infringes your rights, contact us with the URL, details of the claim, and proof of ownership. We review good-faith requests promptly.

12. Termination

We may suspend or terminate access at any time for any reason, including violations of these Terms or applicable law.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of the Philippines. Venue is Quezon City, Philippines.

14. Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The “Last updated” date reflects the latest version. Continued use means you accept the changes.