Terms and Conditions for HOER DOT LIVE GmbH DJ Mix Contest

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1. Eligibility
1.1. The contest is open to individuals aged 18 years or older.
1.2. Participants must have an active membership on HOER DOT LIVE GmbH (hereafter referred to as “HÖR”). Both free and paying members can submit DJ sets and vote.
1.3. Only paying members will have access to additional features, such as adding a bio, social links, and a ‘Contact Now’ button to their profiles.
1.4. Employees, contractors, and affiliates of HÖR or contest sponsors are not eligible to participate.

2. Contest Period
2.1. The contest will run for a single period of one (1) month, starting from the launch date and ending on the specified end date.
2.2. HÖR reserves the right to modify, extend, or discontinue future contests at its discretion. There is no commitment to run contests month after month.

3. Submission Rules
3.1. Participants can submit one (1) DJ mix per contest period.
3.2. The submitted mix must be an original work by the participant. Use of copyrighted material, plagiarism, or unauthorized work will result in disqualification.
3.3. Submissions must not exceed a length of one hour.
3.4. All submissions must comply with our [community guidelines and terms of service], including but not limited to refraining from offensive, illegal, harmful, or inappropriate content. HÖR reserves the right to moderate, remove, or disqualify any content that violates these rules at its sole discretion.
3.5. Participants are required to use the official artwork provided by HÖR for the contest. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
3.6. By participating in the contest, users agree to comply with SoundCloud’s Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations regarding the content uploaded to SoundCloud. Any breach of these terms may result in disqualification.
3.7. If the submitted DJ mix is removed by SoundCloud for any reason, HÖR is not responsible for the removal or any associated consequences, including disqualification from the contest. Participants are responsible for ensuring that their content adheres to SoundCloud’s terms and conditions.

4. Voting
4.1. Voting is open to all members (free and paying) of the HÖR platform.
4.2. Participants may not vote for their own submissions.
4.3. Any attempt to manipulate voting or engage in fraudulent practices will result in immediate disqualification of the participant involved.

5. Finalists and Winner:
5.1: The top three (3) submissions with the highest number of votes will be considered as finalists.
5.2: The final winner will be selected by the HÖR team from the three (3) finalists.
5.3: The winner and finalists will be announced via HÖR’s website and social media channels.
5.4: HÖR reserves the right to determine how and when the finalists receive recognition on social media.
5.5: Each participant may only win once per contest period.

6. Prizes:
6.1: 1st Place will receive:
A slot on HÖR + flight & accommodation (in Berlin or at one of our pop-ups worldwide).
A feature on HÖR social media channels.
An additional show in Berlin.
6.2: 2nd and 3rd Place will receive:
A slot on HÖR (in Berlin or at one of our pop-ups worldwide).
6.3: Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or other alternatives unless agreed by HÖR.

7. Rights and Usage
7.1. By submitting a DJ mix, participants grant HÖR the right to use, promote, and distribute the mix on its platform and social media channels, without further compensation.
7.2. Participants retain ownership of their original works but agree that HÖR may use the submitted content for promotional purposes.

8. Disqualification and Liability
8.1. HÖR reserves the right to disqualify any participant who violates these Terms and Conditions or engages in fraudulent activity.
8.2. HÖR is not liable for any loss, damage, or injury incurred by participants or any third parties in connection with this contest.
8.3. Participants are responsible for ensuring that their submissions comply with all applicable local laws and regulations, including intellectual property and copyright laws.

9. Data Protection
9.1. HÖR collects and processes personal data in accordance with the [German Data Protection Act (BDSG)] and [EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)].
9.2. Personal data collected during the contest will be used exclusively for the administration of the contest and communication with participants.
9.3. Participants can request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal data by contacting support@hoer.live

10. Amendments
10.1. HÖR reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time.
10.2. Participants will be notified of any significant changes via the email address registered with their account.
11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
11.1. These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany.
11.2. Any disputes arising from the contest shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Berlin, Germany.