Terms of Service / Privacy Policy
Terms of Service
Original 2 Rap (the "Platform") provides content via our website and mobile application. By using our Platform, you agree to the terms outlined below.
1. Data Collection & Usage
As a browse-only platform, we do not require accounts or logins.
• Automatic Data: We collect standard information such as IP addresses, device types, and browser info via log files and cookies to analyze traffic and improve user experience.
• Voluntary Data: If you contact us directly, we may retain your email and message to assist you.
2. Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure
To support our content, we use third-party tools:
• Ads: We may use Google AdSense and other networks which use cookies (like the DART cookie) to serve ads based on your interests.
• Affiliates: We may include affiliate links. Clicking these links places a cookie on your device to track commissions for any resulting purchases.
• Control: You can manage or disable cookies through your browser or device settings.
3. Social Sharing & Third Parties
Our Platform may include "Share" buttons or social media integrations.
• Your Interaction: Using these features may allow third-party social networks (like X, Facebook, or Instagram) to collect data about your visit.
• External Links: We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services linked from our Platform.
4. Children’s Privacy & Age Limits
Original 2 Rap is a general audience platform. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that such data has been collected, we will take immediate steps to delete it.
5. Your Rights (CCPA & GDPR)
Depending on your location, you have the right to access, delete, or opt-out of the "sale" of your personal data. Because we do not use accounts, our data is limited to anonymous technical identifiers. For requests, please contact us at support@original2rap.com.
Privacy Policy
Welcome to Original 2 Rap. By accessing our website (www.original2rap.com) or our mobile application (collectively, the "Service"), you agree to be bound by the following terms. These terms protect the integrity of our analysis and define the relationship between our platform and our visitors.
1. Description of Service
Original 2 Rap provides an index and analytical guide to hip-hop culture, including song data, metadata, and scholarly commentary. The Service is currently a "view-only" platform. No user account or login is required to browse our content.
2. Intellectual Property & Fair Use
• Our Content: The original analysis, commentary, editorial ratings, and "takes" provided on this platform are the intellectual property of Original 2 Rap.
• Third-Party Content: This Service analyzes copyrighted works (lyrics, titles, and album art). These materials remain the property of their respective owners.
• Fair Use Assertions: We use brief excerpts of lyrics and low-resolution imagery for transformative purposes (criticism, commentary, and scholarship) under Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act. This Service is an educational resource, not a substitute for purchasing or streaming music.
3. "Share" Functionality & Social Media
When using our "Share" buttons to post content to external platforms (e.g., X, Instagram, TikTok):
• You must maintain the link to the original analysis.
• You may not strip our commentary away to post only the copyrighted lyrics or media, as this may violate the fair use protections of the content.
• You agree to abide by the terms and copyright policies of the third-party platform you are sharing to.
4. Third-Party Links, Ads, and Affiliates
The Service contains links to third-party sites, including:
• Advertisements: Such as Google AdSense.
• Affiliate Links: Where we may earn a commission on qualifying purchases (e.g., via Commission Junction).
• External Media: Links to music streaming services or artist pages. Original 2 Rap does not control and is not responsible for the content, products, or privacy practices of these third parties.
5. Prohibited Conduct
As a visitor, you agree not to:
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to harvest our analysis or metadata.
• Use our Service to infringe upon the copyrights of the artists and labels mentioned.
• Attempt to disrupt the Service’s technical infrastructure.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties & Liability
• "As-Is" Basis: The Service is provided without warranties of any kind. While we strive for accuracy in our music analysis, we do not guarantee that all metadata (dates, credits) is error-free.
• Limitation of Liability: Original 2 Rap and its owners shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use of the Service or from any legal actions taken by third-party copyright holders against users who misuse our content.
7. DMCA Policy (Copyright Takedowns)
We respect intellectual property. If you believe your work has been used on this Service in a way that constitutes copyright infringement beyond the scope of Fair Use, please contact us at legal@original2rap.com with a formal notice of infringement.
8. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update these terms as our Service evolves (e.g., adding new features or monetization). The "Last Updated" date will reflect the most recent changes.
9. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of State of California, USA. Any disputes relating to these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that region.
Sharing & Social Media Policy
1. Authorized Sharing We encourage users to share our analysis and commentary via the provided "Share" buttons or by linking directly to our platform. When sharing, you must ensure that the context of the content as a critique or analysis remains clear.
2. Fair Use Preservation Any excerpts of lyrics or media included in our posts are intentionally brief and integrated into our original commentary to comply with Fair Use standards. Users who share our content should not strip away the analytical text to display only the copyrighted lyrics or imagery, as doing so may remove the Fair Use protections afforded to the original post.
3. Third-Party Platform Rules When you share Original 2 Rap content to third-party platforms (such as X, Instagram, or TikTok), your post is subject to the Terms of Service and Copyright Policies of those specific platforms. Original 2 Rap is not responsible for any automated content flags, "shadow-banning," or post removals initiated by those platforms' copyright detection systems.
4. Prohibited Use Users may not:
• Use our "Share" functionality to distribute full song lyrics or high-resolution media for commercial purposes.
• Represent our analysis as their own or remove the Original 2 Rap attribution.
• Use shared content in a way that suggests an official endorsement by the artist or record label.