Disruptarian.com – Terms of Service
Last updated: February 23rd 2026
Welcome to Disruptarian.com (the “Site”), home of Disruptarian Radio, related podcasts, music releases, and community content (collectively, the “Service”).
These Terms of Service (the “Terms”) form a binding agreement between you (“you”, “your”, or the “User”) and Disruptarian (the “Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). By accessing or using the Site or any part of the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.
1. About Disruptarian
Disruptarian is an independent media project created and curated by Ryan Richard “Dickie” Thompson, also known as DJ Disruptarian. The Service includes, among other things:
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Disruptarian Radio: a 24/7 online audio stream featuring roots reggae, ska, rocksteady, punk, Celtic/folk, sea-shanties, and related genres, along with commentary.
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Podcasts, shows, and videos: long-form and short-form commentary on politics, culture, faith, technology, family, and related topics.
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Editorial stance: pro–free-speech, anti-censorship, generally libertarian/voluntaryist in tone and content.
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Community spaces: comment sections, chat (including but not limited to IRC, Discord, Telegram, WhatsApp or other channels tied to Disruptarian), and social media profiles associated with Disruptarian.
Certain technical and hosting functions for the Service, including web development and automation, may be provided by Spun Web Technology, an independent company.
2. Eligibility & Age Requirements
By using the Service, you represent and warrant that:
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You are at least 18 years old, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is higher; or
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You are at least 13 years old and have the consent of a parent or legal guardian who accepts these Terms on your behalf.
The Service may contain content that is political, controversial, explicit, or otherwise unsuitable for minors. If you are a parent or guardian, you are responsible for monitoring your child’s use of the Service.
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access by any user we reasonably believe is under the required age or otherwise ineligible.
3. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page and may provide additional notice where required by law (for example, via a notice on the Site).
Your continued use of the Service after any changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the new Terms, you must stop using the Service.
4. Description of the Service
The Service may include, without limitation:
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A live audio stream (Disruptarian Radio).
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On-demand episodes, podcasts, videos, and written posts.
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Embedded players and links to third-party services (e.g., YouTube, YouTube Music, Spotify, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, other podcast and music platforms).
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Playlists and “now playing” information sourced from SonicPanel, Sonic24 and similar third-party providers.
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User interaction via comments, chat, forms, and integrated community platforms (such as Discord, Telegram, WhatsApp, IRC, X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or similar).
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Links to related projects and brands (e.g., Spun Web Technology, SEO Leverage Unlocked 2.0 (SLU2), Veracity Integrity, Clovis Star).
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time without notice. We are not liable if any portion of the Service is unavailable or changed.
5. Accounts & Security
Some parts of the Service may require or allow you to create an account, log in via a third-party service, or otherwise identify yourself (for example, when commenting or joining a chat server).
You agree to:
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Provide accurate, current, and complete information.
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Maintain the security of your login credentials.
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Notify us promptly if you suspect any unauthorized use of your account.
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Accept full responsibility for all activity that occurs under your account.
We may terminate or suspend your access at any time if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms or pose a risk to the Service or other users.
6. User Content & Conduct
6.1 User Content
“User Content” means any information, text, audio, video, images, links, or other materials you submit, post, upload, transmit, or otherwise make available via the Service, including through comments, chat, voice calls, or messages on third-party platforms associated with Disruptarian.
By submitting User Content, you represent and warrant that:
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You own the User Content or have all necessary licenses, rights, consents, and permissions to submit it and grant the licenses described below.
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Your User Content does not violate any third-party rights (including intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights) or any applicable law.
6.2 License to Disruptarian
By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, sublicensable license to:
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Use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, and display such User Content in connection with the Service (including promotion and redistribution in part or in whole, in any media formats and through any media channels).
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Use your name, username/handle, likeness, and any other identifying information you provide in association with your User Content, consistent with our Privacy Policy.
You may be able to delete or edit your User Content in certain areas of the Service; however, we may retain copies for backup, archival, or legal purposes, and some content may already have been shared or cached by third parties.
6.3 Prohibited Conduct
We strongly support robust, even contentious, free speech. However, use of the Service is conditioned on respectful and lawful behavior. You agree not to:
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Use the Service for any illegal or unlawful purpose.
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Harass, threaten, or abuse others, or encourage harm or self-harm.
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Post or share:
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Non-consensual intimate imagery (“revenge porn”).
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Child sexual abuse material or any sexual content involving minors.
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Content that directly and credibly incites violence or terrorism.
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Engage in doxxing or disclose private, personal, or sensitive information of others without their explicit consent.
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Infringe or misappropriate any intellectual property or proprietary rights.
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Distribute spam, unsolicited commercial messages, or pyramid schemes.
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Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service, other users’ accounts, or any related systems or networks.
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Interfere with or disrupt the Service, servers, or networks, including by introducing malware, bots, or scraping systems.
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Misrepresent your identity or affiliation, including impersonating Disruptarian, its hosts, or agents.
We retain broad discretion to decide if conduct violates these standards and to take appropriate action (including removal of User Content, temporary or permanent bans, or reporting to relevant authorities).
7. Free Speech, Opinions & Sensitive Content
7.1 No Endorsement of All Views
The Service often features strong opinions, commentary, and satire. Views expressed by hosts, guests, contributors, or users do not necessarily represent the official views of Disruptarian, any affiliated person or company, or any platform provider.
7.2 No Professional Advice
Unless explicitly stated otherwise:
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Content on the Service is opinion and entertainment only.
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Nothing on the Site or in any audio, video, or written content is intended as:
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legal advice,
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financial advice,
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medical or psychological advice,
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or other professional guidance.
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You should consult qualified professionals for specific advice in those areas. You acknowledge that reliance on any information provided via the Service is at your own risk.
7.3 Potentially Offensive or Disturbing Content
The Service may include political, religious, cultural, or other content that some users may find offensive or disturbing. By using the Service, you choose to encounter such content and agree that we are not responsible for your exposure to it.
If you find content objectionable, you may:
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stop using the Service,
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use any available filters or blocking tools,
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or contact us with feedback.
8. Intellectual Property
8.1 Our Content
The Service, including its overall design, text, graphics, logos, audio recordings, music tracks, podcasts, videos, code, and other content, is owned by or licensed to Disruptarian and/or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.
Except as expressly allowed in these Terms, you may not:
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copy, reproduce, distribute, publicly perform, publicly display, modify, or create derivative works from our content;
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use any of our names, logos, or branding in a way that suggests endorsement or affiliation without written permission.
You are granted a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service for your personal, non-commercial use only, subject to these Terms.
8.2 Third-Party Content & Platforms
The Service may embed or link to third-party content and platforms, including:
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YouTube, YouTube Music, Spotify, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and other music or podcast services;
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third-party radio and streaming tools (e.g., SonicPanel, Sonic24);
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social networks (X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, Telegram, etc.).
All such third-party content and services are subject to their own terms and policies. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for any third-party services or content.
9. Music, Licensing & “Now Playing” Information
Disruptarian Radio streams music and audio from various sources. We strive to comply with applicable licensing and performance rights obligations (where relevant) through appropriate licensing arrangements or third-party providers.
“Now playing” and track history information is typically obtained via third-party systems (such as SonicPanel JSON feeds) and may not always be accurate or complete. This metadata is provided for convenience only; we do not guarantee its accuracy and disclaim responsibility for any reliance on it (for example, for royalty tracking or licensing purposes).
10. Donations, Merchandise & Paid Features
From time to time, the Service may offer:
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donation options,
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paid memberships,
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digital or physical merchandise,
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or other paid offerings.
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All prices are listed in U.S. dollars.
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Payments are processed by third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, or others). We do not store full payment card details on our own servers.
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Refunds, if any, are provided at our discretion or as required by applicable law.
Any specific terms presented at the point of purchase are incorporated into these Terms and will control in the event of conflict.
11. Privacy & Data Collection
Your use of the Service is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information. By using the Service, you consent to our data practices as described in that policy.
We may log and store certain technical and usage data automatically (e.g., IP addresses, device information, song requests, chat logs, and analytics data) to operate and improve the Service, monitor abuse, and comply with legal obligations.
12. DMCA & Copyright Complaints
We respect intellectual property rights and expect users to do the same. If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied and is accessible on the Service in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, you may submit a notice under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) or similar law.
Your notice should include:
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A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative.
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Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
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Identification of the allegedly infringing material, including a URL or other specific location on the Service where the material is found.
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Your contact information (name, address, email, phone).
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A statement that you have a good-faith belief that use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
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A statement that the information in the notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
Send notices to the contact address or email listed in the “Contact Us” section below. We may remove or disable access to material alleged to be infringing and may terminate repeat infringers where appropriate.
13. Termination & Suspension
We may, at our sole discretion and without liability, terminate or suspend your access to the Service (in whole or in part) at any time, with or without notice, including if we reasonably believe that:
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you have violated these Terms or any applicable law;
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your use poses a security risk or may cause harm to the Service or others;
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we are required to do so by law or by a third-party platform or provider.
You may also stop using the Service at any time. Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination (including but not limited to disclaimers, limitations of liability, and governing law) will continue to apply.
14. Disclaimers
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
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Service “as is”
The Service and all content are provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE,” without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and any warranties arising out of course of dealing or usage of trade. -
No guarantee of availability or accuracy
We do not warrant that:-
the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free;
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any particular content will be available at any given time;
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“now playing” data, track metadata, or listener statistics are accurate, complete, or up to date.
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No responsibility for third-party services
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No professional advice
Content on the Service is for entertainment and informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice (legal, financial, medical, or otherwise).
Some jurisdictions do not allow certain disclaimers, so portions of the above may not apply to you.
15. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event will Disruptarian, its owners, contributors, hosts (including DJ Disruptarian), employees, contractors, or affiliates be liable for:
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any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages;
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any loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses;
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any damages resulting from:
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your access to, use of, or inability to access or use the Service;
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any content obtained from the Service;
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unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or data.
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In all cases, our total liability to you for all claims arising out of or related to the Service or these Terms will not exceed US $100 or the amount you paid (if any) for use of the Service in the 3 months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim, whichever is greater.
Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability; in those cases, the limitations will apply to the fullest extent permitted by law.
16. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Disruptarian, its owners, hosts, staff, contractors, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to:
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your access to or use of the Service;
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your User Content;
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your violation of these Terms or any applicable law;
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your infringement or violation of any third-party right (including intellectual property or privacy rights).
We reserve the right, at our own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which case you agree to cooperate with our defense.
17. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms and your use of the Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon, USA, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
You agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service will be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Oregon, USA, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.
If you are a consumer in a jurisdiction that requires different governing law or venue, these Terms shall be applied to the minimum extent required to comply with such laws.
18. International Use
The Service may be accessible from countries other than the United States. We do not represent that the Service is appropriate or available for use in all jurisdictions. Users who access the Service from outside the United States do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws.
We may restrict access to certain content or aspects of the Service in some locations, where required by law or where we choose to do so.
19. Third-Party Terms
When you use third-party services in connection with the Service (for example, logging in with a social network account, listening via an external streaming app, or participating in Discord/Telegram chats), your use of those services is governed by their own terms and privacy policies.
We are not responsible for, and do not control, those third-party services.
20. Miscellaneous
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Entire Agreement – These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any additional terms presented at the time of a specific feature, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service.
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Severability – If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
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No Waiver – Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms does not waive our right to do so in the future.
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Assignment – You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign or transfer our rights and obligations at any time.
21. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms or the Service, or if you need to contact us regarding any legal or rights-related issue, you may reach us at:
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Website: https://disruptarian.com
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Primary contact: via the contact form or email address listed on the Site.
For technical or development inquiries relating to the operation of the website or integrations, Spun Web Technology can be contacted via the details published on its site.
