Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: [September 2024 ]
Owner: THE.KOLLECTIVE LIMITED (Registered in England & Wales, Company No: [15828801])

1. Introduction

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the podcast and related content (the “The Kollective Institute of Ideas”) produced by THE.KOLLECTIVE LIMITED. By listening to, accessing, or engaging with the Podcast, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use or access the Podcast.

2. Ownership & Intellectual Property

  • All content created, recorded, edited, and distributed in connection with the Podcast — including but not limited to audio, interviews, transcripts, branding, visual assets, promotional materials, and digital platforms — is the exclusive intellectual property of THE.KOLLECTIVE LIMITED.

  • THE.KOLLECTIVE LIMITED retains full copyright, neighbouring rights, and moral rights to all content in perpetuity and worldwide.

  • Contributors, guests, and collaborators waive any claim to ownership or control of the content.

  • No part of the Podcast may be copied, shared, edited, or redistributed without explicit written permission from THE.KOLLECTIVE LIMITED.

3. Nature of Content & General Disclaimer

  • The Podcast is provided for entertainment, informational, and inspirational purposes only.

  • The views expressed by hosts or guests are personal and do not represent the views of THE.KOLLECTIVE LIMITED.

  • No content should be taken as legal, financial, medical, or professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to seek appropriate guidance for their personal circumstances.

4. Guest Contributions & Waiver of Rights

  • All guests or contributors grant THE.KOLLECTIVE LIMITED an irrevocable, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual licence to record, edit, distribute, and commercialise their contribution.

  • Guests waive all rights to editorial control, approval, or future claims regarding the published content.

  • THE.KOLLECTIVE LIMITED is not liable for any guest’s change of opinion, personal regret, or reputational concern after publication.

  • Removal of content will only be considered in exceptional circumstances and is at the sole discretion of THE.KOLLECTIVE LIMITED.

5. Distribution & Third-Party Platforms

  • The Podcast may be hosted and distributed via platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or others.

  • THE.KOLLECTIVE LIMITED is not responsible for the functionality, availability, or conduct of these third-party services. Your use of these platforms is subject to their own terms.

6. Advertising, Sponsorship & Branded Content

  • Some episodes may contain sponsored messages or affiliate links. Sponsorships will be disclosed in line with UK advertising standards.

  • We reserve the right to accept or reject sponsorships or brand affiliations at our sole discretion.

7. User Conduct

  • You agree to use the Podcast lawfully and respectfully.

  • You must not engage in misuse, unauthorized sharing, defamatory actions, or any form of harmful behaviour related to the Podcast.

  • THE.KOLLECTIVE LIMITED reserves the right to restrict or terminate access to its content if misuse is detected.

8. No Endorsement

  • Any mention of individuals, services, or products does not imply endorsement unless explicitly stated. Guest views do not reflect the values of THE.KOLLECTIVE LIMITED.

9. Limitation of Liability

  • THE.KOLLECTIVE LIMITED accepts no liability for:

    • Loss or damage arising from reliance on Podcast content.

    • Opinions or actions of any guest or contributor.

    • Platform downtime or data loss.

  • Liability is limited to £100, to the fullest extent permitted by UK law.

  • Nothing in these Terms excludes liability for death, personal injury, or fraud where exclusion is not legally permitted.

10. Indemnity

  • You agree to indemnify and hold harmless THE.KOLLECTIVE LIMITED and its affiliates from any legal claims, damages, or expenses arising from your breach of these Terms or misuse of the Podcast.

11. Termination of Access

  • We reserve the right to remove content or restrict access at any time, for any reason, without prior notice.

12. Content Takedown & Moderation

  • While we may review legitimate legal takedown requests, removal is at our discretion. We do not guarantee guest or user content will be removed unless required by law.

13. Force Majeure

  • THE.KOLLECTIVE LIMITED is not responsible for delay or failure due to events outside its control, including but not limited to natural disasters, illness, legal changes, or third-party outages.

14. Privacy & Data Protection

  • Listener data, if collected, will be processed in accordance with UK GDPR and our [Privacy Policy].

  • We do not share personal data without consent.

15. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

  • These Terms are governed by the laws of England & Wales.

  • Disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England & Wales.