Legal Policies

Nonprofit Status & Tax Information

The Hawai‘i Academy of Recording Arts (HARA) is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable

organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our federal tax identification

number is 52-1693387. Contributions to HARA may be tax-deductible to the fullest extent

allowed by law. Please consult your tax advisor for specific tax guidance.

HARA is organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, including

but not limited to the promotion and recognition of musical excellence of Hawai‘i.

Content Disclaimer

HARA strives to maintain a respectful, safe, and inclusive environment for all visitors to our

website. However, HARA is not responsible for user-generated content posted in public areas

of the site (such as forums, comment sections, or message boards), nor for the content of any

external websites linked from this domain.

Any links provided are for convenience and informational purposes only. They do not constitute

an endorsement or approval by HARA of the content, viewpoints, or accuracy of materials on

such external sites.

Music Content Advisory

As part of its mission to promote and support music created by Hawai‘i artists, HARA may

display or link to music submissions, recordings, or videos that reflect the diverse expressions of

the music community.

Please note:

 Some musical works may contain explicit language, mature themes, or age-sensitive

material that may not be suitable for all audiences.

 Parental discretion is advised for users under the age of 18.

 HARA does not edit or censor musical submissions except as required to comply with

legal standards, platform policies, or safety concerns.

Terms and Conditions of Use

By accessing and using this website, you agree to the following terms:

1. Lawful Use: You will use the site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not

infringe upon the rights or restrict the use of the site by others.

2. Respectful Conduct: You agree not to post or transmit any content that is defamatory,

offensive, obscene, threatening, abusive, or otherwise violates the rights of others or any

applicable law.

3. Intellectual Property: All content provided by HARA (including logos, text, media, and

graphics) is the property of HARA or its content creators and is protected under

applicable copyright laws. Unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited.

4. Submissions: By submitting content (including music, graphics, and written material) to

HARA via this website, you grant HARA a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use,

reproduce, and distribute that content for promotional and educational purposes, unless

otherwise agreed in writing.

5. Privacy: HARA does not sell or share personal information collected through this

website, except where required by law. For more information, see our Privacy Policy.

Jurisdiction

This website is controlled and operated by the Hawai‘i Academy of Recording Arts from the

State of Hawai‘i, United States of America. All claims or disputes arising from your use of the

site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Hawai‘i,

without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

Disclaimer of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, HARA disclaims any and all liability for any direct,

indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of access to or use of this

website. All content is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

Policy Updates

HARA reserves the right to update or modify these Legal Policies at any time without prior

notice. Continued use of the site following any changes indicates your acceptance of the new terms and conditions.