Terms of Use & Copyright Policy

Palm Tree Media and Its Affiliated Websites, Brands, and Digital Services

Effective Date: November 14, 2026

1. Introduction and Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Palm Tree Media.

These Terms of Use and Copyright Policy (“Terms”) govern access to and use of websites, radio station websites, digital platforms, streaming services, and other online properties owned or operated by Palm Tree Media (collectively referred to as the “Services”).

Throughout these Terms, “Palm Tree Media,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Palm Tree Media and its applicable affiliated brands and operations.

By accessing or using any of our Services, you agree to comply with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of the applicable Services.

2. Ownership and Intellectual Property Rights

Palm Tree Media owns or licenses various intellectual property assets used throughout its websites and digital platforms.

Unless otherwise indicated, original materials created by or for Palm Tree Media, including the following, are owned by Palm Tree Media or used with appropriate authorization:

• Original station logos, corporate branding, and promotional graphics.
• Website graphics, backgrounds, illustrations, artwork, and visual design elements.
• Original website designs, custom themes, layouts, and copyrightable interface elements.
• Original promotional photographs, advertisements, and marketing materials.
• Original articles, written content, station announcements, and promotional copy.
• Original audio productions, station imaging, jingles, and multimedia content.
• Original software, website scripts, and custom-developed digital components.
• Other original creative materials produced for Palm Tree Media or its affiliated brands.

These materials are protected to the extent provided by United States copyright, trademark, and other applicable intellectual property laws.

All original graphics, artwork, and visual design elements created by Palm Tree Media are proprietary creative materials and may not be copied, reproduced, modified, distributed, republished, or otherwise used without prior written permission from Palm Tree Media, except as permitted by applicable law.

All rights not expressly granted are reserved.

3. Protection of Original Graphics and Website Designs

Palm Tree Media invests significant time, effort, and creative resources into developing original graphics, branding, promotional materials, and website designs.

Our original artwork and copyrightable website design elements are protected under applicable intellectual property laws.

Without prior written authorization, except where otherwise permitted by law, the following activities are prohibited:

• Copying or republishing Palm Tree Media’s original graphics on another website.
• Reproducing our original logos, branding, backgrounds, illustrations, or promotional artwork.
• Incorporating our protected graphics or design assets into another website, theme, template, application, or commercial product.
• Duplicating protected creative elements of our website designs or visual presentations.
• Removing, concealing, or altering copyright notices, watermarks, or ownership identifiers.
• Redistributing, licensing, selling, or commercially exploiting our original graphics or other protected creative materials.
• Presenting Palm Tree Media’s original work as the creation or property of another person or organization.

Public accessibility does not constitute permission to copy or reuse our copyrighted materials.

The fact that graphics, images, or other content can be viewed, downloaded, or accessed through a web browser does not grant a license for their unauthorized reproduction or redistribution.

4. Website Themes, Layouts, and Design Replication

Palm Tree Media reserves all applicable intellectual property rights in its original website designs, custom themes, graphic assets, and copyrightable source code.

Unauthorized copying, reproduction, redistribution, or commercial exploitation of these protected materials is prohibited.

This includes using our original copyrighted graphics, artwork, or source code to create, reproduce, or operate another website without permission.

Palm Tree Media does not claim exclusive ownership of general website concepts, standard layouts, common functional features, or other elements not protected by intellectual property law.

However, original copyrightable expression incorporated into our websites remains protected.

Palm Tree Media reserves the right to pursue appropriate remedies when its protected creative works are reproduced or distributed without authorization.

5. Third-Party News Images and Content

Palm Tree Media and its affiliated websites may publish news articles, entertainment updates, community information, syndicated materials, and other editorial content containing third-party images or information.

News photographs, editorial images, syndicated content, and other third-party materials remain the copyrighted property of their respective owners, photographers, publishers, agencies, or licensors.

Palm Tree Media does not claim ownership of third-party content merely because it appears on one of our websites.

Such content may be displayed pursuant to licensing agreements, permissions, applicable legal exceptions, or other authorized arrangements.

Visitors wishing to reproduce, redistribute, or otherwise use third-party materials must obtain any necessary authorization from the respective copyright holders.

Copyright owners who believe their materials have been used improperly may contact Palm Tree Media using the information provided in this policy.

6. Permitted and Prohibited Uses

Visitors are permitted to access and view publicly available content on our Services for lawful personal, informational, and noncommercial purposes.

Unless authorized by Palm Tree Media or otherwise permitted by law, users may not:

• Copy, reproduce, republish, or distribute protected content from our Services.
• Use our original graphics, logos, or branding for another organization or commercial purpose.
• Commercially exploit our copyrighted website materials without permission.
• Falsely represent ownership or authorship of our original creative works.
• Misrepresent an affiliation, sponsorship, or endorsement by Palm Tree Media.
• Attempt to interfere with the security, functionality, or availability of our Services.
• Use automated systems to collect or reproduce protected content in violation of applicable law or enforceable restrictions.
• Engage in unlawful, fraudulent, or otherwise prohibited activities through our Services.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to restrict lawful fair use, permitted quotation, or other rights provided by applicable law.

7. Trademarks, Branding, and Station Identification

Palm Tree Media and its affiliated brands may use trademarks, service marks, logos, station identifiers, slogans, and other distinctive branding elements.

These may be protected by applicable trademark, unfair competition, and related laws.

No right or license to use Palm Tree Media’s trademarks, logos, or branding is granted by accessing our Services.

Unauthorized uses that create a likelihood of confusion regarding ownership, sponsorship, endorsement, or affiliation are prohibited.

8. Permission to Use Copyrighted Materials

Individuals, businesses, media organizations, and other parties wishing to reproduce or use Palm Tree Media’s protected materials must obtain prior written permission unless the intended use is otherwise permitted by law.

Requests should identify:

1. The specific materials you wish to use.
2. The intended purpose and manner of use.
3. Where the materials will appear.
4. Whether the proposed use is commercial or noncommercial.

Permission requests should be directed to:

Michael Foland
Palm Tree Media
Email: mfoland@palmtreemedia.org

No permission or license is granted unless expressly authorized in writing by Palm Tree Media or an authorized representative.

9. Copyright Infringement and Enforcement

Palm Tree Media takes the protection of its intellectual property seriously.

If we discover unauthorized copying, reproduction, distribution, or exploitation of our protected materials, we reserve the right to pursue appropriate enforcement measures.

These may include:

• Requesting immediate removal of infringing materials.
• Issuing copyright infringement notices to website owners or operators.
• Submitting takedown requests to hosting providers, search engines, and other service providers.
• Seeking injunctive relief or monetary damages where authorized by law.
• Pursuing other remedies available under applicable state or federal law.

Palm Tree Media may seek applicable damages, attorney’s fees, and legal costs to the extent authorized by law.

Failure to enforce any particular right does not constitute a waiver of that right.

10. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)

Palm Tree Media respects the intellectual property rights of others and responds to copyright infringement complaints in accordance with applicable provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), 17 U.S.C. § 512.

If you believe that copyrighted material appearing on any Palm Tree Media-owned or operated website or digital platform infringes your rights, you may submit a written copyright infringement notification.

Filing a DMCA Copyright Infringement Notice

A copyright infringement notification should contain the following information:

1. Signature: A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on the owner’s behalf.
2. Identification of Copyrighted Work: Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed. If multiple works are involved, a representative list may be provided.
3. Identification of Infringing Material: Identification of the allegedly infringing material, including the specific URL or location where it appears, with sufficient information for Palm Tree Media to locate it.
4. Contact Information: Your full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
5. Good-Faith Statement: A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or applicable law.
6. Accuracy and Authority Statement: A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner’s behalf.

Copyright and DMCA Contact

All copyright infringement notices, counter-notifications, and copyright-related correspondence should be directed to:

Michael Foland
Palm Tree Media
Email: mfoland@palmtreemedia.org

Suggested Subject Line: DMCA Copyright Infringement Notice

This contact information is provided for copyright-related correspondence and does not, by itself, constitute registration of a designated DMCA agent with the United States Copyright Office.

Review and Removal of Infringing Content

Upon receiving a sufficiently detailed copyright infringement notification, Palm Tree Media will review the complaint and take appropriate action consistent with applicable law.

Such action may include:

• Removing or disabling access to allegedly infringing material.
• Contacting the party responsible for publishing the disputed content.
• Requesting additional information to evaluate the complaint.
• Restoring material when appropriate under applicable law.

Palm Tree Media reserves the right to remove content that it reasonably believes infringes the intellectual property rights of others or violates these Terms.

DMCA Counter-Notifications

If material you submitted to one of our Services has been removed or disabled following a copyright infringement complaint, and you believe the removal resulted from a mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification.

A valid counter-notification must contain:

1. Your physical or electronic signature.
2. Identification of the removed or disabled material and its previous location.
3. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you have a good-faith belief that the material was removed or disabled due to mistake or misidentification.
4. Your name, address, and telephone number.
5. A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the appropriate United States Federal District Court under 17 U.S.C. § 512(g)(3), and agreeing to accept service of process from the original complaining party or that party’s agent.

Counter-notifications may be submitted to mfoland@palmtreemedia.org.

Where applicable, Palm Tree Media will follow the statutory requirements governing counter-notifications and potential restoration of removed material.

Repeat Infringement Policy

Palm Tree Media maintains a policy of addressing repeat copyright infringement by users and contributors where applicable.

In appropriate circumstances, we may restrict or terminate access or publishing privileges for individuals who repeatedly infringe the intellectual property rights of others.

Misrepresentation in Copyright Claims

Knowingly submitting materially false or misleading copyright infringement notices or counter-notifications may result in liability under applicable law, including 17 U.S.C. § 512(f).

11. User-Submitted Content

Certain Palm Tree Media websites or digital platforms may allow visitors to submit comments, messages, photographs, audio recordings, or other materials.

By submitting content, you represent that you own or have the necessary rights to submit the material and that its submission does not violate applicable law or the rights of others.

You retain ownership of your original submitted content.

By submitting content to a Service, you grant Palm Tree Media a nonexclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, store, reproduce, display, distribute, and use that content as reasonably necessary to operate, provide, and promote the applicable Service, subject to applicable law and any additional terms presented at submission.

Palm Tree Media reserves the right to moderate, reject, or remove submitted content that violates these Terms or applicable law.

12. Streaming Audio and Third-Party Media

Palm Tree Media may provide internet radio streams, on-demand audio, syndicated programming, music-related information, and other multimedia services.

Music recordings, compositions, syndicated programming, album artwork, and other third-party media remain the property of their respective copyright owners and licensors.

Access to our streaming services does not grant permission to record, reproduce, rebroadcast, redistribute, or commercially exploit copyrighted programming or recordings except as authorized by applicable law or the relevant rights holders.

Availability of streaming services may vary due to technical limitations, licensing requirements, or other circumstances.

13. External Websites and Third-Party Services

Our Services may contain links to external websites, advertisers, streaming providers, social media platforms, and other third-party services.

Palm Tree Media does not control and is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of independent third-party websites.

Access to external services is subject to their respective policies and terms.

14. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our Services and their content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Palm Tree Media disclaims warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and noninfringement.

We do not guarantee that our Services will operate continuously, remain error-free, or always contain complete or current information.

Nothing in this section excludes warranties or rights that cannot lawfully be excluded.

15. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Palm Tree Media and its owners, officers, employees, representatives, and affiliates shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from use of or inability to use our Services.

This provision does not exclude liability that cannot legally be limited or excluded.

16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use and Copyright Policy shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida and applicable federal laws of the United States, without regard to conflicting choice-of-law principles.

To the extent permitted by law, disputes arising from or relating to these Terms shall be brought in the appropriate state courts located in Orange County, Florida, or the appropriate United States federal court having jurisdiction over the dispute.

Federal copyright claims shall be subject to applicable federal jurisdictional requirements.

Nothing in these Terms limits any mandatory jurisdictional or venue requirements imposed by applicable law.

17. Changes to These Terms

Palm Tree Media reserves the right to modify, update, or replace these Terms at any time.

Revised Terms will become effective upon publication on the applicable website or digital platform unless otherwise stated.

Continued use of our Services after revised Terms become effective constitutes acceptance to the extent permitted by applicable law.

18. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms, copyright ownership, intellectual property rights, DMCA notices, or requests for permission to use our materials, please contact:

Michael Foland
Palm Tree Media
Email: mfoland@palmtreemedia.org

Governing Law: State of Florida
Designated State Court Venue: Orange County, Florida

Copyright Notice

© 2026 Palm Tree Media. All Rights Reserved.

All original graphics, artwork, station branding, promotional materials, and other protected creative works created by Palm Tree Media are the property of Palm Tree Media unless otherwise indicated.

Unauthorized reproduction, modification, distribution, republication, or commercial exploitation of protected materials is prohibited except as permitted by applicable law.

Third-party photographs, news images, syndicated content, music, and other licensed materials remain the property of their respective copyright owners.

By accessing or using any Palm Tree Media-owned or operated website or digital service, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these Terms of Use and Copyright Policy.