Terms and Conditions – Student Podcasters Association / Dead Podcasters Society

Last updated: 8/2/26

1. Agreement to Terms
   By visiting or using the Student Podcasters Association and Dead Podcasters Society website (the “Site”), you agree to these Terms and Conditions and to follow all applicable laws and institutional policies. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site or any of its features.
2. Who We Are
   Student Podcasters Association (“SPA”) is a collaborative network and resource hub for student and emerging podcasters, designed to support creative audio projects, share best practices, and connect podcasting communities.

Dead Podcasters Society (“DPS”) is a creative, student‑driven podcasting society focused on storytelling, “fun journalism,” and audio experimentation in a safe, inclusive environment.

The Site exists to showcase member work, share resources, and connect current and future chapters, groups, and affiliated communities associated with SPA and DPS.

3. Use of the Site
   You may use the Site to:

• Learn about SPA, DPS, their chapters, events, and initiatives.
• Stream or download publicly available podcasts and related content.
• Contact SPA/DPS leadership or submit interest in starting or joining a chapter, group, or affiliated community.

You agree not to use the Site in any way that could harm SPA, DPS, their members, their reputations, or interfere with others’ ability to access or enjoy the Site.

4. Intellectual Property
   Unless otherwise noted, all content on the Site—including text, logos, graphics, artwork, audio files, and episode descriptions—is owned by SPA, DPS, their chapters or affiliated groups, or individual creators and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may:

• Stream or download podcasts for personal, non‑commercial listening.
• Share links to episodes or pages on social media, in classes, or with friends.

You may not:

• Reproduce, redistribute, remix, or sell content from the Site without prior written permission from the relevant creators and/or SPA/DPS leadership.

5. User Submissions and Member Content
   Some parts of the Site may allow you to submit information (for example, contact forms, chapter interest forms, or show pitches). By submitting content, you:

• Confirm that the information you provide is accurate and that you have the right to share it.
• Grant SPA/DPS a non‑exclusive, worldwide, royalty‑free license to use that information to operate the Site, respond to your inquiry, and, where applicable, feature your show, chapter, group, or project.

Student‑produced podcasts remain the intellectual property of their creators, subject to any agreements in place with their university, station, program, or host organization.

6. Community Standards
   Student Podcasters Association and Dead Podcasters Society value creativity, inclusivity, and ethical storytelling. By using the Site, you agree that you will not:

• Post, submit, or promote content that is harassing, hateful, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise violates institutional codes of conduct.
• Impersonate SPA/DPS leadership, chapter officers, or any other person or entity.
• Use the Site to organize or promote hazing or any unsafe activities, which are strictly prohibited in all SPA/DPS chapters, groups, and communities.

7. Third‑Party Links and Platforms
   The Site may link to third‑party platforms (for example, podcast hosting services, social media accounts, event registration tools, or university pages). SPA/DPS do not control and are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of these third‑party sites. Accessing them is at your own risk and subject to their own terms and policies.
8. No Professional or Academic Advice
   Content on the Site—including blog posts, resources, and podcast episodes—is for general informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal, academic, mental health, or professional advice. Always consult appropriate professionals or your institution when making decisions that could affect your academic or professional status.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
   The Site and all content on it are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. SPA/DPS do not guarantee that the Site will be uninterrupted, error‑free, secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components, nor do they guarantee that any content is complete or up‑to‑date. Your use of the Site is at your own risk.
10. Limitation of Liability
    To the fullest extent permitted by law, SPA, DPS, their advisors, officers, student leaders, and chapter representatives will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or related to your use of the Site or any content on it, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Where liability cannot be excluded, it will be limited to the amount you paid (if any) to use the Site in the six (6) months preceding the claim.
11. Indemnification
    You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SPA, DPS, their leadership, advisors, and chapters from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another person or entity.
12. Changes to the Site and These Terms
    SPA/DPS may update or change the Site, its features, or these Terms from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when these Terms were last revised. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the revised Terms.
13. Governing Law
    These Terms are governed by the laws of the state or jurisdiction in which SPA/DPS are primarily administered (unless your local laws require otherwise), without regard to conflict of law principles. You agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to the Site or these Terms will be brought in the courts located in that jurisdiction, where jurisdiction is appropriate.
14. Termination of Access
    SPA/DPS may suspend or terminate your access to the Site, in whole or in part, at any time and for any reason, including if SPA/DPS believe you have violated these Terms or engaged in conduct that could harm the SPA/DPS community. Sections that are meant to survive termination (such as intellectual property, disclaimers, and limitations of liability) will continue to apply.
15. Severability
    If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
16. Entire Agreement
    These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and SPA/DPS regarding your use of the Site and supersede any prior or contemporaneous agreements or understandings related to the Site.
17. Contact
    If you have questions about these Terms or about Student Podcasters Association or Dead Podcasters Society, you can contact:
    Rob Quicke (rob@collegeradio.org)