Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: May 14, 2026
Welcome to the Fair Wages Musicians Act (“FWMA”) website. By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of this website.
Website Purpose
The Fair Wages Musicians Act website exists to provide informational, educational, advocacy-related, and organizational content associated with issues affecting working musicians, touring artists, live entertainment professionals, and related industry discussions.
Content provided on this website is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as legal, financial, labor, contractual, or professional advice.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all website content including text, graphics, logos, branding, downloadable materials, design elements, and original media are the property of FWMA or its respective content owners and are protected under applicable intellectual property laws.
Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, modification, republication, or commercial use of website materials without written permission is prohibited.
Acceptable Use
By using this website, visitors agree not to:
- Use the website for unlawful purposes.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to website systems or servers.
- Distribute malicious software, spam, or disruptive content.
- Submit false, misleading, defamatory, abusive, or harmful material.
- Interfere with website functionality or security.
- Misrepresent affiliation with FWMA or associated organizations.
FWMA reserves the right to restrict or terminate access to any user who violates these terms.
Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites, organizations, services, or resources. FWMA does not control or endorse all external content and is not responsible for the availability, accuracy, policies, or practices of third-party websites.
Accessing third-party websites is done at the visitor’s own discretion and risk.
No Guarantees Or Endorsements
FWMA does not guarantee:
- employment opportunities,
- performance opportunities,
- compensation outcomes,
- venue participation,
- financial results,
- organizational partnerships,
- or specific industry outcomes resulting from use of this website or its materials.
References to venues, organizations, artists, businesses, advocacy efforts, or industry topics do not necessarily constitute formal endorsements unless explicitly stated.
Advocacy & Educational Nature
FWMA is an advocacy and educational initiative intended to encourage constructive discussion surrounding professional standards, sustainability, compensation awareness, and operational realities affecting working musicians and live entertainment professionals.
Website content reflects informational and advocacy-oriented discussion and should not be interpreted as official governmental policy, labor representation, legal counsel, or regulatory authority.
Limitation Of Liability
FWMA and its operators shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or related damages arising from:
- use of this website,
- inability to access the website,
- reliance on website content,
- technical interruptions,
- third-party links,
- or user-submitted content.
All website content is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
Privacy
Use of this website is also subject to the Privacy Policy published on this website.
Modifications
FWMA reserves the right to update, modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the website, content, or these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice.
Continued use of the website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
Contact
Questions regarding these Terms and Conditions may be directed through the contact information provided on this website.